Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to wrap the political week. 

The war in Iran and it's implications are top of mind, including the potential effects on New Zealand's fuel prices.

They also chat about today's National Party and Luxon news following the release of a damning poll this morning.

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Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to wrap the political week.&nbsp;
The war in Iran and it's implications are top of mind, including the potential effects on New Zealand's fuel prices.
They also chat about today's National Party and Luxon news following the release of a damning poll this morning.
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Luxon, the Middle East and petrol

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 6 March, 2026, prime minister Christopher Luxon is adamant he's not standing down after another poor poll for the National Party.

We talk petrol prices with one of our fuel companies.

TVNZ's chief executive insists its news coverage isn't biased.

And on the Sports Huddle, Elliott Smith and Clay Wilson discuss the Warriors chances in the NRL this season.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 6 March, 2026, prime minister Christopher Luxon is adamant he's not standing down after another poor poll for the National Party.
We talk petrol prices with one of our fuel companies.
TVNZ's chief executive insists its news coverage isn't biased.
And on the Sports Huddle, Elliott Smith and Clay Wilson discuss the Warriors chances in the NRL this season.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2026 

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Auckland Council has revealed it's latest plan for Western Springs including allowing space for concerts of up to 30,000 people, while still retaining the Ponsonby Rugby Club. 

Councillors are set to make a final vote on the plan by the end of March. 

Concert promoter Brent Eccles joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the plan. 

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Auckland Council has revealed it's latest plan for Western Springs including allowing space for concerts of up to 30,000 people, while still retaining the Ponsonby Rugby Club.&nbsp;
Councillors are set to make a final vote on the plan by the end of March.&nbsp;
Concert promoter Brent Eccles joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the plan.&nbsp;
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Brent Eccles: Concert promoter on new Western Springs venue plan

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US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the latest news out of the United States. 

Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem has been sacked, and is set to be replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin at the end of the month. 

Trump also wants to see changes in the Iranian government as he seeks to be involved in the appointment of the country's next leader.

And, pop icon Britney Spears has been arrested in California for suspicion of driving under the influence.

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US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the latest news out of the United States.&nbsp;
Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem has been sacked, and is set to be replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin at the end of the month.&nbsp;
Trump also wants to see changes in the Iranian government as he seeks to be involved in the appointment of the country's next leader.
And, pop icon Britney Spears has been arrested in California for suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Kristi Noem, Iran's future leader and Britney Spears arrest

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Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Luxon, the Middle East and petrol

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