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 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. 

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The Government says manufacturers share its goal of doubling export receipts.&nbsp;
Stats NZ says equipment and food production were the biggest drivers of the 0.8% rise in GDP in the March quarter.&nbsp;
BNZ data shows manufacturing activity's dipped again since the fuel crisis started.&nbsp;
But Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Cameron Brewer told Andrew Dickens things are trending up.&nbsp;
He says signs are positive, with strong forward orders and confidence improving across the country.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth

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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 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.  

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This weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific Final is shaping up to be a blockbuster.&nbsp;
The Hurricanes are hosting the Chiefs at a sold-out Hnry Stadium.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
CEO Tony Philp told Andrew Dickens they know the Chiefs are going to come down and play an epic game.&nbsp;
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. &nbsp;
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Tony Philp: Hurricanes CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs

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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 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. 

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A fishing industry lobby group says the Government's decision to press pause on changes to fishing laws will be a missed opportunity.&nbsp;
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has confirmed a bill, easing restrictions on the industry, won't be passed before the election.&nbsp;
The Government had already scrapped controversial plans to reduce minimum size limits for commercial fishers.&nbsp;
Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Lisa Futschek told Andrew Dickens this legislation was put in place in 1996 and needed an update.&nbsp;
She says the bill has been shrouded in misinformation, and the benefits of the changes have been ignored.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the delay of the Fisheries Amendment Bill

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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 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.          

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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026 

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Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth

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