Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 July.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 July. 
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.

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Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2026 

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, we ask Local Government Minister Simon Watts if capping rates at 4% - saving an average of about $34 a year - is worth it.

We talk to a personal trainer about the dangers of teenage boys taking unregulated peptides to build muscle.

We go through Auckland's options for congestion charges for driving your car into the city during peak times.

And on The Huddle, Phil Goff and Maurice Williamson on whether they believe a poll of polls giving the coalition a less than 50% chance of being re-elected.

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 Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/simon-watts-local-government-minister-on-the-government-confirming-its-plan-to-cap-rates/">we ask Local Government Minister Simon Watts if capping rates at 4% - saving an average of about $34 a year - is worth it.</a>
We talk to a personal trainer <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/alex-flint-body-torque-personal-training-founder-on-the-rise-of-teen-boys-using-injectable-peptides-for-muscle-growth/">about the dangers of teenage boys taking unregulated peptides to build muscle.</a>
We go through Auckland's <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/shane-henderson-auckland-councillor-on-the-council-unveiling-three-congestion-charging-proposals/">options for congestion charges for driving your car into the city during peak times.</a>
And on The Huddle, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-how-do-we-feel-about-rates-caps/">Phil Goff and Maurice Williamson on whether they believe a poll of polls giving the coalition a less than 50% chance of being re-elected.</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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Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2026 

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A vigil for a high-profile crash that killed seven people, including two police officers, has copped some criticism.

A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way crashed into a cop car, killing PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the gathering was labelled 'disrespectful' - and wider investigations are taking place.

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A vigil for a high-profile crash that killed seven people, including two police officers, has copped some criticism.
A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way crashed into a cop car, killing PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the gathering was labelled 'disrespectful' - and wider investigations are taking place.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the vigil being held for people who killed two police officers in crash

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The Australian housing market is seeing a significant downturn, and experts are warning this trend isn't likely to change.

Data shows that this drop is happening nationwide, from the major capital cities to the regional areas.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained that this downturn is likely to continue until the RBA decides to cut rates - or until rate cuts are anticipated by the market. 

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The Australian housing market is seeing a significant downturn, and experts are warning this trend isn't likely to change.
Data shows that this drop is happening nationwide, from the major capital cities to the regional areas.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained that this downturn is likely to continue until the RBA decides to cut rates - or until rate cuts are anticipated by the market.&nbsp;
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the state of Australia's housing slump

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Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2026

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