On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 14 May 2025, Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden speaks to Heather after using the c-word in Parliament in protest against what she says are misogynist attacks by Labour.

Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick defends her Budget alternative - including free GP and dentist visits, a wealth tax and inheritance tax and a private jet tax.

Northland principal Pat Newman on what would really help to get truant kids back to school.

Plus, former Finance Minister Steven Joyce on why he supports free vaccines for over 65s and his future as a NZME board chair.

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, 14 May 2025, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/brooke-van-velden-workplace-relations-minister-stands-by-use-of-c-word-in-parliament/">Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden speaks to Heather after using the c-word in Parliament in protest against what she says are misogynist attacks by Labour.</a>
Green Party co-leader <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chloee-swarbrick-green-party-co-leader-on-the-partys-alternative-budget/">Chloe Swarbrick defends her Budget alternative - including free GP and dentist visits, a wealth tax and inheritance tax and a private jet tax.</a>
Northland principal Pat Newman <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/pat-newman-horahora-school-principal-criticises-the-governments-strategy-for-cracking-down-on-truancy/">on what would really help to get truant kids back to school.</a>
Plus, former Finance Minister Steven Joyce<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/steven-joyce-former-finance-minister-calls-for-more-investment-into-vaccinations-for-older-kiwis/"> on why he supports free vaccines for over 65s and his future as a NZME board chair.</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: 14 May 2025 

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