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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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4:39

Judith Collins: Thrilled and Humbled By New Roles In...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/26

The incoming Attorney-General says it's a big job but she thinks she has the experience for it. Judith Collins has picked up the portfolio alongside seven others including Minister Responsible for responding to the Christchurch mosque inquiry. She says it will be a challenge, but the roles are quite closely aligned. Collins says told Tim Dower that her background as a lawyer, holding a practicing certificate for 40 years, makes her well qualified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:49

Action For Smokefree Director Ben Youdan: Scrapping...

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2023/11/26

Backlash to the incoming government scrapping smokefree laws to fund tax cuts. Advocacy groups say removing regulations on levels of nicotine and the age of who can buy cigarettes is irresponsible. Action for Smokefree Director Ben Youdan told Tim Dower that the Government is putting the interests of the cigarette industry before the health of the nation. He says more people will die if these laws change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:20

Tim Dower: Tax Cuts Or A Tobacco Free New Zealand?

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2023/11/26

Nicola Willis is blaming ACT and NZ First for the momentous dismantling of Smokefree laws. That's what she said over the weekend, telling Newshub the minor parties were insistent on reversing the amendments, not even a year after they were passed. ACT says tobacco taxes bring in about 1.8 billion all up, and we're given to believe taking those new restrictions away will be worth about a billion. So, handy money...especially when you've just had to sacrifice a different cash raising scheme which

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4:41

Kate Hawkesby: It's time to turn off the early alarm

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2023/11/23

So, this is my last day – not just for the year but for good. It’s time for me to turn off the early alarm. I’ve been so conflicted about making this decision, purely because I love the job so much, it’s the most fun and best time I’ve ever had in my broadcasting career. Radio is addictive. It’s dynamic and instant and an intimate connection with your audience. I’ve felt privileged to be in your cars, your kitchens, your headphones, an earpiece while you’re still in bed... the fact you choose to

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2:37

Simon Arcus: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on...

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2023/11/23

Shoppers hunting for a bargain will be hitting the malls over the weekend for Black Friday sales. Tens of thousands of shoppers are expected to swarm the shops. But Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Simon Arcus told Kate Hawkesby that consumers should be careful to ensure they are getting a fair deal. He says shoppers should look online to see if the same product can be bought cheaper elsewhere. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:25

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald Political Reporter on the...

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2023/11/23

More details on the incoming governing trio are expected to come soon. National, ACT, and New Zealand First have agreed on a deal which will be signed in Parliament today. It'll have the parties' policy agendas, details on who's in and who's out of Cabinet, and who's becoming the Deputy Prime Minister. Herald political reporter Adam Pearse told Kate Hawkesby that we've apparently been in the final stages for more than a week now. He says they're expecting statements of support from the three

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3:07

Kate Hawkesby: Nicola Willis looks like the most...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/22

So has the anticipation of this government been greater than the event itself? Will it be under whelming when we finally see the state of it? Did we just build it up as this huge thing full of controversy and twists and turns, when in fact it was just a boring longer than expected meeting of negotiating endless minutiae? I actually felt sorry for them yesterday – especially the ones who are parents to young kids, like Nicola Willis. She was desperate to get back to Wellington and see her 4

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3:07

Kate Hawkesby: Nicola Willis looks like the most...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/22

So has the anticipation of this government been greater than the event itself? Will it be under whelming when we finally see the state of it? Did we just build it up as this huge thing full of controversy and twists and turns, when in fact it was just a boring longer than expected meeting of negotiating endless minutiae? I actually felt sorry for them yesterday – especially the ones who are parents to young kids, like Nicola Willis. She was desperate to get back to Wellington and see her 4

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4:47

Joanna Pidgeon: Pidgeon Judd Law Director on the...

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2023/11/22

A trend is emerging of older New Zealanders opting to dish out inheritance to their family before they die. NZ Seniors data shows more than a third are doing just that. More than half worry over what they'll be able to leave their kids because of current economic challenges. Pidgeon Judd Law Director, Joanna Pidgeon, told Kate Hawkesby that people are living longer, and don't want to see their kids struggling with renting into their 50s. She says with prices increasing, help upfront can get them

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4:54

Geoffrey Miller: International Geopolitical Analyst...

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2023/11/22

Domestic pressure in Israel is said to be the driving factor behind the hostage deal. Israel's cabinet has agreed to a four day pause in fighting in exchange for the release of 50 women and child hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th. It's believed there are around 200 Israeli hostages. The agreement also includes Israel releasing 150 Palestinian prisoners. International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Kate Hawkesby that hostage families have mounted a high profile "bring them home"

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3:06

Mike Atkinson: Aspire Managing Director on rental...

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2023/11/22

An influx of migration and lack of property investors is thought to be driving up rental prices around the country. Rental growth is running at historically high levels, hitting 6.1% in the year to October, with Auckland skyrocketing by 8.5% over the past year. Aspire Managing Director Mike Atkinson told Kate Hawkesby that he's warning the incoming Government that prices need to be reined in. He says if prices continue to rise renters will fall out of the market, putting more pressure on social

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3:02

Kate Hawkesby: Seymour for Deputy PM?

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2023/11/21

I don’t begrudge David Seymour tipping his hat into the ring for Deputy PM. Many would argue it’s a relatively inconsequential role - it doesn’t mean much. I mean most of last term we couldn’t remember who was deputy leader or deputy PM: Kelvin Davis or Carmel Sepuloni. It didn’t really matter, no one really cared. But it does carry gravitas. There is something about the title which carries weight – and of course the obvious additional bonus of stepping into the PM’s shoes when they're out of

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2:38

Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Air New Zealand's...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/21

Questions are arising over whether Air New Zealand will have to continue to discount domestic flights in coming months as it grapples with sinking demand. October passenger data highlights the slow down, alongside lower-margin leisure travel and lower capacity. The airline's forecast a pre-tax profit of up to $230 million for the second half of 2023, down from nearly $300 million last year. Aviation commentator Irene King told Kate Hawkesby that the data was taken before its capacity problems in

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3:52

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the import...

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2023/11/21

We’re heading in the right direction, but they’re still not great numbers on the trade deficit. Stats NZ data for October shows exports fell to $5.4 billion annually, with imports down to just over $7 billion on last year. The annual trade deficit is $14.8 billion, slightly better than September's $15.41 billion. Infometrics chief economist Brad Olsen told Kate Hawkesby that it's an improvement, but it remains a concern. He says we're still importing more than we're exporting. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:54

Brigitte Morten: Former Senior Ministerial advisor...

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2023/11/21

Wrangling continues in Auckland today between National, ACT, and New Zealand First, of the allocation of Cabinet portfolios in the new government. David Seymour, Winston Peters, and Nicola Willis are all in the running to be Deputy Prime Minister. But Brigitte Morten —a former senior ministerial advisor for National— told Kate Hawkesby that the allocation of other roles will be more crucial. She says finance positions are likely to be given to both parties, and the allocation of justice, police,

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2:23

Kate Hawkesby: I think we've reached peak woke

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/20

I think we’ve reached peak woke, or at least I hope we have... who would know? But I think we’ve reached it when I see that in China now, they’re looking at banning clothes that hurt people’s feelings. You heard that right. CNN reported that, ‘China’s legislature has proposed changes to a law that if approved would allow authorities to fine and detain people who wear clothes that “hurt the nation’s feelings”.’ This to be honest is probably less about wokeism and more about patriotism and control,

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4:17

Dennis Maga: First Union General Secretary on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/20

Questions over how fog cannons and body cameras in Woolworths stores will mitigate the rising abuse of staff. The supermarket giant is reporting a 131% rise in physical assaults on staff in the past six months, compared to the same time last year. It's also launching an in-store campaign to encourage customers to respect workers as they head into the busiest time of year. First Union General Secretary Dennis Maga told Kate Hawkesby that those security measures could work short-term. He says

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3:09

John O'Connell: Life Education Trust CEO on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/20

High school students are increasingly visiting online gambling sites. An investigation by Newstalk ZB has found that sports betting and online casino games are increasingly popular with teenagers, who even access the sites during the school day. Life Education Trust Chief Executive John O'Connell told Kate Hawkesby that phones among young people have caused a number of challenges. He says schools should be aware that students with mobile phones have gambling in their pocket. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:31

Ben Thomas: Political Commentator on the length of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/20

A political commentator is suggesting that we should relax a little about how long it's taking to form a government. There's been much commentary on the fact it's been 18 days since the release of the official election results, and we still don't have a government. Former National party staffer and now political commentator Ben Thomas told Kate Hawkesby that this time will be quickly forgotten. He says in six months time —whether the Government is flourishing or floundering— no one is going to be

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4:11

Adam Pearse: Herld Political Reporter Talks Ongoing...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/11/19

The weekend has come and gone, but coalition negotiations continue into another week. Incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon says about three issues to settle remain between National, Act and New Zealand First. The trio's been meeting in Auckland since Wednesday, where Luxon now believes they'll stay for the next few days. Herald Political Reporter Adam Pearse told Kate Hawkesby that Luxon described his meeting with Peters yesterday, as 'helpful'. He says it was a departure from previous conversations

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