Podcast Episodes

Ryan Bridge: Something's not adding up with business investment in this country

If the Post is to believed this morning, the Government is considering a business growth fund whereby some crown agency would pick winners and probab…

5 months ago

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the number of international business delegates visiting New Zealand rising by 50%

Conferences on our shores are driving up international delegation numbers, which have surged more than 50% annually.  

According to Stats NZ, arrival…

5 months ago

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the Government's loan scheme to help businesses transition from natural gas

Business NZ says a new loan scheme to help businesses ditch gas is a necessary step.   

This year's Budget funds up to $1.2 billion in guaranteed ban…

5 months ago

Todd Barberel: WellingtonNZ General Manager Destination and Marketing on a drop in cruise visits

Glimmers of hope for Wellington despite another drop in cruise visits. 

Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows a 3% drop in port visits compa…

5 months ago

Ryan Bridge: Enhanced Games just a bit of fun

Some guy won a million bucks for swimming 50m in a pool with a wetsuit on.

I know. Awesome, right? Should be stoked for the guy. He's Greek. He's an …

5 months ago

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 26th of May 2026, The Government’s stepping in guarantor banks loans to get profitabl…

5 months ago

David Smith: Iran-US ceasefire talks seem to be 'more optimistic than normal'

President Donald Trump has said over the weekend that the United States is in the final stages of negotiations to extend a ceasefire in the US war ag…

5 months ago

Ryan Bridge: 'A kid in sport is kid out of court'

Even if you're not into football, it's hard not to be excited about a local franchise winning the A-League final. You have to be a real Grinch not to…

5 months ago

Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 25 May.
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every week…

5 months ago

Tim Adams: Auckland FC Fan Group Representative previews the A-League Grand Final clash

Auckland FC are heading for their first A-League grand final at a sold-out stadium. 

It’s both the first time a grand final has been played in New Ze…

5 months ago