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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 3 April 2025, tariffs tariffs tariffs! Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to Ryan Bridge after NZ was hit with a 10 percent tariffs on goods imported into the US. Republican strategist Jeannette Hoffman says Trump is taking a major risk with American voters. Labour's Duncan Webb is defending wanting to keep the Treaty Principles Bill alive for longer. Dr Pranbani Webb explains the terrible business model of GP clinics. Plus, how much is Meghan Markle selling her homemade jam for on the internet? 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.

A new report examining the state of New Zealand's GP workforce has unveiled the strain many healthcare workers are currently under. The report, called The Heart of Healthcare: Renewing New Zealand's Primary Care System, describes an ageing, overworked cohort of GPs who struggle to maintain their business under the weight of increasing patients and operating costs. Former GP and NZ Initiative research fellow Dr Prabani Wood says current funding doesn't cover the necessary costs to deliver the care that patients need. "Add to that, the working conditions under which GPs currently have to work - which means that a lot of our time is spent doing vital, non-patient-facing work, such as following up referrals." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has unveiled a barrage of sweeping tariffs set to hit the rest of the world - and it's left a notable impact on the markets. All countries, including New Zealand, have been hit with a 10 percent tariff, the EU will cop 20 percent, but Asia's been hit a little harder. China will pay 34 percent on top of a 20 percent levy, Japan will pay 24 percent and India will pay 26 percent on their goods - and Vietnam and Cambodia will be hit with 46 percent and 49 percent, respectively.  Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie says the US markets have taken a dive - and markets across Asia have reacted strongly following this update. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand is finally in the firing line of Donald Trump's tariffs - but one Kiwi CEO is determined to make the best of things. Under the new regime, New Zealand faces a 10 percent tariff on all imports into the states across all industries. NZ King Salmon CEO Carl Carrington says the company will work through this development over the coming weeks - but he's not too worried. "I think we have, to some degree, some protection, as the consumers in most channels tend to have a lot more discretionary spending power." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northland is bidding to have a new Great Walk in its bid for an ambitious regional deal with the Government.  The application explains prioritising industries, including tourism, could boost regional GDP by $1 billion dollars. It'd like the Cape Brett hike to join the country's existing 11 Great Walks.  Duke of Marlborough hotel, co-owner, Riki Kinnaird, says it's about time.  "We need a bit of support there to get it on the list, but after the last 40 years of building relationships...the time is now to bring it all together."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A somewhat unexpected stance on the Treaty Principles Bill from Labour's Justice spokesperson. Parliament's Justice Committee is reporting the Bill back to the House tomorrow - a month earlier than anticipated.  This means thousands of submissions won't be considered, with not enough time to get through them all.  Duncan Webb says although he disagrees with many submissions - they still deserve to be heard.  "I don't like this bill - I hate it, I want it gone. But if we're going to invite people to have their say, that's a critically important thing." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's questioning the numbers the US is using to justify new tariffs. The Trump administration claims it is imposing a 10 percent tariff on our goods, in response to New Zealand's 20 percent tariff on US goods. But Trade Minister Todd McClay says our tariffs average under 2 percent, with the highest about 5 percent. "It looks like they've used a different type of calculation as to balance of trade as opposed to tariff rate for some reason." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has finally unveiled his sweeping tariff plan - and many countries have been caught up in it. The US President's announced 10 percent tariffs on almost all imports to the US. They're much higher for some countries and products - including 25 percent on vehicles, 34 percent on China, and nearly 50 percent on some other countries. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Trump's focused on protecting the US from "unrelenting economic warfare" - but it's unclear what that could do to global relations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has singled out Australia’s beef trade as part of his announcement that the United States would impose a 10 percent global tariff as well as 'reciprocal tariffs' on many countries. Australia banned US beef in 2003 to protect the country from mad cow disease, foot and mouth disease and other conditions. Trump claimed that if Australia doesn't want their beef, the US will stop taking it from Australia. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Australia, like many other countries, prefers to be thorough to avoid biosecurity concerns. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An admission out of Red Bull Racing surrounding the premature promotion of their Formula One drivers. The issue is a hot topic ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix - after Liam Lawson's demotion in favour of Yuki Tsunoda just two races into the season. Team boss Christian Horner's told Sky Sports F1 that the Kiwi driver isn't the first driver to be swiftly removed from the seat. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps the interview further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump has today confirmed a roll-out of 10 percent tariffs on almost all imports to the US. They're much higher for some countries and products - including 25 percent on vehicles, 34 percent on China, and nearly 50 percent on some other countries. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman says domestically, Trump is taking a major political risk. "If prices go up, we hit a recession - that will be bad news. Frankly, he was elected because of inflation."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has called on people to rally in the centre of Paris this coming weekend in support of Marine Le Pen. Le Pen was recently banned from running for public office for five years after being found guilty of the embezzlement of European parliamentary funds. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the judges who made the ruling have been subject to backlash and threats - showing the power of Le Pen's party. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow at 9am NZT, investors, economists and financial experts will be tuned in to watch Donald Trump's much-anticipated update regarding tariffs.  Many nations are bracing themselves for the potential economic impacts - but there's hope New Zealand could escape the worst of it. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton speculated ahead of the big day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR 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!  Te Pāti Māori have skipped out on their hearing with the Privileges Committee - and it's generated controversy. ACT's David Seymour has recommended their pay get docked, what do we make of this?  New research reveals over half of us regret their career choice according to Seek data, mainly due to insufficient earnings. Do we agree with this?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another famed Kiwi restaurant has been forced to close its doors amid the ongoing economic downturn. Sid and Chand Sahrawat are shuttering Ponsonby's KOL, citing challenging trading conditions. Chand Sahrawat says they're tried a number of solutions set to fix the concept - but they're hoping to take on a new challenge. "I think there is some other concept out there - we've got some ideas of what we would do with the space...but we want to see if there's a better idea out there than what we have for the space and hopefully mentor someone." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank wasn’t planning to announce former governor Adrian Orr’s resignation until after it had hosted a big international conference. But the unexplained resignation was brought forward by five days to March 5 - the day before the conference, new documents reveal.  NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has unveiled some new measures designed to create more consequences for 'cowboy builders'. Tales of shoddy work have heighted concerns - encouraging the Government to introduce self-certification for builders and remote inspections. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says more clarity is needed to alleviate these concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 2 April 2025, a review has found a litany of failures led to an 11 year-old being mistaken for a woman in her 20s, restrained and drugged. Ryan Bridge speaks to chief medical officer Dr Richard Sullivan. Maori Party MPs will get another chance to front up to the Parliamentary Privileges Committee, but Act MP David Seymour says their pay should be cut for not turning up in the first place. Weightloss doctor Dr Lara Courtenay speaks about the new Ozempic-like weightloss drug that's just been approved. Is the housing market just about to take off? Property investment expert Ed McKnight has the inside word. Plus, the Huddle debates why the majority of us regret their career choice. 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.

Property sales have reached the highest point in years - but the number of unsold homes is at a record high. Barfoot & Thompson has revealed March was a record month for house sales, but unsold stock numbers have been climbing, with 5300 places unsold in January and 5900 in February but 6200 last month. Property investment expert Ed McKnight says vendors aren't willing to take risks at this point. "It's a bit of a game of who's going to blink first - are those sellers going to capitulate to what the market is actually willing to offer?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's tariffs are coming tomorrow - and he's basically playing God with the global economy. I've found the stuff we should know: The presser is 4pm Eastern time in the Rose Garden at the White House. That's 9am NZT. The reason it's late over there is because they want markets closed when he announces it. This is big league stuff. This guy has the power to make or break countries, markets and entire industries. Here's some stats: Goldman Sachs' odds on a US recession are up from 20 percent to 35 percent. Moody’s reckons it could cost 5.5 million jobs - that would lift the unemployment rate from 4 percent to 7 percent. GDP would fall 1.7 percent from peak to trough. For context, that's the equivalent of 2/3rds of the growth our economy is expecting this year. Reciprocal tariffs are broad-based tariffs across all countries. The White House has been tight-lipped on carve-outs or exemptions, but some countries are hammering the phones begging for them. They're panicked on Downing Street - though S