Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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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Let's talk about this business with the pension age.
Chris Luxon has said today twice that he wants the pension age to go up to 67.
He said it once on Kerre’s show this morning, and then at a post-budget lunch speaking to business leaders, he repeated it and he told them that this is basically going to be election policy for National next year.
Now, regardless of how you may feel about this, I mean, you'd have to be coming around t...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer is "on the wrong side of humanity."
It's after Starmer called for an end to the war in Gaza.
Meanwhile 20 prisons in England will pilot the chemical castration of sex offenders, and Denmark's set to have the highest retirement age - 70-years-old.
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hit go on commercial building developments, oil and gas exploration, dam builders and more.
In a new investment boost programme, businesses can now deduct twenty percent off the cost of a new asset.
There’s no cap on how much the asset can cost.
Deloitte Tax Partner Robyn Walker talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the new scheme.
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Supercars will officially race in a Kiwi double-header in New Zealand from 2026-2028.
Ruapuna raceway in Christchurch will host a supercars championship each year, with it expected to continue after 2028.
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the announcement.
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A member of Irish rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert, police said on Wednesday.
Liam O’Hanna, 27, known by his stage name Mo Chara, is accused of showing support for the Lebanese militant group, who are proscribed by British authorities, during a performance on November 21.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explains further.
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An increase in default KiwiSaver contribution rates announced in Thursday's Budget could leave some households better off for retirement - but experts warn not everyone will benefit.
The Government will halve the member tax credit available to people who contribute at least $1042 in a year to $260.72.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.
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Experts believe Budget Day is a useful tool for outlining the latest forecasts for the economy.
Treasury has responded positively so far - with GDP predicted to rise, unemployment predicted to drop and house prices predicted to go up again.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further.
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Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The 2025 Budget was unveiled today - what did we think of it?
Do we agree cutting down Government KiwiSaver contributions was the right move?
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22 May 2025, Heather is live from Parliament for Budget 2025 and gets first up reaction from Labour Leader Chris Hipkins.
She asks Finance Minister Nicola Willis whether she's gone far enough to get spending under control and why she is making changes to Kiwisaver.
Plus, the Huddle debates the details in the Budget and whether it will get the economy humming.
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