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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UK Government must raise taxes to cover multi-billion gap, think tank claims
Taxes must rise in the coming months in order to reach financial targets, according to one UK-based economic think tank. The National Institute of Economic and Social...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Can Labour and National unite on long-term infrastructure?
The Building Nations conference kicked off today, with the nation's major political parties seemingly aligned on future infrastructure. National's Chris Bishop and...
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Explained: How can Governments bring down their debts?
Government debt levels are rising globally - with many at risk of permanent structural deficits if they can't bring down interest bills each year. Cutting spending...
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Rugby Australia changes eligibility rules
Rugby Australia has confirmed the rule restricting how many overseas based players Wallabies coaches can pick has been scrapped. Rugby Australia has since claimed...
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The Huddle: Can we expect the Government to do something about grocery prices?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Conor English from Silvereye communications joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: How will RUCs change our driving behaviours?
So the Government just announced what they’re calling the biggest change to road funding in 50 years. Once these changes kick in, petrol taxes are out and RUCs -...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 06 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 6 August 2025, Transport Minister Chris Bishop explains why he's replacing fuel taxes with...
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'Blown away': Foodstuffs North Island CEO surprised by Smeg promotion demand
New World shoppers have been left disappointed by the supermarket's latest giveaway, as key items have been running out weeks into the promotion. The braiser is...
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NZ grocery prices among the highest in the developed world - report
Competition's lacking in the supermarket sector and Kiwis are struggling to put food on the table. The Commerce Commission's Annual Grocery Report's revealed our...
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Transport Minister reveals why the Government's looking to axe fuel taxes
The Transport Minister says the petrol tax needs replacing - to keep up revenue for maintaining roads. Chris Bishop's announced universal road user charges will...
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IRD data shows NZ businesses owe over $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes
New Zealand businesses owe more than $1.4 billion in unpaid GST and PAYE from the 2025 tax year, according to new reports. Of 2025's number, $432.9 million relates...
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'Near the end': Economist hopeful despite unemployment rate rising to 5.2 percent
The sluggish job market is another bump in our road to economic recovery, according to some recent predictions. The unemployment rate's sitting at 5.2 percent -...
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Barry Soper: There's some issues to be found with universal road user charges
The Government has unveiled a new plan designed to level the playing field for all motorists. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's announced the...
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Elon Musk now America's least popular public figure, new poll shows
Elon Musk’s reputation has taken a noticeable dive, according to the most recent data. Gallup surveyed Americans about what they thought of 14 well-known U.S. and...
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Sport Fishing Council voices disapproval with Jones' Fisheries Act reforms
Fishing practices are facing a major overhaul, on a scale not seen for decades. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says his new reforms remove obstacles...
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Consumer confidence gradually returning to Australia - report
The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index shows Australian consumer confidence has reached the highest level in over three years. More Australian households...
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Will the State of Origin come to New Zealand?
ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed a State of Origin game in New Zealand could become a reality. Reports claim the NRL is in negotiations with New Zealand...
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Minister Paul Goldsmith says Govt aims to 'strike balance' with foreshore and seabed legislation
Controversial new foreshore and seabed legislation is expected to pass within months. The Government has confirmed it'll go ahead with changing the Marine and Coastal...
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Storm Floris prompts travel warnings across UK
The weather is set to take a turn in the UK, with storm warnings setting off travel alerts. Weather warnings have been upgraded for most of Scotland as Storm Floris...
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Explained: What happened to the US sharemarket?
US markets cracked sharply last Friday, and experts are aiming to discover what happened. Job market slumps, economic uncertainty and growing tariff tensions have...
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The Huddle: Did NCEA need the overhaul?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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NZ's biggest energy firms sign deal over Huntly's power station
Genesis Energy and the three other big power generators have signed agreements to establish a strategic energy reserve centred on Genesis’ Huntly Power Station. The...
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Finance Minister says better tariff deal 'not impossible'
The Finance Minister reckons New Zealand will eventually be able to work out a better deal with the Trump administration following last week's shock announcement. President...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Our kids' education is too important to muck around
You can't accuse Erica Stanford of mucking around, can you? NCEA is gone. Marks out of 100 are back, grades from A to E are back, needing to pass 4 subjects at least...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 4 August 2025, Education Minister Erica Stanford explains why she's scrapping NCEA and how our...
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Corporate comedy: Aussie duo take satirical look at modern office culture
White-collar workers will be familiar with workplace annoyances - including unnecessary meetings, corporate acronyms and an overuse of LinkedIn - and it's all been...
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'It's going to be difficult': Expert weighs in on Trump's tariffs potentially budging
The Prime Minister has claimed it's 'unlikely' that New Zealand will be able to make Trump change his mind about the tariffs - and many experts agree with that sentiment. Trump...
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Explained: What made Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression drop?
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming might have struggled to hold on to his suppression order. He faces eight charges of possessing objectionable material...
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Barry Soper: NCEA was an indeterminate system
The Government's pushed forward in overhauling NCEA, and it's sparked debate among experts. The Government wants to phase out the school qualification system in...
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Australian state launches bid to enshrine WFH in law for 2 days a week
The Premier of the Australian state of Victoria has announced plans to enshrine working from home into law. Under Jacinta Allan’s plan, workers would be entitled...
