On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 December 2025, the big RMA reform is finally here. RMA Minister Chris Bishop explains what resource consents you will soon not need anymore.

The Education Minister reacts to all the dubious spending by schools and principals that's been highlighted by the Auditor General.

Economist Brad Olsen finally settles the debate over whether our long summer holidays are hurting the economy.

Plus, New Zealand Navy's Commodore Shane Arndell reveals the messages the Chinese war ships sent our navy while the HMNZS Aotearoa was patrolling near North Korea and Taiwan.

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Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025