On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 19 January 2026, the Prime Minister has given his State of the Nation speech but the business community is yet to be convinced. Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges tells Ryan Bridge what was missing from the speech.

A North Auckland community is calling for action after their rockpools have been stripped of sea life.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals why Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman didn't call her before signing a support letter for Fed chair Jerome Powell.

On the Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani debate the State of the Nation speech - and why it was the pot plants that really caught Trish's attention.

Plus, Ryan explains why he thinks Chris Luxon should call an early election.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 19 January 2026, the Prime Minister has given his State of the Nation speech but the business community is yet to be convinced. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/simon-bridges-auckland-business-chamber-chief-executive-unpacks-chris-luxons-state-of-the-nation-address/">Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges tells Ryan Bridge what was missing from the speech.</a>
A North Auckland community <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/mark-lenton-protect-whangapar%C4%81oa-rockpools-founder-calls-for-ban-on-marine-life-collecting-from-beaches/">is calling for action after their rockpools have been stripped of sea life.</a>
Finance Minister Nicola Willis<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-outlines-goals-for-2026/"> reveals why Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman didn't call her before signing a support letter for Fed chair Jerome Powell.</a>
On the Huddle, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-when-do-we-think-the-election-will-be/">Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani debate the State of the Nation speech - and why it was the pot plants that really caught Trish's attention.</a>
Plus, Ryan <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/opinion/perspective-with-ryan-bridge-should-luxon-rip-the-band-aid-off/">explains why he thinks Chris Luxon should call an early election.</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: 19 January 2026 

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