Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2026
On 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…
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Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on the Green's wealth tax
A 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 …
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Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen
There'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 …
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Tony Philp: Hurricanes CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs
This 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 …
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Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the delay of the Fisheries Amendment Bill
A 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 scrappe…
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Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth
The 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…
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Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026
On 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 Ch…
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Andrew Dickens: Why has National had a fiscal crack at Labour so early?
We’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 h…
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Warren Forster: ACC Lawyer on the economic cost of injuries, lost productivity
The 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 re…
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Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the GDP figures set to be released today
Data 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 hav…
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