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Ryan Bridge: What we got from the RBNZ yesterday
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 w…
5 months, 1 week ago
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the final Official Cash Rate announcement of 2025
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…
5 months, 1 week ago
Hilary Calvert: Otago Regional Council Chair on the Government's proposal to scrap regional councils
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 mad…
5 months, 1 week ago
Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the government's new maths curriculum shows positive results in just 12 weeks
Hopes a nationwide maths pilot can continue to deliver results.
The $40 million Government programme targeted 1,500 Year 7 and 8 students needing ext…
5 months, 1 week ago
Ryan Bridge: We've taken parenting to a level beyond useful
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 boa…
5 months, 1 week ago
Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025
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…
5 months, 1 week ago
Sophie Wolland: Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager on New Zealand wasting 1.2 million tonnes of food a year
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 …
5 months, 1 week ago
Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Association CEO on the introduction of mandatory home warranties
A construction sector voice says mandatory home warranties are well overdue.
The Government's announced plans to require warranties for new homes thr…
5 months, 1 week ago
Enid Ratahi-Pryor: Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust Chief Executive on govt announcing where Social Investment Fund cash will go
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 putti…
5 months, 1 week ago
Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025
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 pro…
5 months, 1 week ago