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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
4pm–7pm weekdays
Dynamic, sharp and connected - Heather du Plessis-Allan means business.
With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
Assertive, direct and opinionated, Heather is well respected by leading news makers, business leaders and political insiders.
As well as setting the news agenda, this show has a major focus on local and international business, ensuring our listeners are engaged and informed.
Heather du Plessis-Allan is a driving force at the centre of New Zealand’s biggest newsroom and number one radio station*.
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The Country host on whether we should be outraged at Geoff Ross
Should we be outraged at Geoff Ross for their farming techniques? The entrepreneur has been labelled woke for his sheep shearing techniques on his carbon-zero Lake...
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The Huddle: Teaching kids to read, Flu isolation, Woke farming
NZ Herald journalist Megan Wood has reported she has had to see private tuition after learning her 9-year-old son couldn’t read. It comes as our literacy rates have...
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UK correspondent: Prince Charles denies wrongdoing in accepting money from Qatari politician
Prince Charles has denied any wrongdoing in accepting money as a charity donation from a Qatari politician. Cocaine smugglers have been bribing port staff. Captain...
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Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the last 12 months for investing
The investing landscape has changed pretty dramatically over the last 12 months. This time last year, global inflation was running at around 2 percent, central banks...
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Journalist on going to private tuition to find out why her son wasn't picking up literacy
Journalist Megan Wood says she’s having to pay $120 a week if she wants her 8-year-old son to be able to read. She’s gone to private tuition after trying for two...
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Ardern signals she could walk away as EU negotiations go down to the wire
Trade negotiations with the European Union are down to the wire. The Prime Minister is in Brussels with an aim to conclude talks over a free trade deal with the...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why do we bother with reinventing the wheel sometimes?
I don’t know why we try to reinvent the wheel sometimes. It’s becoming more and more obvious that we made a huge mistake 50 years ago changing the way we teach kids...
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ANZ - Business confidence slumps again, profit outlook 'dire'
The June ANZ Business Outlook survey showed firms are increasingly pessimistic about the outlook for activity and profitability. However, it is the ongoing issues...
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Students returning to uni despondent after Covid lockdowns
An Auckland University professor says his students have come back to uni despondent after the Covid lockdowns. Professor Robert MacCulloch says students can no longer...
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Property managers warning change in rental market a wake-up call for landlords
A wake-up call for landlords, with property managers warning the market has changed. Rentals are staying vacant for 1 to 2 months before being re-tenanted because...
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Epidemiologist: Why flu patients need to treat it the same as Covid
A top epidemiologist is urging flu patients to manage their illness the same way as with Covid-19. Otago University's Michael Baker has raised concerns about the...
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MFAT: 'No question' Russia directing troll farms to spread disinfo here
The head of New Zealand's foreign ministry says there is "no question" Russian troll farms have been spreading disinformation online here under direction from the...
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Anthony Albanese joins Indo-Pacific leaders at NATO, sends China warning
Anthony Albanese has joined world leaders in sending a “strong message” to Russia and China, as the world warns the rules-based order is under significant threat...
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D'Arcy Waldegrave on the All Blacks' first starting XV of 2022
The All Blacks have named their starting XV for their first test this year. In a Covid-hit team, Leicester Fainga'anuku is the only debutant, while Richie Mo'unga...
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Entrepreneur and farmer on the Country Calendar backlash
A Country Calendar episode about Australasia’s first certified carbon-zero farm has received a tsunami of backlash. The episode about Geoff and Justine Ross’ Lake...
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Kiwi laundry detergent company fights Consumer ranking
The Kiwi owners of a laundry detergent brand labelled "worse than water" in a recent Consumer NZ tests are disputing the results and could take legal action. Grant...
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The Huddle: Let's Get Wellington Moving, Andrew Little, Nick Kyrgios
The Government has announced its plan to get Wellington moving. A light rail from the city to Island Bay and a new multipurpose tunnel under Mt Victoria is also...
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First half of 2022 one of the worst years in history for shares and bonds
We're past the halfway point of the year. So far, sharemarkets are predicting a major economic slowdown due to effects from Covid-19 and inflation rates. The first...
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Infometrics forecasts $172 billion in infrastructure investment over next decade
New analysis from Infometrics is pointing to higher levels of infrastructure investment over the next decade. $172 billion is expected to be invested by 2031. The...
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Scottish leader calls for new independence vote next year
Scotland's leader told lawmakers in Edinburgh Tuesday that she plans to hold a fresh referendum on Scotland's independence on Oct. 19, 2023 — even though U.K. Prime...
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Three major banks curtail mortgage lending to those with less than 20 percent deposits
ASB and ANZ are both pausing their mortgage lending again for anyone who has less than a 20 percent deposit. Meanwhile, Westpac is now limiting availability. The...
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International analyst: Rumours around NZ-EU FTA aren't good
Apprehension for a New Zealand-European Union trade deal don't bode well. The Prime Minister is heading to Brussels tomorrow after Nato meetings in Madrid, and will...
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D'Arcy Waldegrave on a wild first day at Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios has been causing trouble again. In his first round victory over Britain’s Paul Judd, Kyrgios called a line judge a “snitch” and spat in the direction...
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Transport Minister on Wellington light rail and Mt Victoria tunnel announcement
The Government has today announced a new light rail project in Wellington from the city to Island Bay. The project has been costed at $7.4 billion. A new multipurpose...
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HDPA: Andrew Little is having a laugh pretending he didn't know about health system woes
Andrew Little has got to be having a laugh if he’s trying to pretend he didn’t know our health system was going to melt down like it is at the moment. Because that’s...
