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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 11 April 2025, the Government's expanding the definition of who is a veteran... but is it just a token gesture?
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton on why skipper peter burling is stepping away after 10 years with the team
Plus number of expelled students is skyrocketing - what's going on?
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It’s been another big week in politics.
The Government has committed 12 billion over four years to defence, Winston Peters thinks the Prime Minister’s free trade talks are premature, and the Greens were the target of billboards by the sensible sentencing trust.
Senior Political Editor Barry Soper talks to Ryan Bridge about all this and more.
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China appears to beattempting to form a united front against Washington, by drawing on support from other nations.
President Donald Trump has temporarily backed down on his initial tariffs on most nations except for China.
Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest out of China, China’s President Xi Jinping heading to Southeast Asia, and why Japan might be the first to negotiate a deal with the US.
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The Government has announced local wool products will be used in future construction and refurbishments of state buildings.
It's part of the New Zealand First coalition agreement with National.
But producers of local buildings are saying ‘what about us?’
Kiwi timber organisations have been lobbying the Government for a similar deal for years, and are now feeling left out in the cold.
New Zealand Timber Federation Industry Director Jeff Ilott talks to Ryan Bridge about the announcement.
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Oceania Football Confederation Communications Manager Matt Brown and Sportstalk Host D’Arcy Waldegrave join the Sports Huddle this week.
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton said a big number was put in front of Peter Burling, but the offer was pulled when it wasn’t signed. What does the Sports Huddle make of Burling’s departure?
Viewership numbers for Super Rugby have impressed this year, with a 12 percent increase here and 30 percent in Australia. What’s driving the success?
The Sports Huddle discuss CTE impacts from rugby.
Gary Stead is stepping down as the Black Caps white ball coach. Who will replace him?
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You've got to hand it to Winston Raymond Peters.
On this his 80th birthday... he's jetting round the Pacific representing his country. Keeping us close to our friends in the region as China circles and America wanders.
He's visited more than 40 countries since Luxon took over.
The stamina. The discipline. The confidence. The work ethic... all things to be admired.
Doesn't matter what side of politics you come from, hats off to you Winston. And Happy birthday.
And what a contrasted pictures he paints in Parliament...
One side of the house... draped in performative costume's... wearing badges and head pieces... and snapping their fingers... and doing TikTok videos....
And not bothering to learn the standing orders...
Not bothering to turn up to work.
Not bothering to engage in meaningful debate so that we might all get to a better place... you know... the essence of democracy.
Winston is not perfect... he's flip-flopped and u-turned more times than you can count. He angered the right picking an inexperienced Labour party over the high-polling Bill English in 2017. Some will never forgive him for that.
BUT. he's a man with a strategy. He's a man who doesn't mind hard work. He's a man whose politics you may not like, but who's character modern society cannot afford to lose or forget.
He was born in 1945 - just a few weeks before Germany surrendered to the Allies in WWII.
He's been in politics for nearly half a century.
The Kingmaker... punching well above his weight in MMP system. In fact... a teacher of mine used to say the P in MMP was Peters.
He's loves a bit of drama... he loves a fight... he's not above performative politics too, by the way.. remember the NO sign? Remember the Winebox inquiry? The donations sagas?
BUT... and this is why kiwis keep giving him a chance... he takes seriously the things and people's he promised to represent... and he works day and night to get the political deals done to make them happen.
The new generation of politicians should put their phones down, sign out of Instagram... and take a leaf out of Winston’s diary...
Happy Birthday, Winne P.
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Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein could be looking to increase their influence in New Zealand.
The e-commerce giants will have excess stock after US President Donald Trump put a 145 percent tariff rate on China.
Ethically Kate founder Kate Hall talks to Ryan Bridge about why this might not be the best thing for New Zealand.
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Longtime helmsman Peter Burling is departing Emirates Team New Zealand due to contracting disagreements.
Burling was the youngest helmsman to win an America’s Cup, aged 26.
Emirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton talks to Ryan Bridge about the departure.
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The Government is changing the definition of a veteran, expanding the term to cover roughly 100,000 more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators.
However, eligibility for support entitlements will not be expanded under the Veterans Support Act.
The move comes as war hero Willie Apiata called on Chris Penk for better support for veterans.
Veterans Minister Chris Penk talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision.
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The Prime Minister is defending his absence from Parliament yesterday as the Treaty Settlement Bill was voted down.
He said he doesn’t regret not being there as he was preoccupied with trade issues.
Senior Political Editor Barry Soper talks to Ryan Bridge about the Luxon’s absence, Phil Goff’s unfiltered comments on Trump, and Winston Peters 80th birthday.
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6 people have been killed after a helicopter crashed in New York City’s Hudson River.
Three adults and three children were on a sightseeing flight when the helicopter lost control and crashed.
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Ryan Bridge about the crash, teething problems arising from Trump’s tariffs, and the athlete getting a billion dollar contract.
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Peter Burling is bidding farewell to Team New Zealand, after leading the team to three America’s Cup wins.
Is Sail GP affecting the retention of sailors for the America’s Cup teams?
Sports Contributor Jason Pine talks to Ryan Bridge about what the departure means for sailing in New Zealand, and are Moana Pasifika Auckland’s favourite rugby team?
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A Labour MP is pushing for change on alcohol sales on certain holidays.
Kieran McAnulty's new bill will let licensed businesses already open on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas sell alcohol.
It's been voted through to Select Committee today.
McAnulty says he's open to amendments to get the Bill through.
He says if it turns out the majority of MPs don't want Christmas Day included - he'll take it out.
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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned the economy is likely to struggle regardless of the tariff situation.
US President Donald Trump has adjusted every other tariff, except China's, to 10 percent for 90 days.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's clear negotiations between the UK and US are taking place behind the scenes - but the economy will still feel an impact.
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
One Gisborne District Councillor has copped some backlash once it was revealed they attended just 41 percent of meetings since October. Should attendance for councillors and MPs be mandatory?
After today's big reading - the Treaty Principles Bill is officially dead. Was it worth all the debate and discussion and fuss?
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursdsay, 10 April 2025, the Treaty Principles Bill is dead, but its architect David Seymour is already vowing a referendum might be his bottom line by the next election.
China investment expert David Mahon on what New Zealand should do as the trade war between China and US escalates - who will blink first?
Labour MP Kieran McAnulty on why he's championing a push for looser liquor laws on public holidays.
Plus, it gets fiery on the Huddle as Ali and Jordan clash over making council meetings mandatory for elected councillors.
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It's been an interesting week for global markets - with figures dropping or rising at a rapid rate.
As Donald Trump's tariffs spark fear - or elation - among investors, questions have been raised over how we can make smart financial choices during a turbulent time.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains how people can make investments amid the chaos.
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United States beef prices haven't budged much since the implementation of the 10 percent tariff by President Donald Trump - but Kiwi exporters aren't safe.
A subsequent tumbling in the value of the NZ dollar has pushed up farmgate prices in New Zealand dollars by nearly 5 percent.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for Kiwi beef exporters.
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Reports indicate the bond market ultimately prompted Trump to pull back on his stream of tariffs.
The US President announced on social media that he paused tariffs against 75 countries for 90 days - with China being a notable exception.
NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann explained further - and unpacked the market reactions since Donald Trump made his u-turn.
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The OCR dropped 25 basis points again yesterday - but many homeowners have wondered why their mortgage rates haven't followed.
Many people currently on floating rates have yet to see the impact of the cuts materialise, and there's usually a week-long delay OCR changing and banks following suit with their various mortgage rates.
Kent Duston from the Banking Reform Coalition says it's unclear why it takes the banks so long to adjust things.
"After all, it's no harder than just hitting the return key on the keyboard. Really, there's no reason why it should not happen on the exact same day that the Reserve Bank lowers the OCR."
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