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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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3:38

Tony Philp: Hurricanes CEO ahead of the Super Rugby...

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2026/06/18

This weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific Final is shaping up to be a blockbuster. The Hurricanes are hosting the Chiefs at a sold-out Hnry Stadium. The Chiefs are chasing their first title in thirteen years, but the Hurricanes are hungry to lift the trophy again, a decade after their only win. CEO Tony Philp told Andrew Dickens they know the Chiefs are going to come down and play an epic game. He says it’s the two best teams, and they’re super excited about taking that challenge on and doing it in front

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4:00

Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the delay...

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2026/06/18

A fishing industry lobby group says the Government's decision to press pause on changes to fishing laws will be a missed opportunity. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has confirmed a bill, easing restrictions on the industry, won't be passed before the election. The Government had already scrapped controversial plans to reduce minimum size limits for commercial fishers. Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Lisa Futschek told Andrew Dickens this legislation was put in place in 1996 and needed an update

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3:12

Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and...

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2026/06/18

The Government says manufacturers share its goal of doubling export receipts. Stats NZ says equipment and food production were the biggest drivers of the 0.8% rise in GDP in the March quarter. BNZ data shows manufacturing activity's dipped again since the fuel crisis started. But Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Cameron Brewer told Andrew Dickens things are trending up. He says signs are positive, with strong forward orders and confidence improving across the country. LISTEN ABOVESee

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34:03

Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026

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2026/06/18

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday the 19th of June 2026, GDP first three months of the year came in at a decent 0.8%, with manufacturing leading the charge, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Cameron Brewer shares his thoughts. The Hurricanes host the Chiefs in a sold-out cake tin this weekend, Hurricanes CEO Tony Philip tells Andrew how he thinks the game will shape up. Fishing companies are fuming as the Fisheries Amendment Bill seems dead in the water at

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1:38

Andrew Dickens: Why has National had a fiscal crack...

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2026/06/18

We’ve come to the end of a fascinating week in politics. But what week in politics isn’t? It kicked off last Sunday with Nicola Willis alleging a massive hidden bill in Labour’s policies. She also had a crack at the lack of policies from Labour. And while that entertained her base who already hold that view, there were many who said she pulled the trigger too soon and it was a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. Heather said it was way too soon, and it should have been left to closer

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3:45

Warren Forster: ACC Lawyer on the economic cost of...

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2026/06/18

The economic cost of injuries is being labelled a wake-up call for ACC and policymakers. ACC's latest injuries report shows claims last year cost the economy $8.7 billion in lost productivity. About $4.4 billion was spent on treatment and $3.1 billion on weekly compensation. ACC lawyer and researcher Warren Forster told Andrew Dickens it's positive to see ACC focusing on the economic impact of injuries. He says it's costing us as a society, and change needs to happen. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:57

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the GDP...

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2026/06/17

Data due out today is expected to show our economy was continuing to recover before the fuel crisis really began to bite. Stats NZ is releasing GDP figures for the March quarter at 10.45. It's expected to show the economy grew between 0.7 and 1% between January and March, but it's likely to have contracted again between April and June. Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Andrew Dickens normally this is a phase in which we’d be able to get some strong growth, but there are still some

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34:33

Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2026

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2026/06/17

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Thursday 18th of June Full Show Podcast 2026, Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon previews GDP data out today. Benefit numbers not looking too good for the Government, Labour Social Development and Employment Spokesperson Willow Jean Prime shares her thoughts. ACC Lawyer and Researcher Warren Forster tells Andrew Dickens why ACC is costing us so much. Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Trump has issuing new threats to Iran if they don't

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3:48

Willow-Jean Prime: Labour Social Development...

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2026/06/17

Labour's suggested the Government's out of touch with the challenges beneficiaries face trying to lock down a job. Social Development Minister Louise Upston wants to slash the number of people on Jobseeker to 140 thousand by 2030. But Labour says we're on track to miss this target by more than 60 thousand people. Social Development spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime is criticising the measures the Government's put in place - telling Andrew Dickens they're punitive. She says there are so many people

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1:39

Andrew Dickens: Is the Michelin guide worth taxpayer...

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2026/06/17

The first Michelin rankings of New Zealand restaurants are out later this month Yesterday Jesse Mulligan, the Herald’s restaurant reviewer, pointed out it’s going to be a very incomplete list of our best restaurants and worth little to most, including the high wealth tourists it’s supposed to attract There’s a couple of reasons. Firstly, geographic. The reviewers have only visited Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. So restaurants outside that area, many in our wine growing

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3:16

Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council...

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2026/06/16

A decline in drink driving convictions. Ministry of Justice figures show convictions for teenagers in the past nine years are down 52% and 9.6% overall. But the numbers rose for people in their thirties and over 55's. Alcohol Beverages Council spokesperson Virginia Nicholls told Andrew Dickens it shows youth drinking is changing for the better. She says a change in culture is coming through as well as the impact of targeted education and support programmes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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3:48

Ani O'Brien: Free Speech Union Council Member on ACT...

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2026/06/16

The ACT Party's promising to ensure freedom of speech for professional regulators if re-elected. The proposal would ban regulators from disciplining workers for lawful expression outside of professional practice. It would require them to remain neutral on political issues and restrict mandatory training to matters directly related to professional competence and safety. Free Speech Union council member Ani O'Brien told Andrew Dickens these people are currently being judged on more than just their

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34:35

Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2026

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2026/06/16

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 17th of June 2026, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett gives his thoughts on the Government given the green light to a 30-year infrastructure plan. Less people are drinking and driving and it's young people leading the charge, Virginia Nicholls NZ Alcohol and Beverage Council Executive Director tells Andrew why. The Act Party is promising to restore freedom of speech to professional regulators if re-elected, Free Speech Union

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3:52

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on...

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2026/06/16

An aim to squeeze more out of every dollar on infrastructure spending. The Government's agreeing to all recommendations and acting on all priorities in the Infrastructure Commission's National Plan. The 30-year document includes reviewing the Land Transport Fund and requiring Crown entities to publish long-term investment plans. Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett told that it’s really important to attach proper funding to the plan, so that when a project is announced, there’s actually

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1:34

Andrew Dickens: The grownups are in charge of...

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2026/06/16

Good Lord. Parliamentarians are actually doing something we've asked for. They've come up with an Infrastructure Plan for the next 30 years and more remarkably, it has rare cross party backing. It was produced independently by the Infrastructure Commission. Labour and the Greens have called it a long-term, non-partisan blueprint for fixing decades of inconsistent infrastructure decisions. Here's our problem: New Zealand spends heavily on infrastructure but ranks poorly on efficiency and asset

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4:05

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host previews the FIFA...

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2026/06/16

The All Whites are kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign this afternoon. It’s the first time since 2010 that they’ve made it into the tournament, and they’re facing Iran in their opening match. Weekend Sport’s Jason Pine told Andrew Dickens set pieces will likely be All Whites’ best opportunity to score goals. He says the opportunities won’t come along very often, so when they do, they will have to take them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:32

David Smith: The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief...

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2026/06/15

The Middle East War has left Iran with a harder-line regime than before, says The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief. David Smith told Andrew Dickens that although the United States and Iran have agreed on a deal to end the war, it is more relief than resolution. “I think it's hard to celebrate after such a rough war with so many civilian casualties, we should not forget them. And frankly, a war that's left the Iranian population worse off now with a more hardline regime and an economic crisis

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4:28

Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the...

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2026/06/15

MPs may be underestimating just how negatively the public views their use of parliamentary allowances. There's renewed scrutiny of politicians claiming taxpayer-funded accommodation allowances while owning their own Wellington homes. The Opportunity Party is campaigning on reforming the rules. Political commentator Bryce Edwards told Andrew Dickens there could be real public appetite for change. He says story-after-story seems to receive strong feedback. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:10

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the new Post editor

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2026/06/15

There are a lot of people who think the media are a left-wing lobby group. And they think Stuff is one of the leftiest of them all. So, explain to me why Stuff has just appointed Mathew Hooton as their new editor, apparently after he was shoulder tapped by Sinead Boucher. Yesterday the Post reported this about their new editor. "Hooton's CV includes being a Young Nat, a press secretary in the Bolger Government, a strategist for National during the Don Brash years ... an adviser for ACT, a strategic

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34:33

Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2026

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2026/06/15

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 16th of June 2026, The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which Pakistan says will be signed on Friday in Switzerland, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith tells Andrew if this deal is going to stick. The All Whites will take on Iran in their first game of the FIFA World Cup, Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine shares his thoughts on how the All Whites will play. Political commentator and Director of the

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