Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps v Afghanistan controversy, and the Black Ferns hugging King Charles.

Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps v Afghanistan controversy, and the Black Ferns hugging King Charles.

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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Sports Huddle: New Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps controversy, Trans competitors in sport, Black Ferns hug the King

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnicity. Public service Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather why the directive is needed.

Donald Trump won't debate Kamala Harris again. A Republican strategist reckons it's a good call.

Turns out teachers at a South Auckland school have been eating students free lunches - leaving the students hungry!

Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley tells Heather why the new Super Rugby playoff rules are a game changer and the Sports Huddle weighs in.

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

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnicity. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nicola-willis-minister-of-finance-and-public-service-on-government-directive-to-prioritise-public-services-on-basis-of-need/">Public service Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather</a> why the directive is needed. 
Donald Trump won't debate Kamala Harris again. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/amy-tarkanian-republican-strategist-on-trump-ruling-out-another-presidential-debate/">A Republican strategist reckons it's a good call</a>. 
Turns out<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/vaughan-couillault-secondary-principals-assocation-president-on-staff-eating-free-school-lunches-leaving-students-hungry/"> teachers at a South Auckland school have been eating students free lunches</a> - leaving the students hungry! 
Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley tells Heather why the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-chief-executive-on-finals-format-changes-in-2025-season/">new Super Rugby playoff rules are a game changer</a> and the Sports Huddle weighs in. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 13 September 2024 

Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances.

Wellington Council voted in favour of investigating whether to give businesses this “micro-grant” but the mayor has stressed it is not compensation.

Chairman of Thorndon Quay Collective Paul Robinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan losses are in the millions for businesses on Thorndon Quay and the $1500 grant will not help.

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Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances. 
Wellington Council voted in favour of investigating whether to give businesses this “micro-grant” but the mayor has stressed it is not compensation. 
Chairman of Thorndon Quay Collective Paul Robinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan losses are in the millions for businesses on Thorndon Quay and the $1500 grant will not help. 
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Paul Robinson: Thorndon Quay Collective Chairman on $1500 grant for businesses to stay afloat during disruption

Changes are coming to Super Rugby Pacific.

The competition has gone from 12 teams to 11 with the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels and in 2025, will move to a six-team playoff format.

All six teams who qualify for the post-season will feature in the quarterfinals, with the three winners and the highest-seeded loser making up the four teams in the semifinals.

That lucky loser will drop one seeding for the semifinals, which means the top seed after round-robin play is guaranteed a home semifinal.

New Super Rugby chief executive Jack Mesley tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the new format will bring a lot of interest.

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Changes are coming to Super Rugby Pacific. 
The competition has gone from 12 teams to 11 with the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels and in 2025, will move to a six-team playoff format. 
All six teams who qualify for the post-season will feature in the quarterfinals, with the three winners and the highest-seeded loser making up the four teams in the semifinals. 
That lucky loser will drop one seeding for the semifinals, which means the top seed after round-robin play is guaranteed a home semifinal. 
New Super Rugby chief executive Jack Mesley tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the new format will bring a lot of interest. 
LISTEN ABOVE

Sports Huddle: New Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps controversy, Trans competitors in sport, Black Ferns hug the King

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