On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 4 September 2025, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford explains why the Government is looking to deport more immigrants who turn criminal.

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche reveals whether he would consider axing the Ministry for Women.

All Blacks assistant coach Scotty Hansen admits that there are some nerves ahead of the big clash against the Springboks at Eden Park this weekend.

Heather speaks to Ikea boss Johanna Cederlöf about the big opening day - and those infamous meatballs.

Plus, the Huddle debates an uncharacteristic apology from the Maori Party.  

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 4 September 2025, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/erica-stanford-immigration-minister-reveals-why-government-implementing-tougher-immigration-laws/">Immigration Minister Erica Stanford explains why the Government is looking to deport more immigrants who turn criminal.</a>
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche reveals <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sir-brian-roche-public-service-commissioner-on-the-new-zealand-initiative-calling-for-govt-departments-to-be-culled/">whether he would consider axing the Ministry for Women.</a>
All Blacks assistant coach Scotty Hansen <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/scotty-hansen-all-blacks-assistant-coach-on-the-team-named-to-face-off-against-the-springboks-at-eden-park/">admits that there are some nerves ahead of the big clash against the Springboks at Eden Park this weekend.</a>
Heather speaks to Ikea boss <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/johanna-cederloef-ikea-nz-market-manager-on-new-zealands-first-ikea-opening-in-december/">Johanna Cederlöf about the big opening day - and those infamous meatballs.</a>
Plus, the Huddle debates an uncharacteristic apology from the Maori Party. &nbsp;
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: 04 September 2025 

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