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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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4:15

Tama Potaka: National's Conservation Spokesperson on...

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge ·

2026/06/08

National's promising to protect the country's heritage and biodiversity on private land and farms. It's pledging to double baseline funding for the QEII National Trust to $8.5 million dollars. It'll boost investment in things like fencing, surveying, and legal work. National’s Conservation Spokesperson Tama Potaka told Francesca Rudkin the money goes a long way helping farmers. He says he visited one just yesterday, who has set aside an area focused on conservation and boosting native trees and

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34:35

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

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2026/06/08

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, The Police Commissioner says a senior officer shouldn't stay in the job after putting his name forward for Labour, Police Association President Steve Watt shares his thoughts. New numbers show Kiwis are spending more but buying less, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young shares her thoughts. The National Party has pledged to double permanent funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust if re-elected, National Party

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2:43

Steve Watt: Police Association President on a senior...

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2026/06/08

Concerns over a senior police officer's Labour candidacy are being downplayed, with assurances police remain politically neutral. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he only learned of Rakesh Naidoo's candidacy on Sunday afternoon, and his position is now untenable. Labour claims Naidoo took all the appropriate steps. Police Association President Steve Watt told Francesca Rudkin his ranking on Labour's list shouldn't change how people react. He says it's important neutrality is maintained, no

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3:12

Francesca Rudkin: What does Labour's list tell us?

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2026/06/08

The Labour Party yesterday announced its final candidate list ahead of the Election. Did you find it an encouraging list? It looks like there are some very capable, accomplished newcomers with real life experience quite high on the list, and quite a few activists. While several more experienced, current MP’s find themselves down the list, most likely further than they’d like. So, what does this tell us? Well, not much more than any other list. Party President Jill Day said they were "proud" of

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3:17

Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb Chair on the red meat...

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2026/06/07

The red meat sector is a significant part of New Zealand's economy, generating $17.5 billion in GDP every year and generating almost $50 billion in spending. A new build study out today shows the industry backs more than 120,000 full-time jobs across the country. Beef and Lamb Chair Kate Acland told Francesca Rudkin, "it's really just keeping the economy going round and round." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director...

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2026/06/07

The Taxpayers' Union is accusing the Government of "political skulduggery" - over a billion dollars in undisclosed future spending. The Government's quietly set aside the money from next year's Budget but is refusing to say where it'll go. It amounts to 22 million dollars in 2027/28, before ramping up over a four-year period. Union Executive Director Jordan Williams told Francesca Rudkin it appears National wants to keep the spending under wraps until the election. He says we don't have a billion

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34:31

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

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2026/06/07

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of June 2026, The Government's quietly pre-committed more than a billion dollars from next year's budget, but is refusing to say where the money's going, Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams shares his thoughts. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on the Euro GDP growth rate and the EU launching a major tech push to break US and China dependence. The red meat sector is generating $17.5 billion in GDP

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3:02

Francesca Rudkin: Government's new health moves are...

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2026/06/07

I like how the government’s recent moves are trying to create a more integrated and responsive health system. Last week they moved on pharmacists and during the weekend it was with paramedics. It’s about making the most of the workforce we already have by extending what they do, with the aim being to reduce treatment delays, improve patient experiences and take the pressure of our stretched primary health care providers. Last Tuesday changes to the services pharmacists can provide kicked in

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4:23

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator previews the Super...

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2026/06/05

The Super Rugby Pacific qualifiers have arrived. Four Kiwi teams will be fighting to stay in the game, battling for spots in the semi-final. The Hurricanes are taking on the Brumbies tonight, before the Crusaders go head to head with the Blues at a sold out One NZ Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Following on from that, the Chiefs will be aiming to take down the Reds. Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman joined Francesca Rudkin to preview the weekend’s matches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:17

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on...

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2026/06/04

New data highlights ongoing struggles in the construction sector. An Infometrics report shows building activity fell 3.5% in the March quarter to its lowest level in 10 years. Non-residential building is down 13.5% on the same time last year. NZ Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming told Francesca Rudkin the biggest drop's been in commercial construction. He says a lot of jobs are coming to an end, and there are no big projects to replace them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:00

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign Policy Institute Senior Fellow...

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2026/06/04

Recent moves by Congress suggest some Republicans are acting more independently from the White House. The House has passed a measure to stop US President Trump ordering more strikes on Iran. Four Republicans broke ranks to secure the vote. Foreign Policy Institute Senior Fellow Jeffrey Pryce told Francesca Rudkin it could now pass in the Senate, which would be significant, even if Trump doesn't sign it into law. He says some chickens are coming home to roost for the President, particularly those

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2:05

Francesca Rudkin: If you want trust, you must accept...

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2026/06/04

New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner is right to argue that the law should be changed to allow agencies to be fined when they fail to protect people’s sensitive personal information. In an increasingly digital society, we’re being encouraged to trust organisations with highly confidential data, including medical records, financial details, and personal identification information. With that trust must come accountability. The recent cyberattack involving Manage My Health highlights why stronger

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34:07

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

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2026/06/04

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 5 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:37

Kate Fisher: US Correspondent on the call between...

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2026/06/04

US President Donald Trump has confirmed some frustrations were shared in his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Earlier this week, anonymous sources claimed the call was filled with expletives, Trump calling Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” and accusing him of ingratitude. Trump confirmed on The New York Post’s ‘Pod Force One’ that he did indeed call him crazy, but claimed he was perturbed, rather than angry. US Correspondent Kate Fisher told Francesca Rudkin this illustrates how

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4:56

Sheena Hemens: Christchurch mother on her call to...

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2026/06/03

A Christchurch mother says current bereavement leave rules don’t give families enough time to grieve. Sheena Hemens has launched a petition to increase the minimum entitlement from three days to ten, after her 27-year-old daughter Lauren was killed in a car crash nearly three years ago. She says most people don't realise how little time you get to grieve until tragedy strikes, and the allowance feels like an insult. Hemens told Francesca Rudkin that if you need more than three days, the only

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4:31

Mark Mitchell: Sport and Police Minister on the $8...

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2026/06/03

The Government's hoping a youth programme funding boost will help keep kids on the straight and narrow. It's confirmed an $8 million cash injection to support troubled young people through sport and physical activity. Sports and Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Francesca Rudkin it will reach a wide range of kids, including some already inside youth justice facilities. He says they're using trusted community organisations like Champions Initiative boxing group, Blue Light, and Tauranga-based

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2:54

Francesca Rudkin: The story of Gen Z and their work...

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2026/06/03

In a podcast earlier this week, Former First Lady Michelle Obama had some wisdom for the Gen Z generation (aged between 14 and 29) when it comes to employment and their work ethic. She said she wants Gen Z to understand that every experience, the bad boss, the boring assistant job, the job you weren’t appreciated in, the one that didn’t give you the assignment you wanted when you wanted it, all of that is teaching them to be resilient. Why is it important to learn to endure a boring job, a bad

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34:42

Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026

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2026/06/03

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4 June. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

James Doolan: Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic...

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2026/06/02

Our luxury tourism market is booming. Data from Grand View Research estimates our luxury travel market generated nearly $8 billion last year and that could more than double by 2033. Travel agency Luxury Escapes says bookings to New Zealand are up nearly 40% year-on-year and it's seen an increase of about 20% for experience-based travel, like winery tours or wellness retreats. Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director James Doolan told Francesca Rudkin that New Zealand is benefiting from a lot of

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4:27

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers Banking Spokesperson...

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2026/06/02

Federated Farmers is calling the potential Heartland–TSB merger an intriguing prospect. Heartland Bank has struck a deal to buy TSB for $620 million, pending consultation and regulatory approval. A new bank could formed by the end of the year. Fed Farmers banking spokesperson Mark Hooper told Francesca Rudkin it's ambitious, but breaking into the rural market will be challenging. He says given rural communities have suffered from poor service and dwindling facilities, it's an opportunity to

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