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Want to keep up with the latest news about electric vehicles from New Zealand and Beyond? EVs & Beyond podcast accompanies the EVs & Beyond magazine - and is hosted by managing editor Richard Edwards. We will discuss and drive the latest electric vehicles, look at the people and politics behind them, and also check out associated technologies like solar, battery storage, charging infrastructure and more. For more, visit evsandbeyond.co.nz
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Nigel Broomhall, CEO of Invisible Urban Charging, an EV charging infrastrcuture as a service business operating globally, shares with you what's going on around the world in the EV space. Discover what forms of transport are making the shift to electric drives, from cars to trucks, motorbikes to planes, everything with an internal combustion engine today is about to be transformed. Get insights into new models coming into the market, the best choices for you and your business, and what you s ...
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Vivianasher.com was launched in 2021 to provide its readers with the latest news and trends of the automotive world as they happen, with a “you heard it here first!” attitude. We present the latests new cars, trucks, and SUVs with an emphasis on vehicles heaven-sent for those who know just how rewarding an outstanding automobile can be. We examine in detail new technology, new trends, and new ideas put forth by the automotive industry. VIVIAN ASHER - The One Stop for all the Automotive Enthu ...
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This is EV Quest's News Shorts Weekend Edition, bringing you thelatest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world. I'm Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia it's Riz Ahktar from Carloop. This Episode: In this episode: Kia EV 5 delayed… Longer lasting battery from China, and another new BYD spotted on the…
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European leaders met in Britain for the 4th meeting of the European political community. The meeting hopes to unite Europe in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, beyond just the nations in the EU and NATO. UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge that newly elected UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, used this is as a chance to reset the…
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The number of people on a benefit has reached a new record and could keep rising, despite an uptick in sanctions. June quarter data shows 11.9% of working-age people are receiving a benefit - the highest since December 2020. It's an annual increase of 8.3%. Council of Trade Unions economist Craig Rennie told Ryan Bridge the number of people on Jobs…
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Joe Biden's under increasing pressure to stand aside as the Democratic presidential candidate as Donald Trump prepares to formally accept the Republican nomination. Sources have told the Associated Press that both Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have privately called for Biden to step aside. It comes as the US President continues to isolate with Covi…
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There are concerns tax cuts on heated tobacco will make the product much easier for young people to access. Customs quietly cut 50% from the excise tax at the start of the month. Customs Minister Casey Costello says it's a trial, aiming to give smokers a cheaper alternative. Health Coalition Aotearoa spokesperson Chris Bullen told Ryan Bridge it co…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of July, it's the last day of the Republican National Convention - we cross live to the US and speak to Marco Rubio's former Chief of Staff. The Government has quietly cut the excise tax on heated tobacco products by 50%, Ryan gets the thoughts of Health Coalition Aotearoa’s Ch…
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Rate cuts could arrive early as next month, banks are predicting. Inflation fell to a 3-year low yesterday, reaching 3.3% in the June Quarter. Although that falls outside of the Reserve Bank’s target band of 1-3%, banks have reacted positively to the move. ANZ have cut their three year home loans rates to 6.35% and the two year rates to 6.49%. ASB …
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Auckland Airport is being urged to be responsible with its charging of airlines. A Commerce Commission draft investigation has found the airport's planned expansion is justified, and some price increases are necessary to fund the investment. However, it found the organisation's targeted returns from airlines is around $200 million over what's reaso…
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A US poll finds the attempted assassination of Donald Trump has had little impact on voting intention. A Reuters poll by Ipsos shows of around 1200 voters, 43% are in favour of the Republicans and 41% intend to support the Democrats. Of all voters, 80% agreed the country was spiralling out of control. US correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge …
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The confirmation Tiwai Point is going to reduce its electricity usage next month isn't proving to be great news for everyone. The aluminium smelter's usage agreements means Meridian Energy can request it scale back production to meet electricity demands. But Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie told Ryan Bridge production shouldn…
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Have you seen the story floating around about the U.S. Secret Service? After the assassination attempt on Trump, the internet's been going nuts. Not just because, how did this happen? What a monumental cock-up. Who's responsible? But also because a number of the agents trying to protect the president were women. According to Time magazine, based on…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of July, inflation data is out, and it's much better than expected - banks are now predicting rates cuts as early as August. Ryan speaks to ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith. Tiwai aluminium smelter has been asked to reduce their electricity output to help with hydro levels - d…
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Lucid Air…Ford F15 Lightning…Rivian R1T, today I’m speaking to someone who has driven them all. My guest is Chris Quin from Melbourne Australia. Chris is an EV owner who is passionate about the EV industry. I’m Adrian Maidment, and this is the EV Quest Podcast. Hello Chris.By Adrian Maidment
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Dozens of Indian farmers have been freed from “slave-like” working conditions in Northern Italy. The 33 workers were lured to the country with the promise of jobs and a better future. Allegedly, they were forced to work more than ten hours a day, seven days a week, their tiny wage used to pay off debts to the alleged gangmasters. Europe Corresponde…
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Latest data due out this morning is expected to show inflation is slowing down faster than expected but will it be enough to bring down interest rates? ANZ's Henry Russell and Infometrics' Brad Olsen expect a headline rate of 3.3%, but driven by offshore factors. Russell says a lot of the decline in inflation is being driven by things like food pri…
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There’s confidence Māori health outcomes won't be impacted by Pharmac focussing on health determinants rather than ethnicity. In a letter of expectations to Pharmac Board Chair Paula Bennett, David Seymour says he doesn't think its commitment to embedding the Treaty of Waitangi is appropriate, and it’s no longer expected. Seymour says the drug-buyi…
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The rolling out of more speed camera signs has support from the AA. Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced more than 100 signs will go up across the country, giving people the opportunity to check their speed and avoid tragic consequences. AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen told Ryan Bridge it's a positive move. He says they expect to…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of July, the Consumer Price Index is out - most banks are predicting a drop, but what does it mean for you? Ryan finds out. New expectations for our drug buying agency Pharmac, what do patient advocates think of David Seymour's letter? Speed camera warning signs are being pu…
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I'm not a huge fan of former PMs sticking their oar into the water of current political debates. Not only are their thoughts rooted in briefings given by officials long ago, but when attacking a sitting Prime Minister, they tend to sound a bit whingy and out-of-touch. This is the case of Helen Clark and Don Brash, who've issued a statement condemni…
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Australia’s Opposition leader is edging ahead in the polls amid growing economic concerns. A national Resolve poll saw Peter Dutton eclipse Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister for the first time, backed by 36% of voters compared to Albanese’s 35%. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge support for the Coalition lifted from 3…
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There's a belief the Government's new service for young job seekers is a nudge in the right direction. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's announced a new phone case management service for people on the Jobseeker Benefit, due to expand to 4000 people. 18-24-year-olds will receive monthly calls, with benefit sanctions if the person misses th…
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The Republican National Convention is beginning in the United States after the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump's expected to pick his running mate today. Meanwhile, a Florida judge has dismissed the criminal case accusing the former president of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. FSN c…
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The Police Minister is defending the Government's pay increase for police, despite concerns of a mass exodus. An independent arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Government's offer which includes a $1500 lump payment, an at least $5000 backdated wage increase, and increased overtime pay from July next year. However, many cops are unhappy. Mark Mit…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of July, Donald Trump has had his classified documents case dismissed by a judge, we cross live to the US. The Government wins the long running Police pay dispute - Ryan asks Police Minister Mark Mitchell if he's expecting more police to move to Australia as a result. Young pe…
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We've just adopted a hope, wait, and see approach to policing in this country. This at a time when crime is out of control, people don't feel safe in their own homes and on city streets. 150-thousand retail crimes were reported last year. Despite their best efforts, our cops are struggling to keep up and they've just been delivered a slap in the fa…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of July, Donald Trump is shot in an assassination attempt - Ryan speaks with a presidential historian. An increase in Kainga Ora evictions, but is community-run housing the way forward? The All Blacks narrowly won against England over the weekend. We cross to Auckland where…
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Barring any other major, ugly affronts to democracy this U.S. election season, the image of a bloodied former president surrounded by Secret Service agents gripping his fist and pumping it into the air after narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt will be one of the most enduring and iconic. He's reported to be saying fight, fight. fight, with a…
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There's growing debate about what the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump will do to a politically turbulent America. Trump was hit in the ear by a bullet after a shooter opened fire at a Republican rally in Pennsylvania. Presidential historian Allan Lichtman says the political violence may well have a silver lining, as it did after the s…
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The newly-established UK Government is set to unveil at least 35 new bills as part of the first King's speech of its tenure. The raft of bills will likely include promises impacting housing, transport, jobs and clean energy - in line with Keir Starmer's mission for Britain. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's likely more will be revealed during W…
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The All Blacks managed to hold on to their record at Eden Park, largely thanks to Beauden Barrett's performance. The veteran fullback's 125th test match offered a game-changing 29 minutes of tactical kicking as well as setting up the go-ahead try by Mark Tele'a - leading to a 24-17 win over England. ZB sports reporter Andrew Alderson explains furth…
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The Government's stronger approach towards unruly Kainga Ora tenants has resulted in more being evicted. Housing Minister Chris Bishop ordered the public housing agency to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March this year, and strengthen management of disruptive tenants. Since then, 14 tenancies have been terminated, compared to only 8 last…
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This is EV Quest's News Shorts Weekend Edition, bringing you thelatest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world. I'm Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia it's Riz Ahktar from Carloop. This Episode: Less clean Emission Standards in NZ. New EV models. New Tesla? Kia passes Hyundai. Links: Emissions in N…
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After a nail bitingly close match last week, the All Blacks are facing England in their second test of the season. Both squads have been named with almost no changes except Finlay Christie replacing TJ Perenara following his injury. England’s Joe Marler is also out of commission, being replaced with Fin Baxter. They’ll be facing off at a packed out…
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Joe Biden's mental capacity hasn't been a consideration for Christopher Luxon in his meeting with the US President. He's had a chance to discuss Indo-Pacific issues with Biden at the NATO summit in Washington DC. The Prime Minister says Biden was sharp and "on top of his brief". He says Biden wanted to discuss US engagement in the Indo-Pacific regi…
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Baybus OnDemand is your new electric rideshare service in Tauranga South. Adrian Maidment finds out about it and goes for a ride (as a passenger) in the new electric mini van. Adrian interviews Melissa Winters, Senior Network Planner, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, about the service. Find out more: https://www.baybus.co.nz/ondemand…
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Ever tried to buy a pair of shoes online recently? What about a book? Or even book a haircut? You would have been asked a billion questions. It starts with what day and time you want your haircut. Yep, fine, but then they want your; name, address, birthdate, postal address, how did you hear about us? What shampoo do you use? I didn't ask for all th…
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Retailers are hopeful, but wary, of the government's latest move to tackle retail crime. It's announced a Ministerial Advisory Group for the victims of the continuing problem. The group will speak with victims, workers and business owners over the next two years - before putting forward proposals to address offending. Retail NZ Chief Executive Caro…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 12th of July. The Government has a new Ministerial Advisory Group on retail crime, but is it actually going to make a difference? It looks like the Prime Minister has had a "pull aside" meeting with US President Joe Biden. And the All Blacks face England again this weekend, one …
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Economists' Official Cash Rate expectations have proven correct. It's staying at 5.5% for the eight consecutive time. But the Reserve Bank's tone has softened, and they’re hinting that inflation will return to its 1-3% target by the year's end. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Ryan Bridge that the Reserve Bank was pretty careful to leave all…
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An activist group is calling the Government's new climate change plan meaningless. Minister Simon Watts has unveiled a five-point strategy for dealing with climate change which focuses on preparedness, clean energy, tech and nature-based solutions, and market support. 350 Aotearoa Co-Director Lisa McLaren told Ryan Bridge the announcement doesn't m…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of July the OCR is out and the Reserve Bank's outlook is looking better than expected. A five-point strategy for climate change has been released by the Government, but is there actually a strategy behind it or is it just words? Ryan finds out. Building costs have dropped for…
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Actor and Democratic donor George Clooney has urged Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. All eyes have been on Biden at the NATO summit in Washington DC. Nancy Pelosi says time is running short for him to make a decision. US correspondent Katherine Firkin told Ryan Bridge Clooney has written an essay in the New York Times saying they nee…
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Now could be the best time to build a house after costs fall for the first time in more than a decade. Corelogic's Construction Cost Index shows building costs have dropped 1.1% in the three months to June. It looks at the price of labour, material, plant hire, and subcontract services. Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Ryan B…
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Nancy Pelosi's just dropped the equivalent of a NATO bomb on her old buddy Joe Biden. The former house speaker is well connected and respected in the Democrat party. Appearing on cable TV, she had this to say when asked about Biden's critics attacking his mental capacity during the NATO summit: "I want him to do whatever he decides to do." "Let's j…
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The Reserve Bank is expected to make a “short and sweet” announcement today. Economists are expecting the OCR to remain untouched at 5.5%, as it has the last six times. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Ryan Bridge that the Reserve Bank said in May that interest rates would have to remain restrictive for a protracted period to get inflatio…
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An EV advocacy group isn’t in favour of the changes to the clean car standards. Transport Minister Simeon Brown's announced he's scaling back the previous Government's emissions standards, which charged importers for higher emitting vehicles. Pollution targets for imported vehicles have been reduced, loosening penalties for importers of dirty cars.…
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The run at Wimbledon of New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun has come to an end. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the 23-year-old has been beaten in three sets by 28-year-old Croatian Donna Vekic. After winning the first set, and looking composed throughout much of the second in a classic back-and-forth slugfest, Sun looked on the edge of adv…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 10th of July it's OCR day, and Ryan speaks to Westpac's chief economist who isn't expecting a change any time soon. A change to our clean car standards is on the way, but Drive Electric aren't in favour. SailGP is on the way to Auckland next year, are dolphins going to be an …
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Auckland's leg of SailGP will bring the boats to the spectators. The event will hold its first ever leg in Auckland in January. Auckland was supposed to hold an event last year, but that was cancelled after land use issues with Wynyard Quarter. Sail World Editor Richard Gladwell says Wynyard Point will probably be the main spectator base with neces…
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I'm always a little bit paranoid about what governments are planning and what kind of taxes that they're scheming up. Look at the UK, which recently elected Labour and Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. They are talking about the potential of fiddling with their inheritance tax. They have one, we don't. On Heather's show yesterday we heard about t…
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