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Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 6th of May 2026, Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale, shares his thoughts on Councils being given a amalgamation ultimatum by the government.
Unemployment’s expected to hold around 5.4%, Mike Jones, Chief Economist at BNZ tells Ryan what to look out for.
The Salvation Army wants more done to help people back on their feet after prison, Salvation Army Mission Officer, Ian Hutson shares his thoughts.
Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Peter Anderson has the latest on Keir Starmer holding a anti-semitism summit in Downing Street and…
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