Best Chris Cahill Podcasts (2024)

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme 4:37

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Details of the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme have been revealed. It includes new targets for roadside breath and drug tests. Police are expected to carry out 3.3 million breath tests per year. 65% of those have to be done in high risk areas or during high risk times. $72 million of the funding will be put aside…

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The Police Association’s open letter to the Prime Minister w/ President of the New Zealand Police Association Chris Cahill: 13th August, 2024

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The New Zealand Police Association yesterday released an open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discussing firearms legislation reform. In the letter, the association called out the government for their exclusion from the policy making process, as the Police Association has been a key group calling for the introduction and continuation of …

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Nick Tuffley: Economic pressure and inflation showing sings of easing 3:05

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ASB's quarterly report reveals economic pressure and inflation showing sings of easing. We're seeing early signs of a turnaround for the economy... ASB's quarterly forecast shows signs inflation will fall below 3% over the second half of this year and remain well contained beyond 2024. They're also expecting GDP to remain flat-to-down over the rest…

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Ryan Bridge: The problem of labelling in the media 2:22

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Outrage at the weekend over the Human Rights Commission. The Chief Human Rights Commissioner has been announced as Dr Steven Rainbow and he was once accused of being transphobic or anti trans. And it's one of those terms that can quickly change the tone or the perception of an article that you're reading. I remember this from the university college…

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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2024 34:14

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 19th August 2024. New cash for police, but they have to meet targets for roadside breath and alcohol tests - are the targets achievable? Police Association President Chris Cahill joins Ryan. ASB say economic relief is on the way. Chief Economist Nick Tufley has the latest from their…

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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of this weekend's rematch between the All Blacks and Argentina 3:11

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Will the All Blacks redeem themselves after last week’s loss? This Saturday they’ll be facing Argentina in a rematch at Eden Park, a week on from losing to 30-38 in Wellington. Scott Robertson has made some major changes to the Kiwi side, including the return of former captain Sam Cane. Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Ryan Bridge t…

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the 501 deportation meeting between Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese 3:43

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501s will be the hot button topic in Christopher Luxon's meeting in Canberra today with the Australian Prime Minister. Anthony Albanese's government has pulled a recent u-turn on the common-sense approach he'd agreed to with former Prime Minister Jacinda Arden in 2022. Australia is no longer considering a person's ties to the country before deporti…

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Bill Hodge: Former Auckland University Law Professor on the extradition of Kim Dotcom and his likely trial in the US 3:54

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Kim Dotcom could have his fate sealed by early next year. The tech mogul may soon find himself on trial in the US after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed he'd signed his extradition. Former Auckland University Professor of Law Bill Hodge told Ryan Bridge Dotcom's penultimate step is a judicial review, but he can't precisely predict how long…

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Ryan Bridge: Why is New Zealand so bad at infrastructure? 1:52

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There's a reason politicians can't agree on much of anything. Luxon is in Australia at the moment, he's on an infrastructure whistle stop tour. The question - why are we so bad, and the Aussies seemingly so much better at it? There are many reasons like public, private partnerships and user pays. In New South Wales, they've used asset sales to fund…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024 34:08

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 16th of August, Kim Dotcom's extradition order has been signed by the Justice Minister, can he fight it? Former law professor Bill Hodge joins the show to give his thoughts. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is meeting with his Australian counterpart today. Geoffrey Miller talks …

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The link between the far right riots and institutional racism in the UK w/ Amnesty’s Frankie Barclay: 15 August, 2024

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Amnesty International UK has released a new report that links a government failure to address institutional racism to the far-right violence that has erupted in UK streets. The UK’s failure to address racism is also a failure to address international human rights obligations on race. The report lists concerns over legislation introduced by the prev…

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The Wire w/ Caeden: 15 August, 2024

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For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni about the government’s new benefit sanctions and the New Plymouth Mayor’s call for Labour to continue oil and gas exploration until 2050. For States of the States Caeden speaks to Andre Fa'aoso on candidates joining, or potentially joining, livestreams…

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Increased benefit sanctions and the New Plymouth mayor’s call for gas exploration until 2050 w/ Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni: 15 August, 2024

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The Government has announced new sanctions for beneficiaries who do not meet their obligations. These include putting half a person’s benefit on a payment card and community work experience. Social Development Minister Louise Upston said this is to move people into work and provide tougher consequences for those who repeatedly fail to meet benefit …

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Candidate livestreams and hacks into the Trump campaign’s internal documents w/ Andre Fa’aoso: 15th August, 2024

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This week in States of the States, Presidential candidate Donald Trump joins a livestream on the streaming app with internet personality Adin Ross. Ross is known for his sometimes controversial videos of livestreaming apps “twitch” and “kick”. Another celebrity streamer, Kai Cenat, has also claimed the Harris campaign reached out to him for the pai…

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Ending the ban on genetic modification and genetic engineering outside the lab w/ Principal Scientist at Plant & Food Research and Professor at the University of Auckland, Dr Andy Allan: 15th August, 2024 ...

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This week the government announced it is moving forward on overhauling restrictions on the use of gene editing and other genetic technologies in New Zealand - establishing a dedicated gene tech regulator before 2026. The law will be based on similar legislation in Australia - the Australian Gene Technology Act 2000 - while taking a ‘hybrid approach…

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris leading six swing states in new polls 1:58

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The Kamala swing continues. New polling out today shows Harris is leading slightly or tied in six of the seven swing states. Back in May, Former President Donald Trump was leading in almost all swing states. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge it illustrates just how much this race has changed. He says Trump is trying to take back the na…

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Damian McGill: Healthy Home Cooperation Director on spray foam insulation and the risk of moisture build up 4:52

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There’s a chance your home-reno could keep you from selling your house. A couple in the UK was recently unable to sell their home after installing spray foam insulation. The way the foam is installed and how much ventilation it has could cause damage to roofing timber, particularly in colder climates, and New Zealand installers have to produce a st…

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Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the origins of the meth-laced lollies unknowingly distributed by Auckland City Mission 2:53

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Questions remain over how blocks of methamphetamine in lolly wrappers made their way to the Auckland City Mission. The mission distributed the Rinda pineapple lollies in food parcels over several weeks. The hand-outs could affect up to 400 people, and at least three people, including a child and teenager, have received medical treatment. Drug Detec…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate to 2.25% 6:09

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Nicola Willis won't be drawn on the Reserve Bank's sudden change of tune on the Official Cash Rate. It's lowered the rate to 5.25% due to further signs of falling inflation. Economist Brad Olsen says the central bank needs to take accountability for radically changing its forecast without a radical change in circumstances. Nicola Willis told Ryan B…

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Ryan Bridge: Another example of bureaucracy undermining government policy 1:57

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You've got to ask yourself who's running the show. There's been another example of bureaucracy seemingly undermining the government on its cost cutting plan which, remember, from outset they said wouldn't impact the front line. A Health New Zealand manager has done a PowerPoint to 90 staff about upcoming changes, and they indicated that jobs could …

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Full Show Podcast: 15 August 2024 34:28

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 15th of August, the Reserve Bank has cut New Zealand's Official Cash Rate. Ryan gets the thoughts of Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Spray foam insulation - could it installing it incorrectly prevent you from selling your house? Meth has been found in lollies given out by the …

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Vadim Taver from This Day Forward & Chris Enriquez from On The Might of Princes 1:08:05

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A rare three way podcast with two friends of the show, Vadim Taver from This Day Forward & Chris Enriquez from On the Might of Princes. Selfishly, this is to promote/celebrate our bands show on August 25 at The Bowery Ballroom but more importantly offered us a chance to speak about our experiences with each of our bands circumstances that drew us b…

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Cyclone Gabrielle and it's Impacts on Housing w/ Maude Loutsch: August 14, 2024

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In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, there was widespread damage to homes across affected areas in the North Island, with the housing market across the whole country facing massive subsequent reductions. Around 170 homes were deemed unsafe to enter, with almost 5000 others facing other infrastructural damages. Oto spoke to Maude Loutsch, a lectur…

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The Wire w/ Oto: 14 August, 2024

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For their regular catch-up, Oto speak to the Green Party’s Ricardo Menéndez March about the government’s new traffic light sanctions for beneficiaries, as well as cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency and the party’s petition to roll back speed limit reversals. He spoke to Maude Loutsch from the University of Auckland about the impacts of Cyc…

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Benefit Sanctions, EPA Cuts and Speed Limits w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March

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The government recently announced that they would be introducing a “traffic light” sanction system for people on the jobseeker support benefit who did not fulfil their obligations as beneficiaries. This includes a green level for compliant beneficiaries and an orange and red level for beneficiaries who haven’t met their obligations and who may face…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the 13 year old girl pleading guilty to threatening unlawful violence during a UK protest 2:11

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A thirteen-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to threatening unlawful violence during a protest in the UK. The event took place during a week of unrest over asylum seekers and illegal migrants, and follows two twelve-year-old boys pleading guilty to other offences in a similar riot. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the girl was among a cr…

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John Carran: Jarden Economist and Investment Strategist ahead of today's OCR announcement 2:53

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It’s an important call today for the Reserve Bank as they decide whether to drop the Official Cash Rate. Bank economists are divided, Westpac, ANZ and Kiwibank anticipate the Reserve Bank to hold the OCR at 5.5%. BNZ is expecting it to go down, as is ASB, who predicts it'll fall by 25-basis points to 5.25% , which would be the first drop since 2020…

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Michael Bunce: Genetics Expert on the applications of gene-editing research and the Government shifting regulations 4:34

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Scientists believe there are great applications for taking gene-editing research outside - under new regulations. The Government's planning to introduce legislation this year to let researchers develop and commercialise gene tech products outside laboratories. Genetics expert Michael Bunce at Australia's Curtin University says under current laws, u…

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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the tourism sector still not recovering to pre-pandemic levels 3:45

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New Zealand's tourism recovery has seemingly hit a snag. Overseas visitor arrivals reached 3.2 million in the year to June. That's up 27% from 2023, but still down 17% on pre-pandemic peaks. It comes as visa charges rise and hikes to the International Visitor Levy debated. Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director, Cath O'Brien told Ryan …

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Ryan Bridge: Buying a house is hard, but still worth it 1:53

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Buying a house is hard, but still worth it. There's new CoreLogic data out this morning, it's a housing affordability report looking at median property values versus median income for households. Let's put all the detail aside for a second and cut to the chase. Basically, the good news for you, houses are worth 7.9% household income – they were wor…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2024 34:24

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of August, it's OCR day - will the Reserve Bank cut our official cash rate? Jarden's John Carran joins the show to discuss. NZ's 30-year gene editing ban is set to be lifted, taking GE out of just the lab. Michael Bunce speaks to Ryan about what it means for new products, pr…

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Increased visa application fees and impacts on immigration w/ NZAMI chair Arunima Dhingra: 13th August 2024

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The government also announced increased visa application fees, some of them now more than double the previous cost. The government says this change will make Immigration NZ entirely self-sufficient, no longer at any cost to the taxpayer. However, the projected gain from this fee increase is four times as much as Immigration NZ currently spends annu…

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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the calls to ban gambling ads in Australia 2:41

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The Australian Government is facing calls to go further with proposed restrictions on gambling ads. It's looking to ban ads during sports broadcasts, during children's programming, and online. But a 60-strong alliance —including former prime ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull, and prominent figures from across the political spectrum— are ca…

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Martin Glynn: AA Policy Director on the introduction of congestion charging 3:03

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The AA says the devil will be in the details when it comes to “time of use” charging. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says he'll introduce legislation by the end of the year which will see drivers taxed to use some sections of road at certain times. AA Policy Director Martin Glynn says while there are benefits, there are also kinks to be worked out…

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Shirley Johnson: Youth Justice Consultant critiques the Government's new benefit sanctions scheme 4:07

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The Government's being accused of failing to learn from past mistakes with its new benefit sanctions scheme. It's announced new rules requiring beneficiaries to reapply more often. People who fail to follow the rules could see half their benefit put on a payment card can that only be spent on essentials. Youth justice consultant Shirley Johnson tol…

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Ryan Bridge: Retail crime numbers are hurting the Government 2:22

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Every government is thinking ahead to when they next need to be re-elected. There's a risk here that the government is taking when it goes for sanctions on beneficiaries, when it goes for tougher requirements and criteria when it comes to social housing, for example, and you're starting to see some kick back already in response to some of these cha…

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Tommy Honey: Construction Industry Council Executive Director on the survey showing builders believe the slowdown will continue another year 3:19

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It's a waiting game for the construction sector as the economic downturn continues to bite. The latest EBOSS Builder Sentiment Report shows 67% of builders are seeing less demand for their services. 70% feel industry conditions will continue to decline in the next 12 months. Construction Industry Council Executive Director Tommy Honey told Ryan Bri…

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Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2024 34:32

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 13th of August 2024, new requirements and a traffic light sanction system have been introduced for beneficiaries, but what does it mean for our jobless youth? Congestion charging is on the way for our busiest roads. AA Policy Director Martin Glynn talks to Ryan about what it me…

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Emptying the Cup - Sermon on Mark 7:8 22:53

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The ministry of Jesus was not all miracles, prayer, teaching His disciples, and long walks in the hill country of Galilee. Sometimes He was confronted by people who wanted to argue with Him, just so they could find something they could use against Him. But when their focus was on something trivial and unimportant, as it often was, Jesus redirected …

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What Defines / Defiles You - Sermon on Mark 7:20 22:23

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In Jesus’ day (as in ours), one of the lifestyle practices that set the Jews apart from everyone else in the world was their dietary laws - what God had said they could eat, and what God had forbidden them to eat. But in today’s Gospel lesson Jesus points out that even a person who strictly and carefully follows such a “holy” diet can still be a je…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says there's major security concerns for Taylor Swift London shows after Austria 1:42

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Taylor Swift's upcoming London shows will go ahead after a foiled plot to attack her now-cancelled Vienna concerts. A 19-year-old with Islamic State ties has been arrested and confirmed they planned a terror attack involving explosives and knives. Two other teen suspects have also been arrested. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge there's …

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Ryan Bridge: Not everybody wants to be at the mercy of a failed social housing system 2:16

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Who are we to believe when it comes to kids in motels? It’s undeniably a disaster. At its worst, we had 4000 kids living in motels and emergency accommodation in New Zealand. And the last lot who said it was a complex problem that required complex solutions, they said it would take time, and we sort of bought that argument because it does seem incr…

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Andrew Alderson: Ellesse Andrews claims second gold in individual sprint in Paris 3:54

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By Kris Shannon in Paris Ellesse Andrews has confirmed what this week already seemed clear – she is the world’s fastest woman on two wheels. The Kiwi claimed a second gold medal on the final day of the Paris Olympics, her victory in the individual sprint even more commanding than an earlier triumph in the keirin. Andrews won all nine sprint races s…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Trade Minister Todd McClay making a fifth trip to India in nine months 3:43

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Trade Minister Todd McClay is visiting India this week for the fifth time in nine months. He’ll meet with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, for talks around forestry, agriculture and trade between the two countries. It follows Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s visit here last week. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joi…

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Nigel Avery: New Zealand Chef de Mission says about 20 percent of New Zealand Olympians in Paris have won a medal 5:41

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The Paris Olympics is coming to a close. Dame Lisa Carrington and Finn Butcher are leading out Kiwi athletes as the flagbearers for the closing ceremony, getting underway now. New Zealand now has 20 medals, including ten gold after a Bronze for Ally Wollaston and another Gold for Ellesse Andrews in the velodrome overnight. New Zealand Chef de Missi…

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The Govt's plan to replace Three Waters 3:12

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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 2:34

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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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Full Show Podcast: 9 August 2024 34:31

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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? 4:39

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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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