On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, Christopher Luxon survives another challenge from within on his leadership. We have analysis and commentary from former National Minister Maurice Williamson and New Zealand Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan.

On The Huddle, Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson say Luxon should have stepped down.

Christchurch City Councillor Celeste Donovan tells us why a caravan park in the red zone has got the green light.

And Eden Park chief Nick Sautner on the chances of getting the NRL grand final in 2028.

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, 12 August, 2026, Christopher Luxon survives another challenge from within on his leadership. We have analysis and commentary<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/maurice-williamson-former-national-minister-on-luxon-surviving-leadership-challenge-after-leadership-vote/"> from former National Minister Maurice Williamson </a>and New Zealand Herald <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/thomas-coughlan-nz-herald-political-editor-on-chris-penk-losing-his-portfolios-after-luxon-coup/">political editor Thomas Coughlan.</a>
On The Huddle, Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-is-the-national-party-really-united/">say Luxon should have stepped down.</a>
Christchurch City Councillor <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/celeste-donovan-christchurch-city-councillor-on-the-new-proposed-caravan-park-that-just-got-the-green-light/">Celeste Donovan tells us why a caravan park in the red zone has got the green light.</a>
And Eden Park chief Nick Sautner <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nick-sautner-eden-park-ceo-on-auckland-potentially-hosting-2028-nrl-grand-final/">on the chances of getting the NRL grand final in 2028.</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.

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Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2026 

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