Prime Minister Chris Hipkins revealed his new outline for Cabinet in today's media briefing.

Jan Tinetti has become Minister for Education, Ayesha Verrall's taken over Health from Andrew Little, and Immigration and Transport Minister Michael Wood has also become Minister for Auckland.

Nanaia Mahuta has lost Local Government, and the job has gone to Kieran McAnulty instead.

Grant Robertson retained Finance and Willie Jackson kept Broadcasting and Media.

ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says that it's unclear why Michael Wood has been promoted and got the Minister for Auckland role, considering how his policies have affected the region.

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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins revealed his new outline for Cabinet in today's media briefing.
Jan Tinetti has become Minister for Education, Ayesha Verrall's taken over Health from Andrew Little, and Immigration and Transport Minister Michael Wood has also become Minister for Auckland.
Nanaia Mahuta has lost Local Government, and the job has gone to Kieran McAnulty instead.
Grant Robertson retained Finance and Willie Jackson kept Broadcasting and Media.
ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says that it's unclear why Michael Wood has been promoted and got the Minister for Auckland role, considering how his policies have affected the region.
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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.

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Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' Cabinet reshuffle

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 May 2024, Helen Clark tells off Winston Peters for his comments towards Bob Carr. Popeyes from the US are here – and they're being very unkind to a fish and chip joint in Fielding. 

Wellington florist Laura Newcombe speaks on her fiery encounter with Julie Anne Genter.

International Correspondent Dan Mitchinson speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the UCLA protests, Trump trial and Brittany Spears.

Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.

Newstalk ZB sports contributor Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Ethan de Groot will be down south duck shooting, for the opening day.

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, 3 May 2024, Helen Clark tells off Winston Peters for his comments towards Bob Carr. Popeyes from the US are here – and they're being very unkind to a fish and chip joint in Fielding.  
Wellington florist Laura Newcombe speaks on her <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/julie-anne-genter-wellington-florist-speaks-to-heather-du-plessis-allan-about-angry-encounter-with-green-mp/">fiery encounter with Julie Anne Genter.</a>
International Correspondent Dan Mitchinson speaks to <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/international-correspondent-dan-mitchinson-on-ucla-protests/">Heather du Plessis-Allan on the UCLA protests, Trump trial and Brittany Spears.</a>
Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.
Newstalk ZB sports contributor Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan that <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sports-contributor-jason-pine-on-ethan-de-groots-duck-shooting-rest-week/">Ethan de Groot will be down south duck shooting, for the opening day.</a>
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: 3 May 2024

Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week.

The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China.

Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been terribly diplomatic overseas, and maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him.

Peters says he was simply defending NZ’s foreign policy.

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Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week.
The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China.
Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been terribly diplomatic overseas, and maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him.
Peters says he was simply defending NZ’s foreign policy.
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Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week

Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added. 

A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've added more people than anticipated.

Smith said there’s now two debates - “People with a viewpoint, and people who are more interested in the principles and regulations of what speech is.”

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Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.  
A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students. 
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've added more people than anticipated. 
Smith said there’s now two debates - “People with a viewpoint, and people who are more interested in the principles and regulations of what speech is.” 
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Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' Cabinet reshuffle

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