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Robert Irvine: Auckland Council's compliance general manager on the $300 fines set to impact unregistered dog owners

Auckland Council's putting the hard word on unregistered dog owners. The council is set to issue 5500 infringement notices over the next few days to dog owners who've failed to properly register their pets. The council's general manager of compliance, Robert Irvine, says there will be a grace period - and people have the option to pay their registration fees to get their fines waived. "If you're a responsible dog owner, we give you a discount - and there's also the early discount." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20254 min

Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on the rise in Kiwis drinking more beer and less wine

Beer is reclaiming its popularity - in large part due to options with lower carbs and alcohol levels. Stats NZ has revealed the volume of beer for consumption has risen 5.4 percent to 296 million litres, after successive years of declines.  Volumes of wine and spirits have fallen. Brewers Association Executive Director, Dylan Firth, says low-carb beer makes up about 20 percent of the market and is steadily becoming the drink of choice.  "A lot of those brands are shifting, whether it's the mainstream stuff or craft. So it's really interesting to see, and a lot of that's driven by consumer preferences."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20252 min

Dr Keith Suter: Channel Seven foreign editor on the presence of the Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea

The presence of Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea could indicate New Zealand needs to strengthen relations with China. The Defence Force is monitoring three warships that have now entered Australia's exclusive economic zone, south of Tasmania. Acting Prime Minister David Seymour says there's no reason to panic - but it shows how the world's changed.  Channel Seven's foreign editor, Dr Keith Suter, says China hasn't violated international law.  "It doesn point up to the fact that we need agreements between Australia, New Zealand and China on how the Chinese should behave when they're in our corner of the world." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20253 min

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government proposing loosening restrictions on citizen's arrests

The Government hopes criminals will be deterred as it proposes loosening restrictions on citizen's arrests. It would mean businesses could arrest and detain people stealing at any hour, and use reasonable force. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says this doesn't mean people can't tackle others or force them to the ground - but they will be able to directly intervene. "The definition of reasonable force is something that the courts will work their way through - but yes, holding on to somebody's arm and stopping them from getting away is reasonable."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20253 min

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government introducing new citizen’s arrest powers

The Justice Minister says it's not possible to have a police office on every corner, as he announces plans to beef up citizen's arrests.  The Government is aiming to legislate proposals from a retail crime advisory group - letting businesses detain, restrain and use reasonable force against people stealing. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has some concerns about these new changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20255 min

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Ukraine reaching a minerals deal with the US

Ukraine and the US have agreed to a framework for a minerals deal, according to Ukrainian officials. The broad outlines of the deal would grant Washington partial access to Ukraine’s minerals, oil and gas, part of an effort by the Trump Administration to recoup the cost of US war aid. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming days to sign the agreement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20254 min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ma'a Nonu joining the Toulon rugby club

Toulon have taken a page from the Dad's Army recruitment manual, re-signing 42-year-old All Black great Ma'a Nonu to their roster as medical cover. He's previously had a couple of stints at the French Top-14 side. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20253 min

Arran Jones: Independent Children's Monitor Chief Executive on new reports claiming Oranga Tamariki isn't meeting National Care Standards

There's warnings significant change is needed, as Oranga Tamariki continues to fall short. The Independent Children's Monitor's fourth annual report to July - shows the Ministry still isn't meeting National Care Standards, formed in 2019. It's not facilitating enough social worker visits and more children are being abused or neglected under its watch. Monitor head Arran Jones says state care still needs an overhaul to reduce incidents. "Kids that are coming into youth justice residences are more likely to be care experienced - and what we're saying is, unless you're actually doing right by these kids who are coming from broken homes, who've suffered abuse and neglect themselves - unless you're doing the right thing to care for them, what you'll see is negative outcomes."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20254 min

Enda Brady: UK correspondent ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump

Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet his American counterpart in Washington as talks about Ukraine's future continue. The Prime Minister has already locked horns with Donald Trump - and accused him of repeating Russian disinformation after he called Zelenskyy a 'dictator'. UK correspondent Enda Brady offers speculation about the upcoming meeting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20253 min

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government's plan to set up Special Economic Zones for Marsden Point

'Special Economic Zones' or energy precincts could be established to strengthen New Zealand's fuel and energy security, according to the Government. Cabinet will consider a range of options in the first half of this year. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says special economic zones - areas with less regulations - are already used widely overseas. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacks whether or not this is the way forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20254 min

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on wool prices surging up

It's a good start to the year for wool farmers, as prices leap up to a historic high. Following a Covid-induced downturn, growth has returned to the sector - allowing farmers to do more than scrape by. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20255 min

The Huddle: Has the country gotten safer?

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Infrastrucuture New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!  British streaming platform DAZN are being courted by New Zealand Rugby to make an 11th hour bid for the rugby rights deal after the body got into a stalemate with Sky. What do we make of this? The Police Minister is crediting officers for a significant drop in violent crime - the first dip in five years. Do we feel safter when we go out?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202512 min

Tom Aitken: Amico creator on the new app designed to formalise loan agreements between family and friends

If you've ever lent money to a friend or family member and never seen that cash again - a new app could turn that situation around. A former banker turned Hawke’s Bay farmer has created a peer-to-peer lending app designed to simplify and formalise loan agreements between peers or friends, and it's believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand. Amico creator Tom Aitken says this service is legally enforceable - and is designed to clear up ambiguities around small-scale lending. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20255 min

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the company's half-year profit dropping 36 percent

Campervan company Tourism Holdings is being hit hard by a tough economic climate, according to new reports. The company's net profit for the six months ended December was $25.3 million compared to $39.7 million in the previous period - a 36 percent decline. CEO Grant Webster says there's an upside - as New Zealand rentals and sales have gone from 'strength to strength'. "New Zealand's been our standout performer, and a really big increase, a 20+ percent increase in revenue - and fleet's gone up accordingly and we've had a good summer."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20253 min

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 February 2025, Police Minister Mark Mitchell talks to Ryan Bridge about crime figures being down for the first time since 2018. Minister for Resources Shane Jones talks about the Government's plans for a new special economic zone for Marsden point. The President of the Auckland Primary Principals Association explains why fast tracking teacher residency is a good thing for the education sector. Plus, Gregor Paul joins Ryan to discusses the entry of streaming giants DAZN into the NZ rugby rights battle - are we likely to see a game changer? 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.

Feb 25, 20251h 40m

Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer on DAZN challenging Sky for NZ Rugby broadcasting rights

Saudi-backed service DAZN has reportedly entered the battle for New Zealand Rugby's broadcasting rights. The national body are yet to come to a new agreement with incumbent rightsholders Sky - who are understood to have submitted a smaller bid than their current deal. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul initially broke the story, and he says NZR felt the need to reach out to a potential bidder who could offer more. He suspects DAZN could be looking to acquire Sky as well - as it's currently in the process of buying Australia's Foxtel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20253 min

Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on the Government fast-tracking residency for teachers

There's relief in the education sector as Erica Stanford moves on teacher shortages. The Immigration and Education Minister is changing immigration rules to fast-track primary teacher residency. Annual forecasts predict schools will be short 1250 teachers this year, upturning an original projection of a surplus approaching the same figure - about 1061. Auckland Primary Principals Association President, Kyle Brewerton, says the Ministry believed there was a surplus for too long. "It took the current Minister to actually lean on the Ministry and say - hang on, this doesn't make sense, because I'm hearing this and you're telling me this, so what's really going on? And now we have the full answer." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20252 min

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister celebrates violent crimes dropping for the first time since 2018

The Police Minister is crediting officers and Corrections staff for success from a crackdown on violent crime.  The Government's celebrating a two percent decline in victimisations in 2024, compared to 2023. It's alongside a 40 percent increase in foot patrols. Ram raids more than halved - but retail crime rose 12 percent.  Mark Mitchell says New Zealand should be the safest country in the world. "We're definitely not crowing about it yet - it's early days, we know we've still got an enormous amount of work to do. But it's certainly a step in the right direction." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20253 min

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister calls for fewer regulations around Marsden Point

The Associate Energy Minister wants climate advocates to embrace the potential for fewer regulations around Marsden Point. Cabinet is planning to look into options to increase energy security this year. They could include creating special economic zones, which have reduced regulations and increased support around customs and trade. Shane Jones says it could be a significant point for energy transition, and innovation. "What are we actually going to do in New Zealand, other than try and tax cows? What are we actually going to do to enable industry, to enable investors to accelerate the pace of change?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20254 min

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine

France's President claims today's discussions with Donald Trump are a turning point for settling the war in Ukraine.  Emmanuel Macron and the US President have held talks at the White House, while virtually attending the Kyiv G7 meeting.  In translation, Macron says both parties want peace as soon as possible, and neither want a weak agreement.  ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Trump still appeared oblivious over several key aspects during the discussions.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20255 min

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Network Ten paying Lisa Wilkinson $1.15 million to cover Lehrmann costs

Network Ten has been ordered to pay journalist Lisa Wilkinson $1.15 million to cover the court costs incurred during the Bruce Lehrmann case. Lehrmann had taken Ten and Wilkinson to court - claiming he was defamed by an interview with Brittany Higgins. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Wilkinson and Ten stepped up to defend themselves. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20254 min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on New Zealand Rugby reaching out to DAZN over rugby rights deal

British streaming platform DAZN are being courted by New Zealand Rugby to make an 11th hour bid for the rugby rights deal up after this year. Talks between Sky and New Zealand Rugby continue, but the pair have failed to reach an agreement on a scaled down offer from the current agreement. The New Zealand Herald reports NZR is talking to DAZN - who are currently in the process of buying Australia's Foxtel. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20254 min

Dr Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ chair on the Government's plan to extend repeat prescription terms to 12 months

A Government plan to extend repeat prescription terms to 12 months could follow international trends. The current supply limit is generally three months - possibly longer for contraceptives and overseas travel.  The Ministry of Health opened consultation last year. General Practice New Zealand chair, Doctor Bryan Betty, says Australia, the US and the UK have already made similar moves. "There were similar sorts of restrictions on prescribing there, but all of those countries have started to loosen this up in terms of flexibility."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20252 min

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Is violent crime really dropping?

So it looks like, on paper at least, that this is a big win for the Government's crackdown on crime. Violent crime is down for the first time in five years - sure, it's only by two percent, but at least it's not going up.  2019 - up. 2020 - up. 2021, 2022, 2023 - up, up up. 2024 - down.  And over those five years of increase, violence went up 51 percent. You basically had to just walk down the street and you'd get punched in the eye. Mark Mitchell and Paul Goldsmith have fired off press releases quicker than a Chinese warship in the Tasman about this, they're crowing and beating their chests, they're very happy. And you can see why - serious assaults have come down, injuries have reduced, ram raids are down massively, total victimisations are down as well. And here's the kicker - guess what else has changed at the same time? The prison population has just hit its highest level since 2018. Police foot patrols are up 40 percent. So it's almost like - if more bad people are in prison, they're not punching us in the streets. I know, completely unbelievable. And who would have thought police patrolling the streets might actually prevent crime? This is, of course, not radical stuff. It's basic stuff. And on these numbers, the Government finally has something tangible to be proud of. But - and there's always a but with these stats - retail theft is up 12 percent. People are still walking into shops with their tote bags and taking stuff. And then there's the stats themselves - this survey that they're using here covers a 24 month window, so it's not a crystal-clear picture that we're getting. Plus, the violence numbers that they're looking at come from a mish-mash of police data via Twitter, of all places. This is from the Government release. So we can expect some blowback from Labour on that. But you don't need the stats to tell you - what you feel and what I feel and what we feel and see in our neighbourhoods, and that's more cops on the beat and less violence on our streets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20252 min

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Spanish authorities arresting 48 people in connection with a suspected human trafficking ring

Police in Spain have arrested 48 people in connection with a suspected human trafficking ring - believed to have lured over 1000 women to the country for sex work. Authorities found evidence these women, who were mainly from Venezuela and Colombia, were made to believe they were taking beauty or cleaning jobs. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these women were kept under constant video surveillance and only allowed out for two hours per day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20254 min

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the increase in retail spending at the end of 2024

Retailers are hoping a sales rebound means an industry uptick has begun. Stats NZ data shows total retail sales increased 0.9 percent in the three months ending December - against the quarter before. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says this is a good sign for the economy - but warns companies not to get ahead of themselves. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20252 min

Oliver Hartwich: New Zealand Initiative executive director on the economic factors that led to the rise of the AfD

Conservatives have won Germany's election, with the far-right securing record votes. Exit polls have the centre-right CDU topping votes at about 29 percent. AFD has had the best showing for a German far-right political party since World War Two, surging to 20 percent. New Zealand Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich unpacks the economic factors at play. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20255 min

The Huddle: Do we need to sink more money into defence spending?

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  The Police Commissioner believes the gang patch ban is working - and claimed the ban is helping make the public feel safer. What do we make of this?  Do we need to sink more money into defence spending? The Government is hinting at boosting defence spending ahead of the 2025 budget - do we agree with this? Andrew Bayly has resigned as a Minister after putting his hands on a staffer - what do we think of this? How weird is this story? Should bars be allowed to advertise to students? Victoria University of Wellington's Students Association doesn't think so. Do we think this whole saga is an over-reach? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202510 min

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 24 February 2025, the Government is promising to pump more money into the Defence Force - Ryan Bridge asks former Defence Minister Andrew Little where the money needs to go.  And Ryan asks Nicola Willis just how big of a boost the Defence Force will get.  Andrew Bayly has resigned as a Minister after inappropriate behaviour during an argument with a staffer - but details on what exactly happened are scarce. And why did the Victoria University Students Association complain about bars advertising to students for O-Week?  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.

Feb 24, 20251h 40m

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government spending more of New Zealand's GDP on defence

The Finance Minister says it could take 15 years before Defence Force spending reaches a goal set out by the Prime Minister.   Christopher Luxon says he want the Government to get close to spending 2 percent of the country's GDP on defence.  It comes as Chinese naval ships run live firing round practice in the Tasman Sea.    Nicola Willis says it will take quite a few budgets to meet the 2 percent threshold.  "What we're working on is a defence capability plan that sets out what are the big investments we need to make to get our defence force ready - and that will take us out to 2040." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20258 min

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner responds to feedback on the gang patch ban

The Police Commissioner says feedback from the gang-patch crackdown has been mostly positive on all fronts.  More than 300 charges have been filed for breaches since the ban came into force in November.  Police say they've also seized 76 patches.  Commissioner Richard Chambers says the ban is leaving a positive impact thus far. "More importantly, the public is saying that they are actually feeling safer - they aren't experiencing the same intimidation that they had in the past. So I think this has been a good piece of legislation." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20253 min

Greig Wilson: Wellington bar owner baffled as council bans him from advertising to students at O-week

A Wellington bar owner's bewildered he can't hand out pamphlets advertising his bars during O-week.  Victoria University of Wellington's Students Association has complained to the council licensing team. The council has told Greig Wilson they believe licensees must not target students to draw them to bars. Wilson says he's distributed the flyers for years. "The idea is to drive students into the bars before 12 o'clock, where we can better manage intoxication control in a controlled environment and monitor their drinking, rather than them being in a flat in Mount Cook with a bottle of vodka."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20253 min

Ryan Bridge: Prepare for a defence-focused budget

Get ready New Zealand, a massive defence budget is going to drop in three months. Judith Collins told the show on Friday the Government wants to get to two percent of GDP. We're currently at 1.1 percent with our spending. We spend almost $5 billion a year on defence. So we're talking about double that - almost $10 billion. Now, Nicola Willis set her spending allowance for new money at $2.4 billion for the next three budgets, excluding savings.  So at that rate, it'd take more than nine years and ALL the extra money available to get to 2 percent.  That would also mean nothing extra for health and education or anything else. So that is quite unlikely. Here's what they should do - come out and say we're getting to two percent within 15 years. They're announcing a 15-year defence plan, so it'd signal plenty of time to scale up. Then there's the why - and on what? The why is easy. America is in retreat mode. China is waiting in the wings. We're in the middle, though down the bottom of this battle. China now has the world’s largest navy - 234 warships. The US has 219. Donald Trump, and more importantly the American people who voted for him, don't want to play global cop anymore. Trump will only help Ukraine if he gets 50 percent of their mineral wealth in return. He's doing economic deals. So we're quite vulnerable. The US spends between 3 and 4 percent of GDP on defence. Australia spends 2 percent already. There'll be plenty of people - the Greens, the academics, and the experts - who'll say we shouldn't spend $10 billion on defence. They want more school lunches and more pay for teachers.  But what's good's a school lunch if you've got no country? Security is more important. But the challenge for the Government will be making sure they spend any extra cash on the right stuff. Not just spend the money for sake of hitting an arbitrary target. We should spend wisely, so we're useful enough to a more powerful player. If the Government is serious about this, which they certainly sound to be, then perhaps its time they also let nuclear-powered warships into our waters. If we're worried enough to drop $10 billion on defence, then surely letting an ally dock here wouldn't be such a bad idea? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20252 min

Andrew Little: former Defence Minister on the Government hinting it'll increase military spending

The Government has hinted it wants to increase military spending, as geopolitical escalations taking place off the coast prompt concern. Three Chinese Navy ships have been conducting live fire rounds in the Tasman Sea in recent days - and details are coming to light of its new deal with the Cook Islands. Former Defence Minister Andrew Little says China's economy has grown - along with the size of its military.  "We need to make sure that our equipment is modern, up to spec, and works with our defence partners - whether it's Australia, the UK or the US or whoever." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20254 min

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Andrew Bayly resigning as ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister

Former Minister Andrew Bayly says a complaint was laid about him laying a hand on a staffer.  He says it was during a work discussion he's called 'animated' last Tuesday. He's apologised to the staff member, and resigned as ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, but he remains the MP for Port Waikato.  ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Bayly's got a reputation as an 'interesting' character - but he owned up to his mistake.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20256 min

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Treasurer Jim Chalmers meeting with the US to discuss tariffs

Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to meet with his American counterparts in a bid to get an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium. An announcement from President Donald Trump on whether Australian industries will be granted a tariff exemption is due in the coming weeks. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's a possibility the current trade surplus between the nations will even things out - but it's unclear if Australia will be able to get out of the tariffs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20254 min

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC beating out the Wellington Phoenix in latest derby

Auckland FC are the kings of New Zealand football after destroying Wellington 6-1 - and now lead the A-League by eight points. The Wellington Phoenix have since dropped to 11th place. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20252 min

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the calls for small towns to ditch the 9-5 retail model

Business owners are being encouraged to work with neighbours to keep small towns 'alive'. Napier City Business general manager Pip Thompson says Napier and Hastings CBDs become ghost towns after 5pm, when stores close. She says 'to stay alive in 2025', trading hours need to no longer be confined to 9-to-5. But Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says a single store can't make the change alone. "If you've got a number of stores around you that are open later, people will come because they know that they can call into that store at a time that suits them after work."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20253 min

Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2025

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 21 February 2025, Sky News host Andrew Bolt speaks to Ryan Bridge about the Chinese naval ships off the coast of Sydney. Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson defends the decision not to charge or sack a senior police officer who hit his children with a belt. Sky TV boss Sophie Moloney defends the company's handling of the satellite issues and reveals how much has been paid out in compensation. Plus, on the Sports Huddle why does Ryan want more streakers at the rugby this weekend, and what Jim thinks should happen to them. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20251h 40m

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Germany polls, a £828bn criminal money-laundering network, and a polish woman claiming to be missing girl Madeleine McCann.

Germany is heading to the polls this weekend in what could be a major shift at the heart of Europe. Latest opinion polls have suggested a surge in support for right wing and far right parties following terror attacks by asylum seekers and/or migrants. Will a coalition need to include a far right party to operate with a majority? UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the shift, the raids that targeted a £828bn criminal money-laundering network, and a polish woman claiming to be missing girl Madeleine McCann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20255 min

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Xi Jinping's meeting with prominent entrepreneurs, India cutting import taxes in response to Trump's tariffs, and Singapore's tax breaks

Xi Jinping had a meeting with prominent entrepreneurs this week... what was his message to them?  India is looking to cut import taxes in response to trump's reciprocal tariffs.  And Singapore has announced vouchers and tax breaks to help with rising costs.  Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis joins the show.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20256 min

Barry Soper: Senior Political Editor on Stats NZ boss and the Manurewa Marae inquiry, pay rises for public servants, and Luxon's GDP commitment to defence

Stats boss has fallen on his sword over the handling of confidential personal data.  Automatic pay rises for public servants under review.  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said the government will aim to spend two percent of GDP on defence. Is it doable? LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20256 min

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Chief Executive on its half year net profit increase, need for renewables, and government input

Energy company Genesis almost doubled its half year net profit to 70.3 million dollars after tax. Wholesale power prices rose dramatically last winter in response to the dry weather. Shareholders will be happy with that, but its customers might not. Genesis Chief Executive Malcom Johns talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20256 min

Sports Huddle: Super Rugby weekend two, tactical subs

Sportstalk host D’Arcy Waldegrave and Journalist Jim Kayes join Ryan Bridge on the Sports Huddle. Super Rugby was off to a fantastic start last week, can we expect the same this weekend? Chiefs take on the Crusaders tonight, while the Blues play the Highlanders tomorrow. What does The Huddle think of tactical subs? Should they be removed from the game? LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202511 min

Dr Michael Gousmet: Charites expert on the call to strike Destiny Church off the charities register

Labour MP Phil Twyford has called for Destiny Church to be taken off the charities register after they targeted the LGBTQ community last weekend. Members of the church barricaded 30 people, including children, into a room during a drag-king event. Charites expert Michael Gousmet clears up confusion around the many Destiny Churches in NZ, and talks to Ryan Bridge about what justifies being deregistered. "What you've got to prove is serious wrongdoing ... the concept of serious wrongdoing is very, very hard to prove." LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20253 min

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the teacher shortage

An error by the Education Ministry has meant teacher shortages for this year and last were not forecasted. The Ministry is now projecting that schools will be 1250 teachers short between 2025 and 2027. Principals and teachers' unions have had to combine classes and cancel subjects due to the shortage. PPTA President Chris Abercombie talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20252 min

Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on the employment of a police official who hit his children

A senior police officer who hit his children with a belt has been let off the hook with a formal condemnation. The officer admitted to disciplining his teenage child and his other children who are under the age of 10. Why is he still employed?   Ryan Bridge asks Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson that question. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20256 min

Andrew Bolt: Sky News Host on Chinese navy ships off the coast of Sydney

Australia and New Zealand defence ministers have responded strongly to the Chinese navy ships lurking off the coast of Sydney. What is the Australian government saying? Sky News Host Andrew Bolt talks to Ryan Bridge about what their presence means. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20253 min

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent Chinese warships in Australia, Jenny Shipley's comments towards David Seymour, Winston Peters visit to China, and the call to deregister Destiny Church as a charity

Three Chinese warships are docked off the coast of Sydney, why? Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper answers that question, discusses Jenny Shipley's comments towards David Seymour, Winston Peters visit to China and the call to deregister Destiny Church as a charity. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20256 min

Jason Pine: Sports contributor on Chiefs v Crusaders, Wellington Phoenix

The Chiefs are taking on the Crusaders in Hamilton tonight, who is the favourite to win? When are the Wellington Phoenix going to impress? Sports Contributor Jason Pine joins the show to discuss what's coming up in sport over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 20252 min