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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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    Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the OECD report on the NZ Superannuation scheme

    An economist says a new OECD report says what most people already know about the pension age.   Its latest Economic Survey warns if current policy settings continue, we could be spending 5% more of our GDP on health, long-term care, and pensions by 2060.  Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen agrees the pension age should be adjusted to general life expectancy.   He told Ryan Bridge that while there are many considerations, New Zealand needs to at least do something or else we'll hit a fiscal cliff.    Olsen says the country keeps having the conversation, but no one seems to want to take the bull by the horns.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4분

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    Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the Government's planned changes to conservation law

    Tourism operators are gearing up as the Government moves to overhaul conservation law.  Its newly announced bill would speed up concessions and give more clarity to those wanting to use conservation land for business, research, or charity.  International tourists would also be charged to visit certain sites, with the funds to be re-invested into nature.  Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive Grant Webster told Ryan Bridge this will hugely benefit operators like jet boat and caving businesses.  He believes this will create year-round jobs and open up some regions.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  3. Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

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    Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

    On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 8th of May 2026, a new OECD report's calling for the age of eligibility for NZ super to rise, Informetrics CEO, Brad Olsen shares his thoughts. The Government's doing a review on why the CRL has cost so much, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett tells Ryan what we can do to prevent huge cost blow outs of future projects.  It's about to get easier for tourism businesses to use conservation land, Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive Grant Webster tells Ryan how big of an impact this will have. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on  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.

    34분

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    Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the Government announcing review into the CRL

    City Rail Link cost concerns have uncovered a reoccurring issue with New Zealand infrastructure projects.  The project's former boss Sean Sweeney has claimed the project could've cost half of its estimated $5.5 billion price.   This sparked Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to announce a full review of the project after its open date later this year.    Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett told Ryan Bridge we're not approaching projects right, from the start.  He says we don't have the proper controls and take too long to plan, so things drag on.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4분

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    Ryan Bridge: The OECD's report needs to be taken with a grain of salt

    It's somewhat ironic the latest lecture we're getting from an office of global boffins is headquartered in Paris.  No offence to the French, but they're screaming out for lesson in basic economics. Their debt-to-GDP ratio is 118%. Their debt is 60% above the EU limit.  You're used to hearing about the Italians and the Greeks, but the French are up there with them in the top three most indebted nations in the bloc.  The country nearly fell over trying to cut back pension spending. They spend billions on stuff we'd consider 'nice-to-haves'.  The OECD is a multi-nation group; it just happens to be based in Paris. It's been around since 1961. But they've come up with a bunch of stuff they think we need to do, including linking pensions to life expectancy. This is the same group that wanted us, a few years back, to tax property and shares! They're also saying we should have quotas for women on company boards, which even Helen Clark doesn't think is a good idea.  So, a lot of this should be taken with a grain of salt and is probably better shouted out the window of their offices in Paris.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Laura McClure: ACT MP on the axing of the Broadcasting Standards Authority

    ACT's welcoming the death of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, but wants the Government to move quickly.   Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the regulator will be disestablished, as it’s unfit for a modern media environment.  Laura McClure says the decision's long overdue, and the Government needs to pass legislation.   She told Ryan Bridge that it’s a huge win for freedom of speech in New Zealand.  McClure says the BSA was the regulating body for mainstream media, but it doesn’t cover anything else, and young people in particular are consuming media everywhere, whether it’s online or on social media.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Aaron Martin: NZ Immigration Law Principal Lawyer on the Government's plan to introduce a citizenship test

    The Government's plans to introduce a citizenship test is being labelled as a waste of taxpayer money.  Applicants would have to answer 20 questions on our history, politics and laws, and get 15 correct to pass.   The test will be imposed for people seeking New Zealand citizenship from late next year.    New Zealand Immigration Law Principal Lawyer Aaron Martin told Ryan Bridge the Coalition's just trying to make itself look good ahead of the election.  He says we've got bigger problems that need to be addressed, rather than a pop quiz in a citizenship test.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  8. Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

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    Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

    On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2026, unemployment’s slightly dipped to 5.3%, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley shares his thoughts.  The Government's introducing a new citizenship test for those looking to become Kiwis, Principal lawyer at NZ Immigration Law tells Ryan how big of a difference this will make.  The Government’s pulling the pin on the Broadcasting Standards Authority, ACT MP Laura McClure tells Ryan why she thinks this is a good idea.  Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on the Iran war edging closer to an end, and a number of state primary elections were held in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio overnight. 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.

    34분
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