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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

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3:59

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on...

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2025/11/26

The Auckland Business Chamber believes a a surcharge cap is a reasonable compromise to an otherwise unfair rule. In July, the Government announced its plan to ban surcharges for shoppers on methods like Paywave, forcing merchants to front the cost instead. The business chamber says this will just force businesses to increase costs, which will be unfair for other customers. CEO Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge a cap will give a balanced and more practical alternative. He says retailers like

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34:23

Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025

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2025/11/26

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 27th of October 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan to talk on the final OCR cut of the year. The Northland pylon fiasco is heading to court, Northland MP Grant McCallum shares his thoughts. Business groups have come up with an alternative plan for the surcharge ban, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges tells Ryan what they're asking of the Government. Plus US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Steve

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2:17

Ryan Bridge: What we got from the RBNZ yesterday

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2025/11/26

So what do we know today that we didn't know yesterday after the big show form the Reserve Bank? Well not much, really. The cut was expected. It was already priced in. Their a bit more rosie on growth. It looks like the end of the cycle for cuts. But beyond that, it really is guesswork. The central outlook was 'balanced'. Meaning closed wallets could could hurt the outlook, higher housing prices and export prices could help it. We put a lot of faith in the OCR to get us out of the rut. Even though

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2:47

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the final...

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2025/11/25

Another cut to the Official Cash Rate is expected today but it could be the last for a long time. The Reserve Bank's reviewing the OCR at 2pm. Most economists expect the cash rate to be cut 25-basis-points to 2.5%. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge they expect the Reserve Bank to keep the door wide open to taking further action next year if needed. He says it will be wanting to use the three-month closedown period to really gauge whether it’s needed. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:00

Hilary Calvert: Otago Regional Council Chair on the...

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2025/11/25

A lot of roles could be facing the axe as the Government looks to scrap regional councils. The Government's proposing replacing them with boards made up of Mayors in a particular region. The proposal aims to reduce duplication and put downward pressure on rates. Boards would be required to put plans in place around re-organising services and infrastructure, which will be checked over and ticked off for financial sustainability. Otago Regional Council Chair Hilary Calvert told Ryan Bridge says they

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3:40

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the government's...

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2025/11/25

Hopes a nationwide maths pilot can continue to deliver results. The $40 million Government programme targeted 1,500 Year 7 and 8 students needing extra support, through small-group tutoring up to four times a week. New data shows students averaged one to two years progress in 12 weeks. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge the focus on core skills like maths never stopped, but this is a new way of doing it. He says one of the issues with intense focus is that it's resource-heavy, which

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2:18

Ryan Bridge: We've taken parenting to a level beyond...

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2025/11/25

I'm part of the generation that grew up pre-cell phones. Gifts were usually clothing you needed. Toys were chatter rings, marbles, maybe a skate board. There was no 'picky eating', as we've heard about this week. If you didn't finish what was on your plate at dinner, you didn't get a treat afterwards. Sweat treats were fruit. Or Raro sachets (sugar rush) if you managed to sneak one out the pantry. There were no snacks - if you were hungry before dinner, mum would tell you to drink a glass of water

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34:09

Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025

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2025/11/25

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 26th of November 2025, The Government's committed to abolishing all 11 regional councils, Otago Regional Council Chair Hilary Calvert says she thinks this is a good idea. Students forced to do an hour of maths a day made a full year's progress in just 12 weeks, PPTA President Chris Abercrombie shares his thoughts. It's the final OCR day of the year, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley tells Ryan what we can expect from the Reserve

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3:24

Sophie Wolland: Love Food Hate Waste Programme...

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2025/11/24

A rise in bulk buying may be contributing to New Zealand's food waste. A report commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment reveals more than 1.2 million tonnes of food is wasted or thrown away here every year. Nearly a third is by households, with processing and food production making up the rest. Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager Sophie Wolland told Ryan Bridge buying in bulk isn't always the best idea. She says if there's no plan in place for the food, it can likely go off and end up

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3:03

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Association CEO...

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2025/11/24

A construction sector voice says mandatory home warranties are well overdue. The Government's announced plans to require warranties for new homes three storeys or less and all renos worth at least $100,000. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says it hopes to protect homeowners from cowboys. Certified Builders Association Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Ryan Bridge it will cost more, but only marginally. He says it will make up 0.4% of a $200,000 project. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:53

Enid Ratahi-Pryor: Ngati Awa Social and Health...

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2025/11/24

A Bay of Plenty trust says new investment will help more families address harm before authorities have to step in. The Social Investment Fund's putting $50 million into programmes for children with parents in prison, and those who’ve grown up in care. Among the recipients is Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust. Chief Executive Enid Ratahi-Pryor told Ryan Bridge their aim is to tackle family harm early, before official intervention's needed. She says you can never remove the need for state

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34:12

Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025

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2025/11/24

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 25th of November 2025, The Government's announced a new building rule designed to protect homeowners from cowboy builders. A study from Otago uni says Kiwis toss out 1.2 million tonnes of food a year, Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager, Sophie Wolland shares how we can improve food waste. The Government's revealed the first seven groups to get funding from its $50-million social investment fund, Ngāti Awa Social and Health Services

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2:02

Ryan Bridge: Will rate caps actually work?

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2025/11/24

This rates cap, how's it actually going to work. I had Luxon on my Herald show yesterday, an announcement's coming in the next few weeks. But ask any Mayor, not the ones who like disco toilets and golden miles, but the ones who already to the basic stuff and little else. They're cutting their cloth. Tim Macindoe in Hamilton. I spoke to the Tararua Mayor yesterday. They all say the same thing: we are doing the basics. We've cut the silly stuff. And we don't know how this is going to work without

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3:10

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert...

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2025/11/23

A banking expert is picking apart National's 'piecemeal' Kiwisaver election pledge, saying it doesn't go far enough. The party's promising to lift default worker and employer KiwiSaver contributions to six percent by 2032 - matching Australia's 12 percent superannuation rate. Employer contributions would increase by half a percent - but not until 2029. Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews told Ryan Bridge that there's an issue if people think the rate's too high. LISTEN ABOVESee

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Full Show Podcast: 24 November 2025

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2025/11/23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, National promises to lift the default kiwisaver rate to 12% by 2032 if elected again next year, Claire Matthews Associate Professor at Massey University Business School shares her thoughts. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. The trucking industry wants tougher rules for unsafe vehicles, Billy Clemens Head of Policy and Advocacy at Transporting NZ tells Ryan why changes need to be made. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent

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4:29

Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Head on the...

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2025/11/23

The trucking industry wants NZTA to have the power to impound dangerous vehicles, after an Auckland operator was jailed for manslaughter. Ashik Ali kept his truck on the road despite it being banned, and its failed brakes caused it to roll away and fatally hit a roadworker last year. Transporting NZ Policy Head, Billy Clemens told Ryan Bridge the assessment for entering the industry needs to be more rigorous, with the current process limited to a theory test. He says they want people to demonstrate

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1:45

Ryan Bridge: Political wannabe's come from unions

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2025/11/23

Unions charge like wounded bulls for their services. And they claim they're in it for the workers. They care about workers' pay and conditions so much, they're worked their way up the union ranks to help those at the bottom. But then once they get a bit of profile. They jump ship to the Labour party, their good mates. Craif Rennie - flits between the CTU and Grant Robertson's office - has been selected to run in Wellington Bays. Fleur Fitzsimons - who tried but failed to get elected for Labour

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3:18

Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black previews the All...

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2025/11/20

The All Blacks playing stocks have been refreshed for the final test of the year against Wales on Sunday morning. Only captain and lock Scott Barrett and blindside flanker Simon Parker are retained in their positions from the loss to England with Will Jordan moving from fullback to right wing. Ruben Love makes his second test start from fullback. Former All Black Josh Kronfeld told Ryan Bridge Robertson is giving people opportunities to make a statement at the end of the tour. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:52

Denis O'Reilly: Community Advocate and Black Power...

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2025/11/20

A lifetime Black Power member is warning of a larger threat on the anniversary of the gang patch ban. Today marks one year since the law was changed to give Police increased powers to go after gangs, including banning gang insignia in public. Since then, officers have seized 182 patches, more than 600 insignia items, and 178 firearms. But Community Advocate Denis O'Reilly told Ryan Bridge international cartels are becoming increasingly involved in gang activity. He says they will recruit young

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34:10

Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/11/20

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 21 November. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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