Best Water Quality Association Podcasts (2024)

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Kerri Williams: Olympic rower on their bronze medal in the Olympic Women's Four race 4:10

7m ago4:10

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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 2:42

12m ago2:42

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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 3:15

12m ago3:15

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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 3:52

5m ago3:52

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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 3:00

14m ago3:00

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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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Full Show Podcast: 2 August 2024 34:19

3m ago34:19

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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 2:22

12m ago2:22

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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 3:40

22m ago3:40

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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 3:29

4m ago3:29

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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 4:30

8m ago4:30

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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? 2:46

24m ago2:46

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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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Full Show Podcast: 1 August 2024 34:09

19m ago34:09

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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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#378 - A look back at the Flint Water Crisis 16:04

5h ago16:04

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Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.As we mark WQA’s 50th anniversary, we feature one of our memorable podcasts from the past several years. We go back to October of 2018 and our conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who helped bring to light the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan. We tal…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent gives an update on the stabbing at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK 1:33

17m ago1:33

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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 3:25

8m ago3:25

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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 3:29

36m ago3:29

3:29

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 4:01

31m ago4:01

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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? 2:08

8m ago2:08

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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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Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2024 34:10

24h ago34:10

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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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S6.E2 Heidi Tait, Cleaning Up Marine Debris 23:44

6h ago23:44

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Heidi Tait is the founder and Managing Director of Tangaroa Blue, a not for profit organisation focused on removing and preventing marine debris. In this podcast, Heidi talks about the problem of litter in our oceans and the importance of going beyond beach clean ups to tackle debris at its source.By Wet Tropics Waterways

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Tom Saunders: Kiwi Olympic Sailor on the competition for the 1-person Dinghy men’s races 3:37

23m ago3:37

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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 2:28

3d ago2:28

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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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Ginny Andersen: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws 4:04

13m ago4:04

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There’s concerns a crackdown on gangs could go too far. Proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would expand bans on holding a firearms licence to people committing lower-level offences, and allow warrantless police searches of suspects. The Justice Select Committee is asking for it to be scaled back, concerned it gives police too much power. Labou…

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Ryan Bridge: I love watching the Olympics, but there have been a few dampeners 2:10

5m ago2:10

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I love watching the Olympics. I'm still watching, I'm still excited, but there are just a few little niggly things that are putting a slight dampener on it for me. The river Seine is dirty again. That's the second day with no practice. You've got to do a triathlon, you want to practice swimming in the river that you're going to compete in, but you …

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Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2024 34:28

1d ago34:28

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of July, changes could be on the way for the Firearms Prohibition Order following recommendations from the Justice Select Committee. Committee Member and Labour MP Ginny Anderson talks to Ryan. Federated Farmers say farmer confidence remains at a historic low. Wayne Langford r…

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Ryan Bridge: Is democracy under threat? 2:19

3m ago2:19

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Is it just me or does it feel like democracy is somewhat under threat or at risk? Just reading the international news headlines day in day out, it feels precarious. Trump, over the weekend if you missed it, is suggesting that he will fix the next election. And I know he's probably joking, but you never really tell with Donald Trump. "You won't have…

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Willow Jean Prime: Labour's Children's Spokesperson on bootcamp pilot programme for serious youth offenders starting today 3:43

2d ago3:43

3:43

Oranga Tamariki’s bootcamp pilot programme for serious youth offenders starts today. The 12-month military style programme will see one-to-one mentoring with a focus on routine, physical activity and education. Labour’s children’s spokesperson Willow Jean Prime tells Ryan Bridge the programme is experimental and is taking place despite evidence tha…

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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on France's high speed rail network returning to normal after attack 3:12

6m ago3:12

3:12

France’s high speed rail network is expected to be back to normal tomorrow after a co-ordinated attack on the infrastructure occurred before the Olympics Opening Ceremony. It’s estimated 800,000 have been affected. And, the UK Government is softening taxpayers up for widespread tax rises. Ministers are set to reveal a treasury audit of public spend…

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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports on 49er sailors leading in Marseille, Lewis Clareburt's medal hopes 3:15

4m ago3:15

3:15

Sailors Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie are first after the opening day of the men's 49er competition off the Marseille coast. The pair triumphed immediately, before posting a third and an eighth. Meanwhile, in efforts to snag New Zealand’s first Olympic swimming medal since 1996, Lewis Clareburt faces tough competition in France’s Leon Marchand. …

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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Darleen Tana being asked to resign again 2:35

4m ago2:35

2:35

The Green Party held its annual General Meeting over the weekend – but focus remained on the Darleen Tana saga. Party leadership has written to Tana, formally requesting her resignation and response within 21 days. Delegates will hold a vote on September 1 on whether to invoke the waka jumping legislation and kick her out of parliament. Political c…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2024 34:15

9m ago34:15

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of July. The Government's serious young offender bootcamp trial starts today - Ryan speaks to Labour about their thoughts on the pilot programme. Darleen Tana has been asked again by her former party to resign from parliament. What are the next steps for the party? It's all…

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Erin Routliffe: NZ Tennis Olympian ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics 3:38

19m ago3:38

3:38

Excitement is building in Paris as the Olympic Opening Ceremony draws near. In less than 24 hours, nearly 100 boats will be floating down the River Seine for the outdoor ceremony. 195 Kiwi athletes are in France for the Games, competing across 22 sports. Erin Routliffe is competing in the tennis doubles alongside Lulu Sun, and told Ryan Bridge that…

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David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the opposition to the Early Childhood regulatory review 6:17

15m ago6:17

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The Regulation Minister says people in Early Childhood tell them they're sick of the amount of red tape and regulation. Labour, Te Pati Māori, and the Greens have united against the Regulation Ministry's regulatory review. They claim the Government's making dangerous changes. The NZEI union is also calling for it to stop. David Seymour told Ryan Br…

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Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair on the report on New Zealand's freshwater quality targets 3:18

9m ago3:18

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It’s being suggested that New Zealand's freshwater quality targets are unworkable. A Beef + Lamb-commissioned independent review shows more than a third of our rivers won't meet national sediments standards. That's even if agriculture is removed and catchments are returned to their natural state. Chair Kate Acland told Ryan Bridge they're asking fo…

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Ryan Bridge: Olympic spying - Send the entire Canadian team home 1:35

12m ago1:35

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Drone gate. It's all anyone is talking about at the Olympics. We've just lost to the Canadians by the way, 2 - 1 in the women's football. Imagine being that assistant coach and the analyst who were caught, who were busted. You know, you go to the Olympics, it's one of your proudest moments. Your family is behind you, your kids are cheering you on. …

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Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2024 34:16

2h ago34:16

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th of July, the Olympics opening ceremony is just about here - Ryan speaks to kiwi tennis star Erin Routliffe. Beef and Lamb are up in arms about our water sediment targets - what's the solution? Opposition parties have united against the early childhood sector review - Ryan speak…

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Conor English: New Zealand Esports President on the first ever Olympic Esports Games confirmed for next year 2:46

5d ago2:46

2:46

Kiwi Esports athletes will be heading to Saudi Arabia next year to compete in the first-ever Olympic Esports games. The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously for Saudi Arabia to host the Games in 2025 reflecting the growth in popularity of competitive gaming. The decision comes as Riyadh hosts the Esports World Cup – a two-month event d…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2024 34:20

6d ago34:20

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of July, the abuse in care Royal Commission report is out - what action will the government take on the 138 recommendations? A call for an end to raised crossings in Wellington - Transporting New Zealand speaks to Ryan. The Kiwi E-Sports team are heading to Saudi Arabia next …

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Ryan Bridge: Confession time - I have eaten a Weka 2:16

8m ago2:16

2:16

Shock horror and online hate this week for that American who came here, the reality TV show contestant, who came here and murdered one of our native birds and then ate it. It was a Weka that he killed and ate. I have a confession for you: I too have killed and eaten a Weka. Yes. But it was buff wicker on the Chatham Islands, and you're allowed to. …

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on how the Government is preparing its response to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care 2:58

5d ago2:58

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The Government is preparing its response to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care report after its release yesterday. It found about 200,000 were abused from the 655,000 in care between 1950 and 2019. There are 138 recommendations which include looking at allowing compensation claims through court, and an apology from the Government and religious…

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Mitch McCann: US correspondent on Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US Congress 2:05

15m ago2:05

2:05

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken to the US Congress in Washington DC, amid waning support for Israel in its war in Gaza. Netanyahu was invited to speak by US House Speaker Mike Johnson, where he will also meet with President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump. But US correspondent Mitch Mc…

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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ chief executive says Thorndon Quay raised crossings will cause major issues for heavy vehicles 3:05

25m ago3:05

3:05

Transport organisations are raising concerns about proposed raised crossings on Wellington's Thorndon Quay. Wellington City Council is planning five raised signalised crossings along a 1.7 kilometre stretch of the central city road. Freight lobby group Transporting New Zealand has joined forces with Fire and Emergency, the AA, New Zealand Heavy Hau…

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#377 - Recurring Revenue - Part 2 25:31

14h ago25:31

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Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature Part 2 of our look at growing your water treatment business through recurring revenue. Iin Part 1, we talked with Mike McGowan in Mankato, Minnes…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2024 34:12

12m ago34:12

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 24th of July. The abuse in state care Royal Commission report is out today, Ryan speaks with a survivor. The Commerce Commission says Kiwis are paying to much is card payment surcharges - what does Retail NZ want to see change? Northland's four lane highway is set to be fast …

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on an Islamic preacher found guilty of directing and supporting terror group 2:45

17m ago2:45

2:45

An Islamic preacher in the UK has been found guilty of directing and supporting terror group al-Muhajiroun. The group has been linked to different acts of terror in the UK, including attacks on Westminster and London Bridges in 2017, which killed five and eight people respectively, and an attack at London's Fishmongers' Hall in 2019. UK corresponde…

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Darryn Fisher: Northland Chamber of Commerce chief executive says they're working to accelerate work on prioritised regional expressway 3:04

10m ago3:04

3:04

Excitement in Northland, as the Transport Minister gives the green light to a prioritised regional expressway. Simeon Brown's agreed to accelerate delivery — letting NZTA move at pace on the route between Auckland and Whangarei. Locals have been growing irritated following repetitive road closures on the Brynderwyns. Northland Chamber of Commerce C…

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Ryan Bridge: To Health NZ's new commissioner - Good luck, I think you'll need it 2:05

13m ago2:05

2:05

The press conference yesterday for Health New Zealand - Boy, Oh boy, what a doozy. So they've appointed Lester Levy as the commissioner, the CEO Margie Apa was there alongside him. She's been in the job two years, that's how long the organisation's been set up for. They're overspending $130 million a month. We know that — that can be nothing more t…

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive says it's not the intent that PayWave fees passed to consumers aren't always as accurately reflected 3:18

11m ago3:18

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The head of Retail NZ has stopped short of saying consumers are being ripped off by fees for PayWave and online card payments. The Commerce Commission's consulting on fee capping regulation that could save Kiwis $250 million a year. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge fees passed to consumers are not always as accurately reflec…

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Karl Tauri: Abuse in care survivor says it's important the final report acknowledges crimes were committed 2:57

26m ago2:57

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The final report into the inquiry in abuse in care and faith-based institutions will be tabled in Parliament later today. A Royal Commission of Inquiry has been conducting hearings for almost six years - about people's experiences in the system from 1950 to 1999. The Prime Minister is due to make a formal public apology in November. Abuse in care s…

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Henry Olsen: Election Analyst says Kamala Harris is set to secure the Democrats' nomination 4:17

3m ago4:17

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An election analyst says Kamala Harris' nomination is probably a done deal. The process will be formally open for challengers, and none of the delegates at the Democratic National Convention are required to vote for her. Election analyst Henry Olsen told Ryan Bridge it's likely any possible contenders would be feeling it's not worth taking on Kamal…

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