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8651 - Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening of the One NZ Stadium

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8651 - Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening of the One NZ Stadium

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.

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Fri, 24 Apr 2026

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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Episodes

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening of the One NZ Stadium

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the impact on the India FTA on the lamb industry

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Treasury revising economic forecasts ahead of the Budget

Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy

Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026

John Battersby: Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow on if the defence system needs overhauling

Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the debate over the necessity of daily multi-vitamins

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Infrastructure Commission gaining oversight over major projects

Ryan Bridge: The terrifying news about Mythos AI

Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the inflation rate staying steady at 3.1%, when the OCR may be lifted

Warwick Bagg: Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences on the record number of people studying health courses

Chris Finlayson: Former National cabinet minister on Christopher Luxon's vote of confidence

Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs more than his base to win the election

Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist looks ahead to the Q1 inflation rate

Jonathan Boston: Victoria University Emeritus Professor of Public Policy on the impact of severe weather, insurance

Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026

Brendon Morrissey: Kaitaia Primary School Principal on the Government's fuel relief package for teachers

Ryan Bridge: Kiwis actually love Butter Chicken, Shane

Vicky Pryce: Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran

Sam Archer: NZGBC director of market transformation on the Greens' electrification plan

David Satterfield: Former US Ambassador in the Middle East on Iran vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed

Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Too early for National leader switcharoos

James McDowall: Motor Trade Association Head of Advocacy on the Government extending the Warrant of Fitness period

David Wills: Nurses Society Director on the increasing reports of abuse towards healthcare staff

Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026

Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Economics Professor on Jobseeker numbers

Ryan Bridge: No queues means trust in fuel plan

Shane Kingston: T&G Managing Director on Envy becoming the country's first billion dollar apple

Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on Inland Revenue's recommendation to raise taxes

Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026

Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on Government letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for common conditions

Ryan Bridge: Congratulations to the redheads

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the division between economists over whether the Reserve Bank should raise the OCR

Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on the changes to medicinal cannabis licenses

Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026

Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown & Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO on Tourism numbers are still looking up

Ryan Bridge: The Nats will eventually back a bed tax

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society CEO on the funding and expanding of cancer infusion treatment

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing illicit tobacco black market in New Zealand

Henry Olsen: American Pollster on Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iranian ports, ceasefire negotiations

Ryan Bridge: Religious leaders' messages work better without politics

Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on Cyclone Vaianu

Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026

Ryan Bridge: Did we over hype Cyclone Vaianau?

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Russian submarines allegedly carrying out a covert operation in British waters

Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Senior Middle East Correspondent on the conflict between Israel, Lebanon, peace talks

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