Heather du Plessis-Allan

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Heather du Plessis-Allan to return in late April, Barry Soper to take ... (Newstalk ZB)

Iconic Newstalk ZB husband and wife duo Heather du Plessis-Allan and Barry Soper have today confirmed their future plans at the award-winning radio network.

Barry, judged the best news or sports journalist at the last NZ Radio Awards, is an absolute legend of radio and broadcasting in New Zealand – we are lucky to have him as part of the Newstalk ZB family and we’re thrilled he’ll be continuing in this new role with us,” he says. “Like all new parents, Heather and I are juggling the joys and challenges of parenthood whilst also supporting each other’s careers. During this time, Newstalk ZB will appoint an Acting Political Editor to the role, before they officially take the reins from Soper in 2023.

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New mum Heather du Plessis-Allan to return to work, Barry Soper ... (New Zealand Herald)

Newstalk ZB husband-and-wife duo Heather du Plessis-Allan and Barry Soper have today confirmed their future plans at the award-winning radio network, ...

"Barry is New Zealand's longest-serving and most talented political journalist, with more than 40 years of experience in the Parliamentary Press Gallery, including just on 30 years at the helm of Newstalk ZB's office as political editor. Barry, judged the best news or sports journalist at the last NZ Radio Awards, is an absolute legend of radio and broadcasting in New Zealand – we are lucky to have him as part of the Newstalk ZB family and we're thrilled he'll be continuing in this new role with us," he says. "Like all new parents, Heather and I are juggling the joys and challenges of parenthood while also supporting each other's careers. During this time, Newstalk ZB will appoint an acting political editor to the role, before they officially take the reins from Soper in 2023. - Newstalk ZB's Barry Soper and Heather du Plessis-Allan ... - Newstalk ZB's Heather Du Plessis-Allan announces she ...

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Return dates of Newstalk ZB's husband and wife duo - RadioInfo ... (Radioinfo)

Newstalk ZB husband and wife duo Heather du Plessis-Allan and Barry Soper have today confirmed their plans at the radio network, following the birth of ...

Michael Boggs, NZME Chief Executive, says Soper is a loyal, committed, respected stalwart of New Zealand broadcasting and to be able to have him in Auckland, whilst du Plessis-Allan will continue to grow her audience in her ever-popular Heather du Plessis Allan Drive show, is a fantastic outcome. “With Iggy as our number one priority, I am really looking forward to being a full-time Dad for the next couple of months before returning to the press gallery until we make the permanent move to Auckland next year.” From Tuesday 26 April, du Plessis-Allan will return as host of her top rating, established Drive show, whilst Soper will take eight weeks of parental leave before returning part-time to the press gallery.

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