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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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.
Episodes
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJamie Freeman: Hospitality NZ Auckland president says we need to move to traffic light system as quickly as possible
Auckland businesses are pleading for the right to reopen this week. Cabinet will decide today whether to move the region to Step Three restrictions on…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Goldsmith: National Party education spokesperson says he is worried about low numbers of Auckland students sitting NCEA exams
NCEA and scholarship exams start today after a disrupted school year. Students who have been affected by the ongoing level three lockdown are eligible for an…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeTim Dower: Stop making excuses for lazy people who don't want to get vaccinated
So, Northland's lagging behind in the vaccination stakes - second to last on the national league table. But to be fair, it's not for a lack of effort. Right…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAdam Dickson: Former Chef and Restaurateur raising funds for hospitality business owners
Former Chef and Restaurateur Adam Dickson is unimpressed with the Government's treatment of the hospitality sector. He's behind 'Hands up for Hospo'. An…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr. Angela Lim: Chief of Clearhead on the effects of lockdown on people's mental health
Some hard data has confirmed the devastating effects lockdown has been having on people's mental health. Police have been too busy to attend half the mental…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRoss Bay: Anglican Bishop of Auckland on how churches will navigate traffic light system
It's not just businesses trying to navigate the new traffic light system. Catholic churches are planning to hold mass for people with vaccination passes, and a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: How much freedom does the vaccine pass really give us?
It feels weird to stop and think what’s become of our lives these days and how basic things like leaving your city or walking into a café, now require passes…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeNick Leggett: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive says truck drivers welcome Auckland border change
The move from a hard border to a soft border around Auckland is being welcomed by trucking operators. Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeShelley Grierson: Woman stuck in MIQ can't see terminally ill sister despite negative tests and doctors letter
Many of us are aware now of how brutal the MIQ system has been in restricting people coming home, and separating families and friends from each other. But this…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: We need to pump the brakes on spending
I spoke yesterday to a construction consultant about the housing building boom going on right now and how it’s hampered by supply chain interruptions and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeter Carr: Retirement Village Residents Association president says review into village contracts is taking too long
Retirees say they've had a gutsful. This is on the back of the Retirement Commissioner saying back in June, that there needs to be an urgent review into the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKen Johnson: Computer science expert says vaccine passes will have safeguards to prevent forgery
There are safeguards in place in My Vaccine Pass to prevent fraud. People can log in or call My Covid Record to request their pass, which will be in the form…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePhil Goff: Auckland Mayor says there is no way Government keeps hard border around region this summer
Auckland's Mayor says there's no way the Government is keeping a hard border around the region this summer. The Government will make an announcement today…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: The polls show people are (slowly) waking up
So, as I said last week with the other two polls, what you look for is a trend. And multiple polls showing the same thing is a trend. And the trend’s not good…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRuby Topzand: Trade Me spokesperson says Countdown bricks are fetching as much as $200 on their site
Some cheeky shoppers could be in to make a killing - reselling supermarket collectables at an eye-watering price. They're using the launch of Countdown's…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSarah Dalton: Relief for doctors as they are told they can get booster Covid-19 vaccinations from end of this month
There's relief for doctors at news they'll be able to get a booster shot from the end of this month. Anyone over 18 who's been fully vaccinated against…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMike Blackburn: Cordell Construction Cost Index shows a 1.6 percent increase in cost of building materials
The cost of materials for house construction continue to climb. The Cordell Construction Cost Index shows a 1.6 percent increase in the three months to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: If no Freedom Day by the end of this month, Auckland will lose the plot
Absolute downbuzz on Freedom Day plans from Andrew Little this weekend. He called our much anticipated ‘Freedom Day’ “nothing of the sort.” Just when we…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeHelena Goldsmith: Taylor Swift breaks records as she releases a rerecorded album
Taylor Swift once again caused some frenzy over the weekend when she released a re-recording of one of her albums. She's re-recording her first six albums…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Heyward: Education lecturer urges principals to encourage unvaccinated teachers to get the Covid-19 jab
Principals are being urged to do all they can to encourage unvaccinated staff members to get the Covid-jab. All education workers who have contact with…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGavin Grey: Queen sprains back, misses Remembrance Sunday service
Queen Elizabeth II missed out on the Remembrance Sunday service in London to pay tribute to Britain's war dead because she sprained her back, Buckingham Palace…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeZack Colman: Climate and Energy reporter for Politico on U.S and China's surprise pledge to boost climate co-operation
The world’s top carbon polluters, China and the United States, agreed Wednesday to increase their cooperation and speed up action to rein in climate-damaging…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeVincent McAviney: UK Correspondent - Meghan apologises to court for forgetting book discussions
The Duchess of Sussex has apologised for misleading a British court about the extent of her cooperation with the authors of a sympathetic book about her and…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Polls show Labour's arrogance has caught up with them
So, what you look for with polls is a trend, and when we say the wheels are coming off this Government, it seems the polls now back that up. It’s a downward…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChester Borrows: Government Justice Advisor says Three Strikes Law wasn't a good one
A former National MP says the Three Strikes Law made the country no safer. The Government's scrapping the law which was created by Act in the National-led…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGarry Nixon: Otago University researcher on rural hospitals being overlooked by DHB's
Research is suggesting rural hospitals are being ignored in the Covid-19 pandemic. A study published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal says DHBs have a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnna Burns-Francis: US Correspondent - Heavy burden for US consumers as holidays near: Soaring prices
A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: No more excuses, MIQ has to go
MIQ has to go and it’s important the pressure keeps being applied to the Government on this, because this is a government that responds to pressure. As Justice…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeLynda Coppersmith: NZ Young Farmers CEO on connecting kids to farming through Junior Young Farmer of the Year 2022
A move to get kiwi kids interested and engaged with farming and the primary sector. Entries are now open for the Junior Young Farmer of the Year for the 2022…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeStan Tiatia: Papatoetoe North School Principal calling for clearer guidelines after Government's school return announcement
The return to school in lockdown areas is being called a dog's breakfast. Auckland and Waikato schools will welcome back students from Wednesday. Years 1 to 8…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeChris Tennent-Brown: ASB Senior Economist on investor confidence in Auckland more confident than of country
Covid restrictions are failing to dent investor confidence. ASB's latest survey shows net investor confidence reached 25-percent in the three months to October…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeGaven Grey: UK encourages booster jabs, resists new virus restrictions
Under pressure from rising infections and worried health experts, the British government on Wednesday urged millions of people to get booster vaccine shots but…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeMichael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on PM's visit to Auckland
Jacinda Ardern is being urged to confront the frustrations of Auckland business owners during her visit to the city today. The Prime Minister is expected to…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSally Manuireva: Motat Museum Experience Manager on reopening after 12 long weeks
It won't quite be business as usual for Auckland's public facilities on the first day of Step Two restrictions. Libraries will only be open for contactless…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Will Aucklanders rush to the shops like businesses desperately need?
Those in Level 2 who can't imagine what this must be like today for Aucklanders. Try to imagine 3 long months, 12 whole weeks - in fact we're now into week 13…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on Nanaia Mahuta's first overseas foray
The Foreign Minister's expected to try to put New Zealand's eggs in more than one basket as she visits six countries. Nanaia Mahuta leaves tomorrow for her…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: I will be shopping in Auckland tomorrow, who's with me?
Well done Auckland. The high vax rates have led us to where we are now – getting shops open come Wednesday. It’s several weeks too late, but we’ll take it. Key…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDonna Demaio: Australia Correspondent - Australian nurse charged with falsely vaccinating teen against Covid-19
A nurse has been arrested and charged with falsely giving a teenager the Covid-19 vaccine. The 51-year-old from Western Australia went into her workplace at a…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKelvin Davidson: Chief Property Economist on first home buyers paying an average $900k in Auckland
First home buyers' 26.4 percent market share is the highest on record. CoreLogic figures show the group's share over the third quarter of 2021 was well above…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePhilip Gregan: NZ Winegrowers Chief Executive on wine exports hitting $600m in September Quarter
Despite ongoing labour and supply challenges, New Zealand's local wine seems to still be in high demand. The value of our wine exports hit $600m in the…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Bryan Betty: College of GPs Director says higher vaccine rates and lower hospitalisation rates in Auckland are the priority
Aucklanders have a path towards freedom and being reunited with the rest of the country. The region will move to Step Two restrictions at midnight, and is set…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Auckland has learned to live with Covid, the Government should too
It seems to matter less and less what’s said at these post-cabinet announcements because people are so over it, they’re just getting on with it anyway. The sun…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeAnthony Wright: Canterbury Museum director on opening day after three year delay
If you're a Cantabrian, you'll likely be familiar with the Ravenscar House Museum. It's a $16 million art museum in the city centre. After eight years of…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDes Gorman: Emeritus Professor of Medicine says New South Wales' Covid-19 roadmap could work in New Zealand
Could New Zealand adopt New South Wales' Covid-19 roadmap? The Australian state is fast tracking new freedoms for fully vaccinated residents from Monday. It…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeBrooke van Velden: Act Party's End of Life Choice spokeswoman on legalisation of assisted dying on Sunday
Euthanasia becomes legal this Sunday but the requirements will be strict. It follows nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders voting to legalise assisted dying last…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Good luck to those planning a summer holiday outside of Auckland
You can always tell when a topic has hit a nerve... The text machine blows up with texts, people email me before, during and after the show has gone to air…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePeter Dunne: Political Commentator on Labour Party's annual conference this weekend
Deciding on a process for electing Jacinda Ardern's ultimate successor will be up for discussion at the Labour Party's annual conference this weekend. Party…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJereon Jongejans: Dive Tutukaka Owner says Auckland boundary over summer will shut down Northland businesses
Keeping Auckland's Covid boundary in place over Christmas could take a huge toll on tourism-dependent regions. The Government is working on plans to require…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: I wouldn't be shocked if the PM quits next year
“A small but active group”. This the new catchphrase we can expect to hear more often from the Government as it faces the reality of popularity slipping. When…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Spoonley: Sociologist says we can expect more protests
A sociologist says we can expect more protests. The Prime Minister yesterday abandoned a scheduled press conference in Whanganui after about 250 protesters…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgePaul Spain: Tech commentator says Government will be trying to work out a travel system that works for everyone
If you want to get in and out of Auckland this Christmas you may have to book in advance, and be prepared to wait. The boundary between Auckland and the rest…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Sleepy Joe, Swearing Greta, private jets.. welcome to COP26
I’m not sure what’s worse at COP26, the private jets they all flew in on, the hot air they’re spouting, Greta Thunberg doing her usual spit the dummy routine…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Alistair Humphrey: Doctors call for better regulation of health supplements as Covid-19 surges demand
Doctors are calling for better regulation of health supplements, as demand surges during the Covid pandemic. Sales in New Zealand supermarkets reached…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeSir Kim Workman: Criminal justice advocate on whether New Zealand should ban minor traffic stops
Police are undergoing a research project investigating whether they have unconscious bias towards Māori. It will be examining whether bias exists within…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeJohn Carter: Far North mayor hopes lockdown will speed up vaccination rates
Hopes for a silver lining in Northland's third lockdown in as many months. The top of the Far North has moved to Alert Level Three at least until Monday after…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Latest decision from Govt on Auckland/Waikato is purely political
As Auckland enters week 12 of lockdown, there must be a small sigh of relief for businesses. I mean another whole week, but at least a date is set to open…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDonna Demaio: Twilight Payment looks for 2nd straight win in Melbourne Cup
Irish-trained and Australian-owned nine-year-old Twilight Payment will attempt to become the first horse to successfully defend a Melbourne Cup since Makybe…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Kang Lee: Developmental psychologist on the effects of masking young children
There seems to be bit of a grey area when it comes to whether we should make young children wear masks. While parents and officials want to protect kids…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDr Tim Mackle: CEO of Dairy NZ on what farmers are hoping for from COP26
Well the climate change summit we all know the name of now COP26 is underway in Glasgow. Apart from a stoush between France and Australia, the main takeaway…
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeKate Hawkesby: Watch for the PR spin in response to the Government's bad publicity
In the corporate world, they call it avoiding death by a thousand cuts. It’s a smart marketing strategy and one I think the Government's currently employing…