Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 April, 2026, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown signs the country's first city deal. He tells us why he couldn't get the bed levy across the line this time. Judge Ema Aitken gets to keep her job. Former Attorney General Chris Finlayson…
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is netball a dying sport?
Hands up—who knew the ANZ Premiership starts tomorrow? This is netball. I’m guessing not many hands went up, which is a worry. It’s somewhat forgivable, given the state of netball’s head office at the moment. It doesn’t have a permanent CEO, and the chair and several board members have recently r…
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Gareth Williams: Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson says LNG terminal doesn't address 'real challenges'
A new alliance has formed to oppose the proposed LNG facility including groups like Master Electricians, Consumer New Zealand, and the Sustainable Energy Alliance. Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson Gareth Williams told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "our view is that it's very short-sighted, that it d…
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Bo Erickson: Reuters White House press correspondent on Melania Trump's Epstein denial
First Lady Melania Trump made a seemingly unprompted announcement earlier today denying any ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Speculation has arisen online that she made this statement to get ahead of some news that may come out about her, but Reuters White House press correspondent Bo Erickson believes…
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Chris Finlayson: Former Attorney General explains 'careful' Ema Aitken decision
A conduct panel has decided not to stand Judge Ema Aitken down from her position as District Court Judge following an incident at Auckland’s exclusive Northern Club in 2024 Aitken was investigated after she, and her husband, crashed a NZ First event and allegedly shouted at the speaker. The pane…
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Dan Mitchinson: Is Truth Social turning on Donald Trump?
Backlash against Donald Trump on his social media site 'Truth Social' is building following the US President's R-rated Easter rant. Although, US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the backlash likely stems from a feeling of betrayal surrounding the war in Iran. They also…
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Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on government deal to bolster city, transport, tourism
A deal signed by Christopher Luxon and Wayne Brown was announced today to work together to bolster Auckland. The partnership aims to boost economic growth and improve living standards across New Zealand. Some of the key commitments of the Auckland City Deal include; investing in Eden Park and th…
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Rudd Hughes: Workers First Union national secretary on Woolworths axing South Island butchers
Supermarket chain Woolworths is looking at closing down its in-store butchery departments across the entire South Island to instead only stock pre-packaged meat. Woolworths are attributing their decision to the difficulty of hiring butchers, but Workers First Union national secretary Rudd Hughes …
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer claiming work needs to be done to keep the ceasefire going
The UK's Prime Minister says there is a lot of work to do to make the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hold. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says shipping has once again stopped through the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The US rejects claims Israel's attacks breach…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing next week
President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy. Warsh's confirmation hearing is set to take place next Wednesday and there's speculation growing about what this means for interest rates. Sam D…
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