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The Energy Impact Podcast features world-renowned experts across international energy policy and project finance along with regular news updates leading journalists specializing in energy innovation.
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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.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation jumping to 3.8 percent
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UK inflation figure rises in data just released, and it's prompted concerns among experts. The 3.8 percent rise in inflation over the 12 months to July this year is the largest increase in inflation since January 2024. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains what this means for the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR cut
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The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points to three percent today, but the markets still saw some surprises. Today's cut was divisive, with 2 of the 6 committee members voting for a 50 basis point cut. Remy Morgan from Milford Asset Management explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Huddle: Should Nicola Willis be worried?
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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 OCR dropped by 25 basis points to 3 percent today, with the MPC divided about the cuts. This indicates the economy is not in a good spot - where does this …
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr proven right?
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The longer that this economic funk that we find ourselves in goes on, the more that Jarrod Kerr of Kiwibank is being proven right, isn't he? And we had a cut today - it was 25 basis points down to 3 percent - and now there's the expectation that we will maybe get down to 2.5 percent before this thing bottoms out. 2.5 percent is where Jarrod Kerr ha…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 20 August 2025, acting Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby speaks to Heather about the decision to cut the OCR down to 3 percent - and why the bank didn't go for a bigger cut. How many more days will students be off school because of striking teachers? The union's Chris Abe…
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Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company reporting a significant fall in profit
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Spark has reported another big fall in profit, with reported net profit down 17.7 percent to $260 million - or a 33.6 percent fall to $227 million, adjusting for one-offs. The telco also cut approximately 1300 full-time employees by the end of June, with many roles being eliminated or going to outsourcing and offshoring firms. CEO Jolie Hodson says…
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Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a multi-million dollar net loss
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Fletcher Building has confirmed a new focus on building materials. The construction giant's announced a net loss of $419 million for the past year, compared to a loss of $227 million last year. It's already been looking for buyers for its construction division and some other subsidiaries. Fletcher CEO Andrew Reding says this is the toughest things …
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Nathan Watt: NZ Wool Services trading manager on wool from NZ farms getting used for US Open tennis balls
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New Zealand wool can be found in clothing and people's homes - but it's set to be bouncing around the courts of the next US Open. Tennis balls made with wool sourced from farms throughout the country will be served up by the world’s top-ranked players when the tournament gets under way this weekend. NZ Wool Services trading manager Nathan Watt says…
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Winston Peters: Foreign Minister reveals why he didn't recall Trevor Mallard sooner
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The Foreign Minister's defending recalling Trevor Mallard as Ambassador to Ireland now, and not 18 months ago. The previous Government appointed the former Parliament Speaker to the role in 2023. Winston Peters yesterday replaced him, saying Mallard will return home two months early. He says Mallard should have resigned. Peters further explained he…
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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on secondary school teachers going on strike
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Secondary teachers aren't backing down from their fight for better pay. Thousands of teachers walked off the job today and picketed across the country. They say a proposed one percent pay rise is actually a cut in real terms - and concerns on staffing, professional development and support aren't addressed. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie says he h…
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Christian Hawkesby: acting Reserve Bank Governor says there's reasons to be positive following latest OCR cut
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There's cautious optimism from the Reserve Bank Governor after cutting the OCR by 25 basis points this afternoon. Christian Hawkesby says the economy's been a bit stagnant, but there's reason to be positive. "We've lowered interest rates a long way now, we've sent out a pretty strong signal that we're willing to lower them further, as required, we'…
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent
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The Reserve Bank is signalling further OCR cuts, but making no promises. It's slashed the cash rate 25 basis points today, to 3 percent. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this is a sign that the screws are off the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the White House claiming plans are under way for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet
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The White House is claiming plans are well underway for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin's and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. US President Donald Trump met with Zelenskyy and several foreign leaders earlier in the week. He's also now ruled out sending US troops to Ukraine under any peace deal. US correspondent Dan Mitchi…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Sox 'seeking advice' after Venezuela’s Softball World Cup champion pitcher fails doping test
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The champions of last month's Softball World Cup are under a doping cloud, after Venezuela pitcher Maiker Pimentel returned a positive drug test. Pimentel has been provisionally suspended for taking the anabolic steroid stanozolol, which promotes and enhances lean muscle growth. He was named tournament MVP after pitching Venezuela to victory over t…
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Jody Bews-Hair: NZ Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Trustee calls for an end to insurance discrimination in healthcare
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Two New Zealanders who took drastic steps to prevent deadly hereditary cancers recently informed Parliament that insurance discrimination is stopping others from doing the same - costing lives as a result. As part of AGenDA’s campaign to end 'genetic discrimination', Jody Bews-Hair and Julian Grennell urged the Government to protect Kiwis from bein…
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the London pub adding an extra service charge to all drinks
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A Waterloo-based pub has raised eyebrows among Londoners after it introduced an extra service charge for all purchases. Drinkers at the pub will be expected to pay an extra 4 percent on their purchases going forward. UK correspondent Enda Brady outlined the terms further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow
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The Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the OCR tomorrow, according to new reports. The OCR is currently sitting at 3.25 percent and the major banks have already been dropping their mortgage interest rates in anticipation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined his predictions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan to bring back live animal exports
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Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet. The Labour government banned the trade two years ago, but National and ACT campaigned on bringing it back. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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The Huddle: What did we make of the big meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy?
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Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and former Labour MP Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Winston Peters confirmed Trevor Mallard is coming home from his post as Ambassador to Ireland. He says the appointment was a case of 'jobs for the boys'. Should former politicians ever become…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Donald Trump's big meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky and seven European leaders was a bit of a love fest - but are we actually any closer to peace in Ukraine? Energy Minister Simon Watts gets a grilling from Heather over the Government's plan for our energy security.…
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's good that Trevor Mallard's coming home
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So here's a little bit of happy news for anyone still feeling injustice over the petty way that Trevor Mallard turned the sprinklers on the Parliamentary protesters and made everything worse - he is coming home from his plum job in Ireland as the ambassador. As Winston Peters says, quoting The Seekers - the carnival's over. And it's a good job too,…
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Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company's recent drop in profitability
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Mercury Energy's earnings have fallen on the back of weaker renewable electricity generation, and its bottom-line profit has taken a hit. The company's profit has plunged from $290 million to just $1 million, due to tough power generation conditions. Despite this, Mercury Energy CEO Stew Hamilton is hopeful ahead of another financial year. "We're i…
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Gareth Morgan: former economist and investment manager responds to investment scam deepfake
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Former economist and investment manager Gareth Morgan was caught off-guard by an AI deepfake using his voice and likeness, and he's warned people to be careful. The investment scam made the rounds on Facebook and Instagram and encouraged Kiwis to invest in a vaguely-defined US-based scheme. Gareth Morgan says his daughter showed him the scam - and …
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Gordon Adams: American University foreign policy expert on whether Trump can deliver peace in Ukraine
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A foreign policy expert says it's not clear if Donald Trump can deliver peace in Ukraine. The US President's hosted talks on ending the conflict with UK and European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump says he's working on holding two-and three-way talks with Russia and Ukraine. But American University's Gordon Adams s…
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Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's new regulations for the energy sector
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There's Government confidence new energy sector regulations will pressure down power prices. Under Electricity Authority rule changes, our big four power companies must charge everyone the same price for supplying energy. It's to stop the big gentailers giving themselves power discounts - and getting a competitive edge. Energy Minister Simon Watts …
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