Best Parks Associates Research Podcasts (2024)

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 17 May 2024, flights in and out of New Caledonia have been delayed until at least Tuesday as riots continue. Air NZ's Captain Hugh Pearce tells Heather how tricky the security situation is for crew and passengers. Green MP Julie-Anne Genter has been doing the mea culpa media round,…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Slovak Prime Minister assassination attempt 4:53

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A man has been charged with attempted murder, over an apparent attempt to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being shot several times during a walkabout. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis Allan there’s been reports that the suspect is a 71-year-old, bu…

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Putin's visit to China's 'Little Russia' 5:26

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Vladimir Putin has arrived at Harbin, China’s ‘Little Russia’. He is visiting a China-Russia trade fair today to highlight the strong economic ties between the superpowers. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis Allan “Putin wants ongoing support from China, and access to China’s financial system.” Lewis said Putin needs to…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on the upcoming budget 5:10

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Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. We’re two weeks away from the Budget, the deadline by which government agency chief executives were asked to find 6.5 percent in savings. But Chris Luxon says it doesn't end with the Budget -- he wants it to be the start of a permanent culture shift within ministries. Barry Soper …

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on allegations against Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen 4:25

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Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen has been accused of lying about phone call at Trump hush-money trial. Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records for allegedly paying off film star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had sex with him. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis Allan “The…

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Elliott Smith: Weekend sports host on the A-League match-fixing scandal 3:38

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All White Clayton Lewis reportedly among three A-League players arrested by New South Wales Police for match-fixing. This comes as the A-League’s finals rapidly approach - Wellington's Sky Stadium has sold out Saturday’s semi-final between the Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. Weekend Sport Host Elliott Smith told Heather du Plessis Allan “…

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Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on A-league match-fixing 5:54

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All White Clayton Lewis is reportedly among three A-League players arrested by New South Wales Police for match-fixing. According to Australian media, all three play for Macarthur FC. Lewis was arrested alongside captain Ulises Davila and midfielder Kearyn Baccus. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Heather du Plessis Allan “Davila was possib…

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Captain Hugh Pearce: Air NZ Captain on Nouméa airport closure due to civil unrest 2:59

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Air New Zealand has confirmed Nouméa airport in New Caledonia is closed until Tuesday, as civil unrest continues. Air New Zealand says it will only resume services when it can guarantee safety for ground staff and customers. Air New Zealand’s Captain Hugh Pearce told Heather du Plessis Allan that it’s one thing for the airfield to be opened and ope…

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Julie Anne Genter's public apology ahead of her return to Parliament 6:09

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Green MP Julie Anne Genter has publicly promised her outburst will not happen again. The Rongotai MP is facing formal complaints after shouting in Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey's face. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “Today she was laying it on with a trowel.” Soper said “She’s trying to circumvent what…

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Sports Huddle - Andrew Alderson & Adam Cooper on A-League match-fixing 9:20

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The Wellington Phoenix will face the Melbourne Victory tomorrow night in the A-League semi-final. Meanwhile, the captain of Macarthur FC has been accused of paying two teammates up to $10,905 NZD to deliberately receive yellow cards. Newstalk ZB sportsreader Andrew Alderson told Heather du Plessis Allan “You’re asking for trouble” - regarding the i…

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Callum Gillespie: Coastguard CEO on $63.6 million in funding, and what they'll spend it on 1:46

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Coastguard and Surf Life Saving New Zealand will get an extra 63.6 million dollars in funding over the next four years. The money would be divided as $19m for Coastguard and $44m for Surf Life Saving NZ. Coastguard CEO Callum Gillespie told Heather du Plessis Allan “We’re going to spend it on our volunteers.” Gillespie said “We’ve got 2,200 amazing…

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Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on Warehouse CEO stepping down 4:10

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The Warehouse CEO Nick Grayston has quit, effective immediately. The board is looking for a replacement, and Board Chair Joan Withers said fresh energy is needed. Devon Funds Head of Retail, Greg Smith told heather du Plessis Allan “It’s not a surprise, truth be told it hasn’t been working for some time.” Smith said “It’s tough out there for retail…

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Paul Ifell: Former Phoenix player on the club's semi-final match against Melbourne Victory 4:09

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Wellington's Sky Stadium is officially a sell-out for tomorrow’s A-League football semi-final between the Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. The Nix may make their first-ever A-League final in the club’s history. Former Wellington Phoenix player Paul Ifill told Heather du Plessis Allan “They’ve been doubting all season by everybody, but now they’ve fou…

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Nicole Rosie: NZTA Chief on Te Huia commuter train funding cut 5:51

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Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland commuter train will continue to be funded by NZTA at reduced rate. Waikato councils will soon be deciding how they will help fund the Te Huia train service between Hamilton and Auckland. NZTA's committed around 12 million dollars from the National Land Transport fund to extend the service until April 2026. NZTA Chie…

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The NT Police Force's newest recruits, patrol pups Yenko, Deuts and Cuda with handlers Sergeant Steven Dalrymple and Senior Constable Mathew Unwin join Katie Woolf to talk about their training 8:18

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 360 with Katie Woolf

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Litchfield Mayor Doug Barden says the Council started preparations in 2021 for population growth stemming from the Holtze Development and argues it should remain in the jurisdiction 11:07

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The Week That Was – 17th May 2024 46:22

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri being forced to destroy over one million trays of kiwifruit because of mice 2:48

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Over one million trays of kiwifruit found on a Zespri shipment with a mouse infestation will be destroyed. After mice were found on the company's first shipment to Europe for the season, the company worked to salvage what they could. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the extent of the damage. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on ASB being the latest major bank to drop mortgage interest rates 3:33

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ASB is the latest major New Zealand bank to drop their mortgage interest rates for three and four year terms. This follows BNZ and Kiwibank bringing down their interest rates, as wholesale rates have trended down. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why these banks are making these moves, despite the RBNZ holding rates steady. LIS…

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Euan MacDonald: New Voice of Ukraine editor on Russia launching most significant border incursion since the war began 4:30

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President Zelenskyy has postponed all foreign trips as Russia launches its' most serious border incursion since the start of the war. Ukrainian forces have pulled back from two strategic points in the Kharkiv region in order to avoid 'unnecessary' losses, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. New Voice of Ukraine editor Euan MacDonald says this is …

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