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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*.
Vodafone 5G is live! Heather chats to Lindsay Zwart, Business Director from Vodafone New Zealand to discuss the possibilities for New Zealand businesses and how business leaders can make the most of these benefits!
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National announces plans for infrastructure and transport
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Andrew Dickens: National's new transport policies are pure nanny state
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Britain voted for Brexit - again
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UK election: What you need to know about each party
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Author of latest ports report criticises delay in decision
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Taxpayers Union rich list: $62m paid to 140 public sector CEOs
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Disaster expert weighs in on White Island recovery risk
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Division over plans for Eden Park to host concerts
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HDPA: Why it's a good we're getting another Auckland Port report
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The Business Transformers Series with Vodafone 5G Episode 4
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Mixed reaction to Government's infrastructure plans
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UK election up in the air as controversy dogs both parties
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'Rival teams will be relieved': World media reacts to new All Blacks coach
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Questions remain about who will serve under Ian Foster
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What's next in Donald Trump impeachment saga?
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White Island: Pilot recalls moment they heard help wasn't coming
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HDPA: Begrudging applause for Govt on infrastructure announcement
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