Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to scrap any form of 'water tax' from the proposed RMA replacement bill.

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out this tax, despite it being mentioned in  the proposed Resource Management legislation. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the situation further.

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Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to scrap any form of 'water tax' from the proposed RMA replacement bill.
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out this tax, despite it being mentioned in &nbsp;the proposed Resource Management legislation.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the situation 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 on the Government confirming no 'water tax' will be implemented

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The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.

The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

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The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian business confidence dropping to Covid-era low

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

More people are planning to boycott road user charges as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices go up. Do we think this will become a serious movement? 

There's warning an OCR hike could come as soon as next month, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade generating concerns. How worried should we be? 

After 30 years, the Crusaders will be ditching the matchday horses ahead of the big stadium move. How gutting is this? What could replace the horses?

Trump's feud with Pope Leo continues - whose side are we on?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
More people are planning to boycott road user charges as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices go up. Do we think this will become a serious movement?&nbsp;
There's warning an OCR hike could come as soon as next month, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade generating concerns. How worried should we be?&nbsp;
After 30 years, the Crusaders will be ditching the matchday horses ahead of the big stadium move. How gutting is this? What could replace the horses?
Trump's feud with Pope Leo continues - whose side are we on?
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The Huddle: What could the Crusaders replace the horses with?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b9e9bc24-d49a-4100-b400-b42c007d317f/transcript

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 14 April.

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 Tuesday 14 April. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026 

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government confirming no 'water tax' will be implemented

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