On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the Energy Minister gets a grilling from Heather over the Government's long-awaited energy plan.

But both Consumer NZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association say the changes won't make power prices any cheaper or save local industries.

Sad news with the passing of Nigel Latta from cancer. His friend Nic Russell reflects on the impact he's had on Kiwis around the country.

Fire and Emergency tries to explain why they bought more than a dozen firetrucks that don't fit all the required equipment - you have to laugh because otherwise you cry!

Plus, the Huddle debates the big energy "plan" - and is Heather ancient for not using Apple Pay?

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 Wednesday, 1 October 2025, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/simon-watts-energy-minister-on-the-governments-new-energy-sector-announcement/">the Energy Minister gets a grilling from Heather over the Government's long-awaited energy plan.</a>
But both Consumer NZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jon-duffy-and-alan-mcdonald-consumer-nz-ceo-and-ema-head-of-advocacy-on-the-governments-plan-to-address-energy-sector-issues/"> say the changes won't make power prices any cheaper or save local industries.</a>
Sad news with the passing of Nigel Latta from cancer. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nic-russell-former-friend-to-nigel-latta-pays-tribute-to-deceased-psychologist-and-author/">His friend Nic Russell reflects on the impact he's had on Kiwis around the country.</a>
Fire and Emergency<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/megan-stiffler-fire-and-emergency-nz-deputy-national-commander-addresses-claims-new-fire-trucks-cant-hold-safety-gear/"> tries to explain why they bought more than a dozen firetrucks that don't fit all the required equipment - you have to laugh because otherwise you cry!</a>
Plus, the Huddle<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-does-the-governments-energy-announcement-go-far-enough/"> debates the big energy "plan" - and is Heather ancient for not using Apple Pay?</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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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

Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/df27fbe3-a6bb-4230-b7c9-b3690066352d/transcript

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