Best Public Health Infrastructure Podcasts (2024)

1
Vincent McAviney: Europe correspondent on UK giving sovereignty to Chagos Islands 2:50

29m ago2:50

2:50

The British government announced it will hand sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a settlement that ends decades of disputes over Britain’s last African colony, while maintaining a key US-British military base in the archipelago. Europe correspondent Vincent McAviney says the UK keeping its military base for another 99 years marks …

1
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the ghost houses revealed in the latest census data 3:11

25m ago3:11

3:11

There's several possible reasons behind a rise in the number of homes empty on Census night. The latest data shows just more than 110 thousand homes were empty, up from just under 100 thousand in 2018. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says part of that could be due to Cyclone Gabrielle flood levels, and high levels of construction. He tol…

1
Scott MacLean: Dunedin Civil Defence Manager on the State of Emergency in the region 2:24

4h ago2:24

2:24

Flooding and landslips are keeping officials busy in Otago. The area is in a State of Emergency due to heavy rain, with downpours expected to continue into the afternoon. Fire and Emergency NZ have responded to 31 calls between 6pm last night and 5.30am, with around 70 people evacuating to welfare centres. Dunedin Civil Defence Manager Scott MacLea…

1
Ryan Bridge: Kudos to Qantas for trying something new 1:56

2h ago1:56

1:56

Kudos to Qantas for introducing a wellbeing zone on the cattle class of the aircraft. Airlines are cramming us in like sardines, anyone who's travelled will know this. They serve you booze, you recline your seat, the planes dry you out and then as a natural consequence, people go nuts. Unruly passengers ripping open the emergency doors, running up …

1
Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister on the soaring police recruitment numbers 5:29

6h ago5:29

5:29

The Government is confident their support of frontline Police is coming to fruition. Recruitment numbers have soared in the past year, with almost 1,400 applicants in July – the highest since 2014. It's seen around five and a half thousand applicants in the first eight months of the year, more than double across the same period last year. Associate…

1
Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on Health NZ's $934 million deficit 4:35

6h ago4:35

4:35

Health New Zealand is expecting its financial deficit for the past financial year to be near a billion dollars. The agency's released its report for the June quarter. Earlier in quarter three, a $299 million surplus was forecast - but the preliminary financial result for the year to the end of June is a $934 million deficit. Association of Salaried…

1
Full Show Podcast: 4 October 2024 34:28

5h ago34:28

34:28

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 4th of October, Dunedin has declared a state of emergency following significant rainfall overnight and surface flooding. Civil Defence Controller Scott Maclean has the latest. Police recruitment wings will be expanded from next year following record applications to join the force. A…

1
Duncan Bridgeman: NZME Managing Editor expresses his concerns with economic growth in the business community 4:00

5m ago4:00

4:00

Mood of the boardroom survey, more than 100 of our top business leaders have had their say on the government, its ministers and the economy today. CEOs ranked the performance of the Cabinet Ministers with ‘1’ being not impressive and ‘5’ - very impressive. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon scored with 3.73 whilst keeping his cabinet focused on deliv…

1
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent tells us about US Ports major strike and how it impacts NZ 2:00

4m ago2:00

2:00

Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on strike Tuesday against the nation’s East and Gulf Coast ports. They are demanding a $5/hour increase in pay every year for the next six years. Mitch McCann, US Correspondent says that New Zealand exporters are likely to be affected by congestion and delays. The Minis…

1
Ryan Bridge: The hysteria over Casey Costello's handling of smoking 0:57

8m ago0:57

0:57

The real proof will be in the pudding – if smoking rates come down, does it matter how she did it? If it was a non-tobacco company getting a tax cut to provide a product that was less harmful than ciggies would there be outrage? Or are we blinded by the fact it's a multinational whose legacy has been peddling cigarettes that clouds our judgement? A…

1
Full Show Podcast: 3 October 2024 33:59

1h ago33:59

33:59

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3rd of October, Air NZ has made more cuts to regional flights, and we still don't have a plan for an Interislander replacement. Do we have a transport problem in New Zealand? Former Transport Minister Maurice Williamson joins the show to discuss. The PPTA are now allowing charter …

1
Habib Baar: Beirutreport.com Journalist and founder believes Israel has no incentive to stop 4:11

18m ago4:11

4:11

Iran has sent up to 350 missiles and drones into Israel, setting off the sound of explosions and sirens. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the US Navy destroyers stationed in the Mediterranean Sea intercepted Iranian missiles. He says it was a significant escalation from Iran and it was equally important they could step up to…

1
James Mackenzie: Reuters Bureau Chief for Israel and Palestine on the ground invasion in Lebanon and missile attacks on Israel 5:06

18m ago5:06

5:06

Tensions in the Middle East are on a knife's edge in the aftermath of Iran's barrage of missiles on Israel. The Israeli defence force says there's been no reports of casualties and most of the around 180 projectiles were intercepted. Iran has confirmed the attack and says it's targeting Israel in response to deaths of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasra…

1
Brian Cox: Bioenergy Association Chief Executive comments on the Bio-refinery at the Marsden Point Energy Precinct proposal 3:26

20m ago3:26

3:26

A new Bio-Refinery at the Marsden Point Energy Precinct is being proposed. Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited announces it has entered into a conditional project development agreement with Seadra Energy Inc, who is partnering with the likes of Qantas, Renova Inc, Kent Plc, and ANZ. It would utilize some of the decommissioned oil refinery assets whic…

1
Danielle McLaughlin: US Political Commentator ahead of the vice presidential debate 3:56

12m ago3:56

3:56

JD Vance and Tim Walz are set to do battle for what looks to be the final debate of this US presidential election. The vice-presidential candidates will meet for their only debate in New York today, which gets underway at 2pm NZ time. US political commentator Danielle McLaughlin says the buzz could reach the levels of Joe Biden vs Sarah Palin in 20…

1
Ryan Bridge: Businesses are the forgotten victims of the capital gains debate 1:47

6m ago1:47

1:47

So Luxon is back in the news. Bryce Edwards written a piece saying our members of parliament own 2.3 homes per MP - more than most of us. Jacinda made $330,000 on her property while Prime Minister. Luxon has made close to half a million dollars on his properties. Now let's really talk about a capital gains tax, because we essentially have one on in…

1
Full Show Podcast: 2 October 2024 34:12

1h ago34:12

34:12

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2nd of October, Iran has started firing missiles towards Israel with the iron dome defence system working to stop them. We're live to the Middle East for the latest news. Tim Walz and JD Vance will take to the stage for the US Vice Presidential debate in New York tomorrow. It cou…

1
Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2024 34:00

5h ago34:00

34:00

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 1st of October, The Government has released its action plan for the fourth quarter of the year. ACT MP and Under Secretary to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform Simon Court is on the show to discuss the new targets. The Insurance Council wants people to stop building in “dumb p…

1
Simon Court: Secretary to the Minister for RMA shares that infrastructure will be the new focus in the next quarterly plan 6:42

8h ago6:42

6:42

The Government's moving into its next quarterly plan - with infrastructure the focus. It achieved 39 of its 40 goals in the third quarter - largely targeting law and order. This quarter's 43 actions include passing the first Resource Management Amendment Bill and introducing the second RMA reform Bill as well as a National Infrastructure Agency. Un…

1
Ryan Bridge: Why have we designated Hezbollah's military wing a terrorist entity, but not the political wing? 1:47

8h ago1:47

1:47

The Government's refusing to say if it will designate Hezbollah's political wing as a terrorist entity. In a statement to Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, our Terrorism Designations Working Group says the Iran-backed group's military wing was declared a terrorist entity in 2010. "Designations are considered based on recommendations from the National…

1
Bruce Weir: Saddleback Planning and Urban Design Designer on the call for the RMA replacement to stop people building in "dumb places" 4:19

9h ago4:19

4:19

There's a debate over who should be responsible for the consequences of building in high-risk areas. The Insurance Council is asking the Government to ensure natural hazard changes to the Resource Management Act mean people don't build in what it's calling "dumb places". Urban designer Bruce Weir told Ryan Bridge if building on a risky site comes d…

1
Chami Abeysinghe: Great South CEO on the removal of the direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill 3:05

9h ago3:05

3:05

Air New Zealand's direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill will soon be no more. It's being scrapped, with its last service in mid-January. Great South chief executive Chami Abeysinghe says customers are still able to fly to Wellington via Christchurch, and the airline's adding more flights between Christchurch and Invercargill. She told R…

1
Ryan Bridge: It's not just Dunedin, it's everywhere 1:55

1d ago1:55

1:55

Grumbling and discontent in regional New Zealand is growing louder and louder, and Wellington ought to pay attention. The latest was in Dunedin. 35,0000 locals turned in protest, waving signs with Nicola Willis swinging atop a wrecking ball. The wrecking ball was Luxon's head. The reason the government should heed and listen is because of the size …

1
Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders Chief Executive on changes to consenting process 3:49

1d ago3:49

3:49

Big changes to consenting processes could be on the way. Currently, 67 building consent authorities receive and approve consents – with each one taking a slightly different approach to the rules. Building and construction minister Chris Penk has proposed creating larger regional authorities to help standardise the process and reduce costs for build…

1
Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on Austria's general election and UK public inquiry into Salisbury poisonings 1:59

1d ago1:59

1:59

Austria’s general election could see the far-right opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) top the polls for the first time as voters head out to cast their ballot. The party’s leader describes himself as Volkskanzler (people's chancellor), which was used to describe Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. UK & Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Ryan Bridge the party…

1
Adam Cooper: ZB Sports on Silver Ferns, Black Caps, All Blacks 2:59

1d ago2:59

2:59

ZB Sports Adam Cooper joins Ryan Bridge to recap the weekend in sport. The Silver Ferns faced a series-opening 59-58 loss to the England Roses. The Taini Jamison Trophy series got underway in Auckland on Sunday and the teams will meet again on Wednesday in Porirua. The Black Caps suffered a heavy defeat in their test series in Sri Lanka. And, the A…

1
Dr Leon Goldsmith: Otago University Professor for Middle Eastern and Comparative Politics on Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah 5:02

1d ago5:02

5:02

Fears of major escalation in the Middle East are high after Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Otago University Professor for Middle Eastern and Comparative Politics, Dr Leon Goldsmith tells Ryan Bridge the leader is rarely seen in public and it is clear killing was planned for a long time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/…

1
Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2024 34:03

1d ago34:03

34:03

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 30th of September. Big changes could be on the way for the building industry with an overhaul of the consenting process proposed by the government. Could it help the industry lower costs? NZ Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming joins the show. Hezbollah leader Hass…

1
Phillip Duncan: WeatherWatch head forecaster on NIWA acquiring MetService 4:23

4d ago4:23

4:23

A weather expert says creating one state weather forecasting system is the right decision. The Government's announced it's agreed in-principle to NIWA acquiring MetService - merging the two. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins says streamlining the two will make it easier to access information from a single trusted source and…

1
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby previews the second Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington 2:47

4d ago2:47

2:47

The All Blacks kept their grip on the Bledisloe Cup last week, beating the Wallabies 31-28 in Sydney. However, they still have another test to play, the second Bledisloe Cup test being the All Blacks’ final home test for the year. Elliott Smith, Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby, told Ryan Bridge that the team needs to get their “20 minute jinx” sorted …

1
Lynda Stuart: May Road Primary School Principal on the new attendance and teacher-only day policies 4:16

6d ago4:16

4:16

An Auckland principal says teaching isn't a job, it's a service. The Government's instructing schools to have Stepped Attendance Response plans by 2026. It's also instructed them not to take teacher-only days in term time, unless authorised by the Minister. May Road Primary School principal Lynda Stuart told Ryan Bridge that it’s a complex situatio…

1
Ryan Bridge: Nothing solves global conflict like a good UNGA session 1:44

4d ago1:44

1:44

Thank God the UN General Assembly is underway in New York. Nothing solves global conflict like a good UNGA session. I've been to one of these before, back when John Key was the Prime Minister – there was a resolution on Iran. A lot of sitting around talking and listening, which as Winston Peters pointed out yesterday, is quite important! Netanyahu'…

1
Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2024 34:23

4d ago34:23

34:23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, David Seymour is cracking down on school attendance as new numbers show it's improving. But will the new moves, which could see parents prosecuted, work? May Road Principal Lynda Stuard joins the show. The two government owned weather forecasters NIWA and MetServi…

1
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on the report discussing the long-term spending demands for infrastructure 4:17

5d ago4:17

4:17

{"markup":" New Zealand is being recommended to find a long-term vision for its infrastructure. \n The Infrastructure Commission's released a new report on long-term spending demands ahead of next year's National Infrastructure Plan. \n Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett says we need to better understand the wide benefits of infrastructure…

1
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's warning against potential assassination attempts 1:55

5d ago1:55

1:55

Donald Trump says an attack on a former President is a death wish for the attacker. The former president's campaign team claims he's been briefed on a suspected Iranian assassination plot. It follows a man being formally charged for an assassination attempt near Trump's Florida golf course and a shooting in July. Correspondent Mitch McCann told Rya…

1
Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University Nutrition Expert on the push for New Zealand to follow England in combating obesity rates 4:01

5d ago4:01

4:01

There’s been a push for New Zealand to follow England's lead in combating obesity rates. NHS figures suggest England's turned the tide on rising obesity rates for the first time in two decades. Obesity rates in adults have remained stable for the past five years. Auckland University nutrition expert Boyd Swinburn told Ryan Bridge rates will keep go…

1
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses a capital gains tax, cost of living, UK visit 9:18

5d ago9:18

9:18

Chris Hipkins is doubling down on the idea of a shake-up to the tax system. ANZ boss Antonia Watson says the "time has arrived" for a capital gains tax. Both Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected the call, joking that the boss of a big Australian bank just wants to take more money off Kiwis. The Labour leader told Ryan Bridg…

1
Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2024 34:24

5d ago34:24

34:24

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of September, Chris Hipkins joins the show from the UK where he met the new Labour government and attended their annual conference. Obesity rates in in England have stabilised for the first time in two decades. How do we use their numbers and lessons as an example to improve …

1
Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the Swedish authorities accusing Iranian Intelligence of sending a hacked mass text 2:39

6d ago2:39

2:39

Swedish authorities have accused Iranian intelligence of hacking into a text messaging service last year. In 2023, several individuals in Sweden set fire to the Quran in public, prompting outage. The events were followed by 15,000 people receiving text messages calling for “revenge against the Quran-burners". SAPO, the country’s Security Service, s…

1
Gary Froggatt: Tramways Union President on the new measures to increase safety for public transport workers 3:08

6d ago3:08

3:08

There’s relief from the bus drivers union as the Government announces new measures to improve workplace safety. It includes new aggravating factors in sentencing for attacks on transport workers and a $15 million injection into safety precautions. Tramways Union President Gary Froggatt told Ryan Bridge that it’s another weapon in the armoury defend…

1
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the results of Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial 2:24

6d ago2:24

2:24

There's a suggestion facial recognition isn't the sole factor behind a drop in supermarket retail crime. Foodstuffs North Island —which owns Pak'n'Save and New World— says early results from its six month trial show it prevented about 130 serious incidents. It also reported around 4,700 incidents across all stores in April to June – an 8% drop quar…

1
Stephen Hoadley: International Relations Analyst on the increasing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon 6:00

6d ago6:00

6:00

Israel says it has killed a senior Hezbollah commander as fighting in Lebanon continues. The Lebanese health ministry says strikes have killed around 500 people. The Israeli Defence Force says its mission is to stop the Iranian-backed group from firing rockets into Israel's north and to push them back from the border. International relations analys…

1
Ryan Bridge: Greenpeace protest - Just hang your banner and piss off 1:42

6d ago1:42

1:42

It's time I reckon we started sending bills to those protesters for wasting police time and resources. I watched yesterday with growing anger as a couple of Greenpeace people climbed on top of an awning on The Terrace in Wellington. They were just one floor up, they stood there looking like numpties with their overalls and their helmets on. Nothing…

1
Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2024 34:31

7d ago34:31

34:31

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of September, could facial recognition help reduce retail crime? Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of the technology has just ended, and they say it's helped. First Retail Groups Managing Director Chris Wilkinson speaks to Ryan about what this could mean for retailers. Conflic…

1
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launching legal action against Woolworths and Coles 2:36

7d ago2:36

2:36

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against the Australian arm of Woolworths, and its main rival Coles. The ACCC's accusing the supermarket giants of breaching consumer law by misleading consumers, raising prices by 15% at times before dropping the price as part of a promotion. The watchdog claims the price of hundreds of produc…

1
Roderick Mulgan: Criminal defence lawyer on the Philip Polkinghorne verdict 2:38

7d ago2:38

2:38

A criminal defence lawyer says the Polkinghorne verdict isn't a surprise. Eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of the murder or manslaughter of his wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home in April 2021. The verdict —given at the High Court in Auckland yesterday— followed 10 hours of deliberations over two days. Criminal defence law…

1
Evan Heywood: Motueka kiwifruit grower on the rise in export values, increase in demand for red kiwifruit 2:36

7d ago2:36

2:36

Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%. Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%. Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit ex…

1
Alistair Boyce: Backbencher Pub owner on the impact of working from home on Wellington's economy 3:29

7d ago3:29

3:29

Wellington businesses could reap the benefits of calling public servants back to the office. Public sector agencies are being told to enforce stricter Working From Home guidelines. It's suggested the move could help Wellington's struggling economy, as well as boost productivity and collaboration. Backbencher Pub owner Alistair Boyce told Ryan Bridg…

1
Ryan Bridge: A travel advisory for the city of Wellington 1:47

7d ago1:47

1:47

This is a travel advisory for the city of Wellington: do not travel to New Zealand's capital. Environment considered dangerous. Basic necessities like flat whites and pints are difficult to find. The government-ordered a crackdown on civil servants is currently in action. A warning other civil servants may be hiding inside homes and not immediately…

1
Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024 34:16

8d ago34:16

34:16

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of September, a jury has found Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna. Criminal Defence Lawyer Roderick Mulgan gives his analysis. The Government wants public sector workers to stop working from home and return to the office. W…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Public Health Infrastructure Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide