Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent reviews the scrapping of RMA
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap. The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based arou...
Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister highlights benefits of Government scrapping RMA
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many aesthetic changes to buildings will no longer need consents - under the Government's Resource Management Act shake-up. The replacement Planning a...
Lawrence Xu-Nan: Green Party's Overseas New Zealander's Spokesperson comments on student loan debt fears
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Greens are warning student debt is stopping New Zealanders coming home for Christmas. Its survey of 400 expat Kiwis found 71 percent were overdue ...
Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner on Dear Children campaign against child abuse and homicide
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A push to get Kiwis talking about systemic issues leading to child abuse. The Dear Children campaign has launched today - with a letter to kids and pa...
Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair talks doubts to National Ticketing System for public transport
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public transport users in the Capital can start using debit and credit cards and phones on buses and trains - from next March. Greater Wellington Regi...
Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 December 2025, the EMA's Alan McDonald outlines why tomorrow's RMA overhaul is s...
Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on concerns power market reforms won't create a level playing field
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smaller electricity retailers and generators are worried impending power market reforms won't create the level playing-field promised. The Elect...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: We're not solving the big problems, and we don't want to
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve had it with people running around pretending we’re going to solve big global problems. Australia’s banning kids from social media on Wednes...
Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical expert talks New Zealand navy ship being shadowed by Chinese vessels
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A geopolitical expert says it's a good thing a New Zealand navy ship was on its own in waters around East Asia - when it was shadowed by seven Chinese...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister talks TVNZ poll results, surplus and govt spending
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Falls for the Greens and Te Pati Maori in the latest 1 News Verian Poll - which gives the coalition more than enough seats to govern. National is on 3...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy previews government's Resource Management Act reform
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Employers and Manufacturers Association has high hopes for tomorrow's reveal of the Resource Management Act overhaul. The Government's announcing ...
Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on RMA reform, Coster vs Mitchell and Helen Clark's father
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Ryan Bridge about today's political hot topics. Luxon sold the RMA reform we'll see t...
Duncan Greive: Is the new Warner Bros-Netflix deal putting cinemas at risk?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros Studios in a Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros Studios in a $125B deal including HBO Max. Netflix co-C...
Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 5 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every w...
Paul Bloxham: Are we on track to become a rockstar economy again?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to consider the question, will New Zealand ever be a rockstar economy again? The phr...
The Huddle: Syrup suckers, NZ20 League concerns, and Etzebeth's suspension
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Sports Huddle sports journalist Nathan Limm and Jeff McTainsh from Sky Sport joined in on a discussion about the sports issues of the w...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa Kingi's reinstatement and our failed flag change
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has...
Graeme Edgler: Legal expert says Kapa Kingi's reinstatement is likely temporary
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s membership of Te Pāti Māori has been reinstated after she took her expulsion from the party to court. Although, the decisio...
Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on arrested January 6 pipe bomber and more boat strikes
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021, the night before the infamous January 6 insurrection, bombs were placed at Democratic National Convention and Republican headquarters. Police...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is taking long summer breaks a cause for concern?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a question for you... is our summer holiday too long? Are we going to the beach and staying away from the office for too long? There's a chap c...
Edna Brady: UK Correspondent on German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier's royal visit
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier is currently visiting the UK, marking the first UK state visit by a German head of state in decades. "The ove...
The Huddle: Are New Zealand's summer breaks too long?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues o...
Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every...
Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook Australia New Zealand CEO says under-16 ban will be 'new normal'
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week a social media ban for anyone under-16 will take effect in Australia. Some Meta accounts have already been deleted as the deadline looms.&nb...
Chris Abercrombie: PPTA president on secondary school teachers agreeing to pay deal
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) members voted to accept the Governments recent pay offer, officially bringing an end to the striking... for ...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa-Kingi's day in court
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Expelled MP Mariameno Ka...
Paul Koraua: Forsyth Barr retail analyst on IKEA's projected market presence
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA opened in Auckland today with a more mild turnout than expected. But, as customers are expected to flock to the...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on keeping gas in the country and the rising tobacco black-market
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has announced plans to force gas companies to keep more fuel onshore. The Labor Government is set to announce an east coast gas reserv...
Carol Shepherd: Retirement Village Residents Council spokesperson on financial rights changes
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government announced some changes to retirement villages today following thousands of submissions. The changes aim to support residents by g...
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Bank of England warning of a "sharp correction" in the value of major tech companies
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prince Andrew will get to stay in the Royal Lodge for another year, but likely won't receive compensation for the early termination of his leas...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coster did nothing wrong, but still had to go
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the end, I think Andrew Coster had to go. Look, you realize he's won a big victory today, don't you? Cause it's a big admission from the Public Ser...
The Huddle: Andrew Coster, school lunches, and WOFs
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast ever...
Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on Andrew Coster's resignation
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from his position as CEO of the Social Investment Agency following an Independent Police Conduct Aut...
Leo Molloy: Retired vet on $23K fine for breaching name suppression
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 retired veterinarian and ex-mayoral candidate Leo Molloy was convicted for knowingly publishing a name in breach of a suppression. In a forum ...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Treasury review of state asset ownership
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Ex-Police Commissioner A...
David Seymour: Heather du Plessis-Allan grills the Deputy Prime Minister on the school lunch debacle
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Accusations of mouldy school lunches from Haeata Community Campus has caused much back and forth between principal Peggy Burrows and Deputy Prime Mini...
Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on Venezuela, Sabrina Carpenter, and Putin
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy award winning popstar Sabrina Carpenter has slammed the White House after using her song 'Juno' in a video of immigration raids. She call...
Steph Kennard: Bonnet Chief Executive on 50% of Kiwi's having an out of date WOF or registration
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An estimate from vehicle admin app Bonnet puts half of New Zealanders behind on their WOF or registration. Bonnet CEO Steph Kennard told Heather du Pl...
Jordan Williams: Wayne Brown's $235m annual City Rail Link cost 'absolute nonsense'
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown revealed his plan for a 7.9% rates increase to pay for City Rail Link running costs of an estimated $235 million...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor defends annual $26 million operating cost for City Rail Link
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown defends his annual $26 million operating cost calculation for the City Rail Link as scepticism arises. He told Heathe...
Dan Schnur: University of California political analyst on doing business in Trump's America
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
University of California professor and political analyst Dan Schnur talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the realities of doing international trade wi...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on police culture amidst Andrew Coster inquiry
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming scandal has called for an inquiry into Police culture. Commissioner Richard Chambers denied that...
Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every ...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government should not fund Ozempic
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The big health news today is that the WHO is essentially calling for the funding of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic for people who would oth...
Edna Brady: UK Correspondent on jury system changes to solve extensive case backlog
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Government has announced plans to restrict the right to a jury trial in England and Wales to solve a backlog of 80,000 cases. Serious crimes li...
The Huddle: What is the solution to pesky e-scooters?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle host of Q&A and Saturday Mornings Jake Tame and Iron Duke Partners managing director Phil O'Reilly joined in on a discussion...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Ozempic side effect warnings
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s drug regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has added two new safety warnings about mental health and contraception ...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent says there is no racism in NZ Police
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper chats to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the Andrew Coster inquiry, and Tamatha Paul calling for...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are local councils competent enough to meet rate caps?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced the details on its plan for rates caps - councils will be capped at 4%.They will not be able to raise their rates by more...
Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every w...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR cut's failure to sway interest rates
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As expected, the Reserve Bank cut the OCR to 2.25% last week - but an unexpected side effect has been a lack of effect. The Reserve Bank announced tha...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on why your interest rates aren't coming down
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last weeks OCR cut brought hope of lower interest rates but the wholesale market seems to have been spooked by the Reserve Bank ruling out further cut...
Simon Watts: Local Government Minister says incoming rates caps tough but necessary
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday the Government announced an annual 2-4% rates cap range will be fully implemented by 2029. The cap applies to all rates, including general r...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent talks satanic child abuse ring
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last week four men have been arrested in Sydney for allegations of involvement in a Sydney-based international paedophile network. The networ...
Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar headmaster on youth vaping decline
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A survey of more than 30,000 of New Zealand’s Year 10 students shows that the number of teens who vape regularly has dropped by half since it's peak...
Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 28 November 2025, police have arrested more people in relation to a huge drug smug...
Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Thanks to the big banks for not helping
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've reached the conclusion that when it comes to the banks and mortgage rates, the only option you've got left is to hustle. You're on your own here....
Gemma Rasmussen: Consumer NZ's Head of Research covers the worst Black Friday deals
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A three-month long investigation has revealed that many of the offers available this Black Friday are not the bargain they may seem to be. Consu...
The Huddle: T20 league debate gets ugly as CEO Scott Weenink's role is questioned
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle: Sports Commentator Nicky Styris and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sport...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO discusses new safety plan for central Auckland.
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new plan to make Auckland safer is being welcomed by the city's main business association. Today Auckland Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland M...
Steve Symon: Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group on organised crime comments on the progress of Operation Matata
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A prediction we haven't seen the last of a transnational crime syndicate operating out of Auckland airport. Operation Matata's seen 43 arrests since F...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor discusses Labour's Auckland conference and comments from Tākuta Ferris
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour is hosting a conference in Auckland this weekend, with speculation rising around the potential for new policy announcements from the opposition...
Justine Haves: Auckland Council's Waste Solutions General Manager comments on proposed fortnightly rubbish collection
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders are strongly rejecting a proposed fortnightly rubbish collection trial in select suburbs. The six month trial would start in February, and...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the fallout from the UK 2025 Budget
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK’s embattled Labour Government has unveiled a tax-raising budget - after its full contents were leaked half an hour early. The plan's designed...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether the AI bubble is set to pop
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concerns from experts about the risks surrounding AI investments. Investors believe AI is at risk of forming a stock market bubble, an...
The Huddle: How many of us will make the jump to Jetstar?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 27 November 2025, Attorney-General Judith Collins tells Heather why she's called...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a positive side to this recession?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can I give you a positive spin on the recession that we're just coming out of? I mean, maybe it's not so much a positive spin, but maybe it's an expla...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what's caused the recent recession to last so long
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has blamed the ongoing recession on an uncertain property market, prompting experts to weigh in. New Zealand has traditionally relied...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Group Managing Director on the IRD's planned crackdown on stubborn debtors
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Inland Revenue Department has launched some new steps in bringing down tax debt - with one scheme linked to a key credit agency. Following a succe...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government launching an inquiry into the Tom Phillips case
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strong signals from the Government suggesting the rights and privacy of the children will be paramount in the Tom Phillips inquiry. Police shot ...
Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO shakes off criticism from Air New Zealand
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business as usual for Jetstar, despite Air New Zealand taking a swipe at its airport discounts. Air New Zealand head Nikhil Ravishankar claimed ...
Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ trialling a community cash depot project
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is addressing concerns cash is becoming inaccessible by bringing money to rural communities. It has opened a 12-month trial of...
Mike Colson: Stout Street Chambers partner on the class-action lawsuit over the Northland power outage
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses are taking class-action over a power outage to of all Northland last year - although the exact loss is still unknown. In June, an inexperie...
Judith Collins: Attorney-General on the planned inquiry into the Tom Phillips case
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agency actions regarding the children of fugitive Tom Phillips are going under the microscope, with a report due back mid-next year. Phillips wa...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Victoria issuing an apology for colonisation
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian state of Victoria will be formally apologising to indigenous people for colonisation next month. The symbolic action will be delivered ...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games centenary edition. The decision has been ratified by the organisation's general assembly in Glasgow. I...
Dr Sarah Cameron: Griffith University researcher on the new study revealing millennials went more left-wing as they got older
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Millennials are the first generation to get more left-wing as they age, according to new reports. A study by the Australian National University ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on more people being arrested over the Louvre heist
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four more people have been arrested as as result of last month's high-profile robbery at the Louvre Museum. Two men, aged 38 and 39, and two women, ag...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's Building Act overhaul
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leaky-home experts fear a proposed overhaul of the Building Act could leave unlucky home owners - apartment owners in particular - in financial ruin. ...
Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 26 November 2025, Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby tells Heather why th...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank ended the year on a hopeful note and brought down the OCR for the end of 2025. The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate another 25...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Roger Gray have a point about our 'no' culture?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So the Ports of Auckland boss Roger Gray is onto something, isn't he? Because we are a country that loves to say no. He said in a speech to a crowd at...
The Huddle: Are high tech cars better for the country?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Q&A and ZB Saturday Mornings host Jack Tame and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion a...
Simon Watts: Climate Minister on whether buying offshore carbon credits is in NZ's future
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says offshore carbon credits could be bought in the future - but not yet. Climate Minister Simon Watts says all options are being consi...
Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on whether New Zealand suffers from a culture of saying no
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Port of Auckland's CEO says a 'no' culture has permeated New Zealand. Roger Gray says a cruise ship representative he spoke to in the US lab...
Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on technology reportedly bringing down the rate of car crashes
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New advancements in technology are reportedly behind a significant decrease in car crashes. Collisions have dropped 7 percent each year over the last ...
Anita Baker: Porirua mayor voices support for proposed Govt changes to local councils
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At least one Wellington mayor says it's time district councils combined into one. The Government's proposing replacing regional councillors with board...
Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank Governor on whether Kiwis can expect more rate cuts next year
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's outgoing Governor says New Zealand's economy may be doing better than we realise. The central bank has cut the OCR 25 basis points ...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government's plan to replace regional councils
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government recently unveiled their plans to make changes to local Government, and it's prompted additional speculation. It's proposing replacing t...
Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Ukraine and the US moving closer on a peace plan
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine officials say they've agreed to the 'essence' of a peace deal with Russia, but some sensitive issues are still to resolve. US President Donald...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the T20 World Cup set to take place next year
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps cricketers have been grouped with Afghanistan, South Africa, Canada and the UAE for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from Febru...
Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment founder on the cancellation of the One Love festival
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A promoter says concerts in New Zealand have a bright future, despite some high-profile cancellations. Tauranga reggae festival One Love and Tar...
Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 November 2025, regional councils are about to get the axe. RMA Reform Minister...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the record number of wealthy Brits leaving the UK
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, concerns have been raised over a new kind of brain drain as migration remains a consistent issue. A total of 257,000 British nationals...
The Huddle: Are we getting into the Black Friday deals?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Labour candidate for Wellington Bays Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the f...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Regional councils have got to go
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced this afternoon that it is scrapping regional councils - and I reckon you need to put this on your list of some of the bes...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of tomorrow's expected cuts to the OCR
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to deliver their final Monetary Policy Statement for 2025 tomorrow, and reports indicate the OCR will be cut further. Economis...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk prices
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's forewarning farmers falling global dairy prices could hit their bottom lines. The dairy co-op recently cut its seasonal farmgate milk payou...