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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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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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Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2026
Yesterday00:34:19Tap to summarizeOn the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 22nd of June 2026, National wants to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers from 2028, if re-elected Financial Services Council Chief Executive Kirk Hope shares his thoughts. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on Europe intent on reducing China content in imports and production, Oil prices dropping after the US/Iran peace deal and Inflation stable in the UK, and interest rates stayed unchanged. PWC tax partner Sandy Lau shares her thoughts on the Green Party's wealth tax policy. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the UK PM urged to resign by colleagues to ensure a bloodless leadership battle he seems certain to lose and a major rail line connecting London to the north faces disruption for the whole week following a fatal train crash at the weekend. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on the Green's wealth tax
Yesterday00:02:21Tap to summarizeA tax expert says the Greens' proposed approach to tackling corporate greed - is likely to be unpopular. If elected, the party's promising to add new super rich, gifts and inheritance taxes, a major banks levy and a big tech tax. It also wants to lift the corporate tax rate to 33 percent - for large companies like supermarkets, gentailers and banks. PWC tax partner Sandy Lau shares her thoughts with Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen
Yesterday00:01:57Tap to summarizeThere's no point talking about the latest loony bin tax plan grab from the Greens because it's not going to become anything more than a word doc on their website. It's not going to happen. An inheritance tax is about the cruellest thing a state can impose on a grieving family. 33% when mum or dad dies. You've got to then take out a loan from the bank, congratulations bank and pay the government. Or sell the shares or property or whatever. Then pay the state. Congratulations state. The idea is that somehow, this act of forced goodwill, taxing assets your family's worked hard to acquire, using money that's already been taxed, earning income that is already taxed, will somewhere, somehow materially change the livers of others is absolute BS. I've just been in France where they have exactly this system. They have high personal income tax rates. And they're swinging far right. And this plan includes a wealth tax on everything from shares to companies, which only a handful of countries around the world bother doing because you may have asset, but it doesn't mean you've got cash to pay a tax on it. Just a reminder. This is not how a country gets rich. This is not how you create more jobs and industry. It's not how you grow an economy. And if you're not doing that. You're standing still or going backwards. We've been doing that in this country for too long. Ideas like this, may be appealing on paper, in reality almost never deliver the things the politicians espousing them promise on the hustings. You don't hear this said often but thank god for Labour completely ruling this thing out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Tony Philp: Hurricanes CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs
3d ago00:03:38Tap to summarizeThis weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific Final is shaping up to be a blockbuster. The Hurricanes are hosting the Chiefs at a sold-out Hnry Stadium. The Chiefs are chasing their first title in thirteen years, but the Hurricanes are hungry to lift the trophy again, a decade after their only win. CEO Tony Philp told Andrew Dickens they know the Chiefs are going to come down and play an epic game. He says it’s the two best teams, and they’re super excited about taking that challenge on and doing it in front of what’s set to be a loud and boisterous home crowd. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the delay of the Fisheries Amendment Bill
3d ago00:04:00Tap to summarizeA fishing industry lobby group says the Government's decision to press pause on changes to fishing laws will be a missed opportunity. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has confirmed a bill, easing restrictions on the industry, won't be passed before the election. The Government had already scrapped controversial plans to reduce minimum size limits for commercial fishers. Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Lisa Futschek told Andrew Dickens this legislation was put in place in 1996 and needed an update. She says the bill has been shrouded in misinformation, and the benefits of the changes have been ignored. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth
4d ago00:03:12Tap to summarizeThe Government says manufacturers share its goal of doubling export receipts. Stats NZ says equipment and food production were the biggest drivers of the 0.8% rise in GDP in the March quarter. BNZ data shows manufacturing activity's dipped again since the fuel crisis started. But Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Cameron Brewer told Andrew Dickens things are trending up. He says signs are positive, with strong forward orders and confidence improving across the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026
4d ago00:34:03Tap to summarizeOn the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday the 19th of June 2026, GDP first three months of the year came in at a decent 0.8%, with manufacturing leading the charge, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Cameron Brewer shares his thoughts. The Hurricanes host the Chiefs in a sold-out cake tin this weekend, Hurricanes CEO Tony Philip tells Andrew how he thinks the game will shape up. Fishing companies are fuming as the Fisheries Amendment Bill seems dead in the water at least for now, Seafood NZ Chief Executive Lisa Futschek shares her thoughts. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on the Makerfield by-election and Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian drone strike since war began, as the first Russian shadow tanker enters English channel since one of seized on Sunday. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Andrew Dickens: Why has National had a fiscal crack at Labour so early?
4d ago00:01:38Tap to summarizeWe’ve come to the end of a fascinating week in politics. But what week in politics isn’t? It kicked off last Sunday with Nicola Willis alleging a massive hidden bill in Labour’s policies. She also had a crack at the lack of policies from Labour. And while that entertained her base who already hold that view, there were many who said she pulled the trigger too soon and it was a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. Heather said it was way too soon, and it should have been left to closer to Election Day. Cameron Bagrie said that all parties have hidden bills and because of our fiscal state, all policies are going to have to be paid for by debt. So, Nicola’s shot could have backfired. And Audrey Young pointed out that last election Nicola Willis released her fiscal policy with costings only four days before advance voting started, and 17 days before Election Day. This year's election is 141 days away. Look I enjoy this election-style biffo because it’s great grist to the mill for people in my job, but I too wonder why National has pulled the trigger so early. It raises the question whether they’re very worried about the Opposition beating them. It also shows their hand, and come Election time maybe Labour will be better prepared. Maybe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Warren Forster: ACC Lawyer on the economic cost of injuries, lost productivity
4d ago00:03:45Tap to summarizeThe economic cost of injuries is being labelled a wake-up call for ACC and policymakers. ACC's latest injuries report shows claims last year cost the economy $8.7 billion in lost productivity. About $4.4 billion was spent on treatment and $3.1 billion on weekly compensation. ACC lawyer and researcher Warren Forster told Andrew Dickens it's positive to see ACC focusing on the economic impact of injuries. He says it's costing us as a society, and change needs to happen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the GDP figures set to be released today
4d ago00:03:57Tap to summarizeData due out today is expected to show our economy was continuing to recover before the fuel crisis really began to bite. Stats NZ is releasing GDP figures for the March quarter at 10.45. It's expected to show the economy grew between 0.7 and 1% between January and March, but it's likely to have contracted again between April and June. Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Andrew Dickens normally this is a phase in which we’d be able to get some strong growth, but there are still some headwinds against the economy. He says we still had interest rate relief over the past few years, but it’s more a case of the Reserve Bank taking its foot off the break, but not stomping on the accelerator to get the economy going again. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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