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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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4:40

Irene King: Aviation commentator says Air NZ copying...

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2023/08/31

Air New Zealand is expected to follow suit and ditch expiry dates on Covid travel credits. Qantas is removing the expiration dates for the credits that were due to run out at the end of the year. Customers with these credits can request a cash refund, while Jetstar customers can use their vouchers for flights indefinitely. Aviation commentator, Irene King, told Kate Hawkesby copying the idea would make a lot of sense. She says it's a competitive market, particularly across the Tasman, so we're going

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3:49

Leeann Watson: Canterbury Business Chamber CEO says...

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2023/08/31

Conflicting reports have emerged of how business owners are feeling about the state of the economy. ANZ's latest business outlook survey shows business confidence has lifted another nine points in August, with inflationary expectations down. But, Canterbury Business Chamber CEO Leeann Watson told Kate Hawkesby they've done their own survey - which paints a different picture. She says 58 percent of businesses expect the economy to get moderately or significantly worse, compared with just 39

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1:37

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent says more than 300,000...

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2023/08/30

Hurricane Idalia has thrashed Florida’s Gulf Coast, sparking the evacuation of millions of residents as they hunker down for a surge of tidal water. At least two storm-related deaths have been reported. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Kate Hawkesby says more than 300,000 residents in Florida and Georgia are without power. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:57

David Letele: Community leader National's tax plan...

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2023/08/30

A foodbank owner says National's tax plan does a lot for middle income earners, but not much for those really struggling. It's promising a $14.6 billion package - adjusting income tax brackets for inflation and expanding tax credits. Community leader David Letele told Kate Hawkesby if we can help people, we should. He says they're seeing more and more starving children, and some who haven't gone to school since March because they're in emergency housing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:28

Kate Hawkesby: If this election is going to be about...

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2023/08/30

So the Nat’s tax plan – is good – and we know it’s good for two reasons, one, because of all the positive feedback it’s had, and two, because of how ropeable the Government are about it. They are dark on it because they know they’ve been badly exposed here, by a sensible party doing sensible things, which reeks of common sense. It reminds us just what common sense feels like - a distant memory for most of us politically these days let’s be honest. But the left are increasingly angry – they’re

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2:27

Barry Coates: Mindful Money CEO says investments by...

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2023/08/30

KiwiSaver investments in companies that cause social and environmental harm have reached a record high. Charity Mindful Money has found 8.9 percent of KiwiSaver funds go into companies the public generally want to avoid. Mindful Money Chief Executive, Barry Coates, told Kate Hawkesby climate change is a major concern, but investment in fossil fuels by KiwiSaver is at a record high. He says they're worried about climate change, animal cruelty, and human rights. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:54

Sarah Dalton: Senior doctors' union believes Te Whatu...

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2023/08/30

Our national health service is being accused of structural imbalance. New documents reveal Te Whatu Ora's contractor workforce may not have earned their high wages. The number of contractors has dropped from more than 1,000 to just over 600 - after the audit found significant deficiencies in the agency's recruitment processes. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Kate Hawkesby bringing 20 DHBs together was always going to be challenging. She

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3:37

Kate Hawkesby: Everyone seems to know what to do...

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2023/08/29

Labour announced yesterday that ‘bottom trawling and Danish seining will be banned in most of the Hauraki Gulf as part of a plan to better protect the 1.2-million-hectare marine park.’ They have four options going for public consultation next week, one of them stipulating that ‘bottom-trawling would be banned from 89 per cent of the Gulf. Currently, 27 per cent of the Gulf is closed to bottom trawling and Danish seining fishing methods.’ Bottom trawling involves dragging weighted nets over the

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3:59

Sara Chatwin: Psychologist warns Govt to tread...

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2023/08/29

The Government is expected to announce a mental health co-response model between Police and health today. Psychologist Sara Chatwin says it's a nice notion, but when it comes to mental health you need to tread lightly. Chatwin joined Kate Hawkesby on Early Edition. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:57

Paul Spain: Tech Commentator says new Digital...

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2023/08/29

Fears have come that new legalisation aimed at taxing multinational companies that provide digital services might not be as effective as hoped. The Government has unveiled the Digital Services Tax, which will slap three percent on New Zealand revenue of companies like Amazon, Meta and Google. It's expected to bring in $222 million over four years. However, Tech Commentator Paul Spain told Kate Hawkesby some companies may simply put up their New Zealand prices to cover the difference. LISTEN

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3:07

Craig Elliffe: Tax expert says changing tax brackets...

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2023/08/29

National is expected to make tax bracket changes to keep up with inflation. It'll unveil its policy in a few hours, with Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis saying it'll be funded through a mix of spending cuts and "targeted" revenue tools. She's long talked about the "squeezed middle", meaning as much relief for middle income earners as higher income earners. Auckland University tax expert Craig Elliffe told Kate Hawkesby changing the brackets is a good idea for middle New Zealand. He says the

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4:05

Kate Hawkesby: The message is clear around kids'...

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2023/08/28

There’s a lot of sport going on at the moment – school sport I mean - and I’m always amazed at how dedicated and committed parents and volunteer coaches are to these school teams. Having had kids as players, and later on as coaches, having seen how much work goes into it all, it’s very impressive. Especially in terrible weather and especially in a cost of living crisis where things like sports gear, shoes and uniforms are not cheap. Some families are paying a fortune for their kids to do sport

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4:05

Feroz Ali: NZFW owner ahead of refreshed edition of...

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2023/08/28

New Zealand Fashion Week is being refreshed after three years away from the catwalk. Starting today Kiwi designers will have their talent showcased across more than 50 runway shows, talks, and workshops. Owner Feroz Ali told Kate Hawkesby this time round there's greater opportunity for the public to see work from a more diverse pool of designers. Ali says there are a lot more indigenous and emerging designers coming through. He says the new talent will be shepherded by stewards like Kate

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2:27

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Strategy says many...

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2023/08/28

There are fears unemployment could rise as many businesses look to restructure. Seek's latest report for July shows job ad volumes dropped four percent month-on-month and are 26 percent lower year-on-year. They're now just one percent higher than in July 2019 - while applications per job have risen by 11 percent - the highest level on record. Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Strategy Alan McDonald told Kate Hawkesby many businesses are looking to cut costs rather than take on more

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3:29

Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson says...

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2023/08/28

National says Grant Robertson can't deliver on the savings he's announced by slashing public contractors and consultants' spending. The Finance Minister says the move will mean savings of almost $4 billion over the next four years. He's also announced a trimming back of programmes and a limit on future budget allowances. National Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis told Kate Hawkesby this won't make any difference. She says the Government has thrown billions at growing the bureaucracy and this

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3:54

Peter Dunne: Former MP on Labour ruling out working...

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2023/08/27

A former Cabinet Minister believes Chris Hipkins has snookered Luxon very cleverly. The Labour leader has ruled out working with New Zealand First, saying Winston Peters no longer holds policies fit to run the country. Hipkins has labelled Peters a force of instability and chaos. Former MP Peter Dunne told Kate Hawkesby that he's reinforced in people's minds that a vote for New Zealand First is a vote for National. He says National's hand has been forced to make clear whether he'll work with

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4:18

Clive Fernandes: National Capital Director and...

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2023/08/27

A new report reveals that the majority of New Zealand employers are contributing the minimum 3% towards their employees Kiwi Saver. The latest Value for Money Report by KiwiSaver watchdog, National Capital, shows the average contribution rate for all New Zealanders is 4.3%. Director and KiwiSaver expert Clive Fernandes told Kate Hawkesby that based on the average contribution rate, retirement expenses, and inflation the contribution rate average should be 6.3% . He says the extra money saved

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3:22

Kate Hawkesby: Does NZ First stand a chance with...

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2023/08/27

We went to Christchurch at the weekend, and we were waiting to board the plane and a woman comes up to us and says to Mike, “Just wanted to say I love your show, I listen all the time, but I have to say I think you’re wrong about Winston.” First things first, this woman was under 70 years old. She looked about mid-40’s I guess, so not your average Winston supporter. Mike replies, “What do you mean?”. She says, “You’re wrong about him not having enough support, I reckon he’ll be in government,

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2:32

Francesca Rudkin: I think we’re in for a messy and...

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2023/08/24

The Prime Minister may not have been able to articulate whether he had or had not started campaigning for the election earlier this week - but we all know he started campaigning the minute he was confirmed as the new Labour Party leader and Prime Minister on 22nd January. What is clear is that campaigning has stepped up a gear. If the antics of this week are any indication of what’s to come then we should buckle up – I think we’re in for a messy and potentially nasty seven-week ride to the

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4:37

Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Black captain ahead of...

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2023/08/24

All eyes will be on the television tomorrow morning for the final All Blacks test before the World Cup. They remain undefeated so far this year beating all they have come up against including an emphatic win against long-time opponents South Africa. They're taking on the Springboks at Twickenham in front of a sell-out crowd of 82,000 - kicking off at 6.30am New Zealand time. Former All Black captain and Sky Sports commentator Sean Fitzpatrick joined Francesca Rudkin out of the UK. LISTEN

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