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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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4:14

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayoral candidate says city...

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2022/09/06

A Rotorua mayoral candidate says the city needs to urgently shift away from emergency housing motels. National and Te Pati Maori are calling for an inquiry into the system after a TVNZ report exposed tenants in poor conditions. Some residents housed under the charity Visions of a Helping Hand are accusing that group of intimidation and abuse of power by staff and security workers. Rotorua District Council member and mayoral candidate Tania Tapsell says told Kate Hawkesby we need to focus on long

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5:05

David Seymour: Act Leader says anyone aged 11-to-14...

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2022/09/06

Act says it's time the Government got serious with ram-raiders. Police Minister Chris Hipkins this morning unveiled a plan to refer any child under 14 caught ram-raiding to a cross-agency board, to prevent repeat offending. But Act Leader David Seymour says anyone aged 11-to-14 caught raiding should be forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet, so police know where they are at all times. He says it's tragic that New Zealand is in this state of affairs - and this is the consequence of having no

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3:23

Tina Smith: Tertiary Education Union president says...

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2022/09/05

Potential job losses at AUT are being seen as a tragedy for staff and students. Up to 230 staff could be cut. A drop in student numbers and growing economic pressures are being cited as the reason for the proposed restructure. The Tertiary Education Union says there seems to be too much focus on business outcomes rather than academic ones. President Tina Smith told Kate Hawkesby this isn't the right time to be doing it. She says with our skill shortage at the moment we need educated people. LISTEN

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3:19

Claire Matthews: University researcher on fears the...

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2022/09/05

Fears for the impact inflation could have on those saving for retirement. Massey University research shows the savings needed for retirees to fund a basic household living, with few luxuries, sits at $191,000 dollars in the city, and $77,000 in the provinces. A more comfortable living standard in the city requires $755,000 dollars, while a provincial household needs $480,000. It shows many Kiwis in retirement will also need to supplement their super. Author, Associate Professor Claire Matthews says

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3:07

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent as Liz Truss set to...

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2022/09/05

Liz Truss has been elected as the Conservative Party's new leader, the party announced Monday, and she will take office Tuesday as Britain's new prime minister to steer the country through an acute cost-of-living crisis. The 47-year-old Truss, who is currently foreign secretary, beat former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak after a leadership contest in which only about 170,000 dues-paying members of the Conservative Party were allowed to vote. Truss received 81,326 votes, compared with Sunak's 60,399. She

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2:34

Kate Hawkesby: Can truancy be solved by student-led...

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2022/09/05

I saw a story yesterday that caught my eye because it was positive and seemed to be offering up a solution by way of cleaning up truancy rates. It’s a campaign being run in Northland, and according to the story I saw, it’s having great success at stopping kids from wagging school. "Let's Get to School Tai Tokerau" is running in 150 schools across the region and at its heart are messages from children explaining why the classroom is a good place to be,” the story said. So it’s student-driven which

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3:30

Liza Viz: Beyond Recruitment CEO on temp workers...

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2022/09/04

In a job market severely short of labour, it seems the winner in all this are temp workers. They’re making a killing as employers are wanting them to fill the holes left by the absent migrant workers. Add to that ongoing staff sicknesses. This means pay rates for temps have gone up considerably, with a temp executive assistant now able to charge as much as $60 an hour. Beyond Recruitment CEO Liza Viz joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:10

Donna Demaio: NSW introduces new rules in response to...

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2022/09/04

The NSW government has confirmed that speed camera operators will no longer be able to “hide” behind other vehicles or bushes to catch out unsuspecting motorists. It comes after infuriated drivers accused speed camera operators of deliberately hiding or not displaying their warning signs throughout the year, particularly on rural and regional roads across the state. The NSW government announced that from February this year every mobile speed camera vehicle would have a large double-sided sign on

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3:16

Kate Hawkesby: Ditching the lights and masks will be...

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2022/09/04

I think the only feasible thing that can happen now with the mask mandate is that they get rid of it. When even the Government’s favourite boffin (Michael Baker) says masks aren’t that essential anymore, you’ve got to wonder whose left supporting them. Add to that the fact they’re even up for discussion – the fact they’re now being talked about by the PM herself as something we may be able to review – and you can kiss the mandate goodbye. Because what happens when people in high places start

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4:37

Mark Mitchell: National Police spokesperson says...

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2022/09/04

A claim tightening the Proceeds of Crime Act isn't the right way to deal with gangs. It's understood the Government will announce a law change which will make it easier for police to seize gang assets held under associate's names. The law will also make it harder for criminals to shelter money with KiwiSaver. National Party Police spokesperson Mark Mitchell told Kate Hawkesby while it's good to go after assets, it misses the bigger issue. “They are not going to make any tangible impact right now on

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5:27

Grant Duncan: University professor on LGNZ wanting...

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2022/09/01

Local Government New Zealand is hoping voters will get to know the candidates in the upcoming local body elections.It's an unprecedented move and comes amid reports of conspiracy theorists and extremists looking to get elected. Grant Duncan is an associate professor at Massey University, he joined Kate Hawkesby on Early Edition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:50

Kate Hawkesby: How much damage can so-called...

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2022/09/01

Local body elections are upon us and there's concern at the number of so-called fringe candidates looking to get elected. Now the club for councils, Local Government New Zealand, is so worried about this, it's launched a campaign to get voters more engaged with the process. Which sounds a bit like they're saying ‘Hey, make sure you pick one of our approved people.’ And what is a fringe candidate anyway? Who is an extremist? Go back 25 years or so, and people were calling the ACT Party extreme right

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5:18

Rachel Boyack: Nelson MP's Plain Language Bill making...

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2022/09/01

A Bill which would require public sector agencies to use clear and concise language is making progress in Parliament. Labour's Nelson MP Rachel Boyack's Plain Language Bill would require agencies to have a designated plain language officer. Rachel Boyack joined Kate Hawkesby on Early Edition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:05

Dave Cameron: Founder and CEO of Learncoach explains...

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2022/09/01

So we've talked a bit about high absence rates among teachers and students at schools. This is due to Covid and other winter illnesses. We also know our literacy and numeracy rates are pretty appalling. So what are some solutions? Learncoach is a kiwi business that are launching its’ anti-cheating software, that allows students to do their assessments digitally and remotely. Founder and CEO David Cameron explains “There’s a surprising range of software, they need to have a camera and microphone on

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4:36

Toby Ricketts: Voice-over artist addresses the idea...

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2022/09/01

A survey in the UK has found the majority of actors and voice talent feel that artificial intelligence is a threat to employment opportunities. This comes as more companies are using AI for voiceover work, instead of an actual person. More AI start-ups are developing tools for use in film and audio, including making AI voices that can be used for marketing campaigns. Toby Ricketts is an award winning voice artist and has recorded for some of the biggest businesses worldwide, such as Microsoft,

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3:17

Kate Hawkesby: This Govt has done it's chips and...

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2022/09/01

It’s becoming more apparent every day that this Government is on its way out and I just wonder whether that’s why they’re spiralling now into the realm of the nutty.The KiwiSaver tax announcement certainly looked like it. And now the embarrassment of axing that within about 5 minutes of announcing it due to such widespread backlash. What a cluster. This is a government in real trouble, it's figured out opposition benches are calling them so they’re just going for broke on everything - until it gets

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3:19

Lesley Yeomans: Australian correspondent on Covid...

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2022/09/01

Australia has announced an update to their Covid isolation requirements- people will now only be required to isolate for 5 days instead of 7. Australian correspondent shares the public reaction and mass confusion with Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:59

Allan Bullot: Deloitte tax partner suggests...

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2022/09/01

There's still room for improvement when it comes to taxing investment fund fees... despite the Government pulling the pin on its GST on KiwiSaver fees proposal. The plan was axed less than 24 hours after it came to light following a wave of opposition. Deloitte tax partner Allan Bullot says there are two buckets here -- the KiwiSaver one, and the non-KiwiSaver one. He says the non-KiwiSaver side is messy - with swings and roundabouts on the tax front.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:25

Susan Wardell: Otago University anthropologist claims...

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2022/08/31

A theory the outpouring of grief would be much larger if Princess Diana died today. It's 25 years since the 36-year-old died in that Paris car crash. Her death highlights the relationship between the crowd and the Crown, and how that has evolved with the Royal Family today. Otago University anthropologist Dr Susan Wardell says social media might've enabled a more coordinated response en masse. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:48

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayoral candidate is casting...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2022/08/31

Auckland mayoral candidate Wayne Brown is continuing to cast doubts on the value of the City Rail Link.He says the 4.4-billion dollar project was designed for a pre-Covid world, and won't deliver the benefits originally promised. “I think you’ll find when the city rail finishes, when the costs have gone up, the times have gone up, and the passengers will go down.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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