Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast ever...
The Huddle: Should Netball NZ take more accountability here?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, CTU chief economist Craig Renney and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following ...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Let the Jennie Wyllie saga be a warning to sports PR professionals
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick Christmas message to all the PR people advising sports people and sporting organisations - could you please start talking? The less you talk, ...
Mahe Drysdale: Tauranga's mayor looking for solutions to improve council's books
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tauranga's mayor is hoping some of the public have suggestions of how the council can balance its books. A Government-imposed rates cap means, f...
Marg Foster: former Silver Fern on Netball New Zealand's Jennie Wyllie resigning
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's most scrutinised sports administrator of 2025 has resigned with immediate effect. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie has ...
Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale leavers on Gloriavale's private school being ordered to close its doors
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gloriavale's private school has been ordered to close its doors, leaving a lawyer wondering how it ever managed to exist. The Education Review O...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the reports showing NZ's economy is improving
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's back on the road to financial recovery, according to new reports. The latest Stats NZ data shows the economy contracted 0.5 percent in t...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new reports showing GDP improved in the September quarter
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most parts of the economy are growing again. Stats NZ data out today shows GDP fell further in the June quarter than reported - at 1 percent, not 0.9....
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia introducing new hate speech laws off the back of the Bondi Beach shooting
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Government says it is entering new legal territory as it pledges to combat hate speech after Sunday's Bondi Beach terror attack. Fif...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie resigning
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netball New Zealand is on the hunt for a new chief executive. Embattled Jennie Wyllie has resigned with immediate effect after nine years in the role,...
Martin Campbell: Professional Firefighters Union spokesperson on the miscommunication impacting Coromandel rescue mission
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been raised over who deploys helicopters to transport rescue teams as police apologise over a miscommunication. A 13-year-old gir...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on doctors in the UK beginning their strike
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resident doctors in England have begun their strike action after rejecting the Government's latest pay offer. The British Medical Association (BMA), a...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman offering a new economic outlook
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman is pushing traders in financial markets to focus on the bank’s November 26 Monetary Policy Statement. This has ...
The Huddle: Did we expect more from the McSkimming sentencing?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and m...
Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on US tech stocks dropping
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most followed AI stocks have taken a hit over the last few days, prompting concerns about the sector's future. Both Oracle and Broadcom we...
Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast eve...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can we appreciate the good economic news coming out?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I know you shouldn't count your chickens before they hatch, but can we just take a minute to look at the good economic news coming out? Government boo...
Mark Wilkshire: The Co-Operative Bank chief executive on the new changes set to impact the Reserve Bank
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's hopes a new move by the Reserve Bank will bring about positive changes for New Zealand's banking sector. It is changing the mix of capital ban...
Dr Clarke Jones: Australian National University criminologist on the investigations into the Bondi shooters' trip to the Philippines
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Questions remain about the significance of the Bondi's terrorists' recent trip to the Philippines. Sunday's terror attack at a Jewish celebratio...
Tangi Utikere: Labour Transport spokesperson on the Government scrapping the road cone hotline
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's calling the Government road cone complaints hotline a complete waste of public money. It's wrapping up six months early - after site visits s...
Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on Abel Tasman land being returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Abel Tasman walk has been returned to its original owners - but the Conservation Minister's unsure how it'll affect the iconic tramp's price-tag. ...
Melissa Nightingale: NZ Herald reporter on Jevon McSkimming being given nine months home detention
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jevon McSkimming received several discounts at sentencing in Wellington District Court today. The disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner ha...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament wrapping up for the 2025 year
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's delivered his final parliamentary speech for the year, handing out plenty of praise for his Government and jibes for the Oppositi...
Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Rob and Michele Reiner’s son being charged with murder following the pair's death
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has been charged with murdering his parents - found dead in LA on Sunday. Rein...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on FIFA announcing a new ticketing tier for the upcoming World Cup
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FIFA has introduced a new ticketing tier for next year's World Cup, following an uproar over the prices to attend games. The sport's governing body ha...
Nick McDonnell: Auror spokesperson on new stats showing retail crime is down
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's encouraging numbers on retail crime in New Zealand, according to new reports. Data from retail crime intelligence company Auror shows year on ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on whether the UK is at risk at war with Russia
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, Chief of defence staff Sir Richard Knighton says war with Russia is at risk. Knighton says Russia is a growing threat to the UK, and t...
Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on food and fibre exports being set to reach $62b next year
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food and fibre exports are set to reach a record $62 billion next year, up from the $60.4b record set this year. According to new reports, meat and wo...
The Huddle: What do we make of Ruth Richardson calling off the Nicola Willis debate?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Trade Me marketplace being hit with $138m write-down
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Online marketplace Trade Me has been hit with a $138 million write-down of the value of its marketplace business unit. This comes as revenue continues...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Another fiscal result telling us what we already know
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, of course you heard it here first last Monday - the surplus has been pushed out again. It's like waiting for Christmas when you're a ten-year-ol...
Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on surplus being pushed out to 2029
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update has painted a concerning picture for the Government books. It forecasted the deficit will peak at $16....
Steph Dyhrberg: lawyer representing victims of former Russell McVeagh partner found guilty of sexual assault on Gardner-Hopkins returning to law
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lawyer representing victims of a former Russell McVeagh partner, whose behaviour helped ignite New Zealand’s #MeToo movement, says it’ll be up...
Daniel Newman: Auckland councillor on the council scrapping plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collection
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council's trashing a plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collection - but the idea hasn't yet been removed from the picture. The trial would've...
Lubaba Alhamidi Alkahil: Australians for Syria Association spokesperson on Ahmed al-Ahmed's recovery after Bondi shooting
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bondi hero who wrestled the firearm off a gunman has a long recovery ahead. Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed has catapulted to international fame for in...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hopeful surplus will be achieved by 2029 following half-year update
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's still aiming for a surplus this decade, despite today's bleak economic news. Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update sh...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the third Ashes cricket test
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A painful wait could be worthwhile for Nathan Lyon, if he rediscovers his form in the third Ashes cricket test starting tomorrow. The veteran off-spin...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament paying tribute after Sunday's Bondi terror attack
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Condolences and support from New Zealand MPs for Australia's Jewish community, after Sunday's terror attack. Parliament's held a moment's silence - ma...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government overhauling gun laws off the back of the Bondi shooting
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deadly Bondi Beach shooting, which saw 16 people killed and dozens more injured, has prompted the Australian Government to tighten up gun laws fol...
Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Government launching a new mega-ministry
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's confident a planned mega-ministry, MCERT, will support RMA and Local Government reforms. It expects the Ministry of Cities, Env...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on five people getting arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five people were arrested in Germany after they were suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. The g...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the Performance of Services Index taking a dive
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index has slowed down, according to new data. Reports show it fell by 1.5 points to 46.9, sparking concer...
James McDowall: MTA Head of Advocacy on the proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness scheme
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Motor Trade Association is coming out against proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness scheme. Under the proposal, the first WOF on a ligh...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Here's the worst part of the Bondi Beach terror attack
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This terror attack in Sydney is what everyone else has been saying it is: absolutely horrific. Antisemitic terrorism. Sadly, this type of attack ...
Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 December 2025, the ripple effects of the shocking Bondi terror attack are being...
The Huddle: Do we need to increase film subsidies?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister speaks ahead of Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update release
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectation...
Mike Pannett: Assistant Police Commissioner on NZ authorities boosting security presence following Bondi attack
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police are assuring the public there's no immediate threat of a terror attack in New Zealand. They're bolstering their presence around Jewish si...
Annie Murphy: NZ Film Commission CEO responds to James Cameron's calls to revisit the film rebate scheme
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Film Commission says bringing more film projects to New Zealand isn't as simple as hiking subsidies. Oscar-winning director James Cameron re...
Dame Julie Chapman: KidsCan CEO on the organisation receiving positive feedback for school lunches
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A nod of approval for the KidsCan school lunches scheme. A Ministry of Education ECE report shows consistent near 100 percent satisfaction scores for ...
Dr Levi West: national security expert and Australian National University research fellow on the terror attack at Bondi Beach
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Details are emerging about the gunmen behind last night's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured af...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether surplus is likely to be pushed out further
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's tempering expectations ahead of the Government's books opening this week. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be unveil...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the ongoing investigations into the deadly Bondi Beach attack
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investigations are set to continue into the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach - including the killers' motives. A father and son opened fire on so...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Tom Blundell returning to the Black Caps for third West Indies test
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hall has been pushed out for a fit-again Tom Blundell in the Black Caps squad for the third test against the West Indie...
Deborah Hart: Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair on the deadly terror attack on Australia's Bondi Beach
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Security has been boosted around Jewish places of worship and gatherings following last night's deadly attack at Bondi Beach. Two gunmen opened fire o...
Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2025
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 12 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every ...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Win for truckies, loss for coastal shipping
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the face of it, this coastal shipping decision from James Meager seems like an odd one. It's a win for truckies, like it or not, we're about to get...
James Meager: Associate Minister of Transport blocks cement supplier's coastal shipping
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The country's largest cement supplier says we'll soon have over 500 more trucks on the road every month to move cement across the country. They ...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says GDP has had a strong rebound in the second half of the year
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are signs that green shoots are starting to flourish economically. The latest card spending data from Stats NZ shows retail spending was u...
Mikki Williden: Nutritionist encourages smaller portions at restaurants
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could different portion sizes for each sex reduce obesity? According to one UK-based expert, it could. Professor Naveed Sattar says portion size...
Brooke van Velden: Minister for workplace relations and safety discusses minimum wage rise
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden's refutes claims her minimum wage increase is 'piddly'. The minimum wage will rise to 23-dollars-...
Dennis Gates: Lawyer who represented Gloriavale leavers comments on Howard Temple sentencing
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been sentenced to 26 months in jail for sexual offending. He had indecently assaulted young women and...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK doctors' strike potentially being called off
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, a last minute offer from the health secretary could stop a planned doctors' strike from going forward. Resident doctors are set to go ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the projected dairy prices for 2025/2026
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The global dairy market is expected to face a period of weaker commodity prices off the back of a growth-filled 2025. According to Rabobank's Q4 Globa...
The Huddle: Is the Taxpayers' Union taking things too far here?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Brigitte Morton from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What will Trump's border crackdown do to tourism?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has every right to crack down on the American border. There are problems there that we, down here in little old New Zealand, just do...
Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2025
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 11 December 2025, the Health Minister reacts to a report that predicts the numbe...
Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the projected cost for new water infrastructure
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The water service delivery plans have been submitted by local councils and evaluated, and the total is set to hit over $47 billion. Councils handed ov...
Michelle Allbon: The Fractional Directory CEO on the company signing a deal with the Singapore Government
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Singapore Government has teamed up with New Zealand-founded start-up The Fractional Directory for a new pilot programme. The project will pair fra...
Alistair McCready: Monolith typeface designer on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's war on Calibri font
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats to start using the Times New Roman font again, reversing a change made under the previous admi...
Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Advocacy Head on Jetstar using faulty baggage scales
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer NZ says travellers could struggle to get a refund - after revelations two Jetstar baggage scales at Wellington Airport may not have been accu...
Brian Hunt: US immigration lawyer on the US requiring tourists to provide five years of social media data
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Few details are known about a possible law to make tourists entering the US provide five years of social media history. It would affect those currentl...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the new reports indicating cancer diagnosis numbers set to skyrocket
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister says predictions cancer diagnoses will increase isn't cause for panic. A new report has found the number's likely to double ...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis firing back at the Taxpayers' Union
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis is defending her economic track record in the face of a lobby-group's satirical campaign. The Taxpayers' Union has sent MPs Nicola Willi...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the reactions to the US asking tourists to provide social media history
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tourists entering the United States could soon have to provide a five-year social media history. The proposed new requirement would affect those who a...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the ongoing cricket test against the West Indies in Wellington
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another leg-side strangle for the Black Caps post-lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test against the West Indies in Wellington. Daryl Mitchell has ...
Brad Lake: Brothers Green co-founder on hemp industry laws getting loosened in new legislation
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deregulation of the hemp industry could let seeds be sold freely around the country. Cabinet's agreed to loosen things up - removing the need for a li...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Donald Trump criticising Europe's Russia-Ukraine war response
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's son says the US President might walk away from the peace efforts of Ukraine and Russia. The White House unveiled a new National Securit...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on her first impressions of the new Reserve Bank Governor
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, hosted an event for media earlier, allowing financial journalists to get their first look. Breman is monit...
Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the economic struggles impacting the retail sector
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent trading updates indicate the nation's leading retailers are feeling the pinch ahead of the busy season. The Warehouse and Kathmandu are among t...
Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2025
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the Supreme Court has delivered a huge win for family carers ...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What will the Willis-Richardson debate do for Nicola's credibility?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Nicola Willis-Ruth Richardson showdown looks like it'll go ahead next week after the HYEFU release. As you'll know from listening to this show on...
The Huddle: Does New Zealand need to follow Australia's lead on the social media ban?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the calls to let cars return to Auckland's Queen Street
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cars could be returning to a section of Auckland's Queen Street, under a new proposal. Auckland Transport wants to let cars return to the section betw...
Carl Bates: National Education and Workforce Committee Acting Chair on Australia's teen social media ban
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's looking to Australia as it explores ways prevent online harm to young Kiwis. On the day an under-16 social media ban began across the...
Andrew Alderson: NZME sports broadcaster on Blair Tickner injuring his shoulder in the West Indies test
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black Caps fast bowler Blair Tickner has been taken to hospital and is unlikely to take any more part in the second cricket test against the West Indi...
Paul Dale KC: lawyer on the Supreme Court's decision impacting parents who care for disabled family members
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A landmark Supreme Court ruling means those providing full-time care for severely disabled family members are entitled to pay and other benefits. It w...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist defends the bank hiking fixed rates
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A signal from the Reserve Bank's led Westpac to hike rates - and one economist expects other banks could follow. Westpac lifted two five-year fi...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis offering to debate Ruth Richardson
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Taxpayers' Union has raised concerns about Nicola Willis' skills as a Finance Minister - and one of her predecessors has expressed interest in a d...
Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Donald Trump delivering a speech on the state of the US economy
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump is defending his controversial economic policies amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living. Data shows two-thirds of Am...
Patrick Sharp: Aura Information Manager on the Lumma Stealer malware impacting thousands of Kiwis
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have been sent an unprecedented email from our National Cyber Security Centre. It's emailed 26,000 addresses warni...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the start of the Black Caps' second test against the West Indies
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A ray of sunshine for the Black Caps on the opening day of the second test against the West Indies at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. New Zealand new...
Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 December 2025, the big RMA reform is finally here. RMA Minister Chris Bishop ex...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: These RMA changes hit the nail on the head
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These RMA changes hit the nail on the head by putting private property rights front and centre. These rights are basically what keeps rich countries r...
Commodore Shane Arndell: Royal New Zealand Navy's Maritime Component Commander discusses Navy vessel being followed by Chinese Warships
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We learnt this week that A New Zealand Navy vessel was followed by 7 Chinese Warships while patrolling Asian waters. The HMNZS Aotearoa had crossed th...
Leonie Freeman: CEO of the Property Council reacts positively to RMA announcement
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The RMA is out and is set to be replaced with two new laws - one based on planning and one based on the environment. The new laws are expected t...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister comments on more than 100 principals using government money for personal items
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Auditor-General has released its annual report on questionable spending by schools - and some stand out more than the rest. Sutton Park Scho...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Executive says summer holidays aren't as bad for the economy as some think
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The length of New Zealand's summer holiday - isn't as bad for the economy as some may think. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's weighed in on debate -...
Fleur Fitzsimmons: PSA National Secretary discusses ACC allowing staff to work from home 3 days a week
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ACC has backed down and will continue to let staff work from home three days a week. The corporation had proposed cutting that allowance back to...