The Ruapehu district has been dealt a huge blow - as Winstone Pulp International confirms it will close the two mills in the region.

Over 230 workers will lose their jobs, and mayor Weston Kirton is 'gutted' the Government couldn't broker a deal and save the mills.

Infometrics principal economist unpacks the economic impact of this announcement.

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The Ruapehu district has been dealt a huge blow - as Winstone Pulp International confirms it will close the two mills in the region.
Over 230 workers will lose their jobs, and mayor Weston Kirton is 'gutted' the Government couldn't broker a deal and save the mills.
Infometrics principal economist unpacks the economic impact of this announcement.
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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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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the economic impact of Winstone Pulp International closing Ruapehu mills

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A charity boat was bringing 147 migrants that they'd rescued in the Mediterranean to Italy but the Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini refused. 

This has now come to court and Matteo Salvini is accused of kidnap and dereliction of duty over that refusal to allow the the boat to dock, and prosecutors in Sicily have asked judges to sentence him to 6 years in jail.

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show to talk about this and the Minister who's responsible for tackling corruption in UK financial markets is now alleged to be involved in a massive embezzlement in Bangladesh.

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A charity boat was bringing 147 migrants that they'd rescued in the Mediterranean to Italy but the Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini refused.&nbsp;
This has now come to court and&nbsp;Matteo Salvini is accused of kidnap and dereliction of duty over that refusal to allow the the boat to dock, and prosecutors in Sicily have asked judges to sentence him to 6 years in jail.
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show to talk about this and the Minister who's responsible for tackling corruption in UK financial markets is now alleged to be involved in a massive embezzlement in Bangladesh.
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the verdict expected against Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini

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Sir Roger Douglas is disappointed with the ACT Party's response to this week's bleak Treasury forecasts. 

Douglas supported NZ First MP Shane Jones' response to the figures in which he made in an urgent debate in Parliament. 

David Seymour has 'annoyed' his party's founder. 

ACT Party Founder Sir Roger Douglas discusses this with Ryan Bridge. 

Sir Roger Douglas is disappointed with the ACT Party's response to this week's bleak Treasury forecasts.&nbsp;
Douglas supported NZ First MP Shane Jones' response to the figures in which he made in an urgent debate in Parliament.&nbsp;
David Seymour has 'annoyed' his party's founder.&nbsp;
ACT Party Founder Sir Roger Douglas discusses this with Ryan Bridge.&nbsp;

Sir Roger Douglas: ACT Founder supports Shane Jones

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 20 December.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 20 December. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 20 December 2024 

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the economic impact of Winstone Pulp International closing Ruapehu mills

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