Over in the UK, inflation has held steady at 2 percent - prompting calls for interest rate cuts.

Prices across all sectors have taken a dive, with hotel stays being the lone exception.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey outlines his prediction for when cuts will come.

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Over in the UK, inflation has held steady at 2 percent - prompting calls for interest rate cuts.
Prices across all sectors have taken a dive, with hotel stays being the lone exception.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey outlines his prediction for when cuts will come.
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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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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation figures holding steady at 2 percent

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Chris Hipkins is adamant he's staying on as Labour's leader - and he'd put money on leading the party to victory in 2026.

A new poll says 75 percent of voters want Hipkins to stay on and lead Labour - despite the recent 1News-Verian poll showing Hipkins is down three points to 15 percent in the preferred Prime Minister stakes.

In an earlier interview, Hipkins told ZB's Nick Mills that he's absolutely put money on himself winning the next election - but senior political correspondent Barry Soper isn't convinced.

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Chris Hipkins is adamant he's staying on as Labour's leader - and he'd put money on leading the party to victory in 2026.
A new poll says 75 percent of voters want Hipkins to stay on and lead Labour - despite the recent 1News-Verian poll showing Hipkins is down three points to 15 percent in the preferred Prime Minister stakes.
In an earlier interview, Hipkins told ZB's Nick Mills that he's absolutely put money on himself winning the next election - but senior political correspondent Barry Soper isn't convinced.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' determination to lead Labour and win the next election

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 16 October 2024, we've won the war on inflation, baby! Economist Brad Olsen tells Heather whether we're out of the woods - and what this means for your mortgage rates.

Wellington City Councillors have held an emergency meeting amid threats of Government intervention. Councillor Diane Calvert lifts the lid on the discussions - and whether they'll get the Government to back off.

International media are going crazy about the story of the missing Marokopa family and the Daily Mail has even sent a reporter to Marokopa. Charlotte Karp tells Heather what she's found out since she arrived.

Plus, the Huddle debates why the majority of voters think Chris Luxon is out of touch.

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, 16 October 2024, we've won the war on inflation, baby! <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-warns-the-rbnz-will-need-to-slash-the-ocr-quicker-to-keep-up-with-inflation/">Economist Brad Olsen tells Heather whether we're out of the woods - and what this means for your mortgage rates.</a>
Wellington City Councillors have held an emergency meeting amid threats of Government intervention.<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/diane-calvert-wellington-city-councillor-says-the-government-needs-to-step-in-and-intervene/"> Councillor Diane Calvert lifts the lid on the discussions - and whether they'll get the Government to back off.</a>
International media are going crazy about the story of the missing Marokopa family and the Daily Mail has even sent a reporter to Marokopa. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/charlotte-karp-daily-mail-reporter-on-the-case-of-the-missing-marokopa-father-and-children-gaining-worldwide-attention/">Charlotte Karp tells Heather what she's found out since she arrived.</a>
Plus, the Huddle <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-why-do-voters-think-luxon-is-out-of-touch/">debates why the majority of voters think Chris Luxon is out of touch.</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: 16 October 2024 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

According to a new poll, over half of Kiwi voters think Prime Minister Chris Luxon is out of touch. Why do we think this is? Is this a problem?

Wellington Council held an emergency meeting to figure out how to address the multi-million dollar hole in its Long Term Plan. The council is set to meet with the Local Government Minister tomorrow - will they be able to avoid an intervention? 

Donald Trump danced for 40 minutes on stage during a campaign event. What's going on in the US?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
According to a new poll, over half of Kiwi voters think Prime Minister Chris Luxon is out of touch. Why do we think this is? Is this a problem?
Wellington Council held an emergency meeting to figure out how to address the multi-million dollar hole in its Long Term Plan. The council is set to meet with the Local Government Minister tomorrow - will they be able to avoid an intervention?&nbsp;
Donald Trump danced for 40 minutes on stage during a campaign event. What's going on in the US?
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The Huddle: Why do voters think Luxon is 'out of touch'?

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation figures holding steady at 2 percent

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