There's outrage from New Zealand's rural community over Otago Regional Council's lack of transparency.

The council has refused to unveil the latest draft of their Land and Water Plan, despite calls from Federated Farmers to release it.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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There's outrage from New Zealand's rural community over Otago Regional Council's lack of transparency.
The council has refused to unveil the latest draft of their Land and Water Plan, despite calls from Federated Farmers to release it.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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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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Jamie Mackay: The Country host criticises Otago Regional Council's handling of new freshwater regulations

A group of 10 Just Stop Oil activists have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempting to interfere with operations.

The group were quickly detained and taken into custody after members had hinted they were planning an 'uprising'.

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says the group may have been planning to glue themselves to the tarmac to directly stop flights from departing one of the world's busiest airports.

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A group of 10 Just Stop Oil activists have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempting to interfere with operations.
The group were quickly detained and taken into custody after members had hinted they were planning an 'uprising'.
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says the group may have been planning to glue themselves to the tarmac to directly stop flights from departing one of the world's busiest airports.
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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on the group of Just Stop Oil activists that were arrested at Heathrow Airport

New Zealand's share market is taking a turn for the better.

New data indicates the NZX 50 has gone up by almost 6 percent in the past month - and economists are feeling optimistic about this reporting season.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains this change in direction.

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New Zealand's share market is taking a turn for the better.
New data indicates the NZX 50 has gone up by almost 6 percent in the past month - and economists are feeling optimistic about this reporting season.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains this change in direction.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the NZX 50 going up 6 percent in the past month

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 July 2024, survivors of abuse in care are now looking to police to prosecute those who have been involved in abusing kids and young people over decades.

Canadian journalist Sarah Leavitt speaks to Heather from the Olympics after Canada's spying scandal against New Zealand just got even worse.

Former top Democrat Howard Dean tells Heather why he thinks Joe Biden's Oval Office address hit the right tone - and what Kamala Harris needs to do to beat Donald Trump.

Plus 1 in 5 young people have hearing issues. The Huddle debates whether we need to all turn down the volume on our headphones a bit.

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 Monday, 25 July 2024, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jim-goodwin-abuse-survivor-calls-for-police-to-investigate-alleged-perpetrators-following-royal-commission-of-inquiry-report-release/">survivors of abuse in care are now looking to police to prosecute those who have been involved in abusing kids and young people over decades.</a>
Canadian journalist Sarah Leavitt<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sarah-leavitt-canadian-broadcasting-corporation-reporter-on-canada-getting-caught-spying-on-multiple-olympic-training-sessions/"> speaks to Heather from the Olympics after Canada's spying scandal against New Zealand just got even worse.</a>
Former top Democrat Howard Dean<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/howard-dean-former-vermont-governor-on-joe-biden-speaking-out-following-his-withdrawal-from-the-presidential-race/"> tells Heather why he thinks Joe Biden's Oval Office address hit the right tone - and what Kamala Harris needs to do to beat Donald Trump.</a>
Plus 1 in 5 young people have hearing issues. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-should-canada-face-punishment-after-spy-gate/">The Huddle debates whether we need to all turn down the volume on our headphones a bit.</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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Jamie Mackay: The Country host criticises Otago Regional Council's handling of new freshwater regulations

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