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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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3:37

Marie Black: Hurunui Mayor says the addition of a...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/09/07

The National Party is promising to build a new “Great Walk” as part of its new tourism policy. It's planed an $14m upgrade the 80km Waiau-Toa/Molesworth walking track in Canterbury, creating the 11th Great Walk. Hurunui Mayor Marie Black told Tim Dower that having a track of this distinction in their district would be a significant boost for the local and regional economies. She said that the district would embrace something of this nature, and it could bring in the big spenders. LISTEN

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4:21

Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on Labour's gang convoy...

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2023/09/07

Labour's law and order policy would allow Police to confiscate cars, motorbikes, and even tractors. Police Minister Ginny Andersen says it's designed for large scale convoys going through public roads, disrupting people's daily lives. Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen told Tim Dower that it appears they'll come at them after the fact. He says they will have to show there's a breach of the road laws by people in two or more vehicles. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:02

Tim Dower: There's a lot at stake

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2023/09/07

Really? New Zealand First... really? I mean, I know it's a pretty desperate time... we're all a bit lost and confused and disappointed, frustrated and seriously peed off at the state of the country right now. But to see a poll showing New Zealand First potentially over the five percent threshold? I guess it shows how desperate things are for a lot of people. It's not my place to tell you how to vote, or how not to vote, but what I will say is: just think of the history. Think of the dramas, the

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3:57

Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Professor on...

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2023/09/06

Some in the dairy sector are less than convinced by Labour's five economic priorities. The list includes growing an export-led country, boosting renewable energy, enhancing tourism, and focusing on sustainable agriculture technology. Lincoln University Professor Jacqueline Rowarth told Kate Hawkesby she's confused by what the party's trying to achieve. She says New Zealand already is a centre for agricultural sustainability expertise, and that's why delegations from other countries come here to

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4:01

Simon Douglas: AA Chief Policy Officer on National's...

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2023/09/06

The Automobile Association says when it comes to EV structure, investment needs to happen ahead of demand. The AA's pleased with National's promise of 10-thousand public EV chargers over the next four years, a promise that will cost $257 million. The party would also dump Labour's clean car discount scheme and ute tax. Chief Policy Officer Simon Douglas told Kate Hawkesby that big car manufacturers are beginning to invest in electric cars. He says we'll reach a point where EVs and internal

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1:51

Luke Blincoe: Electric Kiwi CEO on the Commerce...

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2023/09/06

The country's big four electricity providers are being accused of abusing their power. Electric Kiwi is taking a complaint to the Commerce Commission, claiming that Meridian, Mercury, Genesis, and Contact are taking advantage of their market dominance and driving out competition. Chief Executive Luke Blincoe told Kate Hawkesby the complaint is extensive. He says there are 37 pages of examples of actual refusal to supply some hedge products and constructive refusal to supply, meaning prices are

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2:15

Kate Hawkesby: The rise in uncontrolled dogs is a...

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2023/09/06

In my ongoing obsession with all things canine, I was interested to see that Wellington has a problem at the moment with uncontrolled dogs. It was reported in a Wellington City Council dog control report, that “the number of uncontrolled dogs has increased by 26 percent in the last year. Sixty-five attacks on people, 78 on animals, and 697 uncontrolled dogs were reported.” Not only that, but disturbingly ‘the report suggested the high number of attacks and aggressive dog behaviour appeared to be a

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3:38

Stu Davidson: HighGround Dairy Consultant on the...

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2023/09/05

Dairy prices have risen for the first time in four months. Overall prices are up 2.7% at this morning's latest Global Dairy Trade auction, making up slightly for a 7.4% fall at the last auction three weeks ago. The news is even better for the all-important Whole Milk Powder price, which is up 5.3%. HighGround Dairy consultant Stu Davison told Kate Hawkesby that it's too early to say whether this is a turn-around in the trend, or a one-off. He says it's positive news nonetheless. LISTEN

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3:01

Kate Hawkesby: Brazen theft in supermarkets

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2023/09/05

Having witnessed a supermarket theft the other day, as we all probably have by now, I was not surprised to see that supermarket crime ‘has surged’. In just Foodstuffs North Island stores, it's reported there are ‘more than a thousand incidents a month.’ And the thefts are brazen. There was one video of a man ‘armed with a screwdriver stealing nine legs of lamb’. Foodstuffs say that in more than a third of these crimes, it’s repeat offenders. So it’s not surprising they’re taking matters into

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4:29

Vaughn Davis: Social media expert warns against...

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2023/09/04

Experts are warning against relying on Facebook Marketplace for your livelihood. A New Plymouth couple has been locked out of their business account without explanation, cutting them from their income. Social media expert Vaughan Davis told Kate Hawkesby that putting all your eggs in this basket is risky. Davis says it means hitching your wagon to an offshore company who can change the rules at any moment. He says the issue is becoming more common. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:24

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical...

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2023/09/04

Senior doctors and dentists say they don't want to see anyone harmed by today's strike. Members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists will strike for two hours from midday after rejecting Te Whatu Ora's latest offer. Around 250 planned procedures are being changed as a result. Executive Director Sarah Dalton says there are contingency plans. She told Kate Hawkesby that she's been taking calls in the last few days about surgeries that can't be delayed, and they've approved staffing

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3:44

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO on tourism...

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2023/09/04

Tourism is making a comeback and people are deciding to spend more time here. Before Covid it was our largest export. It's clambered back up to number three on the list, with visitors spending 2.1 billion dollars in the last quarter. Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive Grant Webster told Kate Hawkesby that it's recovering faster than he anticipated, partly down to a good ski season and the Fifa World Cup. He says we saw a lot of people visiting over winter, and the attractions in the

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3:04

Kate Hawkesby: Let's not lose our sense of humour

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2023/09/04

A fascinating insight into what it’s like to move countries —which I think is timely given how many Kiwis are doing it right now— appeared on social media the last couple of days from an ex-pat living here. It was reported that a British native said they were moving back home to England from NZ, because Kiwis lack interest in other people’s lives, and we’re short on banter. That part made me laugh to be honest because I think it depends who you hang with and where you are. This person lives in

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3:47

Justine Shroder: Mt Fyffe Distillery owner on the...

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2023/09/03

Gin-lovers rejoice! The number of distilleries creating gin in New Zealand has shot up from just 15 to more than 150 in recent years. So what are the challenges for owners working in a now-saturated market? Mt Fyffe Distillery owner Justine Shroder joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:46

Gavin Grey: France to soon ban disposable vapes under...

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2023/09/03

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Sunday that disposable vapes will soon be banned in the country as part of a national anti-smoking plan. Borne, speaking on RTL radio, did not say when the ban would enter into force. She said the government would soon unveil its new plan to combat smoking, which she said is the cause of 75,000 deaths a year in the country. It will include a ban on disposable vapes, which she said “are giving bad habits to young people.” “It’s a reflex and a gesture

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3:08

Kate Hawkesby: The whole lead-up to the election so...

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2023/09/03

So a weekend chocka of political campaigning as the parties hit the ground running in the lead-up to the election. I don’t know about you but I’m finding the whole lead-up so far a bit low rent. As in, a lot of gutter politics, name-calling, misinformation tactics, and a lot of needless disruption and chaos. And I reckon that puts voters off, so I’m not sure why political parties do it. It has the opposite effect of engaging people, I think what it does is make people think they’re all a bunch of

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3:56

Andrew Alderson: Liam Lawson finishes just outside...

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2023/09/03

Liam Lawson’s Formula One stocks continue to rise. After impressing in his debut last weekend, the 21-year-old Kiwi posted a new season’s best result for the second AlphaTauri car with an 11th-placed finish in the Italian Grand Prix. In just two races since replacing the injured Daniel Ricciardo, Lawson has come away with better results than the Aussie (two races) and teammate Nyck de Vries (10 races), proving he is ready for the top level of the sport, while he equalled the best qualifying

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4:59

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor says people...

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2023/09/03

Very different campaign launches by the two major parties over the weekend. Chris Hipkins launched Labour's in Auckland on Saturday, with the promise of free basic dental care for those under 30 by 2030. The following day, in the same city, Chris Luxon went with an eight-point pledge card to voters, but no new policy. Newstalk ZB Political editor Jason Walls told Kate Hawkesby Luxon didn't want to take the focus away from the party's just-released tax plan. But he says people are starting to

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3:19

Kate Hawkesby: Fruit and veges aren't exactly garden...

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2023/08/31

I am on what seems a never-ending quest to find a good fruit and vege supplier - and it’s not the supermarket. I’m so sick of soft old apples and wilted lettuce on supermarket shelves, I’m hankering for a good farmers market vibe to get fresh produce into the house. I’ve tried many of the online ones, the companies who purport to pick it fresh that morning and deliver straight to your door. But so far not great, they’re average, but not as fresh as you might hope. Bit hit and miss. You may get a

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3:31

Rob Nichol: NZR Players' Association CEO discusses...

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2023/08/31

The review into New Zealand Rugby is being labelled a step in the right direction. It found rugby unions constitution and structures 'are not fit for purpose in the modern era.' And there's questions being raised of how to ensure change is made moving forward. New Zealand Rugby Players' Association CEO Rob Nichol joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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