Best English For Lawyers Podcasts (2024)

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Kevin Putt: Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator ahead of the second All 2:36

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Will this week bring redemption for the All Blacks? Last week saw them lose to South Africa, the Springboks taking the win at Ellis Park. This Sunday will see them facing off again in Cape Town, and Coach Scott Robertson has made a few changes to the lineup in preparation. Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator Kevin Putt joined Ryan Bridge to prev…

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Maria Pozza: International Space Expert on New Zealand joining the multi-national space initiative Operation Olympic Defender 5:16

16m ago5:16

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There are hopes New Zealand can help lead the effort to clean up space. Space Minister Judith Collins has announced we've joined a US-led multi-national space initiative: Operation Olympic Defender. International space expert Maria Pozza told Ryan Bridge that as well as defence, it will see New Zealand contribute to reducing space debris. She says …

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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Michel Barnier being named as the new French Prime Minister 2:54

16m ago2:54

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France has a new Prime Minister, ending the country's months long political limbo. President Emmanuel Macron has named conservative Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister. It comes two months after a snap election ended with a political stalemate. Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge that Barnier was the EU's former chief Brexit…

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Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation CEO on the new legislation around importing building supplies from overseas 3:07

4m ago3:07

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The Government's making changes aimed at bringing down the cost of building homes. It's introduced new legislation to make it easier to import building supplies from abroad. It'll enable recognition of overseas standards and Building Consent Authorities will need to accept products already certified offshore. Building Industry Federation Chief Exec…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 September 2024 33:56

2h ago33:56

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of August, overseas building supplies could soon be introduced to the market to help lower building costs. Building Industry Federation Chief Executive Julien Leys speaks to Ryan about what it means. New Zealand has joined the multinational space programme Operation Olympic Defe…

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Ian Jones: Former All Black on the possible return of South Africa rugby tours 3:40

18m ago3:40

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Semi-professional rugby tours may soon be back on the table. New Zealand rugby is reportedly close to signing off a three-test, eight-match itinerary away against South Africa in 2026 - the Springboks would reciprocate in 2030. Former All Black Ian Jones told Ryan Bridge it's wonderful news. He said that it’s an absolute trip of a lifetime, and won…

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Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the number of Kiwis struggling with finances and retirement savings 3:37

23m ago3:37

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It’s a difficult retirement outlook for many Kiwis. The latest Financial Services Council Money & You research reveals 94% of Kiwis worry about money, and one in five don’t have enough in their retirement savings to get them through the next year. Many are dipping into savings to cover basics, with some having to juggle priorities. Simplicity Found…

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Ryan Bridge: Why are we paying $80 a year for a bin no one uses? 2:01

18m ago2:01

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According to the group who are upset about the monopoly-duopoly that's happening in our grocery sector, you could save, at most per person, about $74 per year. That's if they were to have perfect competition in the sector, which obviously would be very hard to achieve. Do you know what else costs you $80 a year? A friend and I were chatting at the …

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Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group lead on the Commerce Commission finding competition in the supermarket sector has not improved 4:43

24m ago4:43

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The Grocery Action Group wants more regulation in our supermarket sector. The Commerce Commission's first annual report on grocery shows competition has not meaningfully improved. Foodstuffs and Woolworths could now face hefty fines for failing to treat small suppliers fairly or breaking a new wholesaler code. Group lead Sue Chetwin told Ryan Bridg…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2024 34:13

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of September, the grocery commissioner says the sector has no meaningful competition and retail margins have increased. Grocery Action Group's Su Chetwin chats to Ryan about what it means and what to do from here. The All Blacks and South Africa could be resuming full tours fr…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the migrant boat capsizing in the English Channel 2:47

2m ago2:47

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At least 12 people have died after the capsize of a migrant boat in the English Channel. The French Coastguard has rescued more than 50. It's the deadliest disaster in the Channel so far this year. Downing Street is labelling the disaster "truly horrific", and says it's determined to further crack down on dangerous people-smuggling operations. UK C…

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Ryan Bridge: Don't we want higher spending, higher yield tourists coming here? 2:22

4m ago2:22

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I have zero issues with foreign visitors paying more to visit New Zealand. The tax hike that is being touted is big – $35 up to $100 per visitor, and that is substantial. Crucially though, our Aussie mates are exempt, and they make up 40% of our market. So that's a good chunk who won't be contributing and shouldn't be affected in terms of numbers v…

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Eve Lawrence: Intrepid Travel GM on the risks of raising the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy 3:19

14m ago3:19

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Travel experts believe that now isn't the time to push up the fees for overseas tourists. The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is rising almost 200% from next month, from $35 to $100. The money raised will go back into services and infrastructure used by visitors to the country. Intrepid Travel general manager Eve Lawrence told R…

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John Battersby: Massey University International Security Expert on the risk of terrorism in New Zealand 3:57

25m ago3:57

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A terrorism expert says New Zealanders need to be more aware of the threat of terrorism. The SIS identifies a person acting alone as our biggest terrorist risk and warns of a small number of people subscribing to violent extremist ideologies. It's also concerned about foreign interference and how many young people are engaging with violent extremis…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2024 33:54

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of September, visitors to the country will soon have to start paying a $100 levy, up from $35. Eve Lawrence from Intrepid Travel talks to Ryan about what it means for the tourism industry. The SIS has released its second annual report detailing security threats to New Zealand…

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Angus Chambers: GP Owners Association Chair on GPs having to raise their prices to keep up with running costs and patient demand 4:57

14m ago4:57

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The state of New Zealand's general practices is being dubbed a crisis. A GP Owners Association survey of about a quarter of GPs reports they're being squeezed by rising costs, high patient demand, and staff shortages. It found nearly 60% have doctor and nurse vacancies, and about 70% are financially worse off than a year ago. Chair Angus Chambers t…

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Monika Lacey: Centrix COO on the downward trend in the number of people behind on their payments 2:38

13m ago2:38

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People appear to be getting a better handle on their financial situations. The latest Centrix figures for July show overall the number of people behind on their payments fell month-on-month by nine thousand to 456 thousand. Chief Operating Officer Monika Lacey says there's also positive signs when it comes to those who are several months behind. Sh…

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Lesley Yeomans: Australia Correspondent on the investigations into the tiger attack at Dreamworld 3:12

20m ago3:12

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A tiger handler remains in hospital after being attacked by a tiger at Dreamworld on Australia's Gold Coast. Investigations are underway after the trained handler was set upon by one of the theme park's nine Sumatran and Bengal tigers yesterday morning. It follows a fatal tiger attack on a keeper at Hamilton Zoo in 2015. Correspondent Lesley Yeoman…

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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association head of advocacy on the National Land Transport Plan 3:09

25m ago3:09

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The country could be driving towards a need for cross party agreement on transport. The Government's National Land Transport Plan will see almost $33 billion pumped into roading, public transport, and maintenance. Employers and Manufacturers Association head of advocacy Alan McDonald told Ryan Bridge there should be a broad agreement on what the ma…

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Ryan Bridge: What is wrong with our state run services? 2:07

14m ago2:07

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Health New Zealand is the country's largest organisation by far, it employs more than 80,000 people. Roughly the same number of teachers are employed by state schools in our education system, and these numbers dwarf any private enterprise that's currently operating here. Fletcher buildings has about 18,000 staff, Woolworths about 18,000, Fonterra a…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2024 34:04

3d ago34:04

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd September 2024, the Government has allocated $32.9 billion dollars in transport funding over the next 3 years. How could it improve our roading network and the economy? Alan McDonald from the Employers and Manufacturers Association speaks to Ryan. Nine out of ten general practi…

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Ryan Bridge: The treasury boss' truth bomb 2:15

30m ago2:15

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As we squabble over toast for new mums in hospitals and funding for street dance performers in Auckland, we are penny pinching a lot lately, aren't we? We're bickering about all sorts of things, should nurses be getting the free toast in the smoko room if they're doing a night shift? The insignificance of all of these debates is being laid bare thi…

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Geof Nightingale: On officials being told to take a look at the financial impact of our ageing population 2:29

36m ago2:29

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Officials are being told to take a clear look at the financial impact of our ageing population. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh [Cara lee Mick Leesh] has made it clear there's a need for a Capital Gains Tax and superannuation changes, as her five-year term comes to an end. She says with an ageing population, an increasing share of governm…

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Gavin Grey: On the final moments of the superyacht Bayesian 3:15

1d ago3:15

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The final moments of the deadly sinking of the superyacht Bayesian have been revealed by crew members. New Zealand-born captain James Cutfield is being investigated for possible manslaughter, after seven people died in the disaster. Ship engineer, Tim Parker Eaton, and watchman Matthew Griffiths are also under investigation. Europe Correspondent Ga…

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Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2024 34:07

2h ago34:07

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd if September 2024. The outgoing Treasury Chief Executive has called for a capital gains tax and rise to the retirement age to stop future budget deficits. Could it work? Tax expert Geof Nightingale joins the show. Lambing season is underway and our red meat exports are down …

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Kevin Putt: Former Spring Bok and Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v South Africa 2:36

14m ago2:36

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It’s a big weekend for the All Blacks as they’re set to face South Africa at one of the toughest rugby venues. They’re playing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship early Sunday morning. Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator Kevin Putt told Ryan Bridge that the All Blacks will be walking into a really confrontational, hostile place, but that’s …

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Geoff Upson: Rodney Local Board member and roading campaigner on the potential introduction of widespread road user charges 3:45

11m ago3:45

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Roading advocates say a sudden shift to widespread user charges would be relatively straightforward. Petrol cars could be hit with road user charges from 2027 under the Government's Revenue Action Plan. It's also exploring tolling for all new roads, including the Roads of National Significance. Auckland's Rodney Local Board member and roading campa…

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Hinewai Ormsby: Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chair on the need for a gang patch ban in their meetings 4:28

16m ago4:28

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Hawke's Bay Regional Council is rethinking its policies after facing backlash for allowing patched gang members into a meeting. Images were posted online with the patched members after the council voted to retain Māori wards. Ministers David Seymour and Simeon Brown are frustrated it isn't the forcing the new patch ban. The council's chair, Hinewai…

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Ryan Bridge: Thank you to David Seymour and Big Pharma 1:51

35m ago1:51

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I've got an amazing wonder drug to tell you about New Zealand, and it saved me in the last couple of weeks. People are talking about it from top of the country to the bottom and it's not Ozempic. No, I'm not taking Ozempic, though, I wouldn't mind trying it. I think a lot of people are curious. David Seymour made this drug a priority. Yes, I'm talk…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 August 2024 34:03

7d ago34:03

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of August, the Government says all vehicles could face road user charges as soon as 2027 to help pay for more transport infrastructure. Rodney Local Board Member and Road Safety Campaigner Geoff Upson joins the show. Hawke's Bay Regional Council are under fire for letting patch…

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris agreeing to her first interview as the democratic nominee 2:29

6d ago2:29

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Kamala Harris has finally agreed to her first interview. The Democratic nominee has agreed to an interview on CNN alongside her running mate Tim Walz. The interview is set to air at 9pm eastern time, or 1pm Friday afternoon in New Zealand. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge that Donald Trump has released a press release containing poten…

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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the new infrastructure plans and agency 4:06

14m ago4:06

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There's optimism from the sector over the prospect of more effective infrastructure development. The Infrastructure Minister's launching a National Infrastructure Agency from December to manage funding and proposals and facilitate private investment. Infrastructure New Zealand says the current system is complex, time-consuming and expensive. Chief …

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the passing rates for the new NCEA prerequisite tests 4:32

8m ago4:32

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A reassurance that students failing new NCEA pre-requisite tests will still have options to get their qualifications. Less than half of the 55 thousand students who passed the tests passed numeracy, with 59% passing reading, and 56% passing writing. Students must pass all three tests to start receiving NCEA qualifications. PPTA President Chris Aber…

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Steve Ferguson: Next Generation Critical Communications Director on the revamping of emergency service communication 3:02

16m ago3:02

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There are hopes a revamp of emergency service communication will streamline responses. Five hundred radio towers and 15 thousand units for first responders are being switched out to make way for a new digital, and encrypted, radio communication system. Politicians and experts say the current analogue system is deteriorating and needs to be replaced…

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Ryan Bridge: If this is the kaupapa of the Green Party, I don't recognise it 1:59

36m ago1:59

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At the Auckland High Court this morning at 10am, Darleen Tana will be seeking an interim injunction. It's been sought to stop the Greens from meeting to try and waka jump her, and that meeting is meant to go ahead this weekend. There's also going to be a judicial review. The saga continues, and we all know why this is happening, don't we? Because h…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2024 34:22

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of August, the Government has a new plan for national infrastructure, could it stop political interference from stopping major projects? Infrastructure NZ's Nick Leggett speaks to Ryan. The rollout of a new radio network for our emergency services has started. How is the $1.4…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on the potential housing prices will rise in 2025 3:30

7m ago3:30

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BNZ is picking our house prices to rise after the new year. They forecast an increase of 7% over 2025, following a flat 2024. Brad Olsen, Infometrics Chief Economist, told Ryan Bridge that while 7% is a little bit higher than what most expect at the moment, everything is quite uncertain. He said that we’ve got a little bit to get through in 2024 be…

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Rob Mallinson: Head of Solid Bioenergy Group on its potential in aiding the energy crisis 4:38

16m ago4:38

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There’s another option that could help us fill the gaps in the energy crisis: solid biofuel. It makes use of forestry slash, burning it to generate heat and electricity as a cheaper alternative to gas. New Zealand exports around 20 million tonnes of wood per year, and we would only need to divert around 30% of those export logs to decarbonise every…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the ruling around seizing gang assets 2:57

16m ago2:57

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There’s pressure from the Police union to speed up the process to seize gang assets. In a major win for authorities, the High Court released a decision yesterday ruling the Head Hunters must forfeit $15 million in assets, including its Mount Wellington gang pad. It follows a decade of investigation and court processes. Police Association President …

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Ryan Bridge: Filming seems to be the new word of mouth 2:21

1h ago2:21

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Awful for the family to see – this is the people who were filming that tragic fatal accident on the southern motorway. The news media will cover it, they will film it go out to a story. They will film if the bodies in the accident, they will film the accident aftermath, but they would not show it to the audience. Here we have social media, everyone…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2024 34:21

2d ago34:21

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of August, a win for police in the gang crackdown. A court has ruled they can take assets and property from the Head Hunters worth almost $15 million. Police Association President Chris Cahill speaks to Ryan about what the decision means. Could solid biofuels be an alternati…

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Lesley Yeomans: Australian Correspondent on workers now having the right to refuse unreasonable contact outside of work hours 3:08

35m ago3:08

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Workers in Australia can now legally refuse unreasonable contact from their employers outside of work hours. A legislated right to disconnect has come into effect and is expected to majorly reduce the number of unpaid work hours. The law change offers some flexibility around the employee's role and responsibilities, the nature of the contact, and h…

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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the need for bipartisan support for oil and gas reforms 5:40

8m ago5:40

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The energy sector is questioning how long new reform will really last. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation stopping New Zealand bringing in foreign Liquefied Natural Gas in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills. Energy Resources Aotearoa is urging Labour to support the changes. Chief Executive John Carnegie told Ryan Bridge the chang…

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Ralph Sims: Massey University Professor of Sustainable Energy on the need for oil and gas exploration in New Zealand 4:19

3m ago4:19

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An energy expert is confident New Zealand can do without oil and gas exploration. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation stopping New Zealand bringing in foreign Liquefied Natural Gas in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is refusing to support the move, despite urges from the Prime Minister. Massey Unive…

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Alastair Espie: Employment Lawyer on the ruling around Uber drivers 2:54

8m ago2:54

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A ruling against Uber is likely to benefit all drivers. The Court of Appeal has ruled that four Uber workers were employees not contractors. It means they will have access to certain entitlements like minimum wage and sick days. Uber's appealing the decision, claiming it will create greater confusion for those on contract work. Employment lawyer Al…

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Ryan Bridge: Energy Crisis - Where are Labour in all of this? 2:51

8d ago2:51

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Hundreds of decent hard working Kiwi provincial Union jobs are hanging in the balance today. Electricity spot prices peaking at $1000 per megawatt hour in the last couple of weeks. Power companies, they are basically cancelling deals for Kiwis to heat their homes this winter, and businesses are literally shuttering operations, rationing power, prod…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024 34:09

2h ago34:09

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 27th of August, big changes for our energy sector - a new LNG terminal will be built for importing gas and extended resource consent periods will be introduced for renewable electricity. Ryan speaks to Massey University professor Ralph Sims and John Carnegie from Energy Resourc…

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Ryan Bridge: Fast Track Approvals Bill: this is not fast food anymore people, it's like a long lunch for infrastructure construction 1:35

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The fast track approvals bill, it's been in the news in the last couple of days. Fast track - I was thinking fast food, like drive through, how quickly we can get infrastructure done in this country. Something we haven't been able to do very well for a very long time. Like you would drive into the McDonald's or whatever it is to get your speedy inf…

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Josie Vidal: On the mining industry wanting the latest changes made to the Fast Track Bill to be its last 4:28

11m ago4:28

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The mining industry wants the latest changes made to the Fast Track Bill, to be its last. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yesterday announced Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, to the Environment Select Committee. It includes changing who has the final say - from ministers to an independent panel. Minerals industry association…

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Leon Goldsmith: On Israel and Hezbollah signalling an escalation in hostilities 4:22

21m ago4:22

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Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire - signalling an escalation in hostilities. Israel says it pre-emptively destroyed thousands of rocket launchers across Southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah says it fired 320 rockets and drones at Israel - in the first phase of a retaliatory attack for the killing of its leaders. Otago University Middle Eas…

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