Best ODi Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's new energy sector announcement 8:16

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The Government's opted against a significant energy shake-up - rejecting calls to re-nationalise or split up the big gentailers. Instead, it'll offer the Crown-controlled companies more capital to invest in generation projects. Energy Minister Simon Watts explained the changes further here today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new announcement concerning the energy sector 5:37

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More Government cash for the three Crown-controlled gentailers. That's the biggest change to come from today's energy announcement - alongside plans for a new LNG import facility. Energy Minister Simon Watts says a report concluded sector players weren't confident they could ask the Government for money to fund new generation projects. Newstalk ZB …

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Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on the congressional deadlock impacting US Government 5:11

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A congressional deadlock's shut down the US Government. Congress failed to pass last-ditch attempts to extend federal funding failed, with Democrats and Republicans refusing to vote through each other's bills. The deadline's now passed - meaning the Government must strip back to essential services, and most federal workers won't be paid. President …

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns gearing up for Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 3:50

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The White Ferns' ODI Cricket World Cup campaign gets underway tonight as they confront defending champions Australia in Indore. Central Hinds’ Flora Devonshire, Otago Sparks’ Polly Inglis and Bella James and Auckland Hearts’ Bree Illing will all make their World Cup debuts in the tournament. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave speaks ahead of tonight…

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Megan Stiffler: Fire and Emergency NZ Deputy National Commander addresses claims new fire trucks can't hold safety gear 5:26

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Fire and Emergency's new trucks don't have enough space for firefighter gear. It has spent millions of dollars on the 28 vehicles, but crews say the lockers are about 20 percent smaller than before. Their union says workers are considering cutting holes to make more room. Fire and Emergency Deputy National Commander, Megan Stiffler, says inventory …

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance case being released 4:07

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Christian Brueckner, a suspect linked to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been released from prison - and he's calling for the 'witch hunt' against him to stop. Brueckner was recently released after serving a seven-year rape sentence, and he had to surrender his passport and wear an ankle monitor upon release. UK correspondent Enda Brady s…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank keeping rates on hold 4:56

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The Australian Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold at at 3.6 percent. The RBA's Governor, Michele Bullock, says Australia is in a 'difficult position', but they're committed to addressing inflation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on Fonterra hitting the road to sell off consumer brands 4:56

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Fonterra's making the case to shareholders in a bid to sell off its iconic brands. French dairy giant Lactalis has agreed to pay $4.2 billion for the consumer business. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The Huddle: Do we think Trump's Gaza peace plan will work? 10:22

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! US president Donald Trump recently unveiled a 20-point peace plan for Gaza. Do we think Hamas will agree to this? Could this be a gamechanger - or just another …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to talk about how the Reserve Bank stuffed up 2:05

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Now, we need to talk about the Reserve Bank's excuses for how it completely stuffed up its job and let inflation get away on it during Covid. We spoke about this on the show yesterday, it's done the review and it says, quote, - "in hindsight, an earlier and more aggressive tightening might have reduced inflation sooner." Yeah. Really, Sherlock? But…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025 1:40:18

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 September 2025, former Tony Blair adviser John Mcternan speaks to Heather about Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza - and whether it will lead to peace. The Government is celebrating getting closer to meeting some health targets but postcode lottery is still alive and well. Malc…

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Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development Association President on Trump's threat to impose 100 percent tariff on movies produced outside US 3:26

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There's a feeling Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on any and all movies made outside the United States is unworkable. The US president didn't specify when or how it could be enacted in his post on social media - which followed an initial threat on foreign-produced movies in May. Screen Production and Development Association Pre…

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Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions President on the Government's upcoming announcement on energy sector reform 4:11

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The CTU's head says excessive dividends for shareholders are stopping power companies investing more in generation. The union says the partially Government-owned gentailers should re-nationalise. Energy Minister Simon Watts will make an announcement tomorrow on sector reform. Richard Wagstaff says gentailers have their priorities wrong. "Between 20…

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Shelly Warwick: NZ Equestrian Advocacy Network chair on horse riders lodging a complaint with NZTA over road access 3:21

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Horse riders in the lower North Island have raised concerns over safe road access. A shared path along the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway - a project currently under construction - prompted concern after horse riders were excluded from the path. NZ Equestrian Advocacy Network chairperson Shelly Warwick says the group's lodged a complaint with t…

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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa spokesperson voices concerns with the Government's progress towards health targets 2:55

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There's concerns the figures given on Government health targets don't give the whole picture. Numbers on cancer treatment access, childhood immunisation, ED stays and wait times improved in the latest quarter. But Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland says the data doesn't reflect things like when patients leave ED. He says there are also que…

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John McTernan: former Political Secretary to Tony Blair on Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza 4:26

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US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new 20-point-plan to end the war in Gaza - and one former British Prime Minister is set to play a key role. If Hamas agrees to the deal, the war will end immediately, with Israeli troops withdrawing and Hamas releasing all hostages. Donald Trump will head the Gaza transitional Government, made up of Palestin…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump's US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal 6:09

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There's pressure on Hamas to agree to a US-led Gaza peace plan. The proposed deal includes ending the war, returning hostages, and pulling out Israeli troops. An interim Palestinian Government would be led by Donald Trump and include experts like former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. A number of western and gulf state leaders have welcomed the deal.…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Emirati retail giant LuLu Hypermarket being invited to set up in Australia 5:03

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently confirmed he invited LuLu Hypermarket to set up in Australia while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. This comes as Australia looks to develop a new free trade agreement with the Middle Eastern nation. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says a new player in the grocery market would help break up the c…

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Nick Bewley: sports commentator on the prospect of New Zealand entering the Big Bash T20 league 3:18

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There's cautious optimism within the Black Caps about the prospect of a New Zealand team in cricket's Big Bash T20 league. NZ Cricket are investigating whether joining the Australian competition is viable. Sports commentator Nick Bewley revealed what we know so far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on Kāinga Ora selling off the Dixon Street Flats 5:33

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Kāinga Ora is under fire after Wellington's Dixon Street Flats were re-sold for almost triple the price. The Government housing agency initially sold the flats to Taranaki Whanui earlier this year for just over $1 million. Nearly three weeks later, the flats had been re-sold to a prominent Wellington developer for $3 million - a move Kāinga Ora has…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Eurovision organisers holding a vote to determine whether Israel can participate 5:20

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The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year. The European Broadcasting Union confirmed it will invite 68 member countries to give their view at a general assembly meeting in November. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other countries - including Ireland,…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Synlait selling their Pokeno plant for $307 million 2:51

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Synlait has confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pōkeno to US company, Abbott. The infant-formula company is selling the site and related assets for $307 million, and will use the proceeds to pay down debt. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly unpacks the data further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Leonie Freeman: Property Institute CEO weighs in on new earthquake-based building rules 3:48

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The Government recently confirmed they were going to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings - a move welcomed by property owners and building engineers alike. The changes will leave just 80 buildings needing full retrofits and 1500 buildings will still need some remediation - many of them in Wellington. Property Institute CEO Leonie …

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The Huddle: Did the Government make the right decision to not recognise a Palestinian state? 10:27

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Tonight on the Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A big shake-up of our earthquake strengthening laws that's said to reduce significant costs for building owners was announced today. Do we think these changes are the way to go? Did t…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025 1:40:51

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 September 2025, Building Minister Chris Penk reveals how his huge overhaul of earthquake building rules is going to re-balance risk and practicality. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says a Government he leads would recognise the state of Palestine. Silver Ferns star Grace Nweke has …

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Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's new energy sector announcement 8:16

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new announcement concerning the energy sector 5:37

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Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on the congressional deadlock impacting US Government 5:11

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the White Ferns gearing up for Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 3:50

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Megan Stiffler: Fire and Emergency NZ Deputy National Commander addresses claims new fire trucks can't hold safety gear 5:26

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance case being released 4:07

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank keeping rates on hold 4:56

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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on Fonterra hitting the road to sell off consumer brands 4:56

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The Huddle: Do we think Trump's Gaza peace plan will work? 10:22

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to talk about how the Reserve Bank stuffed up 2:05

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Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025 1:40:18

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Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development Association President on Trump's threat to impose 100 percent tariff on movies produced outside US 3:26

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Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions President on the Government's upcoming announcement on energy sector reform 4:11

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Shelly Warwick: NZ Equestrian Advocacy Network chair on horse riders lodging a complaint with NZTA over road access 3:21

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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa spokesperson voices concerns with the Government's progress towards health targets 2:55

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John McTernan: former Political Secretary to Tony Blair on Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza 4:26

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump's US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal 6:09

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Emirati retail giant LuLu Hypermarket being invited to set up in Australia 5:03

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Nick Bewley: sports commentator on the prospect of New Zealand entering the Big Bash T20 league 3:18

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Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on Kāinga Ora selling off the Dixon Street Flats 5:33

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Eurovision organisers holding a vote to determine whether Israel can participate 5:20

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Synlait selling their Pokeno plant for $307 million 2:51

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Leonie Freeman: Property Institute CEO weighs in on new earthquake-based building rules 3:48

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The Huddle: Did the Government make the right decision to not recognise a Palestinian state? 10:27

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Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025 1:40:51