Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 May 2024, Green MP Darleen Tana has now been absent from Parliament as many days as she attended this year while her party investigates worker exploitation accusations. But former employees say they're still waiting for their money. Fonterra is set to make a huge change to its business, looking to sell off large parts of its overseas operations and even well-known brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The Huddle debates whether Kevin Spacey should be hired for acting jobs again after a Hollywood campaign to back him again. Plus, the best bloopers from a marathon council meeting. Ding ding ding! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Several Hollywood stars have called for the witch-hunt against Kevin Spacey to stop - so he can return to the screen again. Should he be given a chance? Would we support this? Following on from Sam Cane's public retirement from the All Blacks - was the media too harsh on him? Is Te Huia over for good? The meeting to discuss the train service's future happened today - what comes next? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland councillors have given mayor Wayne Brown's Long Term Plan the green light. It includes a $50 per week cap for public transport fares and creating an Auckland Future Fund with the Council's remaining airport shares. Brown says there was a lot of discussion on the airport shares. "The public we consulted were all very keen to put the airport shares into a growth fund. But some of my councillors were just kind of emotionally attached to them." The plan will go to the full governing body in June to be rubber-stamped. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nelson woman is the latest to express disappointment with Air New Zealand's conduct. On April 29, Kerstin Zdzieblik was bumped off her afternoon flight to Auckland - meaning she missed her international connection and was left $800 out of pocket as a result of this mistake. Her daughter, Anne Thomas, says the airline gave away her seat to relocate a crew member without checking she had an international connection. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blacklisted actor Kevin Spacey is fighting to revive his career after being cleared of sexual assault. Spacey's been acquitted on nine charges - and won a civil lawsuit, where he was accused of an unwanted sexual advance. Now big industry names, including Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson, are speaking up for the 64-year-old's Hollywood return.US reporter Anthony Davis says victims' stories seem to be missing. "In all the coverage that I've seen, including the right of reply opportunities that Kevin Spacey has had, there's no mention of these 10 people who have placed the latest allegations." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's uncertainty around Fonterra's plan to sell well-known brand Anchor. The diary giant has signalled its intent to divest some or all of its global consumer business, including Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. Dairy NZ deputy chair Jacqueline Rowarth says Anchor is synonymous with New Zealand. "Anchor was sold at one point, and then they brought it back. So let's not do that again, it would have to be a very, very good offer in order to actually compensate for that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lawyer involved in a case affecting an investigation into a Green MP understands it's not close to wrapping up. MP Darleen Tana's been stood down for the past two months during investigation of allegations of migrant exploitation at the business of her husband, Christian Hoff-Nielson. Lawyer Alex Kersjes represents some of Hoff-Nielson's former workers. He says both his clients were interviewed last week. "It would seem there's still very much in the investigative phase, the last query I had was trying to find an email trail between Tana and our clients." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Chris Hipkins has taken a crack at the Government's scheme for school lunches. Hipkins visited a primary school in Christchurch - and warned that kids would receive less nutrition under David Seymour's cost-cutting plan. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says little has been mentioned about the wastage coming from school lunches under Labour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolverhampton have lodged a motion to scrap the use of VAR in football's Premier League. ESPN reports a vote will be held at next month's meeting of the 20 clubs. The team will need the backing of 13 others to pass the resolution, which would see the video assistant referee removed from the English top flight with immediate effect. Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the implications of this debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's growing debate mortgage advisors need more regulation - alongside a Commerce Commission bid to make it easier to take out a home loan. Discussions at a banking conference centred on concerns brokers don't encourage mortgage rate competition. Simplicity CEO, Sam Stubbs, says they provide a valuable service, but commissions are a worry. "What CommComm are concerned about is - are they actually acting in the best interests of the clients, or are they acting in the best interests of themselves to try and maximise their commission?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, it’s D-day for Te Huia. Today's the day that NZTA has met and has decided whether or not to keep funding the train past the end of June. Unless NZTA gives them more money, it’s all over by the first of July.And come on, it’s gotta be all over right? Because the case for this thing has never actually stacked up.We subsidise every single passenger on that train to the tune of at least $92 per trip. Compare that to the other commuter train that runs in the North Island between Palmerston North and Wellington, the Capital Connection. The subsidy there is $26 per passenger, that's almost a quarter.80,000 are estimated to catch Te Huia this year. By contrast, it's 110,000 for the Capital train. Can you explain to me how fewer people are catching a train into Auckland, a considerably bigger city?Because why would you? You can do that trip on the train from Hamilton to Auckland, it takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. Or you can jump in your car and travel for 2 hours - it doesn't make any sense. The train only runs a couple of times a day for half the week, and then three times a day for the other half. And it doesn’t even stop at massive commuter suburbs on the way to Auckland, like Pokeno.It’s gotta go. It’s an expensive, ineffective service.But this is not a criticism of the idea of a train between Hamilton and Auckland, that is a great idea. If we had a proper train running, it would mean we could take Pokeno, Tuakau, Pukeohe, Bombay and Mercer’s traffic all off the motorway and encourage more people to live in those less expensive places - and maybe even move to Hamilton.But we’ve got to do it properly. It's got to be faster than a car, it’s got to stop at the right places where people live and it's got to run more frequently.I'm certain that if it was done properly, many more people would use it.So killing Te Huia is not killing a great idea, it's just killing the poor execution of a great idea. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigative piece by the New Yorker is questioning the verdict in the Lucy Letby case. Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies in her care as a nurse and sentenced to life in prison. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the article questioned her conviction and the lack of evidence revealing her guilt. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poor trading conditions, intense price competition and lower building product sales have prompted Fletcher Building to downgrade its profit forecast. The forecast has been downgraded $640 million to $540 million - move that caused stock to sink 15 percent. Milford Asset Management's Mark Riggall explains what's causing Fletcher Building's economic woes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the May Budget, experts have noticed the Reserve Bank's balance sheet has grown over the years. The value of assets held by the RBNZ has has quadrupled since 2019, peaking at $104 billion in February 2023. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what's causing all this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales is pulling out all the stops to entice Kiwi cops across the ditch. Training requirements have been cut down and New Zealand officers can keep their ranks - on top of receiving higher pay. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this offer will be attractive to many New Zealand-based police officers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's legal team are still working tirelessly to dismantle Michael Cohen's legal credibility. Cohen, Trump's former attorney and a key witness in the ongoing hush money trial, has been called to the stand for a second day. He remained calm - and expressed hope the former President would be found guilty of fraud. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Michael Cohen has also recently taken to TikTok to voice his issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expect a different look on attack for the Warriors for Sunday's NRL magic round clash against the Panthers in Brisbane. A makeshift spine will see Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad at five-eighth, alongside halfback Te Maire Martin, who replaces the injured Shaun Johnson. Taine Tuaupiki will slot in at fullback. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what this means for the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foodstuffs is raising the alarm about an increase in retail crime throughout their stores. New data shows over 5000 incidents were reported in the first quarter of this year at 320 New World, Pak n' Save and Four Square stores. Foodstuffs North Island general counsel Julian Benefield says a number of these incidents were caused by repeat offenders. "As we've seen with the data that we're reporting, there's clearly a huge increase - and a large increase in the violent, aggressive offences, which is really concerning for us. It makes us really concerned about our team members." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Restaurant Association has voiced disappointment with Auckland Transport's move to charge for parking. AT will delay their 24/7 parking fees in the CBD until October - though charges on Sundays and public holidays will still kick in from July. CEO Marisa Bidois says Auckland Transport still needs to hear what the business community has to say first. "We're talking 15,000 businesses that are potentially impacted by this, and I think that they need to be heard about their opinions on what's happening here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 May 2024, New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley has launched a huge offensive to poach Kiwi cops to Australia. And she tells Heather she's not sorry at all! Hollywood's favourite new weight loss drug might be even more amazing than previously thought - now it's thought to dramatically lower the risk of having a heart attack. The Huddle can't agree whether King Charles' new portrait is great art or horrific - and would you believe it.... real life Martha from Baby Reindeer is now threatening Piers Morgan with legal action! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and David Farrar, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! King Charles' portrait has divided the world, with some labelling it bold - or horrifying. What do we think? NSW officials have launched a recruitment drive to poach Kiwi police. Can New Zealand compete with Australia? How do we keep our skilled workers in the country? Foodstuffs has voiced concerns with the state of retail crime as incidents keep happening. What's the solution here? How can we keep crime down? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's looking increasingly likely that the Wellington Phoenix will sell out Sky Stadium for their hotly-anticipated match. The team are set to host the Melbourne Victory for Saturday's A-League semi-final second leg - and tickets are going fast. Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome reckons tickets could sell out as soon as tonight. "We're doing about a thousand every couple of hours at the moment, so we might churn through those tonight." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WorkSafe's calling for businesses to boost safety standards as more workers lose fingers on unsafe machinery. The courts have issued more than half a million dollars worth of fines to three manufacturing businesses, since mid-March. They involve three people who lost multiple fingers in 2022. WorkSafe Principal Inspector Mark Donaghue says these companies should have had more safety precautions in place. "What we do find is that some safety systems can be bypassed - or may not be in place at all - for various reasons." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Auckland art expert is calling King Charles' first post coronation portrait 'striking and interesting'. The painting, unveiled at Buckingham Palace, depicts the King in Welsh military regalia, with a butterfly on his shoulder, against a vibrant red background. The Head of Art at Webb's, Tasha Jenkins, says it was a surprise at first sight. "They really wanted it to be something bold and striking and different from what people would expect. We're all talking about it, so I'm sure that's a plus for them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New South Wales government feels no guilt for attempting to poach Kiwi police. The state is 1500 officers short, and it today announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers as recruits. Training requirements will be shortened and Kiwis can keep their current rank - up to senior constable. Police Minister Yasmin Catley says it's just another measure to bolster numbers. "Queensland's been doing it, Victoria's been doing it - this has been going on for quite some time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a clinical breakthrough with Hollywood's new favourite drug, which could work for more than weight loss. Research has found semaglutide, known by brand name Ozempic, could reduce heart attack risk by 20 percent. It also could improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. But Auckland University Molecular medicine professor Peter Shepherd says it takes years of real-life usage to see the effects of a new drug. "For a lot of people, this is really good long-term. But there is 20 - 25 percent of people who start off on this drug, and it doesn't work and they have too many side effects and they've gotta stop." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got to talk about the brain drain that’s going on.Today, the NSW Government has announced it is going to come for our Kiwi cops. It's got a shortage of 1500 police, and they're extremely worried about it. So the Chris Minns Government has announced it’s going to slash red tape, cut down the course time required by more than half and fast-track Kiwi cops into their force. And Kiwi cops will leave. Because unless they win the pay arbitration they’re about to go into, they will take a pay offer from our Government that we can see is pretty poor. So they'll all head overseas for better pay.These are people we can’t afford to lose. Because we need police too, we're short on police as well. And we are losing a lot of these kinds of people. The immigration figures out yesterday were pretty rough. In just a year, we’ve lost a net 52,500 Kiwis - mostly to Australia. What we're talking about here is that these are our best and brightest. They are our skilled workers choosing to leave the country.Now, part of the problem is where we are economically. It happens to us when we're in the bomb part of the cycle, Kiwis leave when the economy is cruddy. And some of it is because of the vibe in New Zealand. It's gloomy, let’s be honest, because we are having pretty angry conservations as a country about politics. And on both those scores, I do have confidence we are now headed in the right direction. I just think it will take time to see the end result. We also have an added complication now, which is that it’s going to get harder to get Kiwis back from Australia, because they can get citizenship again over there. What I think we need to do is - we need to lift our game. We have to give our people a reason not to leave, and a reason to come back if they do. And that means we have to go hard economically. That is the only way we're going to get out of this. So we’ve got to stop being sissies about this. We need to cut this wellbeing nonsense - what does that even mean? Stop angsting about the tiniest impact some business is going to have on the environment and get real about our climate impact, it's tiny. Dig the good stuff out of the ground, that's how you get rich. And this country needs to get wealthy, so we can all earn more - because that is what gives you a good lifestyle. And a good lifestyle is the reason you stay here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers have found the injectable weight-loss treatment Ozempic could reduce the risk of heart attacks across the UK. A study revealed semaglutide, a key ingredient in treatments including Wegovy and Ozempic could likely boost the cardiovascular health of millions. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's likely Ozempic will be routinely prescribed in the UK by the end of the decade. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Government has opted to ban live sheep exports from 2028 onward, a move that has farmers disappointed. The Government as promised a $107 million transition package to support the sector over the next five years. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains why farmers disapprove of this decision. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the 2024 Budget tonight, and economists are raising their eyebrows at some promises. The reworked stage 3 tax cuts and energy bill relief are expected to be included in a set of nationwide cost-of-living support measures, but Chalmers is insistent they won't fuel inflation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham is sceptical these measures won't add to Australia's inflation woes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data. Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citizens in the year ending March. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen suspects concerning economic figures are driving young Kiwis to find greener pastures overseas, particularly Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayer support for the Christchurch Call will soon end, as it transitions to being a non-governmental foundation. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Call's work will continue, but it now has a new structure and will be self-funded. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says founder Jacinda Ardern's intentions were noble - but it wasn't enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in Australia, treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to deliver the nation's federal Budget for 2024. Chalmers has warned Australians not to expect a 'cash splash' as the nation continues to fight a war with inflation. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Government is still promising cost-of-living relief in key areas, including energy and adjustments to rent assistance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of speculation in the rugby world, as fans and experts predict the next All Blacks captain. Incumbent captain Sam Cane has revealed he plans to step down at the end of the 2024 season - and Scott Barrett and Ardie Savea are the leading contenders. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave joins in on the speculation - and shares his personal pick - here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 14 May 2024, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster tells Heather about his plan to crackdown on gangs - but he seems unsure it'll actually work. Prime Minister Chris Luxon speaks to Heather about the decision to turn the Christchurch Call into a charitable foundation - without taxpayer funding. The Block host Mark Richardson on finding out from the media that the show had been cancelled. The Huddle debates whether the new gang taskforce will make a difference in reducing crime. Plus, the uncomfortable truth Millennials need to hear about their socks. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in the US, President Joe Biden is set to announce new 100 percent tariffs for Chinese EVs. This is the latest bid from the Biden administration to keep China from undercutting US companies and impacting manufacturing jobs, as Biden fights for a second term in the US election. Drive Electric Chair Kirstin Corson says " LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro and Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has announced a new National Gang Unit, which is designed to tackle increasing gang crime. Will it make a real difference? Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed he plans to turn the Christchurch Call into a foundation - and scrap taxpayer funding for the initiative. Is the best decision for it? Joe Biden is set to double the price of Chinese EV imports through new tariffs to protect the local car manufacturing industry. Is this really the best move to address climate change?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One New Zealand-based whisky producer has walked away from the San Francisco World Spirits Awards with an impressive haul. Pōkeno Whisky brought home two Double Gold Awards, a Gold and two Silver medals by the end of the event. Founder Matt Johns says this is great for the company's international credibility. "We're just focused on making the best single malt we possibly can with no compromise on anything we do - and that's starting to show through and be appreciated." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Auckland townhouses are on the market, as The Block NZ joins the local television scrap heap. The Brown's Bay homes were nearly ready for contestants on the house renovation show. But Newshub owner Warner Brothers Discovery has confirmed today it's pulling the next season. Host Mark Richardson says it's a shame to see the end of the show, which has been part of his life for 12 years. "It was just light television that captured this large demographic of people, from kids to oldies. And it was just enjoyable to watch." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Commissioner says the new scheme designed to tackle gang crime will set police up for future measures. The specialised National Gang Unit will have 25 to 30 people, and up to seven ring-fenced officers in every police district. Commissioner Andrew Coster says these units will examine the gang activity happening in various districts to combat harm. "We know we're going to need to move resources around to enable this enforcement to occur - and these gangs will sit at the core of that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education-based unions are picking apart the Government's scheme for charter schools. The coalition's putting more than $150 million in the Budget for 15 new charter schools - and converting 35 state schools. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie says we shouldn't privatise a public good, and believes there are 'better uses' for the money. "Strengthening the state system and not siphoning money out of it - I think that would be the biggest benefit to the vast majority of students in this country." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says the Christchurch Call has done good work. The Government has decided to pull taxpayer funding for the initiative, launched by former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after the Christchurch mosque attacks. From July, it will run off donations with Ardern staying on as patron - rather than New Zealand's special envoy for the foundation. Chris Luxon says eliminating violent extremism online is a very tough task. "But actually, the work of coordinating tech players to see what they can do to eliminate it is actually a good thing. And it's a good mission." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, you can’t keep a good idea down, can you?Strike Force Raptor is back! Do you remember that? That was Simon Bridges' big crime plan when he was the National Party leader in opposition. He announced a dedicated anti-gang police squad called Strike Force Raptor which would go around "harassing and disrupting gangs every single day”. He was mocked for it and the idea was put to bed.And guess what Police Commissioner Andrew Coster just announced today - it's basically the same thing. He's not calling it Strike Force Raptor, but that’s basically what it is, it's a specialised National Gang Unit across the country.We're still a little bit light on detail today, Coster couldn't say how many officers there would be or what the targets would be and I'm guessing some of these questions may be answered in the Budget in a couple of weeks.But the the bones of the idea are there, and it's a pretty good idea. Because it's worked in Australia. Strike Force Raptor wasn't our idea, it was set up in New South Wales in 2009. Its numbers got boosted last year, it's won international crime fighting awards. And it was so successful, it had reportedly broken the back of the bikie gangs in Sydney so badly that many of the bikie bosses moved overseas to continue their drug operations - because it had just gotten too hard. Here, we’ve just seen the value of hassling the gangs. That gang funeral for the Ponsonby shooter yesterday seemed to be a non-event, because the cops were there en masse to give the gang members a hard time. Compare that to the infamous gang tangi in Optoiki last year, which shut down a main road to citizens, had schools shut and basically just seemed to get out of hand - because the cops were watching from the side of the road and being impotent. It seems like it's a good idea to hassle gangs - who would have thought? Coster can call this whatever he likes, if it keeps the gangs in check, it’s a good idea. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns the UK is at a 'crossroads' ahead of some 'dangerous' years in a pre-election pitch. The UK Prime Minister says the years ahead will be 'challenging' for the nation - and that he's the best person to get everyone through them. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says security is set to be a significant issue ahead of the UK's general election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legal dispute between Children's Minister Karen Chhour and the Waitangi Tribunal is set for another round. The Court of Appeal recently overturned a High Court decision to block a summons order from the Waitangi Tribunal to Minister Chhour. National Urban Māori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon says this case has wider implications for New Zealand's Māori community. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga Businesses have released their key priorities for prospective council candidates. The city is having elections in July after being under the control of commissioners since 2020. A Tauranga Business Chamber survey found 82 percent of respondents agreed with the direction the commissioners set. Chief Executive Matt Cowley says that may not be love for the commissioners but a dislike of the previous council arrangements. He says businesses were against the stagnation that happened before the commissioners arrived. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision, that had said the Waitangi Tribunal couldn't summon Minister Karen Chhour. But despite the ruling, it's too late for the Tribunal to call her to front up. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains what comes next. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The export of live sheep from Australia will be banned from May 2028 onwards. The Government has promised a $117 million transition package to support the sector over the next five years. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this will be disappointing news for farmers - who weren't properly consulted before the legislation was implemented. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister has promised Budget 2024 will address fundamental areas - and help the nation aim for growth. Despite concerns that the budget will be focused around austerity, Nicola Willis says the budget will offer some hope for the future. Willis says she's focused on helping boost growth to get New Zealand out of this economic patch. "We are doing a lot of work across Government - we're thinking about how we can boost growth in New Zealand. Because that's ultimately how we'll get out of this difficult economic patch." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 13 May 2024, Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton defends why he's introducing 24/7 parking charges for the city centre. Heather asks NZ Rugby's Chris Lendrum what made Sam Cane call time on his All Blacks career at the end of the year. Should a convicted sex offender be allowed to become a lawyer? Lawyer Steve Cullen weighs in. Plus, the most important lessons from motherhood for our three mums on the Huddle. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.