Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator Ahead Of The State Of The Nation Address Early Edition With Ryan Bridge podcast

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New Zealand is looking to build stronger ties with India. The Prime Minister is heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday with a contingent of ministers and business leaders. Prioritising a deal with the fast-growing economic giant was a coalition condition with NZ First. India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla told Andrew Dickens he has confidence in this trip. He says it's a perfect opportunity as a lot of work has been done over the last 24 months to make it happen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Michael Lee: Auckland University marketing expert on National, Christopher Luxon's slipping popularity in the polls 2:58

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It's thought the Prime Minister's communication style doesn't sit well with Kiwis. The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows Chris Hipkins has leap-frogged Chris Luxon as preferred PM. Labour's also ahead on 34.1%, with National trailing on 33.6%. National's support has risen, but support for coalition partners Act and New Zealand First have both dropped. Auckland University marketing expert, Michael Lee told Andrew Dickens Luxon's question side-stepping on Andrew Bayley's sacking was a good example of what he needs to improve. He says there are ways of answering that show he doesn't want to respond in a way which could get himself or someone else in trouble, later on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Andrew Dickens: It's too early for polls 1:38

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We’re awash with polls. The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and research from Horizon. It all says we’re not happy with the country right now. Therefore, we’re not happy with the Government. And no kidding - things have not been good for a while now. No matter who was in power a correction was needed. We swamped the nation with cash at the start of the pandemic. Unnecessarily we can now say with hindsight, and then we paid the price. So, the Government is going to be on the backfoot, no matter who they are. I actually think the surprising thing is how the coalition’s support is holding up. Sure, Luxon has his problems. Sure, Seymour and Peters say the most triggering things knowing that there’s a bunch of people who love it. But are the opposition making any sense at all and acting like they’d do better? Chris Hipkins over the weekend played cagey with his party's positions, When asked about the capital gains tax, he prevaricated and then talked cryptically about tax reforms. And that’s about all the policy talk I can rustle up from Labour. The Greens and the Māori party just keep on saying what they always say, but just personally they appear to be still on holiday. They’re certainly not in the house. So, all this poll says is that our blocs are evenly matched in tribal terms - the trick will be the swinging voters who vote for self interest. But let’s see what things will be like in 18 months' time. A poll at this time is like some small talk at a party that hasn’t started yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2025 34:37

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On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Tuesday 11th of March 2025, The Prime Minister's announced he's taking a large delegation to India, India NZ Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla tells Andrew Dickens what to expect. Canada's new Prime Minister has vowed to win the trade war with the United States, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith shares what the reaction has been. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is slipping in the latest polls on preferred Prime Minister, Marketing expert Michael Lee tells Andrew how he can improve. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio shares the latest on the clean-up following tropical cyclone Alfred. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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David Smith: The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief on Mark Carney taking over from Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister 4:54

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The United States' reaction to Canada's next Prime Minister's being described as fairly muted. Mark Carney's taking over from Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party. It comes as tensions with the US are fragmenting - with President Donald Trump igniting a trade war and suggesting Canada could be absorbed into the US. The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief David Smith told Andrew Dickens we haven't heard much from Trump or other officials about Carney's win. He says there actually hasn't been a great deal of political reaction so far - which indicates where relations are and how Canada's not seen as a huge priority in Washington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Andrew Alderson: Sports Journalist talks the Black Caps, Super Rugby 2:40

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It was a massive blow for the Black Caps, narrowly missing the Champions Trophy. India claimed the win by four wickets, chasing 252 to beat New Zealand. Andrew Alderson joined Andrew Dickens to dig into the clash and wrap the weekend’s sporting events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ Policy Director on the changes to the Public Works Act 3:41

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What's being described as "ancient" infrastructure legislation is in for a shake-up. The Government's pitching changes to the Public Works Act to speed up acquiring land for major projects, including premium payments to private landowners. The Environment Court will no longer hear objections, but instead relevant authorities like the Minister for Land Information. Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director Michelle McCormick told Andrew Dickens removing the Environment Court is a big improvement. She says we all know how over-loaded the court is. McCormick says it's good to take a fresh look at how the process could be improved, to ensure we're getting the infrastructure we need faster. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive supports a bed tax as a way to fund these events which bring people to Auckland 3:48

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A renewed push for an Auckland bed tax, after a strong summer for its hotels. They experienced a five-million-dollar boost, largely due to SailGP and country musician Luke Combs' Eden Park concerts in January. CBRE Hotels and Leisure says an extra eight-thousand hotel rooms were booked over the four days. Heart of the City Chief Executive, Viv Beck told Andrew Dickens she supports a bed tax, as a way to fund these events which bring people to Auckland. She says it's thought that could contribute to the America's Cup - but time is of the essence, to get it across the line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2025 33:57

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On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Monday 10th of March 2025, the Government's proposing changes to the Public Works Act to speed up how it acquires land, Infrastructure NZ Policy Director Michelle McCormick explains the difference it will make to our infrastructure pipeline. Heart of the City is calling for more big events in Auckland, CEO Viv Beck tells Andrew Dickens about the benefits of large events on the cities businesses. Andrew Alderson shares the latest on the Blackcaps taking on India in the ICC Champions trophy. UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey gives an update on train services between London and Paris slowly resuming to normal after an unexploded World War Two bomb was found near Gare du Nord station in Paris. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the state of the healthcare system 1:57

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We ended last week with some hopeful noises from the health sector. Minister Simeon Brown was praised by academics and commentators for his increased funding for nurse practitioners, advanced training for nurses and increased training for doctors who come from overseas. He also announced an increase in the numbers of doctors we train here. Then, on Friday he announced the health plan which sees Lester Levy replaced by a board. Five targets were announced, all focusing on speedier healthcare and outcomes. And to chew through the waiting lists, the minister talked about utilising private facilities. At this point I think it’s important to think about where we are. Labour tried to reduce the DHBs from over twenty to four and the Māori health authority. Even though the right wing had been complaining about the inefficiency of too many boards for years, when a left-wing government does it it’s branded as a socialist central government takeover. After $50 million dollars was spent pursuing the four mega board we appear to be right back where we started. Except we’re not. Lester Levy has been cutting the workforce, and the workforce feels hollowed out. We have more funding than ever and yet it didn’t keep pace with inflation. And to cope with the waiting lists that have built up over the decade, patients are being directed to the private system. The upshot is that the public system is slowly withering. While it’s a good time to be a shareholder in a private health facility. We seem to be heading towards a two-tier health system. One for those with money and one for those without. And increasingly if you don’t have health insurance, you’re playing a waiting game about who will see you first. St Peter or the surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Greg Foran resigning as CEO of Air New Zealand 3:41

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There's a belief Air New Zealand should turn its focus back on serving domestic customers as it looks for a new CEO. Greg Foran has resigned after five years in the job, but he's staying on in the role until October. He says the airline was set up well to continue its growth and innovation. Aviation Commentator Irene King told Andrew Dickens they’ve got to be really focused on the domestic market. She says customers are unhappy, and they perceive they’re not getting value for money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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James Headley: Otago University International Relations Expert on Phil Goff being fired for making comments about Trump 3:24

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Phil Goff has paid the price for stepping out of his lane and commenting on US President Donald Trump. The comments questioning Trump's understanding of war history yesterday has cost the High Commissioner to the UK his job. Otago University's international relations expert James Headley told Andrew Dickens in other circumstances, a diplomat wouldn't be fired after making such comments. But he says our Government is aware that Trump is very sensitive to criticism. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 March 2025 34:40

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On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 7th of March 2025, Air New Zealand Boss Greg Foran is calling it quits, Aviation Commentator Irene King tells Andrew Dickens what's expected to happen to the airline from here. Australia's bracing for tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit, Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio shares the latest. Winston Peters has sacked The High Commissioner to London Phil Goff, Head of Politics at Otago University James Headley shares his thoughts. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on Australians bracing for Cyclone Alfred 3:46

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Australians are bracing for Cyclone Alfred, as its first effects are felt. The slow-moving storm is expected to reach the coast of Southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales tonight or early tomorrow morning. Queensland's energy supplier is reporting more than 20-thousand customers are without power, of which more than 17 thousand were on the Gold Coast. Australian Correspondent Donna Demaio told Andrew Dickens 12 metre waves have been seen, and a couple of people have been taken to hospital, having been knocked over in the surf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Andrew Dickens: Don't screw with the successful over 60s 1:47

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