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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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5:05

Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Prime Minister on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/10/10

The conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on. Israel's death toll has surpassed 1000 people since Hamas' attack, while more than 800 are dead in Gaza following retaliatory strikes. Up to 150 Israelis are being held hostage currently. Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni told Kate Hawkesby that they're waiting on the next steps and will provide humanitarian support when the opportunity arises. She says those kinds of measures take time, but New Zealand is always quick to provide support and

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3:02

Kate Hawkesby: It stood out how relaxed Hipkins was

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2023/10/09

I think what stood out for me yesterday when Chris Hipkins was in the studio with Mike for a couple of hours, was how relaxed Hipkins was. As the two hours slipped by, he seemed to get more relaxed, leaning back in his chair more and more, taking it easy. I wondered if the Coke Zero hadn’t kicked in, or maybe he was just tired, or maybe he’s just given up. I mean don’t get me wrong, I thought he came across well, I think relaxed is good. But I was interested to hear what he backs about his

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4:39

Alexander Bukh: Victoria University International...

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2023/10/09

It's thought that up to 1,300 have died in the conflict between Israel and Hamas so far. Around 800 Israeli people have been killed since the Palestinian militant group launched its attack, and almost 500 have died in Gaza after Israel retaliated. It's thought up to 100 Israeli citizens have been taken hostage. Israel is cutting off all electricity, food, and fuel to the Gaza Strip. Victoria University international relations expert, Alexander Bukh grew up in Israel. He told Kate Hawkesby that

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4:31

Ben Schmidt: Tertiary Education Union organiser on...

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2023/10/09

Pleas from Massey University's science faculty seem to have fallen on deaf ears. The university is forecasting a loss of more than $50 million, well up from last year's deficit of around $8.8 million. It plans to slash around 100 science jobs and stop teaching engineering at Albany. Tertiary Education Union organiser Ben Schmidt told Kate Hawkesby that Vice-Chancellor Jan Thomas seems determined to push through with it. He says she needs to slow down, listen to staff and work for better funding,

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3:03

Kate Hawkesby: One thing that should be on the new...

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2023/10/08

One of the many things that are hopefully on the new government’s radar come October 15 is the state of our cities. I mean yes our communities and our suburbs are in dire straits too getting ravaged by crime and unruly gangs in many places, but our CBDs are a mess - they’re unsavoury places. They don’t feel safe anymore. I get people messaging me every day about the CBD, particularly Auckland, and what a mess it is, or how embarrassed they are of it. Which is a shame because parts of it are

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4:52

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical analyst says it was...

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2023/10/08

Calls have come for New Zealand to use its voice as a war breaks out in the Middle East. Dozens are believed to have been captured by Palestinian militant group Hamas which has launched an attack on Gaza. The Government says more than 600 Israelis have been killed in attacks from Gaza. It's believed that as many as 100 soldiers and civilians were kidnapped when Palestinian fighters crossed the border and raided communities. Palestinian officials say retaliatory Israeli air strikes have killed at

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5:08

Nicola Willis: National's Deputy Leader defends the...

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2023/10/08

National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis is defending the party warning of a second election. The party has ramped up efforts to keep New Zealand First out of the mix - warning there's a growing possibility National wouldn't be able to get a deal done. Willis told Kate Hawkesby there's always a risk they won't get enough support. She says a lot of people already believe there's going to be a change - but they have to vote. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Kate Hawkesby: I wonder if the Govt. regrets dropping...

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2023/10/05

As we reflect on the —let’s be frank— end of this government’s tenure, I can’t help thinking about all the stuff they dropped the ball on, that I wonder if they regret. Mental health, the $1.9 billion none of us know where it is. Light rail. Child poverty. Kiwibuild, a tangible disaster. Not taking the country with them when they had a majority, an unheard of opportunity to take us with them, and they blew it. The MIQ shenanigans, the shutting of the borders for so long, the crime levels, the

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4:38

Katherine Rich: Aged Care Association CEO on the halt...

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2023/10/05

Pay equity for care and support workers has been halted. Te Whatu Ora's called for a review as the claim process nears the end, much to the disappointment of unions and employers. Aged Care Association Chief Executive, Katherine Rich told Kate Hawkesby that she believes the health agency halted the process as the cost was more than anticipated. She says they're calling foul as it impacts the most vulnerable and lowly-paid workers in the sector. Te Whatu Ora says the review seeks further

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3:13

Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Mayor has concerns over the...

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2023/10/05

Queenstown's mayor is raising concerns over the country's water supply crackdown. Water regulator Taumata Arowai has sent a letter to 27 councils lacking in a sufficient protozoa barrier, informing them they have till mid next year to get a plan in place. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers told Kate Hawkesby that when it comes to enforcement, the regulator has teeth, with fines and jail time both being a possibility. He believes he's under-mining the industry they're trying to regulate. He says

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2:43

Grant Webster: Tourism Holding Limited CEO on the...

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2023/10/04

A bumper summer is expected ahead of the cruise ship season. A total of 54 ships will make 1,000 visits to New Zealand shores this season, expecting to bring around 350,000 passengers. Kaikōura and Bluff both have forward bookings, and Lyttelton is back on the calendar following upgrades. But Tourism Holding Limited CEO Grant Webster warns that infrastructure issues will eventually come into play. He says we need a quality international cruise port, and we'll lose the cruise ships to Australia

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2:59

Kate Hawkesby: I'm none the wiser as to how this will go

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2023/10/04

I’m rallying the troops at the moment to early vote. By troops I mean family members, but also anyone who’ll listen. So far I think just my husband, my sister and I have early voted. Others are waiting til the last minute. I’m not sure what might happen last minute that could change your mind, short of a scandal of some kind I guess. But you either like the direction the country is going and want to keep it this way, or you don’t. At the heart of it we’re essentially voting for change or more of

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3:35

Mark Wheeler: Marlborough District Council CEO on the...

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2023/10/04

Marlborough residents could be in for an expensive few years, with millions more needed for road repairs than first thought. Fixing the flood damaged transport system is expected to cost $74 million more, totalling $234 million. Marlborough District Council Chief Executive Mark Wheeler told Kate Hawkesby that their cost estimates were cautious but reflect the current reality. He says construction cost, inflation, and contractor shortages have also added to the expense. Wheeler says rates are

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3:05

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Economist ahead of the...

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2023/10/03

The Reserve Bank is tipped to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5% when it comes up for review this afternoon. Westpac's Kelly Eckhold told Kate Hawkesby that a change is unlikely so close to an election. However, she said, the markets are looking at a 50-60% rate increase in November, earlier than the Reserve Bank had previously indicated. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Richard Burke: Leaderbrand CEO on the impact of the...

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2023/10/03

A year of wet weather has taken its toll on some in the veggie industry. New data from NIWA shows that in September, areas like Otago, Southland, Canterbury, Wairarapa, and Auckland received well above normal rainfall. But last month was also the warmest September on record. Leaderbrand Chief Executive, Richard Burke told Kate Hawkesby that recent rainfall has been difficult. He says it's been the hardest 18 months they've seen from the growers right through to sales, with outages and a lack

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3:00

Kate Hawkesby: Looks like Auckland Airport is improving

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2023/10/03

I come to you today with – fingers crossed – great news. I say fingers crossed because let’s hope it lasts, I don’t want to be accused of speaking too soon, but I’m hearing reports that Auckland airport is on the improve. For starters, it’s opened an express lane. Very heartened by the headline yesterday which read, “Auckland Airport trials screening Express Lane to cut down unacceptable wait times”. I mean is that not music to all of our ears? I was reading a text to you guys yesterday about

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3:01

Daniel Newman: Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor on...

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2023/10/02

It was too good an opportunity to pass up. Auckland Council has spent more than $12 million expanding its Botanical Gardens. It's bought 1.6 hectares, the size of two soccer pitches, on Hill Road in Manurewa. More than 10 million dollars of the purchase price will be funded by debt. Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor, Daniel Newman, says he lobbied hard for the purchase. He knows money's tight, but this was the only time they could buy this particular parcel of land. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:46

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on...

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2023/10/02

There’s been a mixed response to Labour's pledge to do more to help new supermarket retailers set up shop in New Zealand. While details are in the early stages, help with finances, gaining land space, and making regulator changes are on the cards. New Zealand Initiative's Eric Crampton told Kate Hawkesby that changes to zoning for new supermarkets would be welcomed but warns against subsiding entry for new chains. He says starting new retailers on subsidies could lead to chains asking for more

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3:19

Kate Hawkesby: I don't understand the people who...

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2023/10/02

I went out in search of some democracy yesterday, trying to early vote. I looked up on the Vote NZ website where in my area had early voting places open and what time. I headed out on a walk confident I’d found the place but as I rocked up there, the lights were out; the first bad sign. Then I saw an actual sign on the ground, blown over in the wind, it said ‘no early voting here until October 9th’. So back to the website I went, determined to find a place. Turns out it couldn’t have been

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3:02

Kate Hawkesby: Be careful not who you vote for, but...

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2023/10/01

I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I’m so over this election. Please let it be over already. Now that Winston’s crept back into the fray, we've got the old gameplaying of not just the politicians - but the voters now too who seem to believe they can rig MMP in their favour. They want to design their own bespoke government. After all these years, we still don’t seem to get it. Essentially NZ voters are their own worst enemies. Nearly two thirds of New Zealand voters think the

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