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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th July 2025, the mayoral campaign for Wellington councillor Ray Chung appears to be in tatters...
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'Some lines you can't cross': Calls to develop an antisemitism strategy as hate 'ramps up'
Jewish leaders are calling for New Zealand to follow in Australia's footsteps and formulate an antisemitism strategy. The Australian special envoy's plan includes...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Wellington is in for a tempestuous election campaign
The Wellington Mayoral race was supposed to be winding down into boring town. Tory went wild, had a tipsy whirlwind on Courtenay Place. A bit of booze, a bit of...
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Ray Chung resolute in continuing mayoral bid despite sex gossip email scandal
Embattled Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung is refusing to pull out of the race, despite being ditched by a major financial backer. It comes after the Herald...
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How will France fare in the second All Blacks test?
Last week saw the All Blacks defeat France by a narrow four points. Despite facing a greener Les Bleus side, the All Blacks struggled a bit in getting that victory...
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'Why stay?': New campaign draws attention to lack of graduate prospects
The Victoria University of Wellington Students Association is turning heads with its new campaign. “No work. Sh*t pay. Why stay?” is the slogan for their “Where’s...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 10 July 2025, Victoria University's Emeritus Professor Jonathan Boston slams suggestion that...
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40,000 people a year could illegally enter the UK this year
Illegal immigrants from France are still arriving in the UK. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a deal that addresses this. Junior Doctors are...
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Tesla is falling in the EV market due to Chinese manufacturers and Musk
Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie explains how Tesla shares have dropped significantly. He says the company is suffering from Elon Musk's alignment to Trump, and from Chinese...
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The dairy industry is booming again
Hamish McKay fills us in on the country. He says the farming and dairy sector are going up again, with farmers paying down debts and working with better margins. He...
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New Zealand magazines are struggling to stay afloat
The Listener, Woman’s Weekly and Woman’s Day are up for sale as owners Are Media go on the market. The sale raises the inevitable question of the future direction...
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The Huddle: Are nuclear weapons what we need for peace?
Tonight on The Huddle, Journalist Clare De Lore and Economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 40 years since...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Nukes have prevented 80 years of major war
It's been 40 years since the French sunk the Rainbow Warrior. They wanted to stop the protests against nuclear testing at Mururoa. The terrorist attack by an allied...
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ABs can go two-for-two against the French this weekend.
Caleb Clarke as a power wing could be the tool that puts the ABs over France again, despite an underwhelming season. Head Coach Scott Robertson says he believes...
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Cancelled booking charges are the customer's fault too
Would-be customers are being charged for cancelling bookings. One customer was even pinged $250 for pulling out of a 5-person table. Consumer NZ Communication and...
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Poll results reflect how parties have taken steps back or forwards
Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Ryan Bridge about new poll results showing NZ First nearly acquiring double digits. He points out Labour and National have...
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Telstra promises AI isn't the reason for job cuts
The Trump administration is tinkering with the AUKUS submarine deal, leading some Australians to wonder if they need to pull out of it. Telstra is restructuring...
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The All Blacks and Red Bull are making changes
Elliot Smith joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the changes the ABs and Red Bull have decided to make. Why would Christian Horner get sacked, and what does that mean...
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Environment Ministry says homeowners are responsible for living in high flood-risk areas
There's arguments against a recommendation the Government abandons property buy-outs. An independent panel has prepared a proposal for flood adaptation to the Environment...
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Rotorua Mayor aims to boost iwi-council relations.
Rotorua's Mayor, Tania Taspell, says a new water plan in the city addresses past wrongs. The plan will see Karamū Tākina Springs co-managed by Ngāti Kearoa-Ngāti...
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DOC declines permits for gold mine expansion due to local lizards' safety
The Department of Conservation's declined a permit to clear vegetation at the Central Otago site - citing missing details on rehoming thousands of lizards. Resources...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Winston just keeps going
Winston's done it again. The old political workhorse of the Pacific just keeps getting more popular. New Zealand First has overtaken ACT in the latest Taxpayer's...
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Germany accuses China of targeting EU mission aircraft with laser
Germany has accused the Chinese military of targeting its aircraft during an EU operation over the Red Sea. The Chinese ambassador has been summoned to the German...
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Supreme Court hears evidence of Uber's appeal on 2022 employment ruling
Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today. It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ruling that...
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Explained: How did the market react to the OCR being left on hold?
The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data. Economists widely suspected the RBNZ wouldn't...
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The Huddle: Do we sense bigger problems among the public service?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down solar farm projects
An ACT MP claims cultural requirements in resource consents are creating extra costs and slowing down solar farm projects. Undersecretary for RMA Reform, Simon...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: The moa was a bird ahead of its time
The moa was a visionary bird well ahead of its time. Bringing them back from extinction makes perfect sense - we'll be setting them free. They can finally live their...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 9 July 2025, Infometrics' Brad Olsen breaks down today's OCR decision and tells Ryan Bridge...
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Public servants' views on workload and job satisfaction unveiled in new survey
The Public Service Commissioner says there's signs of optimism and room for improvement in this year's survey of public servants. The poll of 40 thousand workers...
