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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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1:47

Ryan Bridge: Businesses are the forgotten victims of...

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2024/10/01

So Luxon is back in the news. Bryce Edwards written a piece saying our members of parliament own 2.3 homes per MP - more than most of us. Jacinda made $330,000 on her property while Prime Minister. Luxon has made close to half a million dollars on his properties. Now let's really talk about a capital gains tax, because we essentially have one on investment property - the bright line test. You can argue over how long that should be, and governments have changed this from red to blue, from 10 to 2

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34:12

Full Show Podcast: 2 October 2024

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2024/10/01

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2nd of October, Iran has started firing missiles towards Israel with the iron dome defence system working to stop them. We're live to the Middle East for the latest news. Tim Walz and JD Vance will take to the stage for the US Vice Presidential debate in New York tomorrow. It could be the final debate ahead of the election in just a few weeks time. Political Analyst Danielle McLaughlin speaks to Ryan. Marsden Point could soon be

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34:00

Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2024

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2024/10/01

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 1st of October, The Government has released its action plan for the fourth quarter of the year. ACT MP and Under Secretary to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform Simon Court is on the show to discuss the new targets. The Insurance Council wants people to stop building in “dumb places” where there is a higher risk of a natural disaster. So how do you know you're building in a safe place? Urban planner Bruce Weir speaks to Ryan

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6:42

Simon Court: Secretary to the Minister for RMA shares...

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2024/09/30

The Government's moving into its next quarterly plan - with infrastructure the focus. It achieved 39 of its 40 goals in the third quarter - largely targeting law and order. This quarter's 43 actions include passing the first Resource Management Amendment Bill and introducing the second RMA reform Bill as well as a National Infrastructure Agency. Under Secretary to the Minister for RMA reform, Simon Court told Ryan Bridge that he doesn't know how much the agency will cost - but it's needed. Court

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1:47

Ryan Bridge: Why have we designated Hezbollah's...

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2024/09/30

The Government's refusing to say if it will designate Hezbollah's political wing as a terrorist entity. In a statement to Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, our Terrorism Designations Working Group says the Iran-backed group's military wing was declared a terrorist entity in 2010. "Designations are considered based on recommendations from the National Security Board, on the basis of advice from the Terrorist Designations Working Group. The Working Group considers a variety of entities regularly,

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4:19

Bruce Weir: Saddleback Planning and Urban Design...

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2024/09/30

There's a debate over who should be responsible for the consequences of building in high-risk areas. The Insurance Council is asking the Government to ensure natural hazard changes to the Resource Management Act mean people don't build in what it's calling "dumb places". Urban designer Bruce Weir told Ryan Bridge if building on a risky site comes down to personal responsibility, there needs to be a paying factor holding people accountable. Weir says if someone drives drunk they lose their licence

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3:05

Chami Abeysinghe: Great South CEO on the removal of...

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2024/09/30

Air New Zealand's direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill will soon be no more. It's being scrapped, with its last service in mid-January. Great South chief executive Chami Abeysinghe says customers are still able to fly to Wellington via Christchurch, and the airline's adding more flights between Christchurch and Invercargill. She told Ryan Bridge there's multiple factors for the decision including softening domestic demand and engine issues. Abeysinghe says one of the key factors is

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1:55

Ryan Bridge: It's not just Dunedin, it's everywhere

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2024/09/29

Grumbling and discontent in regional New Zealand is growing louder and louder, and Wellington ought to pay attention. The latest was in Dunedin. 35,0000 locals turned in protest, waving signs with Nicola Willis swinging atop a wrecking ball. The wrecking ball was Luxon's head. The reason the government should heed and listen is because of the size of the protest. 35,000 is huge - and it wasn't just your usual mob of rent-a-crowds and serial protesters. Dunedin normally votes red so do you bother

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3:49

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders Chief...

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2024/09/29

Big changes to consenting processes could be on the way. Currently, 67 building consent authorities receive and approve consents – with each one taking a slightly different approach to the rules. Building and construction minister Chris Penk has proposed creating larger regional authorities to help standardise the process and reduce costs for builders. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcom Fleming tells Ryan Bridge there is a lot of pressure on the system right now and moves towards

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1:59

Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on Austria's...

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2024/09/29

Austria’s general election could see the far-right opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) top the polls for the first time as voters head out to cast their ballot. The party’s leader describes himself as Volkskanzler (people's chancellor), which was used to describe Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. UK & Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Ryan Bridge the party has promised to build a fortress to restore security, prosperity and peace. And, a former Russian spy and his daughter, who were victims of the

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2:59

Adam Cooper: ZB Sports on Silver Ferns, Black Caps,...

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2024/09/29

ZB Sports Adam Cooper joins Ryan Bridge to recap the weekend in sport. The Silver Ferns faced a series-opening 59-58 loss to the England Roses. The Taini Jamison Trophy series got underway in Auckland on Sunday and the teams will meet again on Wednesday in Porirua. The Black Caps suffered a heavy defeat in their test series in Sri Lanka. And, the All Blacks managed to go the full 90 minutes to beat Australia 33-13 in the final match of the Rugby Championship. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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5:02

Dr Leon Goldsmith: Otago University Professor for...

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2024/09/29

Fears of major escalation in the Middle East are high after Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Otago University Professor for Middle Eastern and Comparative Politics, Dr Leon Goldsmith tells Ryan Bridge the leader is rarely seen in public and it is clear killing was planned for a long time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:03

Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2024

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2024/09/29

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 30th of September. Big changes could be on the way for the building industry with an overhaul of the consenting process proposed by the government. Could it help the industry lower costs? NZ Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming joins the show. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an Israeli airstrike, among other senior leaders from the group. New Zealand has only declared Hezbollah's military wing a

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4:23

Phillip Duncan: WeatherWatch head forecaster on NIWA...

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2024/09/26

{"markup":"A weather expert says creating one state weather forecasting system is the right decision.\nThe Government's announced it's agreed in-principle to NIWA acquiring MetService - merging the two. \nScience, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins says streamlining the two will make it easier to access information from a single trusted source and improve response to severe weather events.\nWeatherWatch head forecaster Phillip Duncan told Ryan Bridge that it’s been a bit of a weird

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2:47

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby previews...

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2024/09/26

{"markup":"The All Blacks kept their grip on the Bledisloe Cup last week, beating the Wallabies 31-28 in Sydney.\nHowever, they still have another test to play, the second Bledisloe Cup test being the All Blacks’ final home test for the year. \nElliott Smith, Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby, told Ryan Bridge that the team needs to get their “20 minute jinx” sorted out as it’s becoming a real problem for the team.\nHe said they were still good enough to get the win against Australia last week, but they

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4:16

Lynda Stuart: May Road Primary School Principal on...

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2024/09/26

{"markup":"An Auckland principal says teaching isn't a job, it's a service. \nThe Government's instructing schools to have Stepped Attendance Response plans by 2026. \nIt's also instructed them not to take teacher-only days in term time, unless authorised by the Minister. \nMay Road Primary School principal Lynda Stuart told Ryan Bridge that it’s a complex situation because she knows that in her school, teachers are basically just limping towards the end of the term. \nShe says that teachers need

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1:44

Ryan Bridge: Nothing solves global conflict like a...

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2024/09/26

{"markup":"Thank God the UN General Assembly is underway in New York. Nothing solves global conflict like a good UNGA session.\nI've been to one of these before, back when John Key was the Prime Minister – there was a resolution on Iran.\nA lot of sitting around talking and listening, which as Winston Peters pointed out yesterday, is quite important!\nNetanyahu's enroute. Zelensky's there. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Putin the Pariah obviously won't be, but does anybody hold out any hope

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34:23

Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2024

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2024/09/26

{"markup":"On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, David Seymour is cracking down on school attendance as new numbers show it's improving. But will the new moves, which could see parents prosecuted, work? May Road Principal Lynda Stuard joins the show.\nThe two government owned weather forecasters NIWA and MetService could soon be one, with an agreement in-principal signed for NIWA to acquireMetService. Weatherwatch Head Analyst Philip Duncan speaks to

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4:17

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on the...

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2024/09/25

{"markup":"New Zealand is being recommended to find a long-term vision for its infrastructure.\nThe Infrastructure Commission's released a new report on long-term spending demands ahead of next year's National Infrastructure Plan.\nInfrastructure New Zealand CEONick Leggett says we need to better understand the wide benefits of infrastructure if we're to succeed long-term.\nHe told Ryan Bridge that when compared with the rest of the OECD, the quality of our spending is letting us down.\nLeggett says

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1:55

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's...

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2024/09/25

Donald Trump says an attack on a former President is a death wish for the attacker. The former president's campaign team claims he's been briefed on a suspected Iranian assassination plot. It follows a man being formally charged for an assassination attempt near Trump's Florida golf course and a shooting in July. Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge that Trump's campaign sees the Iranian threats as real and specific. He says these are different from other attempts on his life. LISTEN

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