Hopes some relief for businesses will be on the cards in a public meeting to discuss the future of Mount Maunganui this evening.

Mauao has been closed to the public ever since a landslide killed six holiday-makers almost 100 days ago.

The Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association expects discussions tonight about allowing one route to the top of the mount.

President Michael O'Neill says businesses rely on the patronage of people using the mount.

He explained the same goes for people using the campground, hot pools, and boat ramp - all of which are closed. 

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Hopes some relief for businesses will be on the cards in a public meeting to discuss the future of Mount Maunganui this evening.
Mauao has been closed to the public ever since a landslide killed six holiday-makers almost 100 days ago.
The Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association expects discussions tonight about allowing one route to the top of the mount.
President Michael O'Neill says businesses rely on the patronage of people using the mount.
He explained the same goes for people using the campground, hot pools, and boat ramp - all of which are closed.&nbsp;
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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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Michael O'Neill: Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association ahead of meeting to discuss Mt Maunganui's future

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Folly Press is set to release their first book - about one woman's story of addiction, rehab and recovery.

One Year Out covers Charlotte Bell's addiction journey, mental unravelling and an unexpected move to Bali where recovery collides with wellness coaches and influencers selling their products.

Bell says the book is full of essays about her journey, as she looked to avoid uncomfortable feelings.

"It was so ingrained in my behaviours that I didn't think about it, I didn't understand what I was doing - all I sort of knew was that I was very uncomfortable, when I knew how to make it better, and that was how I made it better...I didn't have to do any work." 

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Folly Press is set to release their first book - about one woman's story of addiction, rehab and recovery.
One Year Out covers Charlotte Bell's addiction journey, mental unravelling and an unexpected move to Bali where recovery collides with wellness coaches and influencers selling their products.
Bell says the book is full of essays about her journey, as she looked to avoid uncomfortable feelings.
"It was so ingrained in my behaviours that I didn't think about it, I didn't understand what I was doing - all I sort of knew was that I was very uncomfortable, when I knew how to make it better, and that was how I made it better...I didn't have to do any work."&nbsp;
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Charlotte Bell: One Year Out author on her story of overcoming addiction

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Paul Henry has copped some backlash from Labour after saying he'd shoot Chris Hipkins as part of a risqué radio game. Does this really count as a death threat - or is Labour making a big deal about an innocuous comment?

Stuart Nash has resigned following his controversial comments about Katie Nimon's parental leave. Was this the right call?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Paul Henry has copped some backlash from Labour after saying he'd shoot Chris Hipkins as part of a risqué radio game. Does this really count as a death threat - or is Labour making a big deal about an innocuous comment?
Stuart Nash has resigned following his controversial comments about Katie Nimon's parental leave. Was this the right call?
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The Huddle: Was Paul Henry really threatening Chris Hipkins?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f170e7e8-87c5-4fb0-89cf-b490007c6d74/transcript

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 July, 2026, we ask New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones if Stuart Nash's criticism of a rival taking maternity leave really was a resignation-level offence.

We talk to the brother of builder Michael McGrath, murdered by his childhood friend David Benbow in 2017, about the no body, no parole bill.

One Year Out author Charlotte Bell tells us about her story of getting sober.

And on The Huddle, Oscar Kightley and David Farrar on whether too much has been made of ACT candidate Paul Henry's "shoot, shag or marry" radio gag.

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 Thursday, 23 July, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/shane-jones-new-zealand-first-deputy-leader-on-stuart-nash-stepping-down-following-controversial-comments/">we ask New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones if Stuart Nash's criticism of a rival taking maternity leave really was a resignation-level offence.</a>
We talk to the brother of builder Michael McGrath, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/simon-mcgrath-brother-of-murdered-builder-michael-mcgrath-on-the-proposed-no-body-no-parole-law/">murdered by his childhood friend David Benbow in 2017, about the no body, no parole bill.</a>
One Year Out author Charlotte Bell <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/charlotte-bell-one-year-out-author-on-her-story-of-overcoming-addiction/">tells us about her story of getting sober.</a>
And on The Huddle, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-was-paul-henry-really-threatening-chris-hipkins/">Oscar Kightley and David Farrar on whether too much has been made of ACT candidate Paul Henry's "shoot, shag or marry" radio gag.</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: 23 July 2026 

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Michael O'Neill: Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association ahead of meeting to discuss Mt Maunganui's future

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