Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9 June. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every week...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: We're all paying for this LNG project one way or another

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So the LNG power plant is set to go ahead to protect us when renewables run low. The Government must be satisfied that the business case stacks up, be...

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the company celebrating 17 years in New Zealand

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amid the ongoing fuel crisis, Jetstar is celebrating a major milestone. The airline is celebrating 17 years of operating in New Zealand, and they see ...

Arran Jones: Independent Children's Monitor CEO on Oranga Tamariki letting down Māori children

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A report on Oranga Tamariki has concluded the agency's letting down Māori children.  The Independent Children's Monitor's found 65 percent of Mā...

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple announcing an AI upgrade for Siri

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's announced digital assistant, Siri, is getting an upgrade - expected later this year - to become Siri AI.   The company is promising a bet...

Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on the Government pressing on with LNG Import Facility

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is pressing on with their proposed LNG Import Terminal build, but they're binning a proposed levy to fund it. The Energy Minister says ...

Dylan Firth: Brewers' Association Executive Director on what less Kiwis drinking means for the Government tax take

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis drinking less could hurt the Government tax take, according to new reports. Stats NZ data published last week shows total beverage volumes have ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on police investigating the state of Australia's criminal underworld

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A drive-by shooting targeting a funeral has prompted a bigger investigation carried out by Australian police. In an exclusive interview, Assistant Com...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former Warriors forward Kane Evans coming out

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Warriors forward Kane Evans has come out as gay - and opened up about a long battle with addiction and his mental health. Evans says he's also ...

Nadia Steedman: Front-Line Training chief operations officer on the launch of the 'Mini Woolies' supermarkets

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two new Woolworths stores have opened in the South Island, but you can't get the weekly shop done there.  The educational facilities in Dunedin a...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the stats on patients dying in UK hospitals

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, the number of patients dying after enduring long waits in A&E departments has risen almost tenfold in a decade. Nearly 16,000 deat...

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Monday, 8 June, 2026, Labour leader Chris Hipkins defends the process ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what caused the latest drop in the US sharemarket

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US sharemarket took a hit last Friday, largely due to weakness in the information technology sector. The semiconductor sector was hit hard, and ex...

Grant Bradley: aviation industry expert on Air New Zealand's engine struggles easing

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand has indicated its long-running engine problems may have come to an end. Air New Zealand’s chief has claimed the airline reached a br...

The Huddle: What did we make of Labour's list?

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Why is there no trace of policy out of Labour?

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Something has finally emerged from the silent, yawning abyss that is the Labour Party. Unfortunately, it’s not policy - it’s their list. Seventy-t...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says more details will come regarding billion dollar pre-Budget allocation

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is promising more detail is coming regarding a billion dollar pre-Budget allocation. The funding's been labelled 'secret spending...

Nikki Cripps: Auckland Council regional animal shelter manager on animal shelters trialling Afterpay

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Council is trialling Afterpay at its dog pounds as owners grapple with pet costs amid the rising cost of living. After one month of the eight...

Lawrence Xu Nan: Green MP on speaking more words than anyone in Parliament this term

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Analysis has showed first-term MP Lawrence Xu Nan has spoken more in Parliament than any other MP this term. The Sunday Star Times says the Green MP h...

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager on whether New Zealand renters are better off

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new report has found New Zealand renters are better off than a year ago. The Regional Rental Affordability Index found affordability improved in mos...

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party revealing their list for the 2026 election

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's leader says Rakesh Naidoo's decision to run for Labour is all above board - as he comes under fire. Commissioner Richard Chambers says Naidoo...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins defending using taxpayer-funded private super scheme for holiday home

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defended using a generous publicly funded private superannuation scheme to pay off the mortgage of his family holiday ...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on One Nation leading in new poll

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is continuing to see a surge in popularity, according to new reports. The latest Newspoll recorded a four-point rise...

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Whites losing to England in second World Cup warm-up match

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The hard work won't stop for the All Whites following a creditable 1-nil loss to world number 4 England in a Football World Cup warm-up in Tampa. A Ha...

Hanna Ravin: University of Otago zoology expert on the rise in sea lions blocking Dunedin roads

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dunedin drivers are being warned to watch out for sea lions on the road as more of them keep venturing inland. The New Zealand Sea Lion Trust said it ...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Has the rates problem really been solved?

07 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So, I was listening to the radio and a story really jumped out at me. I thought, “Wow!” The headline was: Porirua City Council has achieved a 0% a...

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Friday, 5 June, 2026, a constitutional law expert questions the soarin...

Barry Soper: Political Correspondent chats banned MPs, fringe parties, and local councils

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the political week that was. They discussed the MPs banned ...

Michael Burgess: Sports journalist gives on the ground updates of FIFA World Cup

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday (NZT) the All Whites will face off against England in a warmup game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.  Journalist Michael Bur...

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO contributes Auckland to Kapiti route axing to fuel costs

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Regional airline Air Chathams has made the decision to cancel their Auckland to Kapiti route with CEO Duane Emeny contributing the axing to major fuel...

Graeme Edgeler: Constitutional law expert says AI could work for 'simple questions'

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Government agencies are being urged to proactively release more information and use artificial intelligence to respond to information requests, includ...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Why local news media is so important

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So, obviously, this is the night after the Radio Awards, and with all this talk about awards, I’d like to congratulate a winner in my community. His...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent says GOP members 'distancing' themselves from Trump

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins Andrew Dickens to  chat about the latest news out of America.  People born post 1970's are dying young...

Meredith Kennett: School Board Association President says the Government can't make school uniform decisions

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ACT plans to campaign on reducing the cost of school uniforms at state schools by allowing a maximum of three branded items.  School Board Associ...

David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian says republican votes against Trump's war a 'nasty surprise'

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US House of Representatives has passed a measure to halt US President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran with a 215-208 vote...

Sonya Cameron: Salvation Army food security manager concerned about funding dry-up

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Budget 2026 allocated an annual $8 million in baseline funding to pay for food distribution which includes collecting surplus and donated food, and de...

Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Thursday, 4 June, 2026, Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee is bemused...

Kimberley O'Sullivan: Otago Senior Research Fellow says solar subsidy should replace winter energy payment

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Otago Senior Research Fellow Kimberley O'Sullivan reckons the money for the winter energy payment should be instead put towards a solar subsidy. ...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: We can't retaliate against China, but we must object

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Four New Zealand MPs have been quietly banned from China for a year after travelling to Taiwan on a junket. The group—ACT’s Laura McClure, New Zea...

Paul Anderson: NZSki CEO chats The Remarkables 262 hectare upgrade

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NZSki has lodged an application with the Environmental Protection Agency to upgrade Queenstown ski field The Remarkables and expand into neighbouring ...

Gerry Brownlee: Speaker of the House says China banning NZ MP's is 'disappointing'

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Four New Zealand politicians have been barred from entering China for a year after they visited Taiwan last September, but China's embassy says t...

Ross Dickson: Spark fraud lead on new unknown number verification system

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spark NZ has launched a system that will allow calls from the company to be verified with the goal of protecting their customers from scam calls. Spar...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK police handcuffing a dying student in bodycam footage

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Prime Minister says there are serious questions that need to be addressed about how racial accusations inform police decision-making. Newly-rel...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on why the Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Higher mortgage rates have given the Reserve Bank a 'bit of breathing space', its chief economist says. Paul Conway, one of the Reserve Bank committee...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert ahead of the launch of the SpaceX IPO

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The SpaceX IPO launch is set for later this month, and experts are speculating about what it could mean for the market. It reportedly plans to fix its...

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 June. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every we...

The Huddle: Is the Te Huia train trip between Auckland and Hamilton worth it?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about th...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: What can we learn from the rise of One Nation?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, Australia is agog that One Nation is the highest-polling party and talk has turned to Pauline Hanson as Prime Minister. Former Queensland P...

Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the Government's plan to increase pay for tradies working as unqualified teachers

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Education Minister wants higher pay rates for tradies who work as unqualified teachers - but she has to persuade the unions first. The PPTA says s...

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the All Whites losing their first World Cup warmup match to Haiti

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The All Whites' Football World Cup journey is off to a rough start - with less than two weeks left to go until their opening match. New Zealand have l...

Dominic Corry: entertainment journalist and film reviewer on HBO Max launching in New Zealand

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

HBO Max is due to launch in New Zealand later this month, with the streamer revealing what Kiwis can expect to pay for the service. The service will h...

Kristy Phillips: Hospitality NZ CEO on the number of businesses closing their doors over the last year

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The hospitality squeeze continues, with a flurry of closures. Credit reporting agency Centrix says liquidations are up 49 percent year-on-year. Cafes,...

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor outlines his perspective on council amalgamation

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington's mayor has voiced concerns with the Government cracking down on local councils. The mayor's outlined his response to the Government debate...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on National leading in the latest Roy Morgan poll

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roy Morgan’s newest poll shows the National-led Government is still leading among prospective voters. Support for National increased 5 percent to 30...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US oil reserves nearing a 40-year low

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the US, oil reserves fell by 9.1 million barrels last week as the conflict in the Middle East continues. As of May 22, the US Strategic Petrol...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Whites losing to Haiti in Florida

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A wake-up call for the All Whites just 13 days out from their Football World Cup opener against Iran in Los Angeles. New Zealand have suffered a thump...

Matt James: Pegasus Residents group president on whether the Pegasus Golf Course can be saved

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Previous bidders could help save Pegasus Golf Course. Hundreds packed a community meeting last night to discuss Wolfbrook Properties' plans to convert...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on what the release of more Mandelson files mean for the PM's future

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over 1500 pages of files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States were released today. Starmer fired Mandel...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Anthropic going public

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anthropic confirmed it filed confidential plans for an initial public offering, setting it up for what's expected to be one of the most anticipated ma...

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 June. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every week...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the racing industry experts who were given King’s Birthday Honours

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand racing industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate the recent King’s Birthday Honours, with three of its own recognised. David Ellis...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the TSB and Heartland merger will boost banking competition

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TSB and Heartland Bank are looking to join forces by the end of the year. TSB owner Toi Foundation's seeking feedback on the plan to join with Heartla...

The Huddle: Should we try to save Moana Pasifika?

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following is...

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Here's one thing we shouldn't forget about Winston Peters

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Secretly, I think Nicola Willis and Winston Peters are enjoying their performative scrap against each other. Their war of words highlights the differe...

Russel Norman: Greenpeace Aotearoa executive director explains why NZ needs an independent foreign policy

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Greenpeace's executive director says it's more important than ever for New Zealand to have independent foreign policy.  Defence Minister Chris Pe...

David Moffett: former NZ Rugby chief executive on whether Moana Pasifika can be saved

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Moana Pasifika wrapped up their last Super Rugby match with an upset win over the Brumbies. The franchise has been placed into liquidation and there's...

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking professor on whether the merger between Heartland and TSB will boost competition

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a view a merger by Heartland and TSB won't hand the big four banks a massive blow.  Heartland Bank has struck a deal to buy TSB for $620 ...

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the Government banning unelected members from voting on council committees

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Local Government Minister says they're restoring democratic accountability to councils.  The Government's amending a bill currently before Pa...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Pete Hegseth accusing New Zealand of freeloading off the US military

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister is standing by New Zealand's planned defence spending, after Pete Hegseth's accused New Zealand of freeloading off the American mil...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Pauline Hanson weighing up run for Australian Prime Minister

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she believes she has the ability to take on the role of Prime Minister. Last week, polling by Redbridge Group an...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Warriors being beaten out by the Panthers

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors are pleased to have a bye round to recover from the tense 20-18 loss to NRL-leaders Penrith in Sydney. Coach Andrew Webster says his team...

Cecilia Robinson: Tend CEO on the company looking to acquire Green Cross Health's medical division

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Patients could soon reap the benefits if digital-first Tend Healthcare acquires Green Cross Health's medical division, The Doctors. In July, it'll ask...

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 29 May, 2026, Variety chief executive Wayne Howett tells us organisations need to ...

Barry Soper: Political correspondent wraps budget week

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat all things budget week. They also discuss the other political n...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist addresses Nicola Willis' surplus hopes

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While presenting Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis shared a prediction that New Zealand will reach a $2.6 billion surplus by 2028-29. ANZ Ch...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government was right to give billions to defence and forget arts

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Geez, how sorry do you feel for Paul Goldsmith at the Music Awards, eh? So, he's invited to the awards and he hasn't got his mate Chris Bishop with hi...

Wayne Howett: Variety CEO says charities need to collaborate to fight child poverty

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Variety - the Children's Charity - CEO Wayne Howett says that organisations who care about child poverty should collaborate, rather than fighting for ...

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent chats presidential candidates and $250 Trump bill

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump's face could appear on a $250 bill despite a law currently stating no living president can appear on currency. It is propose...

Simon Dallow: Former TVNZ reporter on return to being a tour guide

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former TVNZ anchorman Simon Dallow is returning to an old role after 30 years at the national broadcaster. Dallow spent three years in his twenties wo...

Don Braid: Mainfreight CEO on the company's full-year net profit taking a hit

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Global transport company Mainfreight's full-year net profit is down 8.5 percent on the year earlier, despite an improved performance in the second hal...

Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the tax changes included in Budget 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A tax expert says it's good to draw a line under recent changes to charity rules. This year's Budget tweaks the Research and Development Tax Incentive...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Budget 2026 can offer farmers

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Budget 2026 was unveiled today, and there's discussion about what these changes mean for Kiwi farmers. The Government's revealed it plans to extend th...

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 May, 2026, Nicola Willis debuts her 2026 Budget - sugar hit not included. She...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I would argue Budget 2026 wasn't tight enough

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, you would have done well to heed Nicola Willis’s warnings ahead of this Budget that there would be no spend-up, because there is no spend-up. ...

Shane Jones: NZ First Deputy Leader explains why the party won't budge on New Zealand Super

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has described superannuation as a 'time bomb' that is here now and political parties need to be honest about it. Delive...

The Huddle: What did we make of Budget 2026?

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the fo...

Mike Pettit: Waipā mayor on the Government extending the Waikato Expressway as part of Budget 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's relief the Waikato Expressway extensions can finally proceed, with $1.7 billion allocated in Budget 2026. The 16-kilometre stretch will reach ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says growth and higher wages will come following Budget 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The surplus train's left the station early in Budget news today, with the country expected to be out of deficit by 2028/29, a year ahead of prediction...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the key points from Budget 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Budget was delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Willis today, and it aimed to be more 'careful' amid the ongoing economic turmoil and interna...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian Govt suing 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Government is suing US manufacturing giant 3M over its alleged use of toxic 'forever chemicals' in their firefighting foam. It claimed ...

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader responds to Budget 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is not impressed by the Budget. The party's promising an alternative fiscal plan, but says it will be more than a few week...

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the State of Origin I result

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Warriors coach Andrew Webster reckons Queensland could feel hard done by in the opening State of Origin loss to New South Wales in Sydney. The Blues m...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on energy bills going up as a result of the Iran war

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the UK, household  energy prices will rise by 13 percent a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the impact of the Iran war ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor speculates ahead of Budget 2026

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Accountants are hopeful the Government will use the Budget to do something about the secret little wealth tax those with offshore investments are curr...

Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR staying in place

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has opted to keep the OCR on hold at 2.25 percent today. Most markets had priced in a hold, but the views on what will happen next ar...

The Huddle: Should we help keep Moana Pasifika alive?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following iss...

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 27 May, 2026, Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman gives us details on the close v...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: When will the screws on the economy start turning?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that Official Cash Rate decision is probably one of those moments where you find out whether you're a glass half-full or glass half-empty person...

Vaughn Davis: Creative Director at The Goat Farm on Auckland Council looking for a new sponsor for the Harbour Bridge

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Council has released a new document, seeking potential interest from 'an exclusive funding and naming rights partner for a landmark activatio...

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on the council's plan to increase rates by 5.8 percent

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington's mayor is talking up cost savings, as the council chases a lower 5.8 percent rates rise. It proposed 7.4 percent during public consultatio...