Join us on a wild ride of talking about sports,science conspiracy theories, and random events going on in current pop culture.
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Just a teen from Utah that loves comedy and loves making people smile.
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All about Film in Minnesota as we interview those who are currently working in the industry. Music Courtesy of Oni Sakti / Geodesique / Ephedream
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The "Daniel Hendrick Experience" is a platform for conversations between international tenor Daniel Hendrick, professional singers, and psychologists from around the world. Through these interviews, listeners can gain insights into the lives and experiences of successful singers and psychologists, including their approaches to their work, their personal journeys, and their perspectives on various aspects of their fields. The podcast also explores the intersection of singing and psychology, e ...
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Guests join Deb to share their insights on current events, pop culture & personal growth.
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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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Off The Hook is Jimmy Bullard's brand new fishing podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet. Featuring in-depth interviews with the biggest names in the sporting world, Off The Hook brings together Jimmy's two great loves - football and fishing. Recorded on the bank of some of the UK's best fishing locations, you're guaranteed great stories, big laughs, and plenty of fish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Council-controlled water organisations will be able to leverage up to 500% of their operating revenues through the local government funding agency. The Commerce Commission will oversee it to make sure there is appropriate investment, maintenance, and delivery of water infrastructure for consumers long-term. Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman joins R…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Ukraine, UK riots
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A state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region of Russia, as a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops continued on Wednesday. Taylor Swift has been forced to cancel three concerts in Vienne, Austria, after a bomb and knife attack plot by a teenager who had pledged allegiance to ISIS. More marches across the United Kingdom has led …
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 9th of August, The Government's plan to replace Three Waters is out, it will allow council controlled organisations to borrow and invest in their local water infrastructure. Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman joins the show. New instructions for Oranga Tamariki - but is it going …
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What can the Government do for the energy sector?
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Electricity prices in New Zealand are about six times higher than Australia, this week sitting at around $700 per megawatt; while in late 2021 they were $100 per megawatt. Multiple large scale businesses are proposing the idea of shutting down as a result of the high prices, and the Government is now looking at possible intervention. Energy Resourc…
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Children's Minister gives Oranga Tamariki a new set of instructions
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Children's Minister Karen Chhour has handed Oranga Tamariki a new set of instructions to keep the agency accountable and transparent. Chhour has outlined five new measures she expects to be reported on every quarter, including the number of children able to to access a social worker. Bluelight Operations Manager Rod Bell joins Ryan Bridge on Early …
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Ryan Bridge: We live in a world spilling over with hate and division
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We live in a world that is seemingly spilling over with hate and division at the moment. You don't have to look far to find it. Just in the past few days, you've got this 19-year-old Isis inspired terror suspect, planning to kill himself and as many Taylor Swift fans as possible. There's rioting and division on the streets of the UK. Australia has …
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Sally MacKay: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson on the high costs of health food
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It seems like it's virtually impossible for families on a benefit to afford healthy food. Research shows two-children families receiving financial assistance would be 200-dollars short if they bought low-cost nutritional kai. Health Coalition Aotearoa spokesperson Sally Mackay told Ryan Bridge it's clear low-income families are doing it tough, with…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the first joint address of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
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There’s a belief the US Democrats have a renewed sense of momentum and energy in the lead up to the Presidential election. It follows Democratic nominee Kamala Harris confirming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge thousands of supporters have packed out a Philadelphia auditorium to hear fr…
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Ginny Andersen: Labour's Police Spokesperson calls out Mark Mitchell for denying her request to meet with an Auckland police inspector
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Labour's police spokesperson is calling out the Police Minister for refusing her request to meet with an Auckland police inspector. Ginny Andersen asked to visit the Albany police station, but Mark Mitchell's office said no. In a statement, Mitchell says he cannot support a generic request to visit a station, with no context, with a week’s notice. …
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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the rising unemployment figures
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There's been an increase in businesses asking for advice around redundancy and resizing is being seen by the Employers and Manufacturers Association. Stats NZ figures show the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in the June quarter, up from 4.4% the previous. It's one factor the Reserve Bank considers when weighing up whether to cut the Official Cash Ra…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 8th of August, the number of people who lost their jobs in the June quarter are up. Ryan speaks to the Employers and Manufacturers Association to see how businesses are feeling on the ground. A dispute between Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Labour's Police spokesperson Ginn…
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director says the Government should reconsider privacy laws regarding retail crime
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There are calls for the Government to reconsider privacy laws when it comes to retail crime. The Motor Trade Association is asking for bold changes after a rise in smash-and-grabs and drive off fuel theft. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Ryan Bridge retailers should be allowed to publish CCTV video of thieves on social med…
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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist ahead of today's employment data release
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The Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on this morning's employment data as it mulls over next week's Official Cash Rate decision. Most economists expect the unemployment rate will rise. But they're now divided on whether the central bank will cut the OCR next week, next month, or in November. ASB senior economist Mark Smith told Ryan Bridge …
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the conflict between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Elon Musk, far-right protests
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The UK Prime Minister is in a war of words with Elon Musk as far-right protests continue across the country. Almost 400 people have been arrested following last week's stabbings at a dance class that killed three girls and left several wounded. The tech billionaire posted on his social media platform X saying civil war is inevitable, to which the P…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Auckland's Smith & Caughey's continuing to operate
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Smith and Caughey's has found a way to stay afloat. The long-running Auckland department store has revealed new measures to remain open, despite announcing a closure in May. It plans to reduce staff and pull back its operations to the Queen Street ground level store and online offering only. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck says it's a re…
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Ryan Bridge: Electricity Crisis - It feels like we're fumbling around in the dark
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The power was cut to my place last night. Don't worry, it was expected. It was a maintenance thing from one in the morning or midnight through till 5 a.m. The heating was off, it was chilly. I think it was six degrees in Auckland last night, not as bad as your zero in Christchurch, granted. But boy, does it make you think how important electricity …
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of August 2024, labour market data is out today. All of our major banks are expecting a rise, but by how much? ASB's Mark Smith joins Ryan. The Motor Trade Association thinks they have a plan to help the Government to reduce retail crime - but are they asking for too much? Ry…
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Allan Lichtman: Presidential Historian on the US Election ahead of the announcement of Kamala Harris' running mate
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The US Presidential Election is less than 100 days away. Kamala Harris is expected to announce her pick for Vice President today ahead of their first public appearance together in Pennsylvania tomorrow. Presidential Historian Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted almost every US Election since the 1980s through a process called ‘The 13 Keys to the…
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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the country's terror threat level increasing
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A lift in the terror threat level in Australia is in response to an increase in extremism, fuelled by conspiracy theories and anti-authority ideologies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the level is lifting from ‘possible’ to ‘probable’ - meaning there's now a greater than 50% chance of an onshore attack in the next twelve months. Aust…
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Ryan Bridge: We're teetering on the edge of an economic cliff
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U.S. stock markets had a bit of a panic attack overnight, I think that's the best way to describe it. Investors have been selling off, especially in tech stocks. The U.S. job data that came out on Friday seems to have freaked the horses. Losses are being clawed back slightly this morning, but everyone is on edge. Why? Well, it's the largest economy…
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Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Researcher on the Government's action regarding low intermediate maths results
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An education expert says we should be worried about low maths results. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed data which he says shows that four out of five Year 8 students aren't at the expected level. He's bringing forward a new math curriculum to Term 1 next year, assessing twice yearly, and a $20 million boost for teachers' professional deve…
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Faye McCann: First Union Spokesperson on the ambulance workers striking later this month
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Ambulance workers say the call to strike boils down to ensuring their voices are heard. 2,500 members from First Union and the Ambulance Association have voted on industrial action. Labour will be withdrawn for four hours across two days —August 20 and 24— amid calls for the Government to fulfil an election promise to renegotiate funding. First Uni…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th August 2024, more changes are on the way for our education system, but what's the thinking behind the policy decisions? NZ Initiative's Dr Michael Johnston joins Ryan to discuss. The U.S. Presidential Election is less than 100 days out, and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is e…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of August - the Government has unveiled their maths action plan, a new curriculum for primary and intermediate school students from next year. Ryan speaks to a principal about the changes. Kidscan have the longest waitlist in their 19-year history. Chief Executive Julie Chap…
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Martyn Weatherill: Laingholm Primary School doubtful the Government's new maths-based scheme will solve educational issues
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An Auckland principal isn't hopeful a new maths action plan will address the root problem. The Government is bringing forward a new curriculum to Term 1 next year, assessing twice yearly and establishing a $20 million boost for teachers' professional development. Laingholm Primary School principal Martyn Weatherill believes this isn't going to fix …
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on the rioting sweeping through Britain following Southport stabbing
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There's calls for the army to be deployed in the UK, where violent demonstrations are escalating for a seventh day. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has labelled the outbreaks as 'far-right thuggery'. They've continued to escalate since last week's stabbing rampage at a dance class left three children dead and several injured. This morning, 10 police of…
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Andrew Alderson: ZB sports reporter on Novak Djokovic winning gold at the Paris Olympics
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Novak Djokovic has won an elusive Olympic tennis singles gold medal. A 7-6, 7-6 win over Carlos Alcaraz in nearly three hours has seen him become the fifth player after Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams to win the four majors and a Games individual title. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson explains further. LISTEN ABOVE Se…
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Julie Chapman: KidsCan Chief Executive on the record number of school-aged children needing help from the organisation
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Demand for help from KidsCan has sky-rocketed in the last year. The charity is urgently appealing for donations as more than 10,000 children in 260 schools await help with food, shoes and clothing. Many don't qualify for the Government's free lunch scheme. KidsCan Chief Executive Julie Chapman says the wait-list has grown by more than 150 schools i…
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Ryan Bridge: Why are our councils discussing the war in Gaza?
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What are councils, local councils, regional councils? It should be a simple question. What is their purpose? I've always believed it's to take away my rubbish, put the street lights on. When I go to the toilet, you can take that away too. That's part of your job. Roads, rubbish, sewerage, swimming pools, maybe a library. Although we've got the inte…
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S 2. Episode 23. Gregorio Gonzalez - Daniel Hendrick
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The Daniel Hendrick Experience: S 2. Episode 23. Baritone Gregorio Gonzalez - Daniel Hendrick Support the Show.By Gregorio Gonzalez/Daniel Hendrick
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Kerri Williams: Olympic rower on their bronze medal in the Olympic Women's Four race
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New Zealand's medal haul at the Paris Olympics has increased by a rowing trifecta of gold, silver and bronze. Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis took the gold in the double sculls, the men’s four of Logan Ullrich, Tom Murray, Matt Macdonald, and Ollie Maclean dipped their oars in the spoils with silver. And their female counterparts Jackie Gowler, Kerr…
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Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO says Transpower needs to front up and explain why they can't compensate Northland businesses for the power cut
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Northland businesses say Transpower needs to take responsibility for a fallen pylon and show face in Northland. Transpower's found contractor Omexom's team leader was distracted sandblasting, as unsupervised inexperienced workers removed the bolts from three legs at once. It says residents can contact their retailer for compensation, but they can't…
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent gives Southport stabbing update, accused named
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The 17-year-old accused of the fatal Southport stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class has been named. Axel Rudakubana has made his first court appearance in the UK. British newspapers successfully argued the minor should be named, given public interest. Three children died and five more were critically injured in the attack earlier this wee…
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Jacqui Southey: Save the Children's Child Rights Advocacy Director says recommendations for child safety systems have been made for more than 20 years
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A children's rights advocate says calls for changes to New Zealand's child safety systems go well beyond the 2021 death of Tauranga five-year-old Malachi Subecz. The Independent Children's Monitor has found recommendations made following Malachi's death haven't happened, and tamariki are no safer today than when he died. But, Save the Children's Ch…
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Ryan Bridge: Keep doing what you're doing Karen Chhour
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Did you see the reaction to Donald Trump's comments yesterday? This is what he said about Kamala Harris' race: "She was Indian all the way and then all of a sudden she made a turn and she became a black person." What? The media rightly ran the story, and it was a big deal. Isn't questioning someone's race exactly what Rawiri Waititi did to Karen Ch…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of August, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for our rowers in Paris! Ryan speaks to medallist Keri Williams. Transpower says compensation is off the table for those impacted the major outage, which was caused by workers removing too many nuts of an Auckland power pylon. How are Northlan…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent says Kamala Harris is set to reveal her running mate in the coming days
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Kamala Harris is set to reveal her running mate in the coming days. The current Vice President will be holding her first rally with her new vice presidential nominee on Tuesday, August 6th US time. The rally will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the campaign saying it will launch a four day “battleground tour”. US Correspondent Mitch McCann t…
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Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists ED on the new regional directors at Health NZ
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There’s confidence the new regional roles at Health New Zealand will offer something new. The Government's appointed four Deputy Chief Executives to run different regions from next month. It comes after its board was sacked and replaced by a sole commissioner. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Ryan Bri…
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Tommy Honey: Construction Industry Council ED on the drop in building consents
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There's a belief New Zealand's building sector is still many months away from a rebound, as consents plummet. Stats NZ data shows fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June. That's a 24% annual drop, and five-year low. Construction Industry Council Executive Director Tommy Honey told Ryan Bridge it's a continuation of a trend th…
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Leon Goldsmith: Middle East politics expert on the effects of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
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A Middle East politics expert says the assassination of a Hamas political leader will have reverberating effects. Iran's vowing to avenge the killing of Ismail Haniyeh after his reported death in an air strike in Tehran. It's declared three days of mourning and is promising what it calls "harsh punishment" against Israel. It follows an Israeli stri…
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Ryan Bridge: Where is the shame from breaking rules?
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This is not the most important story that you will hear today, but it grinds my gears. It's a small, seemingly insignificant event, but I think it speaks to two things that I absolutely hate about the world that we live in right now. It took place at cinema three in Pukekohe. You might have seen the video on the Herald website. So, two women and a …
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1st of August, it's a throwback to the days of regional DHBs - Health NZ has announced four new regional directors. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran, so where could the conflict go to from here? Ryan speaks to a Middle East expert. Building consents are down - i…
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent gives an update on the stabbing at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK
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A nine-year-old girl has become the third child to die after a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK. Two other girls, aged six and seven, died in the attack in northwest England on Monday. A 17-year-old boy remains in custody accused of murder and attempted murder following the incident in Southport. Eight other children suff…
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Campbell Barry: Local Government NZ Vice President on the NZIER report on the cost of Government reforms for councils
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The changing whims of different governments are putting financial pressure on councils. A report from NZIER has found central government underestimates what its reforms cost councils to implement. Local Government New Zealand is calling for more assistance from Government to help them carry the cost. Vice President and Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Bar…
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Andree Froude: Problem Gambling Foundation Director of Advocacy and Public Health on the changes to online gambling advertising regulations
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Moves to improve online gambling regulation will allow overseas online casinos to advertise in New Zealand from early 2026. The Minister of Internal Affairs says it will only apply to licensed operators and come with strict limits. The Problem Gambling Foundation says the advertising is a concern. Director of Advocacy and Public Health for the Prob…
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Michael Burgess: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on the postponing of the Men's Triathlon due to the Seine's water quality
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The River Seine fell short yesterday, leading to a last minute cancellation. The Men’s Triathlon was postponed due to the poor water quality in the river, after the cancellation of two prior training sessions. They’ve moved the event from 6pm last night to 8:45pm tomorrow, after the Women’s Triathlon. Michael Burgess, NZ Herald Sports Reporter, tol…
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Ryan Bridge: What are our wealthy politicians going to do with their tax cut?
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Income tax cuts kick in for us today and 94% of us will get a few extra bucks. Will it be swallowed up by your mortgage, or your insurance going up, or your rates? Probably, but better we get the money and decide what to do with it than the politicians, right? Also today, MPs get their first pay rise since 2017, and watch closely, watch those parti…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 31st of July, Local Government NZ say central government policies are costing councils and ratepayers more - LGNZ Vice President Campbell Barry speaks to Ryan. New licensing rules are on the way for online casinos, but do they go far enough? The Problem Gambling Foundation has co…
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Tom Saunders: Kiwi Olympic Sailor on the competition for the 1-person Dinghy men’s races
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New Zealand is still looking to secure their first medal in this year’s Olympic Games. They had a busy morning on Day Three, with multiple equestrian events, cycling, swimming, and the Black Ferns Sevens moving through to the semifinals. Kiwi Tom Saunders, one of the top laser sailors in the world, is in Paris for his first Olympics. He told Ryan B…
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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on the low economic confidence of farmers
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Farmers still feel there are tough times ahead. The latest Farm Confidence report from Federated Farmers shows confidence has fallen over this year, with debt, interest rates, and banks the greatest concern. More than half of farmers are expecting conditions to deteriorate in the year ahead. Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford told Ryan Brid…
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