/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:55:50 Z en /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-22-august-2025/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-22-august-2025/ On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 22 August 2025, Fonterra's agreed to one of the biggest ever deals in NZ business history. Chief Executive Miles Hurrell tells Heather why he's selling Anchor, Mainland and co for almost $4 billion.   Police Minister Mark Mitchell explains how a big tech upgrade will allow first responders to find your location if they have concerns for your NZ Rugby chair David Kirk explains where you'll be able to watch the rugby next year after signing a new five year deal. Plus, the Sports Huddle debates whether the player exodus from the ANZ Championship will hurt NZ's netball futures. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:11:41 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/peter-lewis-asian-correspondent-on-what-china-stands-to-gain-from-trump-putin-meetings/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/peter-lewis-asian-correspondent-on-what-china-stands-to-gain-from-trump-putin-meetings/ US President Trump and Russian President Putin have been deadlocked in negotiations around the war in Ukraine, leaving space for China to benefit from this pause.  Asian Correspondent Peter Lewis says that China stands to gain two things from this situation.  Firstly, China can continue important oil and other products from Russia, as no final deal with the USA has been reached.  Secondly, the delay in trade negotiations has given China more time to create a new world trading order, keeping itself at the centre.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:11:25 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/david-kirk-nz-rugby-chair-on-the-new-skytv-and-tvnz-rugby-broadcasting-deal/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/david-kirk-nz-rugby-chair-on-the-new-skytv-and-tvnz-rugby-broadcasting-deal/ SkyTV is set to broadcast every All Blacks’ game for the next 5 years, and TVNZ will broadcast all 93 of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) matches.  Chair of NZ Rugby David Kirk told Heather duPlessis-Allan that reaching this deal has been a ‘long, long journey.’  ‘Both parties have worked hard, and I think we've got to a place which works for both of us.' LISTEN ABOVE    Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:03:55 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sophie-moloney-skytv-chief-executive-on-new-all-blacks-deal-amid-profit-loss/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sophie-moloney-skytv-chief-executive-on-new-all-blacks-deal-amid-profit-loss/ Sky TV have renewed their broadcasting rights to the All-Black’s games for another 5 years.  This deal comes amid a slump in profit for SkyTV, with a 16.5% deficit compared to last year.  SkyTV Chief Executive Sophie Moloney told Heather duPlessis-Allan that the company is excited that it has managed to renew the deal.   “I’m thrilled for our customers, they know where they can find all of the rugby they love”  LISTEN ABOVE    Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:50:28 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-what-does-skys-new-broadcasting-deal-mean-for-viewers/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-what-does-skys-new-broadcasting-deal-mean-for-viewers/ Tonight on the Huddle, sports reporter Nathan Limm and sports journalist Lavina Good join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news.  What does Sky's new broadcasting deal mean for viewers? And netballers are still leaving for Australia, what needs to change to keep Kiwis at home? LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:26:52 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/oliver-peterson-australian-correspondent-discusses-stricter-safety-measures-in-australian-childcare-centres/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/oliver-peterson-australian-correspondent-discusses-stricter-safety-measures-in-australian-childcare-centres/ Australia's introducing stricter measures across its childcare centres in efforts to better protect young children.  CCTV cameras will be trialled at more than 300 centres - with work also commencing to develop a national register of childcare workers. It follows child sexual abuse allegations surfacing against one Victoria worker. Australia correspondent Oli Peterson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that some states have already banned personal mobile phones in centres.  He says you've got to give the state and federal governments credit here for reacting to the situation and trying to beef up regulations as quickly as they could.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:16:48 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/barry-soper-senior-political-correspondent-on-netanyahu-s-comments-about-new-zealand-supporting-palestine/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/barry-soper-senior-political-correspondent-on-netanyahu-s-comments-about-new-zealand-supporting-palestine/ Benjamin Netanyahu has called a number of western nations – including New Zealand – ‘shameful’ for their support of Palestine.  These comments come as the NZ Government moves closer towards recognising a Palestinian state.  Senior political correspondent Barry Soper says a statement about recognising Palestine will likely happen soon.  “We probably will do; I would imagine at the General Assembly in New York next month.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:07:01 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/todd-stephenson-finance-and-expenditure-committee-member-says-barriers-need-to-be-lowered-for-foreign-banks/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/todd-stephenson-finance-and-expenditure-committee-member-says-barriers-need-to-be-lowered-for-foreign-banks/ Parliament's finance and expenditure committee released the findings of its banking inquiry today, making 19 recommendations - 14 of which have cross-party support.  It concluded there is no silver bullet for more competition in the sector.  Committee member Todd Stephenson saysthe first step is reducing barriers to entry.  He says a large part of that is capital requirements for new players.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:51:13 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jonathan-kearsley-us-correspondent-discusses-eric-menendez-s-rejected-parole-request/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jonathan-kearsley-us-correspondent-discusses-eric-menendez-s-rejected-parole-request/ Erik Menendez has been denied parole 36 years after he confessed to killing his parents.  He and his brother Lyle were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 for murdering their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez.  Since then, further details around abuse from their father have surfaced, leading to public debate over their sentencing.   US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley told Heather duPlessis-Allan that Eric Menendez will have to wait another three years before requesting parole again.   LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:45:13 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/miles-hurrell-fonterra-chief-executive-confident-farmers-will-support-38billion-brand-sales/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/miles-hurrell-fonterra-chief-executive-confident-farmers-will-support-38billion-brand-sales/ Fonterra is confident farmers will vote to sell major brands like Anchor and Mainland.   It's reached a deal to sell its consumer and associated businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845billion.  The deal still needs the approval of shareholders.  Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the offer is above expectation, and there will be a $2 capital return per share.   He says, while the public have a strong emotional connection with the brands - the feedback has been positive.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:28:45 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/mark-mitchell-police-minister-says-new-phone-location-technology-is-in-line-with-the-telecommunications-information-privacy-code/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/mark-mitchell-police-minister-says-new-phone-location-technology-is-in-line-with-the-telecommunications-information-privacy-code/ The police minister has assured Kiwis that the new phone location technology will be used by emergency services appropriately.   The Device Location Information service rolled out today and can be used to find the mobile device of a person who hasn't dialed 111 when there are fears for their safety.   Minister Mark Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that processes are in place to ensure the tool is used in line with the Telecommunications Information Privacy Code.   Mitchell says information received will only be available to police and the relevant first responders.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:49:22 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/enda-brady-uk-correspondent-on-europe-asking-trump-to-deploy-us-fighter-jets-to-protect-ukraine/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/enda-brady-uk-correspondent-on-europe-asking-trump-to-deploy-us-fighter-jets-to-protect-ukraine/ Europe is calling on US President Donald Trump to deploy fighter jets in Romania in order to protect Ukraine, according to new reports. Military leaders from the U.K., Germany, France, Finland, and Italy have urged US officials to provide additional support to Ukraine as the conflict continues. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:09:55 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sam-dickie-fisher-funds-expert-on-the-success-of-tencent/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sam-dickie-fisher-funds-expert-on-the-success-of-tencent/ While experts are weighing up the results of US-based tech giants, one Chinese company is dominating markets. Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate - and one of the highest-grossing multimedia companies in the world based, on revenue. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:53:43 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jamie-mackay-the-country-host-on-fonterra-lifting-the-farmgate-milk-price-forecast-to-1015kgms/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jamie-mackay-the-country-host-on-fonterra-lifting-the-farmgate-milk-price-forecast-to-1015kgms/ Fonterra has increased its farmgate milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season to $10.15 per kg of milksolids from $10.00/kg, and has narrowed its forecast range for the current season. The forecast range for 2024/25 has narrowed from $9.70-$10.30 per kilo of milk solids (kgMS) to $10.10-$10.20/kgMS, with the final price to be released alongside the co-op’s final result, due in September. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:46:38 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-do-we-need-to-appreciate-what-we-have-here/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-do-we-need-to-appreciate-what-we-have-here/ Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David Seymour says the coalition isn't saving as much money as ACT would have. What do we make of this?  Police Commissioner Richard Chambers gave an interview to the NZ Herald saying we should feel lucky to live in New Zealand. What do we make of this?  A Wellington restaurant is asking people to sign a contract before taking leftovers home.. to ensure they're not liable for any food safety issues. Is this over the top? LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:41:55 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-21-august-2025/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-21-august-2025/ On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 21 August 2025, no more embarrassing plane-breakdowns! Defence Minister Judith Collins tells Heather she's gone shopping for new helicopters and planes with a total bill of $2.7 billion. You're now allowed to tell everyone what you're being paid.. but is that a good thing? Stacey Penn lost her job after she was injured while struggling with a pit bull that had charged into a jewellery shop. She says the dog was already a known troublemaker. Has the lucky streak run out? SkyCity boss Jason Walbridge discusses the company's capital raise and the big profit drop. Plus, the Huddle debates whether restaurants asking you to sign a food safety waiver are OTT. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:11:44 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jason-walbridge-skycity-ceo-on-the-companys-42-percent-profit-drop/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jason-walbridge-skycity-ceo-on-the-companys-42-percent-profit-drop/ SkyCity is pushing forward with a new capital raise, after confirming a significant drop in profit. Underlying profit's plummeted 42 percent, according to new reports. Costs have also been rising, particularly for regulatory compliance, online gaming, and the soon-to-open Auckland convention centre. SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge says he believes they're acting in the best interests of the company - despite the concerns. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:11 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/david-seymour-act-leader-says-the-governments-not-cutting-as-many-costs-as-his-party-would/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/david-seymour-act-leader-says-the-governments-not-cutting-as-many-costs-as-his-party-would/ The ACT leader has promised less spending and fewer public servants. It comes after numerous redundancies in the public sector, following calls for efficient spending as the coalition's budgets were being delivered. David Seymour says the Government is not cutting costs as much as ACT would. "We said that we wanted to reduce the number of public servants back to pre-Labour levels, and we also said that we wanted to reduce spending by about 8 or 9 billion each year." Seymour's reiterating the comments made yesterday when reacting to a further OCR cut. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:37:46 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/judith-collins-defence-minister-on-the-governments-plan-to-purchase-new-planes-and-helicopters-for-the-nzdf/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/judith-collins-defence-minister-on-the-governments-plan-to-purchase-new-planes-and-helicopters-for-the-nzdf/ The Defence Minister says it's important for New Zealand to have the right equipment as the Government unveils its newest defence spend. The Government is set to invest $2.7 billion into two new Airbus A321 planes and five new MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to replace the Air Force’s Boeing 757s and the Navy's older Seasprite helicopters. Judith Collins explained that it was important to get the right equipment at the right price range. "We're a bit faster than some people getting them because we're doing this less-to-buy program with a very large supplier - or someone who buys an awful lot of brand-new planes - and we're on that sort of system so we can get them a bit earlier." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:20:21 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/tim-king-tasman-district-mayor-on-the-impact-of-the-proposed-eves-valley-sawmill-closure/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/tim-king-tasman-district-mayor-on-the-impact-of-the-proposed-eves-valley-sawmill-closure/ There's belief the job losses at the Eves Valley Sawmill will have a significant impact on the area.  Manufacturing company Carter Holt Harvey is proposing to close the mill, which would result in 142 jobs lost. It's wanting to consolidate its structural timber manufacturing to one site - in Bay of Plenty's Kawerau. Tasman mayor Tim King, lives next door to the mill and says there's no chance to change the company's mind.  "The most significant impact - and most immediate - is on those 142 people employed at Eves Valley, but there is a wide range of other businesses that support the Eves Valley sawmill, it's a big component of the forestry sector in this region." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:01:15 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jordan-boyle-employment-lawyer-on-the-house-passing-new-pay-transparency-laws/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jordan-boyle-employment-lawyer-on-the-house-passing-new-pay-transparency-laws/ Workers are now able to speak freely about their salaries, and it's got experts speculating about what this means for Kiwis. The House passed a new law last night preventing employers from taking legal action against workers talking about their pay.  The bill, introduced by Labour's Camilla Belich, essentially renders pay secrecy clauses unenforceable.  Employment lawyer Jordan Boyle says New Zealand already has a culture of keeping pay private.  "People may feel a little bit more freedom to ask, but you don't have to share. People may choose to share, employers may face some difficult conversations." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:45:09 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/barry-soper-newstalk-zb-senior-political-correspondent-on-the-government-unveiling-their-latest-multi-billion-dollar-defence-spend/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/barry-soper-newstalk-zb-senior-political-correspondent-on-the-government-unveiling-their-latest-multi-billion-dollar-defence-spend/ The Government's speaking about the importance of deterring threats, as it confirms a multi-billion dollar defence spend. It's investing $2.7 billion dollars for two new Airbus A321 planes to replace ageing planes that have broken down numerous times. The new planes will be delivered in 2028. 九一星空无限talk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talks about the potential implications of this spend. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:25:02 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-israeli-pm-netanyahu-launching-criticism-at-albanese/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/murray-olds-australian-correspondent-on-israeli-pm-netanyahu-launching-criticism-at-albanese/ Tensions between Israel and other nations have escalated, with Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Australia's Anthony Albanese of 'betrayal'. Australia is standing by its decision to recognise a Palestinian state, with a formal declaration to be made at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Netanyahu also accused Albanese of 'abandoning Australian Jews', prompting further concerns. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:23 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/darcy-waldegrave-sportstalk-host-on-auckland-fc-women-s-team-starting-in-the-202728-a-league-season/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/darcy-waldegrave-sportstalk-host-on-auckland-fc-women-s-team-starting-in-the-202728-a-league-season/ The entry of Auckland FC into the women’s A-League competition has been delayed for two years. It was confirmed on Thursday by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the governing body of the A-Leagues, that the new licence will be granted for the 2027/2028 season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:45:40 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/stacey-penn-victim-of-auckland-pitbull-attack-speaks-after-michael-hill-store-incident/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/stacey-penn-victim-of-auckland-pitbull-attack-speaks-after-michael-hill-store-incident/ A pitbull launched itself from a moving vehicle and stormed into an Auckland jewellery store, injuring an employee during the incident. Auckland Council confirmed the owner was given an infringement notice and education on dog control after the attack. Stacey Penn says the punishment for the owner 'wasn't fair' and further consequences are needed. "The fact that she's already been warned previously and still chose to drive around with her dog in her car - she'd been told to muzzle it and didn't muzzle it. So it's not the first time it's happened." LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:38:11 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-uk-inflation-jumping-to-38-percent/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-uk-inflation-jumping-to-38-percent/ UK inflation figure rises in data just released, and it's prompted concerns among experts. The 3.8 percent rise in inflation over the 12 months to July this year is the largest increase in inflation since January 2024. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains what this means for the economy. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:17:45 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/remy-morgan-milford-asset-management-expert-on-the-market-reactions-to-the-ocr-cut/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/remy-morgan-milford-asset-management-expert-on-the-market-reactions-to-the-ocr-cut/ The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points to three percent today, but the markets still saw some surprises. Today's cut was divisive, with 2 of the 6 committee members voting for a 50 basis point cut. Remy Morgan from Milford Asset Management explained further. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:10:28 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-should-nicola-willis-be-worried/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-should-nicola-willis-be-worried/ Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  The OCR dropped by 25 basis points to 3 percent today, with the MPC divided about the cuts. This indicates the economy is not in a good spot - where does this leave the Government?  Winston Peters is offering to give public evidence at the Covid inquiry - is this a stunt?  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:57:19 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jolie-hodson-spark-ceo-on-the-company-reporting-a-significant-fall-in-profit/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jolie-hodson-spark-ceo-on-the-company-reporting-a-significant-fall-in-profit/ Spark has reported another big fall in profit, with reported net profit down 17.7 percent to $260 million - or a 33.6 percent fall to $227 million, adjusting for one-offs. The telco also cut approximately 1300 full-time employees by the end of June, with many roles being eliminated or going to outsourcing and offshoring firms. CEO Jolie Hodson says it's a tough economic market and the company has had to adjust to these changes. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:12:53 Z /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-20-august-2025/ /on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/full-show-podcast-20-august-2025/ On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 August 2025, acting Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby speaks to Heather about the decision to cut the OCR down to 3 percent - and why the bank didn't go for a bigger cut. How many more days will students be off school because of striking teachers? The union's Chris Abercrombie tells Heather they're hoping to get a better pay deal from the Government. Things are going from bad to worse for Fletcher Building. CEO Andrew Reding tells Heather they're a victim of the economy which hasn't been this bad since the 80s. Should your life insurance company have access to genetic tests you do, and hike your premium as a result? Plus, the Huddle debates the state of the economy and whether Nicola Willis is in the danger zone. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:11:44 Z