Larry Williams Drive

A plan to transform tourism, strengthen its workforce and ensure a greener future. The Government's launched phase one of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan - the draft Better Work Action section. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says as we recover from the pandemic, it's the perfect time to set out a new vision. He says the plan includes improving education and training, giving business owners and operators more resources, and using innovation and technology to enable better work. Consultation is open until September 14. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National leader Chris Luxon says he's 'suspending judgment' about Sam Uffindell. The under-fire Tauranga MP's admitted to beating up a 13-year-old boy at Kings College when he was 16. Last night, fresh allegations emerged of aggressive behaviour while in university.He's been stood down from caucus during an investigation. Yesterday, Luxon told media Uffindell has a good character but he's now changing his tune. He says he felt that way until the new claims emerged. Newstalk ZB Hosts Jack Tame and Tim Beveridge joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the Uffindell scandal.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions around why National's leader wasn't told about a young MPs patchy past. New National Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell's been stood down from the caucus after serious allegations of past violence and aggressive behaviour at high school and university. Tauranga's campaign chair, Todd McClay, informed staff in the run up to Uffindell's bid to be the next electorate MP but leader Chris Luxon was never told. Former MP Peter Dunne joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss political scandals and why they seem to be attracting more attention these days.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serena Williams plans to retire or in her words evolve away from tennis after the US Open, which begins this month. The 40-year-old has won 23 grand slam singles titles, one shy of Margaret Court's all-time record. She plans to develop Serena Ventures, a venture capital firm, and expand her family. Former Tennis Player and Commentator Belinda Cordwell joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Serena Williams departure from the sport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students will now be feeling more confidence heading into exam season. The Government's announced changes to award one learning recognition credit for every five earned through assessment. Students working towards Level One can get up to 10 extra credits - with eight for those at Levels Two and Three. Greater Wellington Principals Association Chair Kevin Carter joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the changes to NCEA.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus, pending an investigation into further "very concerning accusations" about his past behaviour. Party Leader Christopher Luxon says he's been made aware of new allegations about Uffindell's behaviour toward a female flatmate while Uffindell was at university in 2003. The woman has told RNZ Uffindell was an aggressive bully who once pounded on her bedroom door, screaming obscenities, until she fled through her window. Uffindell has denied any accusations he was involved in bullying or intimidatory behaviour while at university. The new allegations came after revelations the new Tauranga MP was involved in an attack on a younger boy while he was at boarding school. Political Editor Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis Allan to discuss Sam Uffindell's investigation and more.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serena Williams has finally started thinking about retirement. Trent Boult has been released from his New Zeland Cricket central contract to spend more time with his young family, as well as play world T20 leagues. D'Arcy Waldergrave joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Tennis great Serena Williams, Cricketer Trent Boult and  all things sport.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopes a basic two-week in-house hospitality course could be the blueprint for helping tourism plug workforce gaps. The Ministry of Social Development and Hilton Lake Taupo have launched the initiative -- giving people a taste of working in all areas of the hotel. They then have an opportunity to join a team. Hotel Manager Tracey Poole joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the hospitality worker shortage solution. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Commentator and Co-founder of the Business Desk joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the labour party's future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of the Country Jamie Mackay joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss, Ngāi Tahu's new projects,  wheat and barely imports and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HSBC Chief economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss inflation in NZ and over the ditch.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Correspondent Enda Brady joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the gas explosion in a South London house, Where Boris Johnson was instead of the Commonwealth games and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Political Editor Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Jacinda's poll rating and all things politics.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial services council CEO Richard Kiplin joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Kiwis investing behaviour.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Correspondent Murray Olds joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Senator Lydia Thorpe, Olivia Newton-John and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss the one person one vote outrage flowing on from the government's decision to allow to unelected Ngāi Tahu members on ECAN. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair of Get Across Christine Rose joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive is campaigning for a cycling and pedestrian access trial on the Auckland harbour Bridge. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Party Leader Christopher Luxon joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss Sam Uffindell's Bullying past.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing Director of Ingrid Starnes Simon Pound joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss paying off company debt accumulated during the pandemic.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.