Lauren Bok and Claire Sullivan are comedians from Melbourne, Australia. Claire has never seen The Simpsons. We're watching seasons 3 to 8, known as the Golden Era, to give Claire a proper cromulent education.
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A podcast to promote and raise awareness of mental health issues in comedians by sharing and exploring comedians' views on mental health (from personal experience, or observations of peers and loved ones, or society in general). The interviewer, Shae Meddings, is a registered psychologist.
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the manhunt for the man who allegedly poured hot coffee on a baby
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A global manhunt is underway for a man who allegedly poured boiling hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby in Brisbane. Police say the 33-year-old has fled the country since the August 27th incident in a Stones Corner park. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge detectives believe the man escaped less than a day before he was identified…
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Lauren Donnan: MATES in Construction Research Manager on the spike in suspected suicides in the sector
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There’s a drive for change in the construction industry on the back of a spike in suspected suicide rates. In 2023, 80 construction workers died from suspected suicides - a jump from previous years. MATES in Construction Research Manager Lauren Donnan says mental health across the board is improving, but high workloads, job instability, and a lack …
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Jonathan Eriken: Superannuation expert on the record-high investment return from the NZ Super Fund
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International technology stocks are being credited with the New Zealand Super Fund reporting another record-high investment return: up 15% in the year to June. Super expert Jonathan Eriksen told Ryan Bridge the results make up for a poor return when markets fell in 2022. He says they've always gone into a wide range of assets but they're playing it…
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Willie Jackson: Labour's Māori Development spokesperson on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
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Changes have been revealed to the Treaty Principles Bill. The Bill's architect David Seymour confirmed that Cabinet discussed the Bill yesterday and agreed to its broad outline before it goes to Parliament's drafters. He says it'll now acknowledge the rights of hapu and iwi at the time of the Treaty. Labour's Māori Development spokesperson Willie J…
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Ryan Bridge: You should be concerned about the IRD giving social media companies our data
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The IRD is giving your data to Facebook – taxpayers' data to Facebook, that was the headline yesterday. We give them our data in trust and confidence. Well, we don't actually, we give them our data because the law says we must file our tax returns and tell them who we are and how much we're earning. But perhaps you assume that the law says that the…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday10th of September, slight changes were made to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill in Cabinet yesterday. Labour's Māori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson joins the show to discuss. Superfund has reached a value of $76.6 billion - a record for the fund. But what does it me…
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzales' arrival in Spain after disputing its elections
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Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzales has arrived in Spain after fleeing the country after its presidential election. Gonzales had an arrest warrant issued after he disputed July’s election, which was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro. The US, EU and Latin American countries have also questioned the election results after Venezuela refused to…
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Andrew Alderson: Paralympics 2024 - Peter Cowan paddles to va’a VL3 200m bronze medal in Paris
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There was a high level of suspense when Peter Cowan crossed the finish line in the final of the men’s single va’a VL3 200m canoe sprint race in Paris. In his Paralympic Games debut, the 29-year-old from Hawke’s Bay flew out of the blocks in the final to battle for the early lead. As the contest went on, it looked to be a case of two races for medal…
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Ryan Bridge: If you're not responsible or capable of saying no to a gang life, how can you be punished for it?
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Interesting op-ed from The Conversation by Chris Gledhill, Professor of Law at Auckland University of Technology. It's about the Government's new gang legislation and argues that the changes that are being made in some last-minute ones could impinge on the Bill of Rights, and it makes some good points. It says people join gangs for various reasons …
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor calling for Government to step in and save two mills facing closure due to rising energy costs
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The Mayor of the Ruapehu District wants the Government to step in to save two businesses facing closure. Hundreds of jobs are on the line - with the Kariori pulpmill and Tangiwai sawmill both under pressure, as energy costs have gone up significantly in recent years. A meeting on the fate of hundreds of workers is expected tomorrow. Ruapehu Distric…
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John Munro: Criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see public caught in the crossfire of a homicide
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A criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see the public caught in the crossfire of a homicide. Since the start of August, Police have launched 11 homicide investigations around the country. One has since been deemed not a homicide and has been referred to the coroner. Lawyer John Munro told Ryan Bridge Police may be stretched. “The promisin…
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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 9 September. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Kevin Putt: Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator ahead of the second All
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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