Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Episodes
The Huddle: Could Newshub have been saved?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings joined in on a discussion about the following issues ...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market response to the OCR update
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank confirmed they'll hold the OCR in place at 5.5 percent. This falls in line with predictions that the OCR update would follow on from ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank holding the OCR steady at 5.5 percent
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent, but warned people about the risk that came with increased rates. Governor Adrian Orr says rates w...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Melissa Lee's elusive plan to save the media
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Broadcasting Minister says media is a priority for the Government, despite it being absent from the quarterly plan. It's been a dark day for media...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Arizona reinstating a near-total abortion ban from 1864
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban can be enforced by the state. The law was first established in 1864 - preced...
David McDonald: Being AI co-founder on OpenAI and Meta planning to launch new systems that give AI human-level thinking
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two tech giants claim they've found a way to make AI smarter - and more human-like. OpenAI and Meta have revealed they plan to launch artificial intel...
Melissa Lee: Media Minister on her ideas to provide support for ailing media sector following TVNZ and Newshub cuts
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Media Minister says the Broadcasting Act needs updating to ensure a level playing field. Warner Brothers Discovery has confirmed Newshub will shut...
Tom Hishon: Kingi restaurant owner and chef on the research claiming swapping red meat for fish is better for health and the environment
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swapping red meat for herring, sardines and anchovies could save thousands of lives and help tackle the climate crisis, according to new research. Acc...
Michael Morrah: Newshub investigative reporter on the 'devastating' loss of Newshub as closure confirmed
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A sad day for Newshub staff with closure confirmed, and about 250 jobs lost. Warner Bros. Discovery have told staff there's no planned deal 'at this s...
Malcolm Knight: mortgage adviser on Kiwi households feeling the pinch from heavy home loan rates
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mortgage adviser says New Zealanders are feeling the strain of heavy home loan rates. The Reserve Bank's held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent....
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why is it that we have this truancy problem?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you know, truancy has been a topic of some discussion in the last week, especially with Associate Education Minster David Seymour's plans to get ki...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Spain scrapping their 'golden visa' scheme for real estate investors
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spain will scrap its 'golden visa' program geared towards foreigners who make significant investments in real estate. The program rewarded foreign inv...
The Huddle: Will the Government's truancy scheme work?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and broadcaster Paddy Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the benefits of the atmospheric river for drought-stricken farmers
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's bracing itself for another downpour- but it's not all bad news. Severe rain is expected to hit the country, and farmers across the droug...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the political debate surrounding methane emissions
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from the Climate Change Commission warned New Zealand will need to tackle methane emissions to keep up with 2050 climate goals. The repor...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Green Party's bump in the polls
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a good polling day for the Green Party. The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia survey has the Greens up 3.3 points to 14.6 percent. ZB senior politica...
David Cunningham: Squirrel CEO makes a case for cutting the Official Cash Rate
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of tomorrow's OCR update, one expert is challenging the Reserve Bank to start cutting rates ASAP. The Official Cash Rate is widely expected to s...
Richard Philp: Inland Revenue spokesperson warns the construction sector to fulfil their tax obligations
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue is sending the construction sector a final warning to get on top of business tax obligations. 40,000 businesses with outstanding debt a...
Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spokesperson on the unused North Shore Hospital building
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lights are on and the hospital beds are in place, but the new surgical building on the grounds of North Shore Hospital remains unused. The $300 mi...
David Seymour: Associate Minister for Education on the Government's plan for tackling truancy
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Associate Minister for Education says improved public health advice will help define what illnesses can keep kids off school. As part of an attend...
Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on plant-based meat producer Sunfed being shut down
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi plant-based meat replacement company Sunfed is shutting down as inventory runs out and investors leave. The company made chicken, beef and bacon ...
Michael Wood: E Tu negotiations specialist on TVNZ axing Fair Go program but moving the brand to digital
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a bright spot among major cuts at TVNZ. The state broadcaster has confirmed it's axing news and current affairs shows, Midday, Tonight and Fai...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Alice Springs youth curfew being extended over school holiday period
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing youth curfew in Alice Springs will be extended for another six days to cover the entire school holiday period, authorities revealed. The...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the weekend's Super Rugby Aupiki final clashing with Warriors match
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Park will play host to Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki final - as the Warriors clash against the Manly Sea Eagles. The Blues claimed hosting rights...
Kelvin Hieatt: Conifer Grove Residents' Association chair on the packs of roaming dogs killing pet cats in South Auckland
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns in South Auckland, as unsupervised dogs roam neighbourhoods and kill scores of cats. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, there's been an...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The plant-based food craze is over
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you hadn't already realised it, then you will now because the closure of Sunfed Foods should have brought you up to speed - the plant-based food cr...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UN issuing a warning following Zaporizhzhia power plant drone attack
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UN's atomic watchdog has warned the recent drone attack Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant has raised the risk of a 'major nuclear accident'. Russ...
The Huddle: Is news media being impacted by bias?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following ...
Rod Carr: Climate Commission chair on their recommendations to the Government in order to meet carbon targets
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Climate Commission has recently released their latest targets its fourth emissions budget, covering 2036 to 2040. The Commission has urged the Gov...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator ahead of Luxon's planned business delegation to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Luxon will travel to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines from April 14 - 20. This trip is expected to signal the Government's comm...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's list of nine targets to complete by 2030
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government today unveiled nine goals to be publicly reported on each quarter from mid-year. These include reducing violent crime and youth offendi...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government unveiling nine new targets to be delivered by 2030
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is confident the Government can meet all nine of their proposed targets by 2030. These include shortening emergency department st...
Merja Myllylahti: AUT researcher on the latest report revealing 33 percent of Kiwis view the media as trustworthy
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another blow for New Zealand's media sector, with new research showing overall trust is down. AUT's centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy reveals...
Ben Oakley: Commerce Commission spokesperson on high speed internet being impacted by router performance and devices
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a good chance consumers might be wasting their money if they pay for high-speed internet without the right equipment. The Commerce Commissio...
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the Government's plan to reduce the number of Kiwis on the Jobseeker Support Benefit
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Social Development Minister says the Government is determined to get more New Zealanders into work. The Government has set nine targets to complet...
Jay Campbell: Hawke's Bay Rugby Union chief executive on the gang-related shooting incident at a Hastings game
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hawke's Bay Rugby Union is ensuring a gang-related disorder that ruined a Hastings game doesn't happen again. Eight Young Maori Party players and thei...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia shutting off their 3G network and cutting off over a million older phones
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, there's growing concern users of older phones could be barred from making emergency calls in the coming months. Australia's 3G netw...
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Daniel Ricciardo crashing out of the Japanese grand prix- and what it means for Liam Lawson
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Lawson's hopes of a Formula One seat this year may have been boosted after RB Honda driver Daniel Ricciardo crashed out of the Japanese grand pri...
Mark Stewart: Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited chair on the rebuild facing uncertainty amid multi-million cost blowout
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is at risk of being mothballed if an extra $30 million isn't found by August. The total cost of the project is e...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The media's been given a wake-up call about bias
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the news media has just been given a a massive wake up call. A report has just landed from AUT showing how much trouble the media is in. These g...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder and Fletcher shareholder on the resignation of Fletcher Building CFO
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The leadership shake-up at Fletcher Building continues with CFO Bevan McKenzie announcing he will quit later this year. Earlier this year, Fletcher...
Sports Huddle: Silver Ferns coach, New Zealand Rugby board, Tiger Woods
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Netball NZ has announced the re-appointment of Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach. Dame Noeline has unmatched experience, though other strong...
Jennie Wyllie: Netball NZ CEO on Dame Noeline Taurua's re-appointment as Silver Ferns coach
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a competitive interview process, Netball NZ has re-appointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach on a two-year contract. Netball NZ CEO ...
Izzy Fenwick: Futureful Founder on the jobs platform connecting employers and employees based on values
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new jobs platform aims to match employers and potential employees based on their values. Founder of Futureful Izzy Fenwick tells Heather du Plessi...
Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar Headmaster on relief for the delay of NCEA changes
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced a two-year delay to changes to NCEA. Auckland Grammar Headmaster Tim O’Connor tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the dela...
David Seymour: ACT Party Leader & Associate Minister for Education on truancies as children strike for the climate today
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ACT Party Leader and Associate Minister for Education David Seymour called today’s School Strike 4 Climate ‘unacceptable’. He tells Heather du...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the unconfirmed closure of the Suicide Prevention Office
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey appeared blindsided by news that the Suicide Prevention Office was closing. Doocey insisted the office would remain...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on first phone call between Biden and Netanyahu since strike that killed aid workers
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden has had his first phone call with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu since the strike that killed aid workers. US co...
Dr Michael Gousmett: Charity researcher on taxing charities who run like profitable businesses
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Government is currently looking into tax legislation for charitable entities, hinting that he wants charitie...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Those striking for the climate should be marked truant
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My disagreement with David Seymour on truancy has been short-lived this week - because I could not agree more with him today. Those kids out bunking...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on polls claiming UK's Conservative Party will face historic defeat in election
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, the Sunak-led Conservative Party stands to face a historic defeat, according to new polls. The latest data predicts only 11 Conservati...
The Huddle: Is reintroducing Māori ward referendums good for democracy?
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and ...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager recaps the first financial quarter of 2024
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first quarter of 2024 is in the books for global investors- what can that tell them going forward? Asset prices were strong all over the world, ho...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the benefits of selling Pāmu to boost Government finances
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists and farming experts believe there are economic benefits to selling off Pāmu. The state-owned farming company runs runs 110 farms around th...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on ASB data claiming $1 trillion will be needed for infrastructure
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand faces a $1 trillion bill over the next three decades to improve infrastructure, ASB warns. This involves bringing existing infrastructure ...
Malcolm Fleming: NZ Construction Industry Council chair on the Government changing the Building Act to address supply shortage and wait times
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is changing the Building Act to address a shortage of supplies and long wait times for new products to be approved. This will include g...
Leo Molloy: Auckland bar owner on the two accused kidnappers being arrested at Headquarters Bar
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The owner of one of Auckland's most prominent waterfront bars has described the moment armed police stormed in to arrest a pair accused of violently k...
Justin Nelson: Sky Sport head of commercialisation on Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa women out-earning male counterparts
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A pioneering day for professional women's basketball in this country. Player wages in the five-team Tauihi league will double this season - meaning fe...
Craig Thornhill: NZ History Teachers’ Association spokesperson on the response to the Aotearoa Histories Curriculum
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The newly implemented Aotearoa Histories Curriculum has faced some bumps in the road. A report from the Education Review Office claims not all schools...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government has restored democracy to councils around Māori wards
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little bit of good news- The Government is restoring democracy to councils around the issue of Māori wards. The Government's made the announcement ...
Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister says the public must have a say regarding Māori wards on councils
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Local Government Minister says Māori wards on councils should be a decision for the public. Simeon Brown's announced the referendums will be rein...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government restoring the ability to hold referendums on Māori wards
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Referendums will soon be required in local communities to determine whether to introduce Māori wards. The coalition Government has introducing a bill...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voicing outrage with IDF response following Israeli airstrike
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed the IDF's explanation following a deadly airstrike that killed 7, including an Australian aid worker. Alba...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns' progress in their one day series against England
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The White Ferns are searching for a partnership to stick in their second ODI against England in Hamilton. Chasing 253 for the win, New Zealand was 103...
Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the launch of an inquiry into Foodstuffs' facial recognition technology
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foodstuffs' North Island trial of facial recognition technology is under the microscope. An inquiry by the Privacy Commissioner will monitor the way s...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three British aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza have been named following the attack. They were among the seven World Central Kitche...
The Huddle: Are Gen Z staff really more difficult to work with?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Synlait Milk's shares slumping following half-year net loss
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More bad news for Synlait Milk following their recent half-year net loss. The company's shares are down almost 70 percent in the last year. Milford As...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the banks pushing back against sharing their data with financial technology firms
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The country's biggest banks are pushing back against measures to share their data and increase competition through open banking. The Commerce Commissi...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on secondary school teachers being offered fast track to residency
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has offered overseas secondary teachers a faster route to citizenship to address shortages. Secondary teachers have been moved from the...
Iain Potter: Hurricanes director on the team posting a $1.4 million dollar loss for 2023
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hurricanes are dealing with a million dollar loss while their team rides high at the top of Super Rugby. While franchises don't make their finance...
Patrick Reynolds: Auckland Council's City Centre Advisory Panel deputy chair on Auckland's GDP and employment thriving
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's city centre has outpaced New Zealand in both GDP and employment growth for the second year in a row. According to an Infometrics report, ...
Dr Michelle Reyers: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission policy lead on women contributing less per year to their KiwiSaver than men
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to new research, there's a significant gap between the KiwiSaver contributions of men and women. Te Ara Ahunga Ora The Retirement Commission...
Fiona Cairns: Rotorua-based committee leader on the disappearance of beloved bronze dog statue
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rotorua locals are upset after a much loved statue was stolen. The bronze statue of a stray dog named Harawene has been cut from its base and taken. I...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister warns of impeding secondary teacher shortage as numbers dwindle
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Education Minister Erica Stanford says a shortfall of secondary teachers is chronic across the country. The Government has announced a residency fast ...
William Yang: Taiwan correspondent on the death toll and damage left by 7.2 magnitude Taiwan earthquake
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years has killed at least four people, with dozens more injured. Video shows buildings half collapsed in the count...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden criticising Israel for deadly Gaza airstrike
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden has rebuked Israel over an airstrike which killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Australian Zomi Frankcom was among those killed wh...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Whitelock confirming he wants to retire from top-level rugby
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's confirmation Sam Whitelock will retire rather than add to his 153 All Black appearances after his time with French-club Pau. The 35-year-old's...
Peter Scott: Environment Canterbury chair hopes to create a clearer path to prevent consent application backlog
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury's regional council is putting in new procedures to manage a backlog of consent applications. In the last six months of last year, Environme...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I disagree with sending sick kids into school
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm mostly with David Seymour in that we need to get kids back into class, I'm with him in that we need to slash truancy rates- and there needs to be ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on JK Rowling firing back at Scotland's hate crime laws
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial author JK Rowling has challenged Scotland's new hate crime laws- and encouraged them to arrest her if need be. The new law states 'stirr...
The Huddle: Do Easter trading laws need to go?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Auckland councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on newly-released RBA minutes revealing a rate hike was never on the cards
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's March 18-19 board meeting have revealed the Bank did not consider an additional increase to interest rate...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Synlait looking to sell their Pōkeno plant to clear debt
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a challenging time for cash-strapped dairy giant Synlait. The company is reporting a $96.2 million loss for the six months to January, compared t...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the price of gold soaring to an all-time high
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The price of gold has soared to an all-time high- and some Kiwi companies are hoping to take advantage. Gold is currently trading at $2269 USD ($3817 ...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government revealing their plans for this quarter
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has unveiled the next phase of new ideas and schemes for this year. Prime Minister Luxon revealed his strategies for 2024's next quarte...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the ongoing investigations into Gold Coast drug overdose
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investigations into a drug overdose on the Gold Coast. New Zealand woman Danielle Whitaker has died of a suspected overdose at her 40th birthday party...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on boxer Joseph Parker's message to his potential next opponent
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has set his sights on his next opponent. Lip-synching the words to Take That's 1995 hit 'Back for Good', the WBO inter...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends claim Luxon is running New Zealand like a business
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is striking back over claims Luxon is running the country like a business. Labour has taken a swipe at the Prime Minister, as h...
Grant Nelson: Integrity Institute spokesperson urges Prime Minister Luxon to 'do the right thing' and investigate businesses over Covid wage subsidies
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A pair of millionaire philanthropists are urging the Prime Minister to honour a commitment and chase businesses up for Covid wage subsidy money. Grant...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister labels Easter trading laws 'outdated' amid Wānaka New World controversy
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Workplace Relations Minister says Easter trading laws are outdated. Two Wānaka New World supermarkets are likely to be fined after remaining open...
Aaron Fleming: Department of Conservation spokesperson defends high price tag of killing stoat in Fiordland
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Conservation says spending nearly $500,000 dollars to kill a single stoat in Fiordland is money well spent. The pest was found on Ch...
Carmel Sepuloni: Labour Deputy leader criticises Government's new 36-point checklist
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Deputy says a new Government list of priorities makes a big deal of ordinary work. The 36-point check-list is to be completed by June 30. It ...
Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor urges the Government to let local councils have final say on de-listing heritage buildings
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council are putting pressure on the Government to make it easier to remove heritage listings from buildings. A letter from the Council...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: These Easter trading laws are inconvenient nowadays
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been debating the issue of the two New World supermarkets in Wanaka breaking Easter trading laws repeatedly, including this year, I reckon...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the NHS doctor urging the public not to eat entire chocolate Easter eggs in one go
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Easter, one NHS doctor is warning people not to eat entire chocolate eggs in one sitting. Dr Andrew Kelso has written an open letter claiming t...
The Huddle: Why are Kiwi students among the worst behaved in the developed world?
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the decline of electric vehicle sales
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Demand for electric vehicles has ground to a halt in recent months. Growth rates are down in the United States, Europe, and China, according to new da...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on DairyNZ's Econ Tracker data
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DairyNZ's Econ Tracker predicts an increase in profitability for farmers- but warns interest costs could bite. Their latest data shows he national bre...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on business confidence and consumer confidence declining
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a more hopeful period, business confidence and consumer confidence has slumped again. New data for March indicates businesses and consumers are ...