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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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2:35

Jason Krupp: Meat Industry Association Advocacy...

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2024/06/11

The Government's decision to work with farmers to price their emissions by 2030 is being welcomed by the industry. A law change will stop farming being charged through the Emissions Trading Scheme, which offsets credits against emitting. It was a fallback option if partnership group He Waka Eka Noa didn't find an alternative for agriculture. Meat Industry Association advocacy manager Jason Krupp told Mike Hosking that the previous Government wasn't fully committed to finding a solution. He says

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3:53

Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the Commerce...

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2024/06/11

A fuel retailer's applauding the Commerce Commission for raising awareness about prices at the pump ahead of the removal of Auckland's fuel tax. The commission's calling out retailers who lag in dropping prices at the pump, saying it's costing motorists millions each year. It says it's a timely reminder, with the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax being removed at the end of this month. Waitomo Group Chief Executive Simon Parham told Mike Hosking that they can't wait for it to be scrapped. He says it

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3:46

Lesley Yeomans: Australia Correspondent on the...

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2024/06/10

A council in Australia’s New South Wales is displeased after being ordered to repay millions of dollars. The NSW Government has ordered the Hornsby Shire council to repay $36 million as after six years, it still has yet to develop and build a park. Hornsby Mayor Philip Ruddock, a former federal minister, has accused the government of looking to save money ahead of the state budget coming next week. Australian Correspondent Lesley Yeomans told Mike Hosking that the NSW Government said that the

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3:56

Pete Wolfkamp: Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder on...

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2024/06/10

The cost of building a new home's starting to stabilise. Figures from QV CostBuilder show the average cost to build a three-bedroom home in main centres has risen by 1.8% for the year, and 0.3% this quarter. It compares to an annual average increase of nearly 5% last December, and nearly 10% last June. Newstalk ZB’s Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp told Mike Hosking that the main difficulty builders were facing over the last years were prices rising after they’d been locked into a fixed term

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3:36

Grant Duncan: Political commentator on the potential...

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2024/06/10

A political scientist says the allegations that Census data has been misused by a political party would be very concerning if true. The Prime Minister's announced the Public Service Commission will undertake an independent investigation amid allegations surrounding Te Pāti Māori and Manurewa Marae. It relates to the misuse of Census data and Covid-19 vaccination information. Political commentator Grant Duncan told Mike Hosking that the alleged mixing of Census and Covid related functions with

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4:00

Geoffrey Miller: International Relations Expert on...

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2024/06/10

It's expected China will try to sweeten the pot for New Zealand. Chinese Premier Li Qiang will arrive in Wellington this week, the first such visit since 2017. International relations expert Geoffrey Miller told Mike Hosking that expects he'll want to cover business, education, and likely New Zealand's position on AUKUS. He says tempting offers will likely be made to the Prime Minister. Miller says an upgraded free trade agreement or wider visa access for Kiwis are potentially on the

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4:32

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief...

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2024/06/09

The Government will remove the 2018 ban on petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki. The decision's being labelled a 'backwards step' by environmentalist groups. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive, John Carnegie, told Mike Hosking “In New Zealand, the ironic thing is coal has been a balancing energy fuel.” Carnegie said “There’s plenty of gas here, it’s just a matter of getting more explorers down here and having more wells drilled to find it.” LISTEN ABOVE. See

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2:55

Gavin Grey: UK and Europe Correspondent on the death...

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2024/06/09

British TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found dead on the Greek Island of Symi after disappearing while on holiday last week. The 67-year-old healthy living advocate, had been a prominent face on TV in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. His body was found as teams were searching the coastline with cameras, and searchers were approaching a cave. UK and Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking “He appeared to take the wrong route home – there are no suspicious

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4:17

Tony Johnson: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super...

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2024/06/06

The Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals are kicking off this weekend. The Hurricanes are still sitting at the top of the table, just ahead of the Blues on a points differential. The Chiefs are starting the action, facing off against the Reds tonight at 7pm. Sports Commentator Tony Johnson told Mike Hosking that the season is heading towards a pretty good climax. He said that they’ve seen some good footie, and the game has grown as its gone on as well as the crowds getting better. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:40

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the $4b...

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2024/06/06

It's a much-needed record funding boost in pothole prevention. The Transport Agency's confirmed it'll put just over $2 billion into prevention on state highways, and nearly $2 billion for local roads. It'll cover resealing, rehabilitation, and drainage maintenance, with more than 62,000 holes recorded last year. Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett told Mike Hosking that the funding won't cover as much as it would've a few years ago because costs have risen. He says larger

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4:04

Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ Chair on the...

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2024/06/06

A concerning healthcare trend finds more Kiwis unable to access specialist care, leaving GPs to manage cases without extra resources. Otago University has found between 2018 and 2022, the risk of being declined referred specialist services increased significantly, by 5.2%. General Practice New Zealand chair Bryan Betty told Mike Hosking that the threshold seems to be changing. He says the bar to get in to see a specialist seems to be rising, based on the fact there's not enough capacity in the

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3:30

Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on Boeing's...

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2024/06/05

Third time’s a charm for Boeing as its first manned ship takes off to space. Previous launch attempts had been called off due to system and machinery failures. Two veteran NASA astronauts are riding aboard the Starliner capsule, on a journey to the International Space Station. US correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking that it's a much-needed win for Boeing. She says the manufacturer had lots of bad press recently including a door blowing out of an Alaskan airlines plane. LISTEN

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3:43

Kathy Wolfe: Early Childhood NZ CEO on the Ministry...

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2024/06/05

The Early Childhood Sector is welcoming the Ministry of Regulation review. Regulation Minister David Seymour's saying affordability, access, and regulation will be tackled in the review. In six months, a report will be sent back with recommendations for Cabinet on rules that could be removed or changed. Early Childhood New Zealand Chief Executive Kathy Wolfe told Mike Hosking that the amount of regulation is a big problem in the sector. She says new rules were brought in to fix issues and it's

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3:51

Peter Dunne: Political Commentator says the...

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2024/06/05

The allegations against Te Pāti Māori need to be handled with sensitivity. It's been alleged information collected at Auckland's Manurewa Marae was used to help the party's election campaign, something Te Pāti Māori denies. Stats NZ has appointed an investigator, Police have received a complaint, and the Privacy Commissioner's considering what to do next. Political commentator Peter Dunne told Mike Hosking that it will turn into Te Pāti Māori tikanga versus the tikanga of the rest of the

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3:33

Leanne Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the...

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2024/06/05

There's hopes the holiday law changes will benefit Kiwi businesses. The Government's drafting legislation and will put it out for consultation in September. It includes proposing moving annual leave from an entitlement system to an accrual system and linking sick leave to hours worked. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking that the system hasn't kept up with modern day work practices. She says it's not fit for purpose and changes are needed, so this is a step in the right

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3:49

Adam Blair: Former Warrior on Christchurch Council...

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2024/06/04

The Christchurch Council is being urged to back the bid for a South Island NRL team. It’s said the team could bring in $50 million in revenue for the city each year. The call’s come from South Island NRL Bid ltd, led by Canterbury Rugby League Chairman Tony Kidd, and is a rival bid to David Moffett’s South Island Kea. Adam Blair, former Warriors player and commentator, told Mike Hosking that there’s always been conversation about the need for another New Zealand team. He said that the important

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3:29

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the newly revealed...

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2024/06/04

UK police are still unable to find the parents they say abandoned three babies across East London across seven years. DNA testing shows newborn Baby Elsa —found in a park earlier this year— is the sibling of two others found similarly in 2017 and 2019. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that a judge has made allowances because of the case's public interest. He says the public can know the babies are black, and its believed they share the same parents. Elsa was just one hour old

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3:13

Shaun Robinson: Mental Health Foundation CEO on the...

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2024/06/04

More people are getting mental health support in primary care, but not as many are accessing specialist services. A Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report shows more people are receiving community-based care. But access to specialist services dropped from 3.8% of people in 2018 and 19 to 3.4% in 2022 and 23. Mental Health Foundation Chief Executive Shaun Robinson told Mike Hosking that new services at GP level have drawn resources from specialist services. He says we keep putting money

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4:31

Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Reporter on the Super...

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2024/06/03

The T20 World Cup is coming up soon, and New Zealand has been put out in the back paddock with no games in the United States. The Super Rugby quarterfinals have been set after a tense weekend of matches. The Blues are on top of the board, and the final looks to be between them, the Hurricanes, or the Chiefs. Andrew Alderson wrapped the long weekend of sports. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the large boy racer...

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2024/06/03

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says there’s been a drop in respect for police over the past six to seven years and they have become “punching bags” - and he wants to fix it. Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about a large boy racer event in Levin on the weekend - in which two police officers were hurt - Mitchell said police had been overwhelmed by the number of people at the meet. More than 200 cars were at the gathering, with around 30 police staff deployed to the centre

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