Podcast Episodes

Sandy Lau: PwC Partner and tax expert on the report finding NZ's population may fall below what's needed to support government spending

New Zealand may not have a large enough working population in the future to support government spending. 

A new Koi Tū report shows the fertility rat…

6 months, 1 week ago

Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28 April.
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6 months, 1 week ago

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on potential trucking rule changes to save fuel

A freight carriers advocacy group is pleased its concerns are being heard but worries change will come too late.  

The Government is preparing option…

6 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Bridge: The India FTA is up to businesses now

Judging by the coverage out of New Delhi overnight, the Indian press appears optimistic about the trade deal with New Zealand. 

As optimistic as our …

6 months, 1 week ago

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

Christchurch bars, restaurants and retailers are preparing for a bumper weekend with the city's new stadium playing host to its first crowds. 

One NZ…

6 months, 1 week ago

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

More New Zealand lamb could soon be making its way to India under our soon-to-be-signed free trade agreement. 

Labour's now backing the deal, which w…

6 months, 1 week ago

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

Some challenging Budget decisions ahead for the Government due to the ongoing war in Iran. 

Treasury officials are revisiting their economic forecast…

6 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy

I see ACT is flying a kite on free money for school kids. 

Which sounds odd given the party's aversion to free lunches. 

Seymour's talking about givi…

6 months, 1 week ago

Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 24 April.
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6 months, 1 week ago

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

A warning the Government's $12 billion defence plan won't work without an overhaul of the defence service. 

New research by the New Zealand Initiativ…

6 months, 1 week ago