The water service delivery plans have been submitted by local councils and evaluated, and the total is set to hit over $47 billion.

Councils handed over these proposals as part of the Government's Local Water Done Well scheme and the Local Government Minister is hopeful these plans will go on to benefit ratepayers.

Minister Simon Watts says these proposals have all been signed off and things are in a good place to get going. 

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The water service delivery plans have been submitted by local councils and evaluated, and the total is set to hit over $47 billion.
Councils handed over these proposals as part of the Government's Local Water Done Well scheme and the Local Government Minister is hopeful these plans will go on to benefit ratepayers.
Minister Simon Watts says these proposals have all been signed off and things are in a good place to get going.&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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Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the projected cost for new water infrastructure

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Over in the UK, Chief of defence staff Sir Richard Knighton says war with Russia is at risk.

Knighton says Russia is a growing threat to the UK, and the 'sons and daughters of Britain' will need to be prepared.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says people across Europe are starting to get worried.

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Over in the UK, Chief of defence staff Sir Richard Knighton says war with Russia is at risk.
Knighton says Russia is a growing threat to the UK, and the 'sons and daughters of Britain' will need to be prepared.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says people across Europe are starting to get worried.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on whether the UK is at risk at war with Russia

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 16 December 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends the state of the Government books, despite surplus being pushed out and debt growing more than previously predicted.

The Bondi hero who tried to stop the two terrorists is fighting for his own health in hospital. Ryan Bridge speaks to a woman who has been by his bedside.

A lawyer convicted of groping law students at a Russell McVeagh Christmas Party has been cleared to return to practicing law. Ryan asks the victims' lawyer Steph Dyhrberg how she feels about James Gardner-Hopkins getting a second chance.

Auckland Council has listened and voted down a trial to move to fortnightly rubbish collections.

Plus, the Huddle reacts to news that Ruth Richardson has officially pulled out of the big debate against Nicola Willis.

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, 16 December 2025,<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-hopeful-surplus-will-be-achieved-by-2029-following-half-year-update/"> Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends the state of the Government books, despite surplus being pushed out and debt growing more than previously predicted.</a>
The Bondi hero <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/lubaba-alhamidi-alkahil-australians-for-syria-association-spokesperson-on-ahmed-al-ahmeds-recovery-after-bondi-shooting/">who tried to stop the two terrorists is fighting for his own health in hospital. Ryan Bridge speaks to a woman who has been by his bedside.</a>
A lawyer convicted of groping law students at a Russell McVeagh Christmas Party has been cleared to return to practicing law. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/steph-dyhrberg-lawyer-representing-victims-of-former-russell-mcveagh-partner-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-on-gardner-hopkins-returning-to-law/">Ryan asks the victims' lawyer Steph Dyhrberg how she feels about James Gardner-Hopkins getting a second chance.</a>
Auckland Council <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/daniel-newman-auckland-councillor-on-the-council-scrapping-plan-to-trial-fortnightly-rubbish-collection/">has listened and voted down a trial to move to fortnightly rubbish collections.</a>
Plus, the Huddle <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-what-do-we-make-of-ruth-richardson-calling-off-the-nicola-willis-debate/">reacts to news that Ruth Richardson has officially pulled out of the big debate against Nicola Willis.</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: 16 December 2025 

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Food and fibre exports are set to reach a record $62 billion next year, up from the $60.4b record set this year.

According to new reports, meat and wool revenue is set to rise 7 percent, horticulture 5 percent, forestry 2 percent, and dairy 1 percent.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Food and fibre exports are set to reach a record $62 billion next year, up from the $60.4b record set this year.
According to new reports, meat and wool revenue is set to rise 7 percent, horticulture 5 percent, forestry 2 percent, and dairy 1 percent.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on food and fibre exports being set to reach $62b next year

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Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the projected cost for new water infrastructure

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