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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Auckland
National Party
Labour Party
New Zealand First
Donald Trump
Wellington
Opportunity Party
United States
United Kingdom
Newstalk ZB
National Land Transport Fund
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
All Blacks
Christopher Luxon
Labour Party (new Zealand)
Federated Farmers
Winston Peters
One Nation

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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Heather du Plessis-Allan
Host of the drive-time news and views program with a straightforward, probing interview style.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Pity about how ZB organises their channels

    Show itself is great, however PLEASE create a channel for full shows only and turn off Apple auto chapter creation as they are rubbish.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Russ-nz
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • 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
    Australia2 years 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 Zealand2 years 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
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    James
    3 years ago

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to National dropping below 30 percent in new poll
Q: What is your target for the fiscal share of GDP and how does that compare to the opposition?
We are aiming for 30% of GDP with 33% seen as too high; 30% is about average and realistic, and we've set out a plan to claw back from the 34% touched under the last Labour government.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to National dropping below 30 percent in new poll
Q: What about Labour's approach and why you think it's not working for voters?
What is going on with Labour? very low energy; they're proposing to tax more, spend more, borrow more, and that's not winning voters over.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to National dropping below 30 percent in new poll
Q: And what policies are you highlighting as part of your plan to appeal to voters?
We've been delivering a lot of policy, whether that's universal KiwiSaver, extending paid parental leave, extending eligibility for first-time loans, reducing the student loan repayment rate.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to National dropping below 30 percent in new poll
Q: Now, the latest poll has you at 29%, the National Party at 29%, under 30. What's the plan to get you guys out of there?
To keep talking about our plan, to fix the basics and build the future, to highlight the proposals of the opposition parties to impose more taxes, and to remind everyone that a vote for National equals no new taxes.
Full Show Podcast: 07 September 2026
Q: How would you approach a kingmaker situation if your party is faced with negotiating with the largest party?
The party would set clear bottom lines first, then decide whether to engage with the largest party or move to the next in line, walking away if bottom lines aren't met, with a focus on transformative but realistic first-term goals.

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This program centers political and current affairs with a focus on New Zealand news, policy, and governance, often pairing sharp host-led analysis with live guests ranging from ministers and analysts to industry leaders. Recurring strands include government policy debates (transport, housing, taxation), royal and international affairs, major sports and business news, and timely regulatory issues (airbnb/short-term rentals, green standards). A notable trait is the host's direct, no-nonsense interviewing style and willingness to challenge official narratives, which keeps discussions brisk and opinion-driven while still unpacking data and context. The show frequently blends hard news with accessibility, bringing international perspectives and ... more

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