Best Lesley Kelly Podcasts (2024)

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That’s not a medium! Art made from unusual material 53:39

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Sasha Huber is Swiss-Haitian… but she lives and works in Finland. She’s got a truly interdisciplinary practice - but she does have one particular medium, that’s quite unusual - in fact, it’s hard to imagine how she makes art from this non-art material. Her medium is the humble staple - not your desk type - she packs a semi-automatic staple gun like…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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299 | Sharon Daphna & Gabe Lazar | Chemtrails. . . or something else? | Orgonite's Fight in the Satanic Skies 1:08:33

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Thank you for Expanding Your Reality!https://expandingrealitypodcast.com/ Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Expansion Journal Series for deliberate creators and mindful explorers. https://expandingrealitypodcast.com/books/ Expanding Reality Excursion…

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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

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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

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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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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2024 33:57

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 26th of August. Changes have been made to the fast track approvals bill - what does it mean for our mining sector. Straterra's Josie Vidal speaks to Ryan. Israel and Hezbollah have traded strikes in the Middle East. Otago University Expert Dr Leon Goldsmith joins the show. Team …

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Subconscious Reprogramming Secrets w/ Renee Lim 1:10:52

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Join Us At: http://www.JustGrowPodcast.com On the next episode of the Just Grow Podcast we had on the incredible Renee Lim! The Most Powerful Personal Development Tool On The Planet: https://www.justgrowvisions.com/ If you'd like to connect with them further go follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/reneesarahlim/ Also go follow https://www.instagr…

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298 | Devin Winter | Peculiarities | This Theoretical Hell Realm and It's Very Real Quirkiness 1:07:52

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Thank you for Expanding Your Reality!https://expandingrealitypodcast.com/ Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Expansion Journal Series for deliberate creators and mindful explorers. https://expandingrealitypodcast.com/books/ Expanding Reality Excursion…

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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on the departure of Leon MacDonald from the All Blacks coaching staff 4:37

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The rugby world is reeling from Leon MacDonald’s abrupt departure from his role as assistant coach of the All Blacks. NZ Rugby announced the news yesterday, Scott Robertson telling the media that their coaching techniques didn’t quite click. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bridge that there’s a couple of schools of thought surrounding the …

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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers resource management spokesperson on the newly announced reforms to the Resource Management Act 3:38

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There’s relief over imminent changes to resource management rules on private farmland. The Government has announced a second amendment to the Resource Management Act, which will set new national directions for areas such as infrastructure, energy, and farming. Federated Farmers resource management spokesperson Mark Hooper told Ryan Bridge this chan…

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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Andrew Tate's further house arrest following new allegations 2:30

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Controversial influencer Andrew Tate's under house arrest following damming new allegations. Tate and his brother are being investigated by Romanian authorities for allegations including sex with a minor and trafficking underage persons. One of the 35 alleged victims is as young as 15 years old. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge th…

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Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on the report that Former Democrat Robert F Kennedy Jr. will endorse Donald Trump 3:57

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A curve ball has been thrown for Kamala Harris as she's about to accept her presidential nomination. US media is reporting the independent, and former Democrat, Robert F Kennedy Junior is planning to pull out of the race and endorse Republication nominee Donald Trump. It coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention, where Harr…

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Ryan Bridge: On New Zealand's energy crisis 2:44

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Resource and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones has given quite a fiery speech in the House taking aim at the Greens over Labour's oil and gas ban, calling out their opposition to using Kiwi coal. "We can power up New Zealand by using our domestic coal resources. But that party would rather see New Zealanders thrown on the unemployment scrap hea…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 August 2024 34:31

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 23rd of August, All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald has left the team a week before they head to South Africa - what does it mean for the team? Ruby commentator Tony Johnson talks to Ryan. It's the final day of the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will fo…

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Matt Cowley: Local Government Business Forum Chair ahead of the second day of the Local Government New Zealand conference 3:51

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Anticipation is building over Government announcements at the second day of the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington today. It comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ruffled feathers yesterday with an address telling councils to cut back on wasteful spending. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown is expected to speak to the …

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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the possibility of using more water from hydro lakes to generate power 3:51

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Transpower will today decide whether it'll take the next big step in combatting the current power shortage. Spiking electricity prices have forced Winstone's central North Island pulp and sawmills to propose closing, with more than 200 jobs on the line. Transpower will make a decision on if generators can take more water from the hydro lakes - crea…

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Kelly Seaburg: New Shoots Children's Centre director on the concerns over pre-school children's literacy skills 5:04

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There are concerns over the impact of Covid-19 on children's spoken language skills. The Education Review Office research shows more than two-thirds of parents report their child had language difficulties before they started school last year. It found a similar number of teachers blame the lockdown period for its impact. New Shoots Children's Centr…

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Ryan Bridge: Luxon's broadside to local governments should be telling him that he's on the right track 2:01

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The reactions overnight to Luxon's broadside to the mayors and the local councils in Wellington yesterday should be telling him that he's pretty much on the right track. He got stuck in overspending on dumb stuff, his words, like convention centres, at the expense of basic stuff like leaky pipes. "I think the building that we're in today is a class…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2024 34:33

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd August 2024, Local Council leaders have been told by the Prime Minister to reign in their own spending before asking central government for more money. Local Business Forum Chair Matt Cowley speaks to Ryan about what local economies need. The Education Review Office has found…

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297 | Todd Cave | Conscious Man 7 59:05

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Thank you for Expanding Your Reality!https://expandingrealitypodcast.com/ Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Expansion Journal Series for deliberate creators and mindful explorers. https://expandingrealitypodcast.com/books/ Expanding Reality Excursion…

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Street art in ascendence; the art of RONE and Manda Lane 54:04

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The artist RONE was always attracted to street art's impermanence. He's since moved beyond street art and into large scale installations, involving space, sound, music, light and large scale art pieces, that breathe life into the rooms of decaying mansions and inside spaces. RONE's "Time" is on at AGWA Centenary Galleries in Western Australia Dan v…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the continuing rescue efforts for the sunken superyacht near Sicily 3:11

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Rescuers are still racing to find survivors from the sunken superyacht near Sicily. The yacht's Kiwi captain James Catfield has survived, along with Christchurch lawyer Ayla Ronald and her partner. But correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge others are still believed to be trapped in the boat's hull. Among them are Ronald's colleague Christopher …

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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Darleen Tana refusing to resign, the Green Party proposing the Waka Jumping legislation to it's members 2:50

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There could be a battle brewing between Green Party MPs and grass root party members. Independent MP Darleen Tana has written a letter to the Greens which says they will vote with the party, which will mean proportionality stays the same. The Green Party leadership will take the proposition to use the Waka Jumping legislation to the wider party mem…

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David Tripe: Massey University Banking Expert on the Commerce Commission's report into the New Zealand banking sector 3:16

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There's a belief the Government could make part of Kiwibank public-owned. The Commerce Commission's market study shows there's little competition between the big four banks, and they take high profits by international standards. It recommends giving Kiwibank access to more capital to better compete and become a disruptor. Massey University's bankin…

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Ryan Bridge: The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water 1:39

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David Seymour, you might have seen him on the news last night or in the Herald yesterday, basically calling Christopher Luxon and the government undemocratic for refusing to support this Treaty Principles Bill passed the first reading when it gets to select committee. This is what he said on the news last night. "Well, I think it is disrespectful a…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2024 34:27

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st August 2024. How can Kiwibank become a better competitor for the big Aussie Banks? Banking expert David Tripe takes us through the options. AA has found our learner driver licensing system is much more relaxed than Australia's - what improvements can we make to keep young dr…

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the drop in retail crime in the Auckland CBD 3:19

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A coordinated response between the Police and Auckland Council is being credited for a steep drop in retail crime in the CBD. The number of thefts and burglaries has fallen 50% since January last year. Heart of the City Chief Executive Viv Beck says while some haven't seen it yet, there's been a noticeable decrease. She told Ryan Bridge the next st…

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Mark Quin: Ambulance Association Division Chairman on the impact of the St John ambulance labour strike 3:58

10m ago3:58

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Christchurch Hato Hone St John ambulance workers are kicking off a day of nationwide rallies following pay negotiation breakdowns. More than two and a half thousand officers are taking part in staggered four-hour withdrawals of labour until 4am tomorrow. Christchurch staff will march from 8am. Ambulance Association Division Chairman Mark Quin told …

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Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on what's set to happen at the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris leads in Fox News poll 3:43

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US President Joe Biden's expected to dominate the first day of the Democratic National Convention. It starts in Chicago today and is where Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz will accept their presidential and vice presidential nominations. Biden's expected to give an address and make a symbolic handover to Harris. F…

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Ryan Bridge: Are we being too safe with our comedy? 2:20

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Ever wondered what the funniest joke in the world is? Well, I can tell you because the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has declared the funniest joke. It's a ship gag, a gag about a ship, as in like a vessel that goes in the ocean. To be honest, it's not that funny and maybe I'm just getting older and mingy about life. I don't know, maybe I don't find th…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024 33:55

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th August 2024, it's day one of the Democratic National Convention. We cross live to Chicago to get an insight into what’s going down. Crime numbers are down in our biggest city, but are businesses on the ground actually seeing any difference? Heart of the City's Viv Beck speaks …

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Nick Tuffley: Economic pressure and inflation showing signs of easing 3:05

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ASB's quarterly report reveals economic pressure and inflation showing signs of easing. We're seeing early signs of a turnaround for the economy... ASB's quarterly forecast shows signs inflation will fall below 3% over the second half of this year and remain well contained beyond 2024. They're also expecting GDP to remain flat-to-down over the rest…

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Ryan Bridge: The problem of labelling in the media 2:22

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Outrage at the weekend over the Human Rights Commission. The Chief Human Rights Commissioner has been announced as Dr Steven Rainbow and he was once accused of being transphobic or anti trans. And it's one of those terms that can quickly change the tone or the perception of an article that you're reading. I remember this from the university college…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme 4:37

20m ago4:37

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Details of the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme have been revealed. It includes new targets for roadside breath and drug tests. Police are expected to carry out 3.3 million breath tests per year. 65% of those have to be done in high risk areas or during high risk times. $72 million of the funding will be put aside…

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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2024 34:14

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 19th August 2024. New cash for police, but they have to meet targets for roadside breath and alcohol tests - are the targets achievable? Police Association President Chris Cahill joins Ryan. ASB say economic relief is on the way. Chief Economist Nick Tufley has the latest from their…

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