On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 5th June of 2025, The Grocery Commissioner has revealed changes to crack down on the grocery sector, Grocery Policy Expert Ernie Newman shares his thoughts. 

Homeowners could be in for more insurance levies, Insurance Consultant Dean Lester tells Ryan Bridge why. 

The Government's announced an overhaul of Fish and Game, Minister for Fishing and Hunting, James Meager tells Ryan Bridge what the changes will mean. 

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 5th June of 2025, The Grocery Commissioner has revealed changes to crack down on the grocery sector, Grocery Policy Expert Ernie Newman shares his thoughts.&nbsp;
Homeowners could be in for more insurance levies, Insurance Consultant Dean Lester tells Ryan Bridge why.&nbsp;
The Government's announced an overhaul of Fish and Game, Minister for Fishing and Hunting, James Meager tells Ryan Bridge what the changes will mean.&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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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.

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.

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Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2025 

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An ACC lawyer believes the crown entities new plan to improve costs completely misses what the Accident Compensation Act is about. 

Its new plan's been released after a critical report that found its deficit would balloon to $26 billion by 2030. 

It focuses on getting people back to work quicker and increasing the number of clients who have their own case manager as a single point of contact.  

ACC lawyer and researcher Warren Forster told Andrew Dickens the act required all parties involved in an injury to get together to make a plan, which isn't happening. 

He says ACC's plan has failed to address its statutory obligations that led to the cost blowout. 

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An ACC lawyer believes the crown entities new plan to improve costs completely misses what the Accident Compensation Act is about.&nbsp;
Its new plan's been released after a critical report that found its deficit would balloon to $26 billion by 2030.&nbsp;
It focuses on getting people back to work quicker and increasing the number of clients who have their own case manager as a single point of contact. &nbsp;
ACC lawyer and researcher Warren Forster told Andrew Dickens the act required all parties involved in an injury to get together to make a plan, which isn't happening.&nbsp;
He says ACC's plan has failed to address its statutory obligations that led to the cost blowout.&nbsp;
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Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's plan to improve costs and reduce its deficit

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Travel costs are keeping inflation higher for longer than the Reserve Bank would probably like. 

Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI update at 10.45. 

Three months ago, the annual inflation rate was 3% - at the very top end of the Reserve Bank's target range. 

Economists expect it now to be between 2.9 and 3.1%. 

Economist Cameron Bagrie told Andrew Dickens inflation is looking to be a little bit sticky towards the top end of the target zone. 

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Travel costs are keeping inflation higher for longer than the Reserve Bank would probably like.&nbsp;
Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI update at 10.45.&nbsp;
Three months ago, the annual inflation rate was 3% - at the very top end of the Reserve Bank's target range.&nbsp;
Economists expect it now to be between 2.9 and 3.1%.&nbsp;
Economist Cameron Bagrie told Andrew Dickens inflation is looking to be a little bit sticky towards the top end of the target zone.&nbsp;
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on the inflation rate ahead of the CPI update

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Mt Maunganui's community is stepping up to help families and first responders a day after a landslide drove through a campground and hot pools. 

The Herald understands from a source involved in rescue efforts that there could be up to nine people unaccounted for.

Hundreds of emergency responders have been at the base of Mauao since from just after 9.30 yesterday morning.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale told Andrew Dickens volunteers and locals have been very generous during what is a tough time. 

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Mt Maunganui's community is stepping up to help families and first responders a day after a landslide drove through a campground and hot pools.&nbsp;
The Herald understands from a source involved in rescue efforts that there could be up to nine people unaccounted for.
Hundreds of emergency responders have been at the base of Mauao since from just after 9.30 yesterday morning.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale told Andrew Dickens volunteers and locals have been very generous during what is a tough time.&nbsp;
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Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor shares the latest on the Mount Maunganui landslide

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d16a32a9-8e9a-4ee4-93a5-b3da0124758d/transcript

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2025

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