Best Robyn Johnson Podcasts (2025)

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Jason Pine: Football commentator and Weekend Sport host on Auckland FC's A-League Semi Final 3:07

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Auckland FC are looking to book their spot in the A-League Grand Final. The club has the second leg of their A-League semi-final clash against Melbourne Victory tomorrow night. It’s the home leg for AFC – with Go Media Mount Smart Stadium expected to be a sellout with 28-thousand fans. Football Commentator and Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport host Jason…

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the opposition's take on Budget 2025 5:43

11h ago5:43

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Labour's defending its claim the Government's Kiwisaver changes steal 66-thousand dollars from a young person's retirement savings. The Government's halving its yearly contributions, and bringing in a cap at incomes of 180-thousand. Default employer and employee contributions will also rise to four percent. The party's finance spokesperson Barbara …

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Ryan Bridge: The growth forecast in Budget 2025 at least gives us hope 2:41

12h ago2:41

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Good morning and guess what? Things are looking up. The future's looking pretty good. Not from budget announcements themselves, necessarily, but the Treasury forecasts. We'll hit just shy of 3% growth next year. It'll average 2.9% across the next four years. Unemployment gets back below 5%. Inflation is beaten at 2%. Wages grow faster than costs at…

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Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist on Kiwisaver changes in Budget 2025 2:53

13h ago2:53

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Kiwisaver changes in this year's budget are expected to have long term benefits, but it might be a tough road for some to get there. While the Government's halving its contribution, its also gradually increasing the default rate from 3 to 4 percent. Analysis from the Retirement Commission says the vast majority of salary and wage earners will event…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 May 2025 34:07

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 23 May. 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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EP 18: A Primer on Google Ads for Amazon Sellers with Jyll Sasken Gayles 44:33

13h ago44:33

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🎙 In this episode of Top of Search, ex-Googler and Google Ads coach Jyll Saskin Gales joins Robyn and Abe to unpack the evolving Google Ads landscape and how it compares—and complements—Amazon advertising. They dive deep into how conversion tracking, ROAS expectations, and ad formats like PMAX and Demand Gen shape strategy. Jyll offers practical ad…

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Breath, Sweat, and Reinvention: A Leader's inner Journey with Nicole Meline 52:08

4h ago52:08

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When we grow up, we think we have it all figured out, don’t we? We believe we should go to college, get a good job, find our perfect partner, be fit, have a good circle of friends, maybe have kids, etc. All before the age of 35. We have these insane expectations for ourselves and what our lives will be. And then, we learn. Maybe the job or career p…

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Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Dairy Chairperson on the monthly trade surplus 2:42

16h ago2:42

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The primary sector's going gangbusters, with a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it sat on $1.4 billion in April, compared with a $12 million deficit for the same time last year. The dairy sector's been the big winner. Federated Farmers Dairy Chairperson Richard McIntyre told Ryan Bridge a …

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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO ahead of Budget 2025 3:51

16h ago3:51

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The country's soon going to see if the Government will stay true to its proclaimed 'year of growth'. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours away from unveiling her second budget and is promising no frills or excess. It's been slowly teasing figures, with a vast majority of initiatives being funded through cost-savings and cuts. Auckland Business C…

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Ryan Bridge: Is paying tax through your working life really worth the pension? 1:49

1d ago1:49

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Providing I make it to 65, and you don't count your blessings, but assuming for a second that I do, I don't expect I'll be receiving the full pension. And you know what? I'd rather receive less, at a later age, than pay more taxes through my working life. In 2006, the number of Kiwis aged 65+ was 495,000. It's increasing by about 80 people a day an…

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Shane Jones: Resources Minister on lowering royalties to incentivise foreign investors 5:27

1d ago5:27

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The Government has identified increased foreign investment as an important strategy to raise economic growth. Shane Jones told Ryan Bridge to pay attention through the course of the day. He says if we're not happy about using coal we have to think of other ways to boost the gas industry and interest in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2025 34:22

21h ago34:22

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of May 2025, It's Budget day today, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges and Council of Trade Unions Economist Craig Renney tell Ryan Bridge what we can expect. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is making a case for Octopus farming, he tells Ryan why it could benef…

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Tex Edwards: Monopoly Watch spokesperson on Z Energy expanding their grocery offering 3:48

2d ago3:48

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Z Energy is looking to top up the supermarket conversation. Newsroom reports the gas station chain is expanding its grocery offering as part of a diversification push. Chief Executive Lindis Jones says it will target customers looking for convenience between their large shops – for snacks or staples. Monopoly Watch spokesperson Tex Edwards told Rya…

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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on the postponement of the Te Pati Māori suspension recommendations 2:35

1d ago2:35

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Postponement of the Privileges Committee recommendations in Parliament gives National a chance to take the moral high ground. The debate of the suspension recommendations for those who did a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's vote last year was adjoined after 20 minutes. The Leader of the House Chris Bishop moved the vote until June 5th, to l…

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Ann-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ on a new report showing retail supply isn't keeping up with population growth 3:13

2d ago3:13

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A new report from JLL says almost 255-thousand square metres of new retail space is needed over the next five years, to meet demand. It says Kiwi consumers still value in-store shopping, despite the rise of online shopping. Retail NZ's Ann-Marie Johnson says told Ryan Bridge this shows there's a positive future for retail following a tough period f…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2025 34:11

2d ago34:11

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 21st of May 2025, House leader Chris Bishop revealed a last-minute decision to delay the vote on Te Pati Maori's privileges committee punishment, Political commentator Brigitte Morten shares her thoughts. A new report from JLL we need nearly 250,000 square metres of new retail space …

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Ryan Bridge: It's three strikes for Chippy 2:38

2d ago2:38

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Politics is all about perception and the perception of his last time on the ninth floor was bad for three reasons. Crime - they were too soft. Spending - too much waste. And debt - too much with nothing to show for it. All of this fed into the cost-of-living crisis. Basically, Labour was too loose on the purse strings and the gangs, too harsh on bu…

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How to Talk about Parenting a Child on the Spectrum with Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood, and Carrie Cariello

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The post How to Talk about Parenting a Child on the Spectrum with Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood, and Carrie Cariello appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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Kathryn MacCallum: Canterbury University Associate Professor of Digital Education on the use of AI in NCEA 3:41

3d ago3:41

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A view that AI could be used as a tool in school exams in the future. NZQA investigated 876 alleged exam breaches last year, and almost 60 involved AI. Principals believe the technology was used in some of the 200-odd authenticity breaches. Canterbury University Associate Professor of Digital Education Kathryn MacCallum told Ryan Bridge AI use is s…

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Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the Te Pati Māori suspension debate 3:42

3d ago3:42

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Parliament's Speaker will hold all the power in today's vote on three Te Pati Māori MPs. The Privileges Committee's proposing 21-day suspensions for the party's leaders, and a seven-day suspension for MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for their behaviour at last year's Treaty Principles Bill vote. The public gallery will be closed for safety and securit…

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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the government setting aside $65 million dollars to loosen the capitalisation rules for investor 2:58

4d ago2:58

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The government's set aside $65 million over four years to loosen the capitalisation rules for investors that could be putting them off. Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett says told Ryan Bridge this sends a signal to the world that New Zealand wants partners for building infrastructure. He says if people want a stronger economy and money…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2025 34:04

4d ago34:04

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 20th of May 2025, the Government's announced it will allow foreign businesses to fund a bigger chunk of their investments in New Zealand through tax deductible debt, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett shares what this will mean for investment in infrastructure. Educators are cracking d…

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Ryan Bridge: Do people care about the suspended Te Pati Māori MPs? 2:42

4d ago2:42

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Government debt is the worst it’s been since the 1990s but today, two days out from a Budget designed to fix it, our Parliamentarians be debating a haka. The public largely doesn’t care about this stuff. Pocketbook politics always trumps theatrics - except if you're Te Pati Māori. No matter how today’s debate over the Privileges Committee report go…

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Navigating Incel Culture: Therapy Approaches for Manosphere Clients 47:24

10h ago47:24

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Navigating Incel Culture: Therapy Approaches for Manosphere Clients Curt and Katie respond to all the discussions that popped up about the Netflix series Adolescence and its portrayal of a 13-year-old boy accused of murder. We chat about the complexities of working with clients labeled as "incels." We also explore the importance of understanding th…

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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter on Auckland FC's win, the weekend's Super Rugby, and Ryan Fox at the PGA championship 4:24

4d ago4:24

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Auckland FC have beaten Melbourne Victory by one point. It means the team is one game away from making the grand final. Newstalk ZB’s Andrew Alderson talks to Ryan Bridge about the game, Super Rugby over the weekend and Ryan Fox’s dreams coming true. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on London-EU holding first bilateral summit since Brexit 2:08

4d ago2:08

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London and the EU will hold their first bilateral summit tomorrow since Brexit. It’s a big moment for the bilateral bitterness provoked by Brexit. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey says it’s ‘a really significant moment.’ LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on what Wellington needs from the Government's budget 3:04

4d ago3:04

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The Government will officially announce its annual budget this Thursday. It comes as Wellington’s economy has been particularly hit hard over the past 12 months. The capital’s seen public service job cuts, people working from home and slow infrastructure. What does the city need from the budget? Business Central CEO Simon Arcus talks to Ryan Bridge…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2025 34:18

4d ago34:18

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Monday 19th of May Full Show Podcast 2025, the Government's committing $164 million over four years for five new 24/7 urgent healthcare clinics, Health Minister Simeon Brown has the details. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekends sport. It's budget week this week, Business Central CEO Simon Arcus tells …

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on improvements to urgent care are set to roll out over the next four years 3:48

5d ago3:48

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Improvements to urgent care are set to roll out over the next four years. The Government is increasing funding by 164 million dollars - 41-million dollars a year. Health Minister Simeon Brown says it will take pressure off the rest of the health system, especially our overburdened EDs. He's laid out the order that each region will get the boost. Se…

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Ryan Bridge: We need better protection of our privacy 3:08

4d ago3:08

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Here's a question for your Monday morning. If somebody came up to you on the street and asked for DOB, next of kin, phone number, personal address, your interests, sports and hobbies.... what would you say? Bugger off. Why do you want all that? What will you do with it? Do you need it? and yet, when some random business asks you this stuff while yo…

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Belinda Himiona: Social Service Providers Aotearoa CEO on the $190 million funding boost for the Social Investment Fund 4:17

7d ago4:17

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A large social services provider is welcoming the Government's new cross-sector social investment approach. The Social Investment Fund is receiving $190 million in this years budget, aiming to invest in social services early to prevent future harm and save costs. Social Service Providers Aotearoa CEO Belinda Himiona told Ryan Bridge it allows the w…

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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO ahead of the first semifinal clash against the Melbourne Victory 4:13

7d ago4:13

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Auckland FC are heading across the ditch for the first leg of the A-League semifinal. They’re facing off against the Melbourne Victory at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Saturday, before returning home to Mt Smart for the second leg. CEO Nick Becker told Ryan Bridge they want to go in there tomorrow night and lay down their intentions. He says the team wo…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2025 34:11

7d ago34:11

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 16th of May 2025, Social investment is getting a boost, Belinda Himiona from Social Service Providers Aotearoa CEO shares her thoughts on $190 million going towards a new social investment fund. Putin didn't turn up for peace talks with Ukraine, Kyiv based foreign policy and security an…

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Jimmy Rushton: Kyiv based foreign policy analyst on Putin and Zelenskyy pull out of peace talks in Turkey 3:28

7d ago3:28

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Questions have been raised over what can actually be achieved today with Russia and Ukraine both backing away from sending their leaders to peace talks in Turkey. After the Kremlin confirmed it's sending low-level official Vladimir Medinsky, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy decided to send his Defence Minister instead. Zelenskyy says Russia …

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Ryan Bridge: Missing out on the America's Cup isn't the end of the world 2:52

7d ago2:52

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Buongiorno! Italia is going to host the 38th America's Cup in summer 2027. The Auld Mug once again heads to European waters - the first time the Italians will play host. They've had the World Series but never the big one. It'll be Mt Vesuvius in the background, not Rangitoto. Pizza lining the bellies of fans, not fish and chips. Auckland has missed…

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EP 17: Does Your Brand Really Need Amazon DSP with Will Haire 43:58

4d ago43:58

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🎙️ In this episode, e-commerce advertising expert Will Haire, founder of BellaVix, joins Abe and Robyn to break down Amazon DSP (Demand Side Platform). They dive into who should be using DSP, when it makes sense, and why it’s often misunderstood. Will shares tactical advice, pitfalls to avoid, and how DSP fits into a broader Amazon advertising stra…

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Release Your Corporate Baggage and Take Control of Your Career with Tamara McLemore 55:50

4d ago55:50

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Have you ever thought about the concept of baggage at work? I have a dear friend, Pam, that always tells me “Wherever you go, there you are.” If you don’t do the lessons, you bring everything with you from job to job or company to company. You bring your habits, patterns, and mental and emotional baggage. The question that my guest, Tamara McLemore…

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Toni Waterman: US Correspondent on the resentencing of the Menendez brothers 3:13

8d ago3:13

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A US parole board will decide next month if infamous brothers serving life sentences can be freed, after their sentences have been reduced. Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their parents in 1989. An LA judge has now resentenced the pair to "50 years to life", with time served making them instantly eligible for parole. US Correspondent Toni Waterman to…

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Olga Ivshina: BBC Senior Russia Reporter on the meeting between Russia, Ukraine 2:38

8d ago2:38

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The stage is set in Turkey for a potentially historic meeting in a few hours between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's personally attending and has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to do the same. It has now been confirmed that Putin will not attend the meeting, but the Kremlin had previously re…

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Tania Sawicki Mead: UNICEF Aotearoa Director of Communications on New Zealand's child suicide rate 2:49

8d ago2:49

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Signs of systemic failures when it comes to our children. UNICEF's Innocenti research reveals New Zealand's recorded the highest child suicide rate of 36 countries, and ranks last for mental wellbeing. It also finds we have one of the highest rates of child obesity and bullying. UNICEF Aotearoa's Tania Sawicki Mead told Ryan Bridge that although so…

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Sir Lockwood Smith: Former Speaker of the House on Te Pati Māori suspensions 4:28

8d ago4:28

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A former Speaker of the House is reminding MPs the rules of the House must be followed. The Privileges Committee have suggested three Te Pati Māori MPs be temporarily suspended from Parliament, ranging up to 21 days, for their role in a haka over the Treaty Principles Bill. Te Pati Māori says these suspensions are the longest in Parliament's histor…

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Ryan Bridge: The Green's budget is in la-la land 3:12

8d ago3:12

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Here’s a few c-words for your Thursday morning: communist, coalition, and crash. Crash, because that’s what’d happen to the economy if we lived in the Green utopia complete with the $88-billion tax train wreck. Coalition, because that’s what you’d get if Labour shacks up with their neighbours on the far left. Hipkins yesterday first claimed not hav…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2025 33:56

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 15th of May 2025, Putin still hasn't confirmed he'll turn up to a meeting with Zelensky in Turkey, BBC Senior Russia Reporter Olga Ivshina has the latest. The privileges committee has suspended the Te Pāti Māori Co-leaders and MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for the h…

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Michael Jagusch: National Cyber Security Centre Director of Mission Enablement on the number of cyber threats in NZ 3:43

9d ago3:43

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Cyber threats are estimated to have cost New Zealanders $1.6 billion last year. New data from the National Cyber Security Centre has revealed half the country has been the target of online scam in the last six months. Up to 830,000 experienced some financial loss. Director of Mission Enablement Michael Jagusch says good cyber security practises can…

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the upcoming meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin 3:10

9d ago3:10

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's backtracked on requests for a ceasefire to come before talks with Russia. He's set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey this week to discuss the Ukraine war. This comes as Western allies in the 'Coalition of the Willing' have offered a US backed 30-day cease-fire proposal to Russia, alongside …

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Lisa Hannifan: Meridian Energy Chief Customer Officer on the company buying Flick Electric's electricity customers and brand 4:17

10d ago4:17

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Meridian Energy's denying its purchase of Flick Electric is a takeover by New Zealand's big power companies. The power gentailer is paying $70 million to Z Energy for Flick's 41,000 electricity customers and the brand. It'll increase Meridian’s market share to 18%, maintaining its position as our fourth largest electricity retailer. Meridian Energy…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2025 34:21

10d ago34:21

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 14th of April 2025, The government's looking at changes to the Kiwisaver scheme, Kiwisaver and Superfund expert Jonathan Eriksen shares his thoughts. Half of New Zealanders were the target of online scam and fraud last year National Cyber Security Centre's Director of Mission Enablem…

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Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert on the Government making it's first ever Super Fund withdrawal 4:18

10d ago4:18

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New Zealand will pass an economic milestone in 2028, with the Government making it's first ever Super Fund withdrawal. The Finance Minister revealed yesterday they'll begin offset superannuation costs by withdrawing $32 million from the New Zealand Super Fund. From 2031, withdrawals are expected annually. Superannuation expert Jonathan Eriksen told…

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Ryan Bridge: Labour’s back to its old tricks 2:11

10d ago2:11

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Ahead of the Budget we got the same message we got from a barefoot, jandal wearing Chippy on day one of his post summer break. More debt. Borrow more and spend more. Name an issue, pick a portfolio, any portfolio, where Labour has not criticised the government for cuts and promised to restore spending to pre-Willis levels. The latest example is pay…

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