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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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3:11

Arena Williams: Labour Party Commerce Person on the...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2025/08/27

The Labour Party is accusing the Government of dillydallying on changes to the grocery market. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced plans to speed up the supermarket consent process. Labour Party Commerce spokesperson Arena Williams says Labour is working on a suite of changes, but she didn't reveal what they are. She told Ryan Bridge the consenting changes could be used by the existing players. Williams says it could create less competition and drive more profits to the duopoly

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Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2025

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2025/08/27

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 28th of August 2025, the government's fast tracking new supermarkets to boost competition in the sector, Labour's Arena Williams shares her thoughts. Figures from Cotality show house price/income ratio his back to pre-covid levels, Oneroof Editor Owen Vaughan tells Ryan why that is. The gender pay gap is at the lowest it's ever been, Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart shares her thoughts. Plus US Correspondent Toni Waterman has the

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2:12

Ryan Bridge: The Govt should have fast tracked...

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2025/08/27

All good so far from Nicola Willis on supermarkets. She's got to the nub of the problem, which is basically red tape. Governments of all stripes, including her, have been quick to point the finger at private enterprise for high prices. And there's truth in that, but most haven't looked in the mirror like Willis did yesterday and admit it's them that also has a problem. We all do, really. Everybody moans about prices but then moans about construction of anything new - not in my backyard. Consultation

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3:51

Dellwyn Stuart: Mind the Gap co-founder on the gender...

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2025/08/27

Belief an improving gender pay gap is due to a weaker labour market. Stats NZ's revealed the difference in pay between women and men fell to 5.2% in the June quarter - its lowest point to date A year ago, it was 8.2%. Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart told Ryan Bridge the number will likely go back up as the economy improves and more part-time jobs become available again for women. She says they're still carrying majority of the parenting load and tend to opt for part-time roles more, which are

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3:08

Rachel Simpson: Business NZ immigration specialist on...

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2025/08/26

There’s a belief new tax rules will attract top tech talent to the country. The Government's changing the rules so migrants will only pay tax on income they actually receive. Currently new arrivals are taxed on estimated overseas income, even if that ends up being wrong. Business NZ immigration specialist Rachel Simpson told Ryan Bridge this law would ensure people coming here for a short period wouldn't get double taxed. She says it would make rules around people working as social media

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4:01

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the...

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2025/08/26

More foreign investors could soon flock in to work hard on Kiwi businesses. The Government's new Business Investor Visa will give foreign businesspeople who invest at least $2 million into an existing Kiwi business a fast-track to residency. If a business is worth $2 million, the applicant would have to buy it, and if it's worth more, they'd have to invest at least a quarter of its total value. Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge this definitely justifies a

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Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2025

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2025/08/26

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 27th of August 2025, the government's introducing a new investor Visa, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges shares his thoughts. A new Westpac report into economic conditions across the Tasman shows our growth rate may outpace Australia's in the coming years. Migrants will no longer be taxed on estimated overseas income, only on what they actually earn, Business NZ Immigration specialist Rachel Simpson shares her thoughts

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2:15

Ryan Bridge: The Government should go all in on Auckland

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2025/08/26

There’s a very good reason National’s talking about a revamping the major events fund - or as the PM said on Monday, stuffing the pipeline with more events. It’s the same reason you’re seeing them announce just half an hour ago they’re creating a new business investor visa - foreigners will get a fast-track to residency for chucking $2m into a Kiwi business. It’s the same reason they’ll announce in a few weeks that some wealthy investors will be able to buy expensive houses here. From November,

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2:47

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on New...

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2025/08/26

New Zealand could see faster economic growth than Australia, but fewer jobs. In New Zealand, Westpac's now forecasting an economic growth rate will hit 2.4% this year, and 3.1% next year. In Australia, it's forecasting a growth rate of 2% this year, and 2.2% next year. Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod told Ryan Bridge we've been seeing more OCR cuts, but it hasn't flowed through to the job market. He says New Zealand's seeing high unemployment and low wage growth, and Australia hasn't seen a similar

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2:48

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the potential...

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2025/08/25

A reassurance that banking won't be much riskier even if capital rules are changed. The Reserve Bank's put out two proposals to loosen capital requirements after the government called for it. One of them is reducing minimum capital requirement for deposit takers from $30 million to $5 million. Founder of KiwiSaver provider Simplicity, Sam Stubbs told Ryan Bridge there are other rules, so it won't make it much more hazardous. He says the Reserve Bank will still keep a close eye on any group

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3:19

James Fuller: Hnry CEO on the number of self-employed...

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2025/08/25

Self-employed people are opting out of KiwiSaver, putting their retirements at risk. A new report from the Retirement Commission and accounting firm Hnry's reveals only 44% of self-employed people actively contribute compared to 78% of employees. It shows 41% of self-employed workers don't get any government contribution. Hnry CEO James Fuller told Ryan Bridge when the Government halved KiwiSaver contributions in this year's Budget, many decided to put their money elsewhere. He says self-employed

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Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2025

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2025/08/25

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 26th of August 2025, The Reserve Bank’s giving capital rules a second look, Simplicity Founder Sam Stubbs shares his thoughts. The Retirement Commission is warning that self-employed people are investing at less than half the amount into their retirement than that of employees. University of Auckland sociology of education professor Elizabeth Rata tells Ryan whether an A-grade today at university worth the same as an A-grade 20 years

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3:30

Elizabeth Rata: Auckland University Sociologist of...

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2025/08/25

There's a view that NCEA has impacted how Universities grade their students. A report by the New Zealand Initiative has found the proportion of A grades has increased from 22% to 35% since 2006. It shows a dramatic rise during Covid - and can't be explained by academic improvement. Auckland University Sociologist of Education, Elizabeth Rata told Ryan Bridge students now expect to get high marks. She says it's what they've encountered at high school, where a high mark is guaranteed from certain

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2:23

Ryan Bridge: Peeni Henare strikes again

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2025/08/25

At the rate it’s going, this by-election could cost Labour the real election. Peeni Henare’s popping out policies toxic to the general electorate but popular with the 10,000 odd voters he’ll need to win Tamaki Makarau. First it was bringing back the gang patches, which left middle New Zealand scratching their heads. We’ve been there, done that with the gangs. We’re over it. We want them sorted out. When people started getting bullet holes through the front window on a Saturday night, kids cowering

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2:30

Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer discusses the...

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2025/08/24

A clear message has been sent around driving under the influence after the jailing of a 20-year-old, who killed one of his friends in a crash. Alexander Lucas Kerr has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after his friend died, and the other was severely injured. Kerr had cannabis in his system when he crashed his car in a semi-rural part of Havelock North on January 2. Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen told Ryan Bridge this is a stark warning of what can happen. He says the starting point's four to

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Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2025

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2025/08/24

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 25th of August 2025, Police Minister Mark Mitchell joins Ryan to talk about the issues with Police recruits. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. Criminal Lawyer Steve Cullen shares his thoughts about where to draw the line on drug driving. Plus UK/ Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the UK government planning an overhaul of the asylum appeals system. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday

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4:28

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on new police recruits

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2025/08/24

The Police Minister says our Police force is 'world-class' after concerns were revealed about officers' preparedness. A survey of training officers released to the Herald found 55 percent feel new cops were barely or not at all well equipped with knowledge of arrest and charge procedures. Mark Mitchell says told Ryan Bridge this is about probationary constables, who receive two years of supervision on the job. He says policing is a unique job, and it's unrealistic to expect rookies to come out being

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2:08

Ryan Bridge: I've had it with vicious dogs

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2025/08/24

How many more children and pets will we tolerate being maimed and punctured to death on suburban streets before this actually gets taken seriously I’ve personally had three people in my life who who’ve been out for a walk with their wee pups, on a leash, registered for $200, poop bags in hand to do the right thing. Only to be attacked by some absolutely viscous mongrel. And I mean absolutely ripped to pieces. Puncture wounds. Owners taken down to the ground. Blood everywhere. Shock. Hospital visits

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3:37

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator previews the second...

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2025/08/21

The All Blacks are demanding a discipline improvement as they count down to the rematch against Argentina in Buenos Aires. After having the better of the penalty count nine to four in the first half of the opening win, the tally was 12 penalties a piece at fulltime. The All Blacks also copped two second half yellow cards, one of which went to centre Billy Proctor and he says the need to tidy their discipline up. Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman told Ryan Bridge the team will definitely be wanting to

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3:02

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on first...

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2025/08/21

A notable shift in the housing market as first home buyers have the highest share of purchases in two decades. The Cotality Monthly Housing Chart shows first home buyers account for 27% of market activity in July, a 5% jump on the long-term average. It also finds existing homeowners trading up or down, remain at historically low levels. Head of Squirrel Mortgages' David Cunningham told Ryan Bridge there's less pressure on buyers to instantly throw an offer on a home. He says interest rates have gone

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