The wait is on to see what New Zealand's next government will look like. 

Preliminary results favour the National Coalition, but that could change when special votes are counted. 

Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says, "I'd like to see, ACT, New Zealand First and National really to come together on that, put aside a bit of politics, and do what the country needs"

He says top priority for the coalition should be economic reform. 

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The wait is on to see what New Zealand's next government will look like.&nbsp;
Preliminary results favour the National Coalition, but that could change when special votes are counted.&nbsp;
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says, "I'd like to see, ACT, New Zealand First and National really to come together on that, put aside a bit of politics, and do what the country needs"
He says top priority for the coalition should be economic reform.&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.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Luxon should be open to Opportunity

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As predicted last week the strategy Luxon loathes is what got him back to power. 

Thank you overhang. 

His strategy of ruling Opportunity out didn't keep them out. 

But none of that really matters. The ends always justify the means. Here we are. 

At worst Labour's path to power is a like a winter trek up Mt Everest. 

National's is a walk in the park. 

For the left, the specials at best force Opportunity into play. But most likely to a hung parliament. 

So, the most likely outcome here is either the right alone. Or the right with Opportunity. 

And listen to how Erica Stanford described this to me on election night.

Basically, pick up the phone, or you'll get knifed. 

And Quilae Wong.

You see, even if everything goes Labour's way, they'd need Quilae.

And the Te Pati Māori, Greens, Labour and Opportunity government would skate on thin ice with a slim margin and no room for error. 

As predicted last week the strategy Luxon loathes is what got him back to power.&nbsp;
Thank you overhang.&nbsp;
His strategy of ruling Opportunity out didn't keep them out.&nbsp;
But none of that really matters. The ends always justify the means. Here we are.&nbsp;
At worst Labour's path to power is a like a winter trek up Mt Everest.&nbsp;
National's is a walk in the park.&nbsp;
For the left, the specials at best force Opportunity into play. But most likely to a hung parliament.&nbsp;
So, the most likely outcome here is either the right alone. Or the right with Opportunity.&nbsp;
And listen to how Erica Stanford described this to me on election night.
Basically, pick up the phone, or you'll get knifed.&nbsp;
And Quilae Wong.
You see, even if everything goes Labour's way, they'd need Quilae.
And the Te Pati Māori, Greens, Labour and Opportunity government would skate on thin ice with a slim margin and no room for error.&nbsp;

Ryan Bridge: Luxon will need to pick up the phone to Opportunity

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 9th of November 2026, Auckland Business Chamber CEO, former National MP Simon Bridges shares his thoughts National's result in this election and what happens from here. 

National MP for Hamilton East Ryan Hamilton shares his thoughts on the overhang and how he managed to retain his seats. 

Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on the Bank of England raising rates and the impact of the midterms on the European economy. 

Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on a gunman believed to have been inspired by far-right ideology has killed six people in Poland and the UK’s most senior policeman says he wouldn’t be surprised if more victims of Russell Brand come forward.

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 9th of November 2026, Auckland Business Chamber CEO, former National MP Simon Bridges shares his thoughts National's result in this election and what happens from here.&nbsp;
National MP for Hamilton East Ryan Hamilton shares his thoughts on the overhang and how he managed to retain his seats.&nbsp;
Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on the Bank of England raising rates and the impact of the midterms on the European economy.&nbsp;
Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on a gunman believed to have been inspired by far-right ideology has killed six people in Poland and the UK’s most senior policeman says he wouldn’t be surprised if more victims of Russell Brand come forward.
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: 09 November 2026 

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A deadly shooting in Krakow has left Poland reeling, after a gunman opened fire in the city's popular main square.

Six people have been killed and dozens injured.

Three more bodies were later found at the suspect's home, identified as his parents and sister.

UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has shares the latest details with Ryan Bridge. 

A deadly shooting in Krakow has left Poland reeling, after a gunman opened fire in the city's popular main square.
Six people have been killed and dozens injured.
Three more bodies were later found at the suspect's home, identified as his parents and sister.
UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has shares the latest details with Ryan Bridge.&nbsp;

Gavin Grey: UK/Europe Correspondent on Krakow shooting

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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Luxon should be open to Opportunity

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