Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union 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! 

The Australian social media ban for teens under 16 kicked in today - does New Zealand need to follow their lead?

What do we make of the big Nicola Willis - Ruth Richardson debate? Do we think this will happen? And should they bring it to Newstalk ZB?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union 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!&nbsp;
The Australian social media ban for teens under 16 kicked in today - does New Zealand need to follow their lead?
What do we make of the big Nicola Willis - Ruth Richardson debate? Do we think this will happen? And should they bring it to Newstalk ZB?
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Huddle: Does New Zealand need to follow Australia's lead on the social media ban?

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February. 
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 February 2026 

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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford joins Heather to discuss the Golden Visa update.

573 applications have been received since changes were made to the Active Investor Plus visa in April.

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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on Golden Visa update

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Sail GP is hitting Auckland this weekend.

A thunderstorm has forced changes to the racing schedule.

Co-CEO and Wing Trimmer of the Black Foils Blair TukejoinsHeather to discuss.

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Blair Tuke: Co-CEO and Wing Trimmer of the Black Foils on Sail GP returning to Auckland this weekend

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The Huddle: Does New Zealand need to follow Australia's lead on the social media ban?

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