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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Newstalk ZB
Olympics
New Zealand
All Blacks
Cairns Helicopter Crash
Nicole Mckee
Greece
Wellington Girls' College
Hamish Kerr
Jobseeker Benefit
Building Industry Survey
Warriors
Reserve Bank
China
Chris Luxon
Louise Upston
Airbnb
Phillip Polkinghorne
Pauline Hanna
The Wiggles
Rave

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 27 February, 2026, we talk to the secondary school teachers' union about teacher shortages.

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Marilyn Waring
Former MP and author of the pay equity report
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
Nadia Youssef
New Zealand manager for Sisolens
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
Stu Hamilton
Chief Executive of Mercury
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026
Warren Ngan Woo
Financial Wellbeing Program Manager at Westpac
Westpac
Episode: Warren Ngan Woo: Westpac's Financial Wellbeing programme manager on the reports revealing less Kiwis have emergency savings
Chris Lendrum
Former employee at New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby
Episode: D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Chris Lendrum resigning from NZR
Karl Tiefenbacher
Wellington City Councillor
Episode: Karl Tiefenbacher: Wellington City Councillor on the Government announcing move-on orders for rough sleepers
Malcolm Johns
Chief Executive of Genesis Energy
Genesis Energy
Episode: Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Government investing more money into the business
Sharon Harvey
Associate Professor of Linguistics at Auckland University of Technology
Auckland University of Technology
Episode: Sharon Harvey: AUT Associate Professor of Linguistics discusses debate around making English an official language
Lucy Walteris
Chief Executive of Clubs NZ
Clubs NZ
Episode: Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026

Hosts

Heather du Plessis-Allan
Heather du Plessis-Allan has a reputation for being a straight talker, known for her thorough and incisive interviewing style. She engages with listeners on pressing news topics, providing clarity and depth to current events.
Andrew Dickens
Andrew Dickens is a seasoned journalist and commentator who contributes to discussions on current affairs, providing valuable insights and perspectives on evolving narratives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Heather flirted with Mark Robinson

    I loved listening to Heather du Plessis-Allan flirting with NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson when he kept trying to dodge questions and be a politician haha.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great show

    Only leave full show so can turn on automatic downloads so I don’t get spammed with all the 2-5minute segments. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Tuki
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Fantastic!

    So refreshing to listen to Heather who is thorough & doesn’t take any nonsense. Very rare these days. Please keep up the great work Heather!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paua bay Sur
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Podcast Addict
    James
    2 years ago
  • Smug and very wrong.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    James
    2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate Heather's straightforward approach and articulate insights, valuing her ability to expose incompetence in governance.
Fans commend the show's refreshing lack of fluff and focus on substantial issues, although a few express frustration over excessive advertising.
There are mixed feelings regarding episode length, with some preferring longer formats to avoid the fragmented listening experience.

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Juliet Rieden: Royal Commentator discusses arrest of former prince Andrew
Q: Do we have any idea why it is that the police arrested him at his house?
Juliet speculates that the police wanted Andrew to be treated like anyone else under arrest for a serious offence, emphasizing the need for proper optics in the investigation.
Juliet Rieden: Royal Commentator discusses arrest of former prince Andrew
Q: If you compare this to previous Royal Scandals, and there have been a fair few in the last 50 years or so, how does this one shape up? The biggest one?
Juliet thinks this scandal could be considered the biggest, stating that it's about potential alleged criminal activity rather than a personal love story like past scandals.
Juliet Rieden: Royal Commentator discusses arrest of former prince Andrew
Q: Are you of the view that this is an existential crisis for the monarchy or something that they will absolutely survive?
Juliet believes that it's a very difficult time for the monarchy and describes it as a watershed moment, suggesting they're in uncharted waters.
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the airport reporting higher profits and revenue
Q: Speaking of the renovation, how's it looking?
Hurihanganui mentions they are on track to complete renovations by 2029 and will transform the check-in area starting this year.
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the airport reporting higher profits and revenue
Q: How are things going between yourselves and Air New Zealand?
She acknowledges operational support amidst tensions over pricing and expresses the need for Air New Zealand to grow for the benefit of New Zealand.

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2. Nadia Youssef
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4. Warren Ngan Woo
5. Chris Lendrum
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