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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 1 September. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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 September 2026 

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Shearer Megan Whitehead is looking to claim her record back.

She will attempt to reclaim the record from North Island shearer Sacha Bond, who broke Whitehead’s mark in 2023 by shearing 720 lambs in nine hours.

The Country's Hamish McKay explained further.

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Shearer Megan Whitehead is looking to claim her record back.
She will attempt to reclaim the record from North Island shearer Sacha Bond, who broke Whitehead’s mark in 2023 by shearing 720 lambs in nine hours.
The Country's Hamish McKay explained further.
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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on Megan Whitehead chasing shearing record comeback

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About 130 jobs could be on the chopping block at Woolworths.

Workers First Union says Woolworths is proposing to cut about 130 customer care roles in New Zealand - with affected staff called to a meeting.

Woolworths says it's exploring integrating customer care operations with Sydney's established support capability.

Union deputy secretary Rudd Hughes says this move won't help their customer service, as people will benefit from having workers who have insights into New Zealand operations.

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About 130 jobs could be on the chopping block at Woolworths.
Workers First Union says Woolworths is proposing to cut about 130 customer care roles in New Zealand - with affected staff called to a meeting.
Woolworths says it's exploring integrating customer care operations with Sydney's established support capability.
Union deputy secretary Rudd Hughes says this move won't help their customer service, as people will benefit from having workers who have insights into New Zealand operations.
LISTEN ABOVE

Rudd Hughes: Workers First deputy secretary on Woolworths moving 130 jobs to Australia

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/9bb6c9d9-8577-40f0-89be-b4b800800865/transcript

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day - and more! 

Is there a case to be made for cutting down the Government departments? Newstalk ZB's revealed Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche recommended the Government reduce the 42 agencies. Do we think this is a good idea? 

Former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s rebuke of the airline was 'not cool'. This follows the airline posting a $242 million after-tax loss in the last financial year. What do we make of this?

Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have come to the rescue to save domestic netball in New Zealand. Do we like this idea? What could it all mean for the future of the sport?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
Is there a case to be made for cutting down the Government departments? Newstalk ZB's revealed Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche recommended the Government reduce the 42 agencies. Do we think this is a good idea?&nbsp;
Former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s rebuke of the airline was 'not cool'. This follows the airline posting a $242 million after-tax loss in the last financial year. What do we make of this?
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have come to the rescue to save domestic netball in New Zealand. Do we like this idea? What could it all mean for the future of the sport?
LISTEN ABOVE

The Huddle: Does Rob Fyfe have a point about Chris Luxon's comments?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ee75b8d9-8eef-4d26-b433-b4b8007d5468/transcript

Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2026

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