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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Memory shortage: How could this impact the tech sector?
The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector. The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors...
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Explained: What does the 'protein boom' means for Kiwi farmers?
Protein is seeing a surge in popularity all over the world, and that's great news for Kiwi farmers. Reports claim a boom industry has developed around supplying...
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The Huddle: Is it time to lift the Super age from 65?
Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington Council's been caught keeping secrets from ratepayers again
Now, you would have thought that after all the publicity Wellington City Council has been getting - and the paid staff have been getting - for being caught doing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 7 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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'More flexibility': Minister Tama Potaka reveals how conservation law reform will help NZ
The Conservation Minister says the new planned reforms of conservation law will benefit Kiwi businesses and biodiversity. It lays the groundwork for reinvesting...
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AI advancements see more jobseekers ruled out in recruitment process - report
The rise in AI has seen demand for professionally written CVs in a bid to stand out against algorithms. Experts say while AI can be useful to screen hundreds of...
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Chris Bishop confirms review under way into City Rail Link build
The Infrastructure Minister suspects the grandeur of Auckland's City Rail Link stations will surprise users. Chris Bishop's announced the build will be reviewed...
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'Didn't have to think about it': Steve Lancaster looks forward to taking on NZ Rugby CEO role
New Zealand Rugby has appointed Steve Lancaster as the organisation’s new chief executive, after he spent six months as the interim CEO. In a statement, NZR chairman...
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'Kicking the can down the road': Economist issues warning over future of pension system
New Zealand's treading water, with a warning our increasingly overloaded pension system isn't sustainable. The latest OECD snapshot of our economy suggests unless...
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Barry Soper: What will the new conservation law reform do for tourism?
There's claims new legislation brings the most significant reform of conservation law in nearly 40 years. A Government bill's been lodged, to allow reinvestment...
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Australia unveils $10 billion fuel security package to boost reserves
Australia's unveiled a new multi-billion -dollar fuel security package to keep things going amid the ongoing global uncertainty. The plan, to be included in the...
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NZ Rugby appoints Steve Lancaster as its chief executive
Chairman David Kirk's accepting responsibility for a worldwide search for a New Zealand Rugby CEO that has ended with them promoting one of their own. Community...
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Survey shows young people hit hard by lack of resources, mental health strife
Mental health organisations are struggling to get the attention of young people in need. The latest Youthline ASB State of the Generation report finds mental health...
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Passengers on cruise ship with deadly hantavirus required to quarantine amid outbreak
Weeks of uncertainty, over an outbreak of deadly hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship travelling the Atlantic. Three people have died, with other cases confirmed and...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: What sealed Craig Stobo's departure from the FMA?
A new test case for the standards of political neutrality expected in the public service. Craig Stobo has resigned as chair of the Financial Markets Authority, after...
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Infratil's shares up following latest data centre deal
CDC Data Centres – half owned by infrastructure investor Infratil – says it has secured the largest data centre contract in Australia’s history, a 555 megawatt deal...
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The Huddle: Do we agree with the new NZ citizenship test?
Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The BSA sealed its own fate
Well, blow me down - I did not think that Paul Goldsmith had the courage or the inclination to do something as bold as actually scrapping the Broadcasting Standards...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 6 May, 2026, we talk to Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith about the axing of...
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ASB set to launch their own Sharesies-style app
ASB is set to launch their own answer to Sharesies with their new app. ASB Share Central will include a mobile app and desktop platform, and it will allow Kiwis...
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'Nothing radical': Minister Brooke van Velden on what migrants can expect from NZ citizenship test
The Minister for Internal Affairs says an incoming multi-choice test for those seeking citizenship shouldn't be a barrier for people seeking to become a New Zealander. The...
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How can people keep native wildlife safe from pet cats?
Pet cats are good at catching and hunting wild animals, but there's been concerns raised over what this means for the safety of our native fauna. It's good for...
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Middle East conflict: Is unemployment set to get worse?
There's hopes the Iran war won't bring a big bump in unemployment. Stats NZ data shows the rate reached 5.3 percent in the March quarter, down from 5.4 percent in...
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'The world's moved on': Minister Paul Goldsmith on the BSA getting scrapped
The Broadcasting Standards Authority's not long for this world, with Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith announcing today it'll be scrapped. He says...
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Barry Soper: Scrapping the BSA will save the taxpayers money too
The Broadcasting Standards Authority is being binned, and the Government's moving to let media companies regulate themselves. The Authority was established in 1989...
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US officials look to maintain Iran ceasefire - report
Donald Trump's refusing to say what will constitute a breach of the Iran ceasefire - telling reporters they'll find out. The US President said he's making 'tremendous'...
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Is Kanaloa Rugby throwing Moana Pasifika a lifeline?
Consortium Kanaloa Rugby, a group pitching to save the disbandment of the Moana Pasifika Super franchise, claims to have the necessary backing to take over the licence. However,...
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'Overwhelmed': Parenting Place expert on the new social media course designed to help parents
Spark and Parenting Place have launched an online course designed to help parents navigate social media. New research has revealed over one third parents feel out...
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Speculation grows over Keir Starmer's future as Labour leader
There's growing speculation over Keir Starmer's future as Labour leader - especially with the local elections looming. Labour faces losing more than 1,800 council...
