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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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1:41

Andrew Dickens: Treaty Principles Bill part two

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2025/04/06

So it looks like the Treaty Principles Act is toast as Christopher Luxon assured us it would be. Much was made over the weekend that 90 per cent of the submissions were against it. But that means nothing if all the opposing submissions were just photocopies of one. Māori are organised. Anyone who’s seen their multiple Hikoi's and the awesome organisation of the Kings Tangi should know that. You underestimate Māori at your peril. But it must also be noted that Act’s act was a simplistic dog. Much

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3:39

Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Association CEO on the...

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2025/04/03

New Zealand exporters are in the firing line, as tariffs of at least 10% are now being imposed on almost all goods. The US surpassed Australia as our second largest export destination for beef last year due to a sharp rise in meat exports. There’s billions of dollars' worth of trade in the sector, as the United States is unable to meet their consumption demand with their domestic production. Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva told Andrew Dickens we currently trade with a “nuisance

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3:25

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the...

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2025/04/03

The dispute surrounding a charity co-founded by Prince Harry will be investigated. The Sentebale charity's caught the eye of the Charity Commission after a public war of words saw its head make claims of bullying and harassment within the organisation. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Andrew Dickens the Duke of Sussex is hoping the commission will be able to unveil the truth. McAviney says Harry's welcoming the official investigation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:18

Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on...

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2025/04/03

A health group says the Government's health targets don't tell the full story of the system. Three of the five Government's targets are on track, but two are worse than the previous quarter. Wait lists for elective treatments and a first specialist assessment have worsened, but child vaccination rates have improved, alongside cancer treatment times and ED stay lengths. Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair Malcolm Mulholland told Andrew Dickens the ED wait time metric doesn't include walkouts. He's aware of

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2:43

Eric Thompson: Sports Journalist on the Formula one...

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2025/04/03

Formula one hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the Racing Bulls. Lawson's replacement, Yuki Tsunoda, will be racing for oracle this Sunday. Sport's Journalist Eric Thompson says Yuki and Lawson have been friends since junior days. He says some strain in their friendship is to be expected. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:26

Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2025

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2025/04/03

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 4th April 2025, NZ is finally in the firing line for Donald Trump's tariffs, Sirma Karapeeva Chief Executive of the Meat Industry Association explains how it will impact our exporters. Formula One hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the racing bulls, Sports Journalist Eric Crompton shares his take. The Government's says it's Health targets seem to be on track, Chairperson of Patient Voices

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1:51

Andrew Dickens: The tariffs are here

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2025/04/03

The age of globalisation is dead.Trump has withdrawn America. Now we’re in an age of blocs - nations that agree to trade with each other, nations that have commonality. So, who are our friends and who are our friends that we get on with? China is our biggest trade friend, but is China our friend? No, they’re not. So we are into a period of delicate negotiations and that’s going to cause fewer than perfect trade deals. Now what do we do about America? Some have said that the situation is not too

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1:29

John Tookey: AUT Construction Management Professor on...

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2025/04/02

A rising concern about shoddy builders has prompted the Government to roll out industry reforms. The Building and Construction Minister says relatively few examples of high-profile poor workmanship is tarring the image of tradies. Chris Penk has announced there'll be more transparency about suspended builders, stronger discipline, and an improved complains process. AUT Construction Management Professor John Tookey told Andrew Dickens it’s a step in the right direction. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:20

Matt Doocey: Mental Health Minister on the Access and...

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2025/04/02

The Government's highlighted an Achilles' heel with a $664 million mental health programme that's missing targets. Labour's 2019 'Wellbeing' Budget saw the Access and Choice Programme receive its funding over five years. It's aiming to support 325 thousand people per year, but during 2023-24 saw just over 207 thousand. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey told Andrew Dickens utilization is a weak point. He says a warm handover to GPs is good for those who need to be seen urgently, but it means

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4:18

Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor...

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2025/04/02

Uncertainty is the word of the day in the US as Donald Trump gears up for his so called "Liberation Day". The President will reveal his latest round of tariffs at 9am New Zealand time. It's expected to throw away decades of norms around global trade and hit people in their back pockets. University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil told Andrew Dickens there's particular concern around further tariffs on Canada. She says 80% of US aluminium imports come from Canada, which is a key

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2:24

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on reports Elon Musk...

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2025/04/02

Tesla may benefit when founder Elon Musk leaves his government role. There are reports the billionaire will leave his role at the Department of Government Efficiency to take a much smaller role in the administration. It comes as auto maker reports a 13 percent drop in vehicle sales in the first three months of the year. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Andrew Dickens rumours of Musk's departure are already having an effect on Tesla's fortunes. He says it's sent stocks up five percent.See

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1:49

Andrew Dickens: Comedians bring logic to a fight

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2025/04/02

The comedian Jimmy Carr is coming back to New Zealand for a nationwide tour the culminates at Auckland's Spark Arena. These are big halls, and he can fill them because he’s that good. It’s called 'Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny' and he does. It’s so true, it’s funny. And that’s Jimmy’s thing. It’s easy to lump comedians like Jimmy, and Ricky Gervais and America’s Bill Maher into a conservative label simply because so much of what they say is politically incorrect. But what makes them funny is that it’s

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34:22

Full Show Podcast: 03 April 2025

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2025/04/02

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 3rd April 2025, Minister for mental health Matt Doocey joins Andrew Dickens to talk on major report into mental health. A slew of new government changes will hold cowboy builders more responsible for poor quality work, AUT Professor in construction John Tookey, tells Andrew Dickens how it will make a difference. All eyes are on America as Donald Trump announces the latest number of tarrifs, University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil,

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3:11

Mike Hutcheson: Marketing Expert on the NZR-Ineos...

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2025/04/01

New Zealand Rugby and former kit sponsor Ineos have resolved their financial differences. A settlement has been reached after NZR lodged an injunction at the High Court in Wellington, with the figure reportedly in excess of $21 million. Ineos get to terminate the deal after three years, rather than the full six. Marketing Expert Mike Hutcheson told Andrew Dickens NZ Rugby will likely wind up with a contract with a similar company. He says we’re a tiny country at the bottom of the world, and you have

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2:42

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on New Zealand...

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2025/04/01

An Auckland Central business group says the Government has missed a golden opportunity for growth by not funding the America's Cup. Central Government refused to give any funding to the 2027 edition of the race. Heart of the City Chief Executive Viv Beck says the bars, restaurants, tourist spots and hotels would have benefited immensely. She told Andrew Dickens the event is ripe for the picking, as we have the infrastructure already, and the economic benefits would be there. Beck says they

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3:36

Gwyn Thurlow: Deerstalkers Association Chief...

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2025/04/01

The Government's latest health and safety regulatory reforms are being viewed as a win for hunters. A new change makes clear landowners won’t be responsible, if people are injured on their site, while doing recreational activities. Fault will lie with the organisations running them. Deerstalkers Association Chief Executive, Gwyn Thurlow told Andrew Dickens it's a return to personal responsibility. He says landowners were becoming hesitant and shutting gates to hunters.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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34:29

Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2025

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2025/04/01

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Wednesday 2nd April 2025, Auckland businesses are disappointed the city will not host the 38th America's Cup, Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck shares her thoughts. The Government's reassuring landowners that they won't be legally responsible for recreational activities they permit on their land, New Zealand Deerstalkers Association CEO, Gwyn Thurlow tells Andrew Dickens what this will mean for the tourism industry. Andrew talks to marketing expert Mike

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2:23

Andrew Dickens: Our kids should know Shakespeare

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2025/04/01

The draft year 7-13 English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for senior secondary school students. That’s provoked a furious debate about the relevance of Shakespeare in this day and age - Shakespeare is important, but is it essential? Even when I was at secondary school 45 years ago, Shakespeare was not popular. One year we were studying Hamlet. So, the school organised an afternoon matinee of the play at the Mercury Theatre. The boys were so rowdy that a young Michael Hurst commented it

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2:35

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Chinese...

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2025/03/31

Australian officials are closely monitoring a Chinese vessel that's passing through its waters, after completing a joint mission with Kiwi scientists off the coast of Fiordland. The high-tech Chinese research ship is carrying a deep-sea submersible that's capable of exploring extreme depths. It's following the route of Australia's deep-sea submarine cable, off the southern coast, weeks after Chinese warships carried out live drills in the Tasman Sea. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Andrew

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3:38

Todd Valster: Rail and Maritime Transport Union...

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2025/03/31

As the future of the Cook Strait ferries becomes clearer, some are lamenting how long it's taken. Two new road and rail-enabled ferries and port-side infrastructure will be ready by late 2029. Rail and Maritime Transport Union General Secretary Todd Valster says while the cost isn't public yet, he's happy they will be rail-enabled. He told Andrew Dickens the delays haven't given people confidence. Valster says the previous Government's plan took ages to put together and there's been more delays

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