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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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34:04

Full Show Podcast: 10 February 2025

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2025/02/09

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Monday 10th February 2025, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges shares his thoughts on the Government relaxing Visa settings to encourage more foreign investment. We head to the US where Superbowl Sunday is underway, Ben Harlum a Radio host at Sirus XM paints a picture of the big day. We get an update on the weekend's sport - Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra suffered a sickening blow to the head after he appeared to misjudge a

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2:17

Vincent McAviney: UK and Europe Correspondent says US...

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2025/02/06

US allies are broadly rejecting Donald Trump's plans for a US takeover of the Gaza strip. The US President has again doubled down on the idea, posting on social media that Israel will turn over Gaza to the US when fighting has "concluded". He's also reiterating his plan to resettle Palestinians in new housing elsewhere in the Middle East. Correspondent Vincent McAviney says US allies in Europe and the Middle East aren't criticising Trump directly, but they aren't supporting the idea. He says leaders

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4:02

Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers vice-president on the...

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2025/02/06

Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to double its funding of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust. The trust was established to encourage protection of natural and cultural features on private land, without selling or donating it. But its base government funding runs out in June and is warning it will have to scale back the new covenants it can support. Vice-president Colin Hurst says the $4.3 million in funding hasn't increased in 10 years, but demand for it has. He says it's increased

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3:35

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the...

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2025/02/06

More details have been revealed about a potential deal between the Cook Islands and China. It's being reported that Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will travel to Beijing today, where he's expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. MFAT says it would have expected our Government to be consulted by the Pacific nation before such an arrangement is struck, under the free association model. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Andrew Dickens the Cook Islands PM has

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3:38

Glen Currie: Coast to Coast Race Director on the...

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2025/02/06

One of the country's most iconic multi-sport events returns today. The first day of the South Islands' Coast to Coast kicks off from Kumara Beach, with athletes biking, kayaking, and running to Christchurch's New Brighton Beach. Around 1,700 participants are competing in the 43rd edition of the event. Race director Glen Currie told Andrew Dickens Klondyke Corner will be an unusually busy spot, full of spectators and competitors. He says the odd tramper is normally the only one at the Arthurs Pass

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2:26

Andrew Dickens: When you hear deficits, that means...

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2025/02/06

The last thing I did before the Waitangi day holiday was talk to Kieran McAnulty about the financial strife surrounding Kainga Ora, and it's bugged me ever since. The Labour Housing Spokesperson denied the agency was in financial difficulty. He told me that Housing New Zealand's asset base was so large there was no problem borrowing more money to keep its construction schedule on track. And that bugged a lot of you too. The typical response was typical socialist – just borrow more and more to fund

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34:19

Full Show Podcast: 07 February 2025

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2025/02/06

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th February 2025, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mike Brown is travelling to Beijing today where he is expected to sign a major partnership deal between the Cook Islands and China. Geoffrey Miller explains what it means for New Zealand. Federated Farmers are calling on the Government to double the amount of funding landowners get to help protect special areas and species on private farming land. Andrew shares his thoughts around

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4:30

Sophie Trigger: Senior Political Reporter on the...

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2025/02/04

The Government's announced a funding boost for Māori economic development projects on the eve of Waitangi Day. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says $7.1 million will go towards three projects in Northland and Taranaki. He says a major infrastructure upgrade at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is going well, and some new facilities will be open in time for this year's celebrations. Senior Political Reporter Sophie Trigger is on the ground and told Andrew Dickens it's set to be a busy day, with

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4:48

Kieran McAnulty: Labour's housing spokesperson on the...

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2025/02/04

The opposition is criticising Kainga Ora's turnaround plan. The Government's told the landlord to focus on its core service: social housing. It's announced savings including ending sustainable housing certification requirements and shedding a quarter of its staff. Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty told Andrew Dickens he's perplexed that the Housing Minister calls this a success. He says the need for social housing continues to grow and the governments answer is to not build houses. LISTEN

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1:53

Andrew Dickens: My theory on why the PM is avoiding...

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2025/02/04

This week it was the perennial should he or shouldn’t he go debate about the Prime Minister. Personally, I’d always go to Waitangi if I were Prime Minister, even if it was just for one of the days of ceremonies. The Air Force is weak but they’re perfectly capable of getting him to both Waitangi and Akaroa if he wanted to. It’s said his non-attendance is a snub of Māori but there’s another way of looking at it. He could be staying away because he doesn’t want to ruffle Māori feathers. He has publicly

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34:23

Full Show Podcast: 05 February 2025

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2025/02/04

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5 February. 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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2:47

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on New Zealand's...

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2025/02/04

An economist says some groups of people will be hit harder by rising unemployment. The country's labour market data for the final quarter of 2024 will be released this morning. Most experts predict the unemployment rate will rise from 4.6-percent to about 5-percent. ASB senior economist Mark Smith told Andrew Dickens the Wellington region's likely to be heavily impacted He says it picks up in the younger age group, because what typically happens is the last ones into the labour market are the first

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3:45

Johnny Franklin: NZ Land Search and Rescue Chief...

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2025/02/03

An ageing population is playing into an increase in urban Land Search and Rescue missions. Over the past six months, the volunteer group's been called on 23% more year-on-year. It's meant 22% more volunteer responders have been deployed. Chief development and project officer, Johnny Franklin told Andrew Dickens that alongside alpine and bush rescues, urban rescues have been of particular concern. He says urban rescues account for about 25% of operations and is expected to increase as the population

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4:30

Nathan Cooper: Waikato University Environmental Law...

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2025/02/03

An environmental law professor says it wouldn't make sense to pull out of the Paris Agreement. Speaking to The Country, ACT Leader David Seymour's floated the idea of New Zealand leaving the agreement, suggesting it appears half the world is leaving. It follows US President Donald Trump pulling the United States from the climate deal. Waikato University's Dr Nathan Cooper told Andrew Dickens that while the US is leaving, other big players are likely to stay. He says climate change, which is what

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3:44

Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages broker on the number of...

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2025/02/03

A mortgage broker is advising people to hedge their bets as uncertainty continues over upcoming Official Cash Rate announcements. Centrix is hoping the Reserve Bank will make more cuts, as its latest Credit Indicator report shows almost half a million New Zealanders are behind on repayments, with consumer arrears levels up 1.3%. Key Mortgages' Jeremy Andrews told Andrew Dickens people shouldn't necessarily hope rates will drop. He suggests fixing loans midterm, adding he's never seen so many

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1:51

Andrew Dickens: Give the jobs to the kids

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2025/02/03

Suddenly it’s tough to get a job. Which is amazing, because just a few years ago we had jobs for everyone and then some. Now we learn teenagers in search of their first job are struggling to land anything in the current employment market - some searching for as long as two years. And you can see why. In tough times you need experienced workers, and with so many experienced workers losing their jobs there is suddenly a cohort of older workers who are taking the jobs the youngsters used to get. And

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34:28

Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2025

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/03

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of February 2025, our future involvement in the Paris Agreement's up in the air, with David Seymour hinting at ACT campaigning on leaving the accord after the 2026 Election. Over the last six months, there's been a significant increase in search and rescue operations, compared to the year before. NZ Land Search and Rescue’s Johnny Franklin discussed the rising count. New Centrix data shows reported financial hardship increased

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2:54

Andrew Dickens: The country is desperate for growth,...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/02

The country is desperate to go for growth. The question is: how? We got 3 points of view over the weekend -Friday it was the turn of Matthew Hooten. His piece was called New Zealand needs a strategic approach to building wealth like Singapore's Temasek. Temasek own and manage assets that are held directly by its government. They operate a major bank and insurance company, Singapore airlines, the country’s main port, and a load of other things. It's as if we’ve been investigating it for decades. Even

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5:18

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on Donald...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/02

US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on goods coming from Canada, Mexico and China, sparking fears of a trade war. China is facing 10% on imports, while Canada and Mexico will see 25%. Canada has already hit back with retaliatory 25% tariffs for the US. Geopolitical Analyst Geoffrey Miller talks to Andrew Dickens about what these decisions will mean for the US and if New Zealand has to be wary. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Matthew Hague: Lawyer on phase two of the Covid-19...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/02/02

Phase two of the Covid-19 inquiry begins today, creating space for the public to submit feedback around key decisions the New Zealand government made during the pandemic. Whether it is vaccine mandates, lockdowns, extended lockdowns, rat tests, and tracing, anyone can have their say. How will this phase differ from the first initiative? Matthew Hague is a lawyer who defended a client who didn't want the COVID jab, and talks to Ryan Bridge about what this new phase means. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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