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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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3:12

Sean Palmer: Monarchy NZ Chair says Princess Anne's...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/02/02

Supporters of the monarchy are looking forward to the latest royal touchdown. Princess Anne will visit New Zealand later this month for 100th anniversary celebrations at Linton Military Camp in Palmerston North. She will also stop off in Wellington and Christchurch in the first royal visit since the Queen's death. Monarchy New Zealand Chair Sean Palmer says the Princess Royal is a well respected member of the Royal family. He says her trip will be a fantastic opportunity. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:32

Kate Hawkesby: Won't it be great to have some...

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2023/02/01

Thank God the flooding and torrential rain's abated and for parents thank goodness school's back. Although is it? The Ministry of Education spun the wheelie on school closures, but it’s been an incredibly frustrating process as a parent. And not just me, I’ve heard from countless parents absolutely exasperated about the way this has yo-yoed around. From saying all Early Childhood Centres will be closed, to then backtracking and saying some can open, to shutting schools but not making it a clear

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3:29

Rebecca Sowden: Former Football Fern is concerned...

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2023/02/01

Concern from a former Football Fern over reports Saudi Arabia will be a major sponsor of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The partnership between FIFA and Visit Saudi, the Kingdom's national tourism board, has come under fire, due to the nation's widely publicised history of oppression of women. The deal, which is yet to be formally announced, is part of a new commercial partnership structure that FIFA set up to allow brands to specifically support the women's game. Former Football Fern Rebecca

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3:56

Jacqui Southey: Children's advocate on report showing...

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2023/02/01

Clear areas for immediate improvement with Oranga Tamariki. The latest Independent Child Monitor shows the agency is still not meeting the minimum standards for children in care. One third of children are placed in care before caregiver assessments are completed, and social workers are only making 29 percent of caregiver visits they're supposed to. Save the Children Rights Advocacy Director Jacqui Southey told Kate Hawkesby there are two areas that should be top of the list to fix. She says that's

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4:41

David Seymour: Act leader says Labour's spending on...

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2023/02/01

A vote of no confidence in Chris Hipkins from Act after the extension of the fuel tax cuts. The new Prime Minister yesterday announced the 25 cent tax cuts and half-priced public transport will now be extended until June. It will cost an estimated $718 million, which opposition parties say is a continuation of old Jacinda Ardern policies. Seymour told Kate Hawkesby Labour's spending on tax cuts needs to be reined in. He says if this is Hipkins' new leadership style, then really it's just the same

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2:46

Kate Hawkesby: Cabinet reshuffle was confirmation...

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2023/01/31

The Cabinet reshuffle yesterday was all the confirmation we needed, as I said yesterday, that this is the same old government doing the same old stuff. Which is to be expected because they were never going to be able to just bring in fresh new experienced faces to shake everything up, because they don’t have any. So Police Minister Stuart Nash is back for another round, the very likeable but politically inexperienced Ayesha Verrall is now Health minister, I feel for her. That’s got to be the worst

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2:23

Michael Gordon: Westpac Acting Chief Economist says...

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2023/01/31

New figures out this morning will reveal just how much the tight job market is driving inflation pressure in the economy. The latest official unemployment rate is being released at 10.45am. Some economists expect the rate to dip back down to a record low, with wage growth continuing to accelerate. But Westpac Acting Chief Economist Michael Gordon told Kate Hawkesby he expects the unemployment rate to remain steady at 3.3 percent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

Michael Wood: Minister of Auckland says he will work...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/01/31

The new Minister of Auckland is hoping to have a constructive relationship with controversial Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. Michael Wood has been appointed to the new role in Chris Hipkins' Cabinet reshuffle. The senior minister and Mount Roskill MP was previously an Auckland Council local board member, and is the husband of an Auckland councillor. He told Kate Hawkesby he'll work alongside the mayor and the councillors, to get things done for the city. Wood says they need to work together

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2:59

Ken Cooper: Fire and Emergency Auckland Response says...

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2023/01/31

The upper North Island is waking up to another morning of heavy rain. Red Heavy Rain Warnings remain in place for northern Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula, and the western Bay of Plenty. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings remain in effect for the rest of Auckland, Great Barrier Island, eastern Bay of Plenty, and northern Gisborne District. A state of emergency remains in place across Auckland and Northland, with a number of roads closed and hundreds of homes without power. Fire and Emergency Auckland

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2:28

Kate Hawkesby: Labour is still the same, even with...

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2023/01/30

So that feels like a really long holiday, did I miss anything? Jacinda Ardern quitting seems like a long time ago now given all the news we've had since. But I can tell you my first thought was not – oh dear, misogyny forced her out. The true reason of course was the polls, the research, the divisiveness, the polarisation, the fact Labour was on a hiding to nothing with her at the helm. Epic failures to deliver on so much, the arrogance that had crept in, the fact she clearly couldn’t stand the

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4:03

Jason Walls: Political Editor says Chris Hipkins is...

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2023/01/30

New year, new Prime Minister, new Cabinet. Chris Hipkins will unveil his Ministerial reshuffle at 4pm today, plugging holes left by retiring MPs. Political Editor Jason Walls joined Early Edition. “Hipkins’ assent to Prime Minister means he vacates a number of fairly chunky portfolios including education and police, those are expected to go to already senior Cabinet ministers but Hipkins has said he is looking to bring some fresh talent into his Cabinet.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:22

Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says some...

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2023/01/30

Some early childhood centres will be open this week, for parents who need to drop their kids off. But Early Childhood Council Chief Executive Simon Laube told Kate Hawkesby a number may remain closed. "If you are in Auckland today, if you haven't heard from your centre, reach out, get in touch and see fi they're open." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:54

Shane Henderson: Auckland councillor says people are...

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2023/01/30

Flood-affected parts of Auckland are preparing to be in the firing line once again. Red Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for Northland, northern Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have also been issued for the rest of Auckland and Bay of Plenty. In Auckland, a state of emergency remains in place, many roads remain closed, and schools have been asked to delay the start of term until next week. In the city's west, councillor Shane Henderson told Kate Hawkesby people

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5:10

Chloe Swarbrick: Auckland MP says there's a...

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2023/01/29

Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick says authorities will need to learn lessons from their slow response to Friday's heavy rain. She told Roman Travers there is an obvious disconnect between Auckland's leaders and Auckland's people, which is disappointing. Swarbrick says questions will need to be asked about why authorities were so slow to respond to the severe weather event. But the focus right now, she says, needs to be getting through the week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:09

Scott Simpson: Coromandel MP on the closure of...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/01/29

People on the Coromandel Peninsula are being urged to brace for more heavy rain. There are extensive road closures, including State Highway 25 between Coromandel Town and Whitianga, and State Highway 25A between Kopu to Hikuai. That means many communities, like Whitianga, are once again cut off. Coromandel MP Scott Simpson told Roman Travers that the slips on State Highway 25A will take the highway out of action for months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:46

Roman Travers: Wayne Brown and the Weather

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2023/01/29

What the weather brought to vast parts of predominantly the North Island over the long weekend will hopefully not be seen again for a very long time. Something else I hope not to see for a very long time is the attitude portrayed by our leader, the mayor of Auckland who told us that it wasn’t his job to get out there with a bucket. It was an interesting thing to hear Mayor Brown say, when clearly there have been several mayors over the years who’ve done that: rolled up their sleeves and just got

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1:47

Roman Travers: Do you see communal living as a way...

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2023/01/26

Every time I’m confronted with what people are pay for rent I am completely shocked at how anyone can afford to part with that kind of money, and still have money anything else. I’ve real concerns for my daughters who are in their 20s and just how on earth they will ever get to a position where being able to afford a mortgage is a viable proposition. Yesterday, TradeMe revealed the whopping all-time high rental costs across the country. The biggest increase was seen in Northland, where the

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3:43

Mark Orams: Sailing commentator on Hamish Bond...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/01/26

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Hamish Bond is joining Team New Zealand for the America’s cup. He will be a cyclor in the 2024 Barcelona competition. Sailing commentator Mark Orams joined Roman Travers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Jo Harrison: Barnardos General Manager hopes teaming...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2023/01/26

Harold the Giraffe is expanding his focus. The popular giraffe puppet has been teaching generations of New Zealand children about their bodies and being healthy. Now, Healthy Harold is teaming up with Barnados to educate five to 19-year-olds about how and when to ask for help with their mental health. Barnardos General Manager Jo Harrison told Roman Travers they're hoping to reach more young people. She says there isn't a more iconic figure to be teaching children about mental health. LISTEN

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4:50

Brett O'Reilly: Employers and Manufacturers Assn says...

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2023/01/26

A warning that increasing the minimum wage could make inflation even worse. The number of people seeking help because of financial hardship is on the rise, as inflation continues to remain at historically high levels. But National says any increase to the minimum wage is the wrong move right now, as it will increase inflationary pressure. Employers and Manufacturers Association Chief Executive Brett O'Reilly told Roman Travers he agrees, because a minimum wage rise pushes up incomes across the

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