A housing expert is backing the move to overhaul Kainga Ora leadership. 

The Housing Minister's announced a refreshed board and new expectations to reduce operating losses.

It follows a review by former Prime Minister Bill English saying the ministry's been financially unsustainable. 

Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Bernie Smith says private community housing providers can be better at supporting tenants. 

He told Mike Hosking that Kainga Ora's previous board made unilateral decisions which negatively affected the market.

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A housing expert is backing the move to overhaul Kainga Ora leadership.  
The Housing Minister's announced a refreshed board and new expectations to reduce operating losses.
It follows a review by former Prime Minister Bill English saying the ministry's been financially unsustainable.  
Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Bernie Smith says private community housing providers can be better at supporting tenants.  
He told Mike Hosking that Kainga Ora's previous board made unilateral decisions which negatively affected the market. 
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Bernie Smith: Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust on the overhaul to Kainga Ora's leadership

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A Romanian woman and Iranian man have been arrested after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane Naval Base in Scotland. 

And, a UK minister says Israel's claims that Iran has missiles able to reach London and Paris cannot be substantiated. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge, "the government and ministers have been saying there is no assessment to substantiate those claims that Iran has long range missiles.

"And as one minister said, even if they could, why would they?"

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A Romanian woman and Iranian man have been arrested after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane Naval Base in Scotland.&nbsp;
And, a UK minister says Israel's claims that Iran has missiles able to reach London and Paris cannot be substantiated.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge, "the government and ministers have been saying there is no assessment to substantiate those claims that Iran has long range missiles.
"And as one minister said, even if they could, why would they?"
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on naval base intruders and Iran missile threats to London and Paris

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Optimism the Government's electric vehicle charger investment will benefit Kiwis.

More than 52-million-dollars is being spent to more than double chargers nationwide, in a bid to boost uptake.

Co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian Energy lifts the total to more than 110-million. 

Imported Vehicles Association Chief Executive Greig Epps told Ryan Bridge the Government’s worked closely with the industry over the past year.

He says there's been an industry stakeholder group discussing how this could be done, and surveys completed on the existing number of chargers.

Optimism the Government's electric vehicle charger investment will benefit Kiwis.
More than 52-million-dollars is being spent to more than double chargers nationwide, in a bid to boost uptake.
Co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian Energy lifts the total to more than 110-million.&nbsp;
Imported Vehicles Association Chief Executive Greig Epps told Ryan Bridge the Government’s worked closely with the industry over the past year.
He says there's been an industry stakeholder group discussing how this could be done, and surveys completed on the existing number of chargers.

Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association Chief Executive on the Government investing in EV chargers

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 23rd of May 2025, The government wants to double ev charging points via interest-free loans, Imported vehicle association CEO, Greig Epps shares his thoughts. 

Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. 

The government’s making moves to prevent dog attacks, Northland MP Grant McCallum tells Ryan what he wants to see it review.

Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on a UK minister saying there is "no assessment to substantiate" Israel's claim that Iran has long-range missiles capable of reaching London and an Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane naval base, home to the UK's nuclear-armed submarines. 

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 23rd of May 2025, The government wants to double ev charging points via interest-free loans, Imported vehicle association CEO, Greig Epps shares his thoughts.&nbsp;
Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport.&nbsp;
The government’s making moves to prevent dog attacks, Northland MP Grant McCallum tells Ryan what he wants to see it review.
Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on a UK minister saying there is "no assessment to substantiate" Israel's claim that Iran has long-range missiles capable of reaching London and an Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane naval base, home to the UK's nuclear-armed submarines.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026 

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Bernie Smith: Former CEO of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust on the overhaul to Kainga Ora's leadership

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