Solar companies could be in for a boost if National gets re-elected.

The party is pledging to have a scheme offering homeowners low-interest loans to let them switch to solar, batteries, insulation - taking away big upfront costs.

The money would  be repaid through rates.

Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey has voiced support for this move.

"We've been asking for this for a long time and it's being delivered. So I'm thrilled." 

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Solar companies could be in for a boost if National gets re-elected.
The party is pledging to have a scheme offering homeowners low-interest loans to let them switch to solar, batteries, insulation - taking away big upfront costs.
The money would &nbsp;be repaid through rates.
Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey has voiced support for this move.
"We've been asking for this for a long time and it's being delivered. So I'm thrilled."&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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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government's plan to offer solar loans for homeowners

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Christchurch Airport has announced its strongest ever result, off the back of a big rise in international tourism.

Underlying operating profit is up 30.6 percent, operating revenue is up 11.4 percent, and total passenger numbers are up 7.1 percent.

Chief executive Justin Watson says it's taken a lot of work to grow the airport, and they're starting to see the fruits of that labour.

"With everything else that's going on in the rest of the world, the South Island is a bit of a haven. And so we're seeing that - we're also seeing the strength of Christchurch as a destination."

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Christchurch Airport has announced its strongest ever result, off the back of a big rise in international tourism.
Underlying operating profit is up 30.6 percent, operating revenue is up 11.4 percent, and total passenger numbers are up 7.1 percent.
Chief executive Justin Watson says it's taken a lot of work to grow the airport, and they're starting to see the fruits of that labour.
"With everything else that's going on in the rest of the world, the South Island is a bit of a haven. And so we're seeing that - we're also seeing the strength of Christchurch as a destination."
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Justin Watson: Christchurch Airport chief executive on the airport posting its strongest ever financial result

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, we ask Local Government Minister Simon Watts if capping rates at 4% - saving an average of about $34 a year - is worth it.

We talk to a personal trainer about the dangers of teenage boys taking unregulated peptides to build muscle.

We go through Auckland's options for congestion charges for driving your car into the city during peak times.

And on The Huddle, Phil Goff and Maurice Williamson on whether they believe a poll of polls giving the coalition a less than 50% chance of being re-elected.

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 Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/simon-watts-local-government-minister-on-the-government-confirming-its-plan-to-cap-rates/">we ask Local Government Minister Simon Watts if capping rates at 4% - saving an average of about $34 a year - is worth it.</a>
We talk to a personal trainer <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/alex-flint-body-torque-personal-training-founder-on-the-rise-of-teen-boys-using-injectable-peptides-for-muscle-growth/">about the dangers of teenage boys taking unregulated peptides to build muscle.</a>
We go through Auckland's <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/shane-henderson-auckland-councillor-on-the-council-unveiling-three-congestion-charging-proposals/">options for congestion charges for driving your car into the city during peak times.</a>
And on The Huddle, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-how-do-we-feel-about-rates-caps/">Phil Goff and Maurice Williamson on whether they believe a poll of polls giving the coalition a less than 50% chance of being re-elected.</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: 25 August 2026 

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A vigil for a high-profile crash that killed seven people, including two police officers, has copped some criticism.

A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way crashed into a cop car, killing PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the gathering was labelled 'disrespectful' - and wider investigations are taking place.

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A vigil for a high-profile crash that killed seven people, including two police officers, has copped some criticism.
A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way crashed into a cop car, killing PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the gathering was labelled 'disrespectful' - and wider investigations are taking place.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the vigil being held for people who killed two police officers in crash

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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government's plan to offer solar loans for homeowners

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