Best Mitch Calvert Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 158 - The rare supplement that delivers the goods 6:11

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If you were a teenager in the ’90s or early 2000s like I was, chances are you knew someone chugging chalky powder before gym class. That same supplement you might have taken to bench press more in HS might also be one of the most promising — and safest — tools for aging better in your 40s, 50s and beyond. P.S. The Cal Fit Black Friday Bonanza is LI…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the cut to the Official Cash Rate, the economy 4:30

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The Finance Minister believes the country is in a position to grow. The Reserve Bank believes the economy has now turned a corner after last month's 50-basis-point cut to the OCR. It's cut the cash rate a further 25-basis-points to 2.25%, but is signalling further cuts are unlikely. Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge that while the data lags make thing…

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Grant McCallum: Northland MP on the class action lawsuit against Transpower for the 2024 power outage 2:59

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Encouragement for any Northlander who feels hard done by from the region-wide power outages last year to explore legal avenues. Local businesses are taking class action against Transpower and its lines maintenance contractor over the outages caused from a pylon collapsing in Glorit, north of Helensville. An investigation found a relatively inexperi…

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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on alternative plan to the surcharge ban 3:59

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The Auckland Business Chamber believes a a surcharge cap is a reasonable compromise to an otherwise unfair rule. In July, the Government announced its plan to ban surcharges for shoppers on methods like Paywave, forcing merchants to front the cost instead. The business chamber says this will just force businesses to increase costs, which will be un…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025 34:23

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 27th of October 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Ryan to talk on the final OCR cut of the year. The Northland pylon fiasco is heading to court, Northland MP Grant McCallum shares his thoughts. Business groups have come up with an alternative plan for the surcharge ban, A…

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Ryan Bridge: What we got from the RBNZ yesterday 2:17

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So what do we know today that we didn't know yesterday after the big show from the Reserve Bank? Well not much, really. The cut was expected - it was already priced in. They're a bit more rosy on growth, it looks like the end of the cycle for cuts. But beyond that, it really is guesswork. The central outlook was 'balanced'. Meaning closed wallets c…

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the final Official Cash Rate announcement of 2025 2:47

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Another cut to the Official Cash Rate is expected today but it could be the last for a long time. The Reserve Bank's reviewing the OCR at 2pm. Most economists expect the cash rate to be cut 25-basis-points to 2.5%. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge they expect the Reserve Bank to keep the door wide open to taking further action next…

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Hilary Calvert: Otago Regional Council Chair on the Government's proposal to scrap regional councils 3:00

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A lot of roles could be facing the axe as the Government looks to scrap regional councils. The Government's proposing replacing them with boards made up of Mayors in a particular region. The proposal aims to reduce duplication and put downward pressure on rates. Boards would be required to put plans in place around re-organising services and infras…

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Why Impact Must Become Finance’s Third Axis: Rethinking Returns, Risk, and Responsibility 1:49:29

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Richard Brandweiner, Chair of Impact Investing Australia and a longtime institutional investor, joins the show to discuss the realities of impact investing at scale. He reflects on universal ownership, system-level risks, blended finance, and what it truly takes to align capital with real-world outcomes and fiduciary expectations. Richard shares le…

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the government's new maths curriculum shows positive results in just 12 weeks 3:40

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Hopes a nationwide maths pilot can continue to deliver results. The $40 million Government programme targeted 1,500 Year 7 and 8 students needing extra support, through small-group tutoring up to four times a week. New data shows students averaged one to two years progress in 12 weeks. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge the focus on …

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Ryan Bridge: We've taken parenting to a level beyond useful 2:18

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I'm part of the generation that grew up pre-cell phones. Gifts were usually clothing you needed. Toys were chatter rings, marbles, maybe a skate board. There was no 'picky eating', as we've heard about this week. If you didn't finish what was on your plate at dinner, you didn't get a treat afterwards. Sweat treats were fruit. Or Raro sachets (sugar…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025 34:09

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 26th of November 2025, The Government's committed to abolishing all 11 regional councils, Otago Regional Council Chair Hilary Calvert says she thinks this is a good idea. Students forced to do an hour of maths a day made a full year's progress in just 12 weeks, PPTA President Chr…

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Sophie Wolland: Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager on New Zealand wasting 1.2 million tonnes of food a year 3:24

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A rise in bulk buying may be contributing to New Zealand's food waste. A report commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment reveals more than 1.2 million tonnes of food is wasted or thrown away here every year. Nearly a third is by households, with processing and food production making up the rest. Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager Sophie…

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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Association CEO on the introduction of mandatory home warranties 3:03

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A construction sector voice says mandatory home warranties are well overdue. The Government's announced plans to require warranties for new homes three storeys or less and all renos worth at least $100,000. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says it hopes to protect homeowners from cowboys. Certified Builders Association Chief Executive …

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Enid Ratahi-Pryor: Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust Chief Executive on govt announcing where Social Investment Fund cash will go 3:53

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A Bay of Plenty trust says new investment will help more families address harm before authorities have to step in. The Social Investment Fund's putting $50 million into programmes for children with parents in prison, and those who’ve grown up in care. Among the recipients is Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust. Chief Executive Enid Ratahi-Pr…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025 34:12

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 25th of November 2025, The Government's announced a new building rule designed to protect homeowners from cowboy builders. A study from Otago uni says Kiwis toss out 1.2 million tonnes of food a year, Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager, Sophie Wolland shares how we can improve food…

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Ryan Bridge: Will rate caps actually work? 2:02

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This rates cap, how's it actually going to work. I had Luxon on my Herald show yesterday, an announcement's coming in the next few weeks. But ask any Mayor, not the ones who like disco toilets and golden miles, but the ones who already to the basic stuff and little else. They're cutting their cloth. Tim Macindoe in Hamilton. I spoke to the Tararua …

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How Choosing Hard Things Can Save Your Marriage with Mitchell Osmond 39:05

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Let me know your thoughts on the show and what topic you would like me to discuss next. In this powerful episode, Alain Dumonceaux, host of The Revolutionary Man Movement, delves into the often-overlooked aspect of true leadership within the home. Joined by Mitchell Osmond, leadership advisor and founder of Dad Nation, the conversation unpacks the …

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Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert says Kiwisaver election pledge doesn't go far enough 3:10

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A banking expert is picking apart National's 'piecemeal' Kiwisaver election pledge, saying it doesn't go far enough. The party's promising to lift default worker and employer KiwiSaver contributions to six percent by 2032 - matching Australia's 12 percent superannuation rate. Employer contributions would increase by half a percent - but not until 2…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 November 2025 34:10

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, National promises to lift the default kiwisaver rate to 12% by 2032 if elected again next year, Claire Matthews Associate Professor at Massey University Business School shares her thoughts. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. The trucking industry wants tougher rules f…

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Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Head on the trucking industry wanting NZTA to have the power to impound dangerous vehicles 4:29

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The trucking industry wants NZTA to have the power to impound dangerous vehicles, after an Auckland operator was jailed for manslaughter. Ashik Ali kept his truck on the road despite it being banned, and its failed brakes caused it to roll away and fatally hit a roadworker last year. Transporting NZ Policy Head, Billy Clemens told Ryan Bridge the a…

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Ryan Bridge: Political wannabe's come from unions 1:45

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Unions charge like wounded bulls for their services. And they claim they're in it for the workers. They care about workers' pay and conditions so much, they're worked their way up the union ranks to help those at the bottom. But then once they get a bit of profile. They jump ship to the Labour party, their good mates. Craif Rennie - flits between t…

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Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black previews the All Blacks v Wales clash 3:18

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The All Blacks playing stocks have been refreshed for the final test of the year against Wales on Sunday morning. Only captain and lock Scott Barrett and blindside flanker Simon Parker are retained in their positions from the loss to England with Will Jordan moving from fullback to right wing. Ruben Love makes his second test start from fullback. F…

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Denis O'Reilly: Community Advocate and Black Power member on the gang patch ban, cartels 2:52

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A lifetime Black Power member is warning of a larger threat on the anniversary of the gang patch ban. Today marks one year since the law was changed to give Police increased powers to go after gangs, including banning gang insignia in public. Since then, officers have seized 182 patches, more than 600 insignia items, and 178 firearms. But Community…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2025 34:10

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 21 November. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Sonya Rockhouse: Pike River family member says police have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges 5:09

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Hopes that those responsible for the Pike River mine disaster will finally be held accountable. Police believe they have sufficient evidence to prosecute certain people for manslaughter. This week marks 15 years since 29 men died in the West Coast mine tragedy. Sonya Rockhouse, whose son died, told Ryan Bridge Police have done their job and now it'…

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Ryan Bridge: Can we rule out a NZ First/Labour coalition? 1:54

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Can you trust Winston Peters not go with Labour next year? No you can’t. He hasn’t ruled it out. Despite National scoring a higher party vote in 2017, he went with Jacinda. Labour has not ruled Winston out. Winston has not ruled Labour out. Winston has ruled out Chippy, so a leadership swap in the last seven weeks of the campaign, or even during ne…

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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Chair on the new Cook Strait ferry plans 3:30

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Ferry Holdings' Chairman says he's more confident in the new Cook Strait ferry plans than the ditched iRex project. The Government's officially signed a fixed-price contract with a Chinese shipbuilder for two new rail-enabled ferries. It's now securing teams to build the required infrastructure at Picton and Wellington ports. Winston Peters claims …

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Steve McCracken: Whangaparāoa College Principal on the Education Review Office report on the phone ban in schools 3:33

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Students getting around a school phone ban could be chatting with family members. An Education Review Office report shows three-quarters of secondary school teachers believe the ban has improved student behaviour. But nearly half of students admit to using their phones in class, likely because family members were getting in touch. Whangaparāoa Coll…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025 34:23

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 20th of November 2025, New Cook Strait ferries are set to arrive in 2029, Ferry Holdings Limited Chair Chris Mackenzie tells Ryan how the government managed to save $2.3 billion dollars. A ERO report shows the cellphone ban is working but half of high school students aren't follow…

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Dame Sue Bagshaw: Otago University Senior Clinical Lecturer on the government banning puberty blockers 2:21

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One of the country's top youth health experts says puberty blockers have been safely used in New Zealand for 20 years. No child or young person experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence will be able to start taking gonadotropin-releasing hormones from December 19. Health Minister Simeon Brown says Cabinet has agreed to new settings until the ou…

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Ryan Bridge: Are we on the cusp of an economic turn around? 2:00

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We've got a bunch of new economic numbers this morning. The recovery is underway. Finally. We've had false dawns before, so I'm not overcooking this, but things are moving in the right direction. Investor confidence is up for Q3. Most regions are getting a slice of the recovery action, according to Infometrics. What's most interesting is investor c…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025 34:10

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 19th of November 2025, a new report from Business NZ projects a shortfall of at least 250,000 workers by 2045, Chief Executive of Business Canterbury Leeann Watson shares her thoughts. Over half of our apprentice trainees in new zealand drop out before they complete their cour…

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Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on the Government's business start up grant 3:48

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A small business advocate says a Government grant must do more than throw money at a problem. The Taxpayers’ Union has revealed the business start up grant has dished out $38 million with little to show for it. Documents retrieved through the Official Information Act show hundreds of the recipients struggled and returned to a benefit within two yea…

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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report 4:04

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A warning our major political parties need to display more bipartisan planning so we don't buckle to a dwindling population and economic growth. Business NZ's report warns a labour shortage of at least a quarter of a million is expected before 2050, and there's also a one in four chance the population doesn't grow. Business Canterbury Chief Executi…

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Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the concerns that more than half of apprentices aren't finishing their training 3:15

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There are concerns over the fact that more than half of trainees aren't completing their apprenticeships. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds is seeking extra funding so new industry bodies can investigate low apprenticeship completion rates. She says the government could help through policy settings and funding, but the nature of the prob…

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Andrew Dickens: Should authors be punished for using AI? 2:49

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There’s controversy in the Ockham Book Awards as two books by notable authors are withdrawn from competition because their covers were created using AI. Stephanie Johnson’s collection of short stories 'Obligate Carnivore' and Elizabeth Smither’s collection of novellas 'Angel Train' are the two books cancelled. Their covers were created using AI and…

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Affordable Housing & High Returns: How RBC’s Stable-Prepay Mortgage Portfolios Deliver Alpha and Community Wealth (#113) 1:21:26

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In this episode, I talk with Ron Homer – Chief Strategist for Impact Investing at RBC Global Asset Management, and one of the earliest architects of community development investing in the United States. Ron’s perspective was shaped in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where he watched a thriving neighborhood decline not because of its people but because mortgage…

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Unlocking the Secrets to Reviving a Lifeless Marriage with Ralph Brewer 39:47

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Let me know your thoughts on the show and what topic you would like me to discuss next. The quiet ache of a cold marriage rarely starts in the bedroom. It starts when a man trades identity for titles, chases approval, and forgets how to lead himself. We sit down with Ralph Brewer—best-selling author of The Dead Bedroom Fix and founder of Help For M…

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Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association CEO on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashed import emission charges 4:44

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The struggling car industry is looking forward to some much needed relief. The Government's confirmed its slashing charges on importers who don't meet carbon targets by almost 80% and launching a full review. It's expected to save about $264 million in cost to consumers and will keep imported cars cheaper. Imported Vehicles Association Chief Execut…

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Steve Watt: Police Association President on the beginning of phase three of the Mental Health Callout Changes programme 2:36

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The police union is confident the health sector can pick up the remainder of mental health callouts. Now there's new guidance to determine if Police are needed when health workers request non-emergency assistance or when people go missing from health facilities. It will free up roughly half-a-million policing hours every year. Police Association Pr…

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Nureddin Abdurahman: Wellington Uber Driver on the Supreme Court ruling that four drivers are employees, not contractors 4:01

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Uber drivers are rejoicing over their employment status being finalised with a legal win in the Supreme Court. Four drivers have won their battle against Uber to be treated as employees, rather than contractors. The Supreme Court rejected Uber’s bid for the court to overturn a 2024 Court of Appeal ruling. Wellington Uber driver —and city councillor…

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Lesley Yeomans: Australia correspondent on the recall of coloured play-sand products 2:47

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The recall of coloured play-sand products - potentially contaminated with asbestos - is continuing to cause disruption on both sides of the Tasman. A recall notice was issued last week for EC Rainbow Sand 1.3 kilos and Creatistics Coloured Sand, 1 kilo. More than 20 schools and early learning centres are temporarily closed. Australia correspondent …

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Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025 34:22

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 18th of November 2025, The Government’s having another go at the clean car standard, Imported Vehicle Association CEO Greig Epps shares his thoughts. Police and Health New Zealand are pressing ahead with phase three of their mental-health response changes, Police Association President …

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Andrew Dickens: The new Wellington traffic plan is a monster 2:20

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So the latest plan to fix central Wellington traffic has been released for consultation, and it’s a monster. There’s a couple of tunnels. A new one at the Terrace end of the motorway and another new tunnel through Mount Victoria. Land and houses will be taken out of the town belt at Mount Victoria and parkland at the Terrace There will be a major r…

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Kate Acland: Beef & Lamb New Zealand Chair on Trump's reversing tariffs 2:41

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The New Zealand beef sector's set to save some dosh, with the removal of the additional 15-percent tariff on our beef. US President Donald Trump's reversed his tariffs on a wide range of US food imports, including New Zealand beef, offal and kiwifruit. These products represent around 25 per cent of our exports to the United States, worth more than …

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Ryan Bridge: What Kiwis think of a CGT 2:09

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Couple of things from this morning's poll on CGT. Basically, we're evenly split. As many of us are in favour of Labour's plan as are against it. The results are interesting, though. The details. So, more Aucklanders hate it more than the rest of the country. 45% of Aucklanders oppose it. Only 32% support it. Now, Auckland holds the keys to the king…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025 34:24

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, Beef and Lamb Chair Kate Acland shares her thoughts on the US dropping tarrifs on more than $2 billion NZ exports. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekends sport. The Opportunity Party has had a rebrand, starting with a new leader, Qiulae Wong tells Ryan she hopes to reach the 5% t…

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Ep. 157 - Melatonin causes heart disease?? 7:44

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How to separate fact from fiction when it comes to news headlines...

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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the All Blacks v England clash 2:04

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The All Blacks have their captain back as they prepare to face England at Twickenham on Sunday morning. The English haven’t beaten the All Blacks at the stadium since 2012, and the All Blacks will be looking to continue that streak and keep their current winning streak alive. Scott Barrett has been cleared to start after a full week of training as …