Tourism is making a comeback and people are deciding to spend more time here.

Before Covid it was our largest export.

It's clambered back up to number three on the list, with visitors spending 2.1 billion dollars in the last quarter.

Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive Grant Webster told Kate Hawkesby that it's recovering faster than he anticipated, partly down to a good ski season and the Fifa World Cup.

He says we saw a lot of people visiting over winter, and the attractions in the regions played a big part.

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Tourism is making a comeback and people are deciding to spend more time here. 
Before Covid it was our largest export. 
It's clambered back up to number three on the list, with visitors spending 2.1 billion dollars in the last quarter. 
Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive Grant Webster told Kate Hawkesby that it's recovering faster than he anticipated, partly down to a good ski season and the Fifa World Cup. 
He says we saw a lot of people visiting over winter, and the attractions in the regions played a big part. 
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Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO on tourism bouncing back after Covid

The All Blacks are preparing for the third test in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. 

South Africa levelled the series in Cape Town, making this match effectively the decider, even though there is a fourth test in Baltimore. 

They're clashing at FNB Stadium in Soweto – the match kicking off at 3.10am Sunday.  

Former All Blacks Captain Sean Fitzpatrick told Ryan Bridge that the team is finishing well, so they're doing something right. 

He says they just need to get the crucial moments in the first 20 to 25 minutes right. 

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The All Blacks are preparing for the third test in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.&nbsp;
South Africa levelled the series in Cape Town, making this match effectively the decider, even though there is a fourth test in Baltimore.&nbsp;
They're clashing at FNB Stadium in Soweto – the match kicking off at 3.10am Sunday. &nbsp;
Former All Blacks Captain Sean Fitzpatrick told Ryan Bridge that the team is finishing well, so they're doing something right.&nbsp;
He says they just need to get the crucial moments in the first 20 to 25 minutes right.&nbsp;
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Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Black previews the third Greatest Rivalry test against the Springboks

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The property market's remaining subdued with a suggestion it'll be a while until there's real growth in prices. 

Cotality data shows values on average fell by 0.4% over August, marking the fifth declining month in a row. 

It notes global geopolitical tensions, the OCR lifting, and the upcoming general election is contributing to market uncertainty. 

Real Estate Agent Rawdon Christie told Ryan Bridge the high amount of homes for sale is also probably supressing potential price increases. 

But he says they saw a pretty healthy August, as vendors are meeting the settled market where it's at. 

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The property market's remaining subdued with a suggestion it'll be a while until there's real growth in prices.&nbsp;
Cotality data shows values on average fell by 0.4% over August, marking the fifth declining month in a row.&nbsp;
It notes global geopolitical tensions, the OCR lifting, and the upcoming general election is contributing to market uncertainty.&nbsp;
Real Estate Agent Rawdon Christie told Ryan Bridge the high amount of homes for sale is also probably supressing potential price increases.&nbsp;
But he says they saw a pretty healthy August, as vendors are meeting the settled market where it's at.&nbsp;
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Rawdon Christie: Real Estate Agent on the state of the property market, Cotality data showing prices fell by 0.4% in August

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 4th of September 2026 the All Blacks take on the Springboks for their third test in Johannesburg, former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick tells Ryan what we can expect. 

House prices continuing to fall for the fifth month in a row, real estate agent Rawdon Christie shares her thoughts. 

The ACT Party is calling for an end to race-specific placements at medical school, Warwick Bagg, Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences shares his thoughts on the policy. 

Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on the King, President Macron and PM Burnham attended the unveiling of the Bayeux Tapestry last night at the British Museum. 

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 Friday the 4th of September 2026 the All Blacks take on the Springboks for their third test in Johannesburg, former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick tells Ryan what we can expect.&nbsp;
House prices continuing to fall for the fifth month in a row, real estate agent Rawdon Christie shares her thoughts.&nbsp;
The ACT Party is calling for an end to race-specific placements at medical school, Warwick Bagg, Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences shares his thoughts on the policy.&nbsp;
Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on the King, President Macron and PM Burnham attended the unveiling of the Bayeux Tapestry last night at the British Museum.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2026 

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Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO on tourism bouncing back after Covid

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