Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Changes have been revealed to the Treaty Principles Bill.   The Bill's architect David Seymour confirmed that Cabinet discussed the Bill yesterday and agreed to its broad outline before it goes to Parliament's drafters.   He says it'll now acknowledge the rights of hapu and iwi at the time of the Treaty.   Labour's Māori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson told Ryan Bridge it's interesting he'...

The IRD is giving your data to Facebook – taxpayers' data to Facebook, that was the headline yesterday.   We give them our data in trust and confidence. Well, we don't actually, we give them our data because the law says we must file our tax returns and tell them who we are and how much we're earning.   But perhaps you assume that the law says that they must keep it to themselves. Not so.   I thin...

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday10th of September, slight changes were made to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill in Cabinet yesterday. Labour's Māori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson joins the show to discuss.   Superfund has reached a value of $76.6 billion - a record for the fund. But what does it mean for the government and New Zealand's markets?...

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzales has arrived in Spain after fleeing the country after its presidential election.   Gonzales had an arrest warrant issued after he disputed July’s election, which was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro.   The US, EU and Latin American countries have also questioned the election results after Venezuela refused to publish official election data to prove the r...

There was a high level of suspense when Peter Cowan crossed the finish line in the final of the men’s single va’a VL3 200m canoe sprint race  in Paris .   In his  Paralympic Games  debut, the 29-year-old from Hawke’s Bay flew out of the blocks in the final to battle for the early lead.   As the contest went on, it looked to be a case of two races for medals; Ukrainian Vladyslav Yepifanov and Jack...

Interesting op-ed from The Conversation by Chris Gledhill, Professor of Law at Auckland University of Technology.   It's about the Government's new gang legislation and argues that the changes that are being made in some last-minute ones could impinge on the Bill of Rights, and it makes some good points.   It says people join gangs for various reasons for some it's a matter of family connections,...

The Mayor of the Ruapehu District wants the Government to step in to save two businesses facing closure.   Hundreds of jobs are on the line - with the Kariori pulpmill and Tangiwai sawmill both under pressure, as energy costs have gone up significantly in recent years.   A meeting on the fate of hundreds of workers is expected tomorrow.   Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton told Ryan Bridge this...

A criminal defence lawyer says it's very rare to see the public caught in the crossfire of a homicide.   Since the start of August, Police have launched 11 homicide investigations around the country.   One has since been deemed not a homicide and has been referred to the coroner.   Lawyer John Munro told Ryan Bridge Police may be stretched.   “The promising thing is that we have a very, very good...

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Will this week bring redemption for the All Blacks? Last week saw them lose to South Africa, the Springboks taking the win at Ellis Park.   This Sunday will see them facing off again in Cape Town, and Coach Scott Robertson has made a few changes to the lineup in preparation.   Former Springbok and Rugby Commentator Kevin Putt joined Ryan Bridge to preview the match and give his thoughts on the cha...

There are hopes New Zealand can help lead the effort to clean up space.    Space Minister Judith Collins has announced we've joined a US-led multi-national space initiative: Operation Olympic Defender.   International space expert Maria Pozza told Ryan Bridge that as well as defence, it will see New Zealand contribute to reducing space debris.   She says in recent decades space junk has become a k...

France has a new Prime Minister, ending the country's months long political limbo.   President Emmanuel Macron has named conservative Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister.   It comes two months after a snap election ended with a political stalemate.   Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge that Barnier was the EU's former chief Brexit negotiator.   He says they'll see whether i...

The Government's making changes aimed at bringing down the cost of building homes.   It's introduced new legislation to make it easier to import building supplies from abroad.   It'll enable recognition of overseas standards and Building Consent Authorities will need to accept products already certified offshore.   Building Industry Federation Chief Executive Julian Leys told Ryan Bridge this will...

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of August, overseas building supplies could soon be introduced to the market to help lower building costs. Building Industry Federation Chief Executive Julien Leys speaks to Ryan about what it means.   New Zealand has joined the multinational space programme Operation Olympic Defender. How could it benefit us? Space law expert...

Semi-professional rugby tours may soon be back on the table.   New Zealand rugby is reportedly close to signing off a three-test, eight-match itinerary away against South Africa in 2026 - the Springboks would reciprocate in 2030.   Former All Black Ian Jones told Ryan Bridge it's wonderful news.   He said that it’s an absolute trip of a lifetime, and wonderful news not only for the players, but fo...

It’s a difficult retirement outlook for many Kiwis.   The latest Financial Services Council Money & You research reveals 94% of Kiwis worry about money, and one in five don’t have enough in their retirement savings to get them through the next year.   Many are dipping into savings to cover basics, with some having to juggle priorities.   Simplicity Founder Sam Stubbs told Ryan Bridge that a co...

According to the group who are upset about the monopoly-duopoly that's happening in our grocery sector, you could save, at most per person, about $74 per year. That's if they were to have perfect competition in the sector, which obviously would be very hard to achieve.     Do you know what else costs you $80 a year?   A friend and I were chatting at the gym the other day and he showed me his rates...

The Grocery Action Group wants more regulation in our supermarket sector.   The Commerce Commission's first annual report on grocery shows competition has not meaningfully improved.   Foodstuffs and Woolworths could now face hefty fines for failing to treat small suppliers fairly or breaking a new wholesaler code.   Group lead Sue Chetwin told Ryan Bridge we need structural change to split up this...

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of September, the grocery commissioner says the sector has no meaningful competition and retail margins have increased. Grocery Action Group's Su Chetwin chats to Ryan about what it means and what to do from here.   The All Blacks and South Africa could be resuming full tours from 2026, and NZ Rugby say there won't be any cha...

At least 12 people have died after the capsize of a migrant boat in the English Channel.   The French Coastguard has rescued more than 50.   It's the deadliest disaster in the Channel so far this year.   Downing Street is labelling the disaster "truly horrific", and says it's determined to further crack down on dangerous people-smuggling operations.   UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge t...

I have zero issues with foreign visitors paying more to visit New Zealand. The tax hike that is being touted is big – $35 up to $100 per visitor, and that is substantial.   Crucially though, our Aussie mates are exempt, and they make up 40% of our market. So that's a good chunk who won't be contributing and shouldn't be affected in terms of numbers visiting us here.   The impact, the overall impac...

Travel experts believe that now isn't the time to push up the fees for overseas tourists.   The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is rising almost 200% from next month, from $35 to $100.   The money raised will go back into services and infrastructure used by visitors to the country.   Intrepid Travel general manager Eve Lawrence told Ryan Bridge New Zealand's tourism recovery is...

A terrorism expert says New Zealanders need to be more aware of the threat of terrorism.   The SIS identifies a person acting alone as our biggest terrorist risk and warns of a small number of people subscribing to violent extremist ideologies.   It's also concerned about foreign interference and how many young people are engaging with violent extremist rhetoric.   Massey University International...

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of September, visitors to the country will soon have to start paying a $100 levy, up from $35. Eve Lawrence from Intrepid Travel talks to Ryan about what it means for the tourism industry.   The SIS has released its second annual report detailing security threats to New Zealand. Massey University’s John Battersby joins the s...

The state of New Zealand's general practices is being dubbed a crisis.   A GP Owners Association survey of about a quarter of GPs reports they're being squeezed by rising costs, high patient demand, and staff shortages.   It found nearly 60% have doctor and nurse vacancies, and about 70% are financially worse off than a year ago.   Chair Angus Chambers told Ryan Bridge that Government funding does...