Northland has declared a State of Emergency for the next seven days.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash the region over the next week and Northland Civil Defence is warning households to take the weather warning seriously.

Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford says heavy rain has fallen on and off in the region today and they haven't needed emergency management resources yet.

She says they are poised and ready with evacuation and welfare centres in case the weather gets worse overnight.

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Northland has declared a State of Emergency for the next seven days.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash the region over the next week and Northland Civil Defence is warning households to take the weather warning seriously.
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford says heavy rain has fallen on and off in the region today and they haven't needed emergency management resources yet.
She says they are poised and ready with evacuation and welfare centres in case the weather gets worse overnight.
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Kelly Stratford: Far North deputy mayor says the region is prepared for extreme weather expected overnight

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 May 2024, Helen Clark tells off Winston Peters for his comments towards Bob Carr. Popeyes from the US are here – and they're being very unkind to a fish and chip joint in Fielding. 

Wellington florist Laura Newcombe speaks on her fiery encounter with Julie Anne Genter.

International Correspondent Dan Mitchinson speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the UCLA protests, Trump trial and Brittany Spears.

Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.

Newstalk ZB sports contributor Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Ethan de Groot will be down south duck shooting, for the opening day.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 3 May 2024, Helen Clark tells off Winston Peters for his comments towards Bob Carr. Popeyes from the US are here – and they're being very unkind to a fish and chip joint in Fielding.  
Wellington florist Laura Newcombe speaks on her <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/julie-anne-genter-wellington-florist-speaks-to-heather-du-plessis-allan-about-angry-encounter-with-green-mp/">fiery encounter with Julie Anne Genter.</a>
International Correspondent Dan Mitchinson speaks to <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/international-correspondent-dan-mitchinson-on-ucla-protests/">Heather du Plessis-Allan on the UCLA protests, Trump trial and Brittany Spears.</a>
Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.
Newstalk ZB sports contributor Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan that <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/sports-contributor-jason-pine-on-ethan-de-groots-duck-shooting-rest-week/">Ethan de Groot will be down south duck shooting, for the opening day.</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: 3 May 2024

Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week.

The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China.

Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been terribly diplomatic overseas, and maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him.

Peters says he was simply defending NZ’s foreign policy.

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Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week.
The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China.
Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been terribly diplomatic overseas, and maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him.
Peters says he was simply defending NZ’s foreign policy.
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Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week

Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added. 

A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've added more people than anticipated.

Smith said there’s now two debates - “People with a viewpoint, and people who are more interested in the principles and regulations of what speech is.”

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Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.  
A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students. 
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've added more people than anticipated. 
Smith said there’s now two debates - “People with a viewpoint, and people who are more interested in the principles and regulations of what speech is.” 
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Kelly Stratford: Far North deputy mayor says the region is prepared for extreme weather expected overnight

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