Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Australia's Labor Government is pushing to add 40 members to Parliament before the 2028 election. This move has prompted plenty of debate about the pros and cons. What do we think of this? 

The Government announced proposals to let under-13s bike on footpaths and allow e-scooters in cycle lanes. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a 'common sense' approach is needed on this issue. Do we think this is fair?

US President Donald Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union speech discussing crime, immigration and the economy. What did we make of the address?

Why aren't people buying townhouses?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Australia's Labor Government is pushing to add 40 members to Parliament before the 2028 election. This move has prompted plenty of debate about the pros and cons. What do we think of this?&nbsp;
The Government announced proposals to let under-13s bike on footpaths and allow e-scooters in cycle lanes. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a 'common sense' approach is needed on this issue. Do we think this is fair?
US President Donald Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union speech discussing crime, immigration and the economy. What did we make of the address?
Why aren't people buying townhouses?
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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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The Huddle: Does Australia really need more MPs?

The head of France’s Louvre museum has resigned after a months-long string of scandals, including the brazen daylight theft of priceless jewels.

Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation letter to President Emmanuel Macron, after facing months of pressure since the October robbery of US$100 million ($167.5m) of French crown jewels. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says some believe this resignation was a long time coming, as confidence in the Louvre has plummeted.

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The head of France’s Louvre museum has resigned after a months-long string of scandals, including the brazen daylight theft of priceless jewels.
Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation letter to President Emmanuel Macron, after facing months of pressure since the October robbery of US$100 million ($167.5m) of French crown jewels.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says some believe this resignation was a long time coming, as confidence in the Louvre has plummeted.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigning after 2025 jewel heist

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 February, 2026, we talk to Transport Minister Chris Bishop about plans to let E-scooters use cycle lanes and allow children under-12 to ride their bikes on the footpath.

Why the Reserve Bank wants banks to set up more ATMs and branches.

Real Estate agent Rawdon Christie tells us why so many newly built townhouses aren't selling.

And on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour and Jack Tame assess Donald Trump's record one hour 47-minute State of the Union speech.

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 Wednesday, 25 February, 2026, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chris-bishop-transport-minister-on-the-government-proposing-to-make-it-legal-to-ride-e-scooters-in-cycle-lanes/">we talk to Transport Minister Chris Bishop about plans to let E-scooters use cycle lanes and allow children under-12 to ride their bikes on the footpath.</a>
Why the Reserve Bank <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/ian-woolford-reserve-bank-money-and-cash-director-on-the-rbnz-urging-banks-to-provide-cash-services-to-customers/">wants banks to set up more ATMs and branches.</a>
Real Estate agent <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/rawdon-christie-real-estate-agent-on-the-rise-in-townhouses-taking-too-long-to-sell/">Rawdon Christie tells us why so many newly built townhouses aren't selling.</a>
And on The Huddle, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-does-australia-really-need-more-mps/">Thomas Scrimgeour and Jack Tame assess Donald Trump's record one hour 47-minute State of the Union speech.</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 February 2026 

New Zealand won't be going cashless anytime soon under the Reserve Bank's new proposal. 

It wants to set up 1300 multi-bank hubs to provide full services free of charge.

The plan ensures those in urban areas can walk to get cash - and the drive for those living rurally is reasonable. 

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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New Zealand won't be going cashless anytime soon under the Reserve Bank's new proposal.&nbsp;
It wants to set up 1300 multi-bank hubs to provide full services free of charge.
The plan ensures those in urban areas can walk to get cash - and the drive for those living rurally is reasonable.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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The Huddle: Does Australia really need more MPs?

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