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The UK Government is stepping in to make things a little easier for car manufactures following Trump's latest tariff update. A ban on producing new petrol and diesel cars is set to come into effect in 2030 - but Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed regulations would be relaxed ahead of the deadline. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Donald Trump's 25 percent levy on cars imported to the US will likely have a negative impact - but Prime Minister Starmer will try to make a deal with Trump on trade. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZX50 index had fallen around 3.7 percent at the close of market today as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate globally. It hasn't had a fall of this magnitude since the pandemic. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacks the economic fallout. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 7 April 2025, Defence Minister Judith Collins has revealed a huge boost for New Zealand's defence capabilities. She tells Ryan what's on the shopping list. Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Ryan New Zealand's economic growth is expected to take a hit from Trump's new tariffs. Is there a risk that we're not just fostering football fans.. but also a bit of hooligan culture? Auckland FC's Nick Becker says lessons will be learnt from last weekend's aggressive scenes at Mt Smart stadium. Plus, the Huddle debates a new billboard campaign involving the Greens and the now infamous call to "defund the police". Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has unveiled their new Defence Capability Plan - designed to inject an extra $12 billion into the Defence Force to boost jobs and equipment over the next four years. Do we agree with this move?  The Sensible Sentencing Trust has got a new billboard campaign out, calling to defund the police on behalf of the Greens. Should the Greens be upset about this? The New Zealand stock market has taken the biggest significant hit since the pandemic - what do we make of the fallout? Do we see things improving?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is relief among New Zealand's wood exporters - who've escaped the import tariffs set by the US. Imports of timber and lumbar products into the US have dodged tariffs, as confirmed by President Donald Trump, The United States was New Zealand's third largest market for timber exports, after China and Australia. Wood Processors & Manufacturers Association of NZ CEO Mark Ross says this doesn't come as a surprise - given how much America relies on timber for construction.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister has been getting updates about the financial fallout from the latest batch of Trump tariffs. New Zealand goods have been hit with a 10 percent tariff, as part of President Trump's trade plan.  Nicola Willis warns these changes will come with 'profound' economic implications for New Zealand. "We will finalise our economic forecasts, which feed into the Budget - in the next few days, I expect to be briefed on them soon. Of course, the major effect is the estimate that global growth is going to be lower than had been predicted." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC says a fan was involved in an assault that left a man hospitalised.  Police are considering charges against a 46-year-old man after the attack at Saturday's match against Western Sydney Wanderers. Eight people were evicted from Mount Smart Stadium and two were arrested - and a visiting Wanderers fan needed facial surgery.  Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker says the accused man doesn't represent the club.  "We've got a great set of hardcore fans - known as the Port - who I think do everyone in Auckland proud. And it's certainly not one of them, it's not someone they would associate with and it's definitely no someone we want involved." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZX50 index had fallen about 3.7 percent at the close of market today - as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate globally. It hasn't had a fall of this magnitude since the pandemic. Sharesies Co-CEO Brooke Roberts says it's hard to say how long markets will keep rattling around. "Look, it's unprecedented times in terms of the shock that has happened to the markets at the moment based off the back of the tariffs - and the ripple effect that's happening to economies." BusinessDesk reports Trade Minister Todd McClay says the NZ Embassy in Washington will raise concerns over tariffs to the US trade representative. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's keeping its cards close to its chest  on how it'll fund a mammoth defence splurge. It's injecting $12 billion over the next four years into building up our Defence Force workforce and equipment.  It's signalling it'll go into system upgrades, replacing helicopters - and enhancing maritime strike capability. Defence Minister Judith Collins says the investment includes $9 billion on top of what we already spend on defence. "It is a lot of money, but I also know this - there is no economic security without national security."  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says a multi-billion dollar boost for the Defence Force is about our national interest.  The Government's unveiled its Defence Capability Plan, including $12 billion dollars of funding over four years - with $9 billion of new spending.  Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the plan's 'surprising'. "Remember, we said last week when it comes out that it'll be a 15-year plan. Well, this is more short-term - they're going to be spending, over the next four years, $12 billion dollars." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drivers in South Australia will be watched by artificial intelligence cameras aimed at cutting traffic and boosting economic activity. The South Australian Government believes every 5000 motorists stuck in traffic for 20 minutes costs the state $33,000. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the AI will use data to reduce congestion and tweak traffic light cycles. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pit strategy gamble has failed to pay off on Liam Lawson’s return to Racing Bulls. He has come 17th in Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Lawson was eighth at the time of his only pit stop, but the decision to change to soft tyres with 19 laps to go didn’t yield the projected return. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is assuring police will still respond to mental health callouts when needed.   The Mental Health Foundation has launched a petition asking police to stop scaling back on attending mental health callouts. A four-phase reduction plan was announced in November. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the programme addresses the handover - not the response.  "People with mental health issues - they don't want to sit in emergency departments with police officers sitting there with tasers. They want a mental health response, and that's what we're working on." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 4 April 2025, human error and incompetence were the main issues that led to the Manawanui's sinking. And the Defence Minister makes a shocking revelation in her interview with Ryan Bridge. The Treaty Principles Bill has been given the thumbs down by Parliament's Select Committee. Ryan asks chair James Meager whether it was all a waste of time and money. ASB's Nick Tuffley explains what Trump's tariffs mean for your mortgage. Plus, the Sports Huddle debates Red Bull's claim they were protecting Liam Lawson's mental health by dropping him, and why are four of the six top Super Rugby teams from Australia? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seymour's lost the battle but has he won the war? If the goal was to redefine the Treaty principles in one fowl swoop with a bill that didn't have the support to get pas first reading... which was clearly going to be ambitious given how much the opposition hated it.... then he's lost. But if the goal - and Seymour's not stupid.... was to start a national conversation .Have the debate. Move the goal posts on partnership... so much of which had been defined by the previous Labour lot... then it's hard to argue he hasn't been somewhat successful . He made a couple of interesting points in his stand up today. 95% of submitters opposing the bill doesn't mean 95% of the country. The End of Life Choice bill was opposed by 90-odd percent of submitters but passed on referendum two-thirds to one. It's the age old problem with consultation - you see it with cycleways and councils - only those who really love to get on a bike bother to turn up and make an oral submission. Everybody else is too busy stuck in traffic

Hungary is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court at the same time it welcomed Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a visit.  Netanyahu had an warrant issued for him by the court.  Hours into the visit, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán withdrew from the International Criminal Court.  UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision and Europe's reaction to Trump's tariffs.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asia has been hit the hardest by Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.  China was dealt reciprocal tariffs of 34% - on top of the 20% tariffs the US President had already issued.   Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis explains the impact it will have on trade.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been another big week in politics - Greens MP Tamatha Paul went under fire for DJ'ing anti-police anthems at a Wellington festival, while her colleague Benjamin Doyle received backlash for his social media posts.  Meanwhile Te Pāti Māori are planning their own version of the Privileges Committee meeting after refusing to attend a hearing over the haka protest.  Senior Political Editor Barry Soper wraps the political week with Ryan Bridge.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ticket company Ticket Fairy is receiving online abuse and racial hatred after cancellations to Juicy Fest and Timeless Summer Tour.  The events were cancelled after the gig’s promoter went into liquidation.     They owe $2.4 million to creditors and thousands of ticket holders have still not got any refund. Ticket Fairy CEO Ritesh Patel tells Ryan Bridge his company is merely a technology provider and not responsible for issuing refunds.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB’s sports news director Clay Wilson and sports journalist Nicky Styris join the Sports Huddle. It's been a terrible week for Liam Lawson who was dropped by Red Bull, who are saying part of the reason was due to his mental health. What do the Sports Huddle make of the decision? Nicky Styris says it depends on whether you think he should've been in the car in the first place. Four of the top six Super Rugby sides are from Australia, why? And the Sports Huddle discuss whether New Zealand should fund the Americas Cup. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.