Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Newstalk ZB
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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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Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan about how free speech debate will change
Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.
A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students.
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've added more people than anticipated.
Smith said there’s now two debates - “People with a viewpoint, and people who are more interested in the principles and regulations of what speech is.”
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Julie Anne Genter: Wellington Florist speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about angry encounter with Green MP
Julie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington.
Newcombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she could tell Genter didn’t really want to buy flowers and came in with a big attitude.
“It’s common knowledge that I was opposed every single car park removed from the shopping precinct.”
Newcombe said “Perhaps she just wanted to come in, and sort me out.”
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I think Bob Carr might be wasting his time
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak underperforming in local elections
The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance.
Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose approximately 50 percent of their council seats.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this could open up a discussion about Sunak's standing ahead of the election.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on China's economic downturn
China's economy has been experiencing a downturn- weak growth, increased debt, and unwanted Government intervention.
Despite this, China's stock market is the second-best performing market in the world so far this year.
Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie explains further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Horticulture New Zealand Chief Executive Nadine Tunley resigning
Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August.
Tunley claimed this wasn't an easy decision - but she wants to focus on restoring work-life balance.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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