Melhores podcasts sobre Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (2024)

1
Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2024 34:00

5h ago34:00

34:00

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 1st of October, The Government has released its action plan for the fourth quarter of the year. ACT MP and Under Secretary to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform Simon Court is on the show to discuss the new targets. The Insurance Council wants people to stop building in “dumb p…

1
Simon Court: Secretary to the Minister for RMA shares that infrastructure will be the new focus in the next quarterly plan 6:42

7h ago6:42

6:42

The Government's moving into its next quarterly plan - with infrastructure the focus. It achieved 39 of its 40 goals in the third quarter - largely targeting law and order. This quarter's 43 actions include passing the first Resource Management Amendment Bill and introducing the second RMA reform Bill as well as a National Infrastructure Agency. Un…

1
Ryan Bridge: Why have we designated Hezbollah's military wing a terrorist entity, but not the political wing? 1:47

7h ago1:47

1:47

The Government's refusing to say if it will designate Hezbollah's political wing as a terrorist entity. In a statement to Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, our Terrorism Designations Working Group says the Iran-backed group's military wing was declared a terrorist entity in 2010. "Designations are considered based on recommendations from the National…

1
Bruce Weir: Saddleback Planning and Urban Design Designer on the call for the RMA replacement to stop people building in "dumb places" 4:19

8h ago4:19

4:19

There's a debate over who should be responsible for the consequences of building in high-risk areas. The Insurance Council is asking the Government to ensure natural hazard changes to the Resource Management Act mean people don't build in what it's calling "dumb places". Urban designer Bruce Weir told Ryan Bridge if building on a risky site comes d…

1
Chami Abeysinghe: Great South CEO on the removal of the direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill 3:05

8h ago3:05

3:05

Air New Zealand's direct flight between Wellington and Invercargill will soon be no more. It's being scrapped, with its last service in mid-January. Great South chief executive Chami Abeysinghe says customers are still able to fly to Wellington via Christchurch, and the airline's adding more flights between Christchurch and Invercargill. She told R…

1
Ryan Bridge: It's not just Dunedin, it's everywhere 1:55

18h ago1:55

1:55

Grumbling and discontent in regional New Zealand is growing louder and louder, and Wellington ought to pay attention. The latest was in Dunedin. 35,0000 locals turned in protest, waving signs with Nicola Willis swinging atop a wrecking ball. The wrecking ball was Luxon's head. The reason the government should heed and listen is because of the size …

1
Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders Chief Executive on changes to consenting process 3:49

18h ago3:49

3:49

Big changes to consenting processes could be on the way. Currently, 67 building consent authorities receive and approve consents – with each one taking a slightly different approach to the rules. Building and construction minister Chris Penk has proposed creating larger regional authorities to help standardise the process and reduce costs for build…

1
Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on Austria's general election and UK public inquiry into Salisbury poisonings 1:59

19h ago1:59

1:59

Austria’s general election could see the far-right opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) top the polls for the first time as voters head out to cast their ballot. The party’s leader describes himself as Volkskanzler (people's chancellor), which was used to describe Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. UK & Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Ryan Bridge the party…

1
Adam Cooper: ZB Sports on Silver Ferns, Black Caps, All Blacks 2:59

19h ago2:59

2:59

ZB Sports Adam Cooper joins Ryan Bridge to recap the weekend in sport. The Silver Ferns faced a series-opening 59-58 loss to the England Roses. The Taini Jamison Trophy series got underway in Auckland on Sunday and the teams will meet again on Wednesday in Porirua. The Black Caps suffered a heavy defeat in their test series in Sri Lanka. And, the A…

1
Dr Leon Goldsmith: Otago University Professor for Middle Eastern and Comparative Politics on Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah 5:02

19h ago5:02

5:02

Fears of major escalation in the Middle East are high after Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Otago University Professor for Middle Eastern and Comparative Politics, Dr Leon Goldsmith tells Ryan Bridge the leader is rarely seen in public and it is clear killing was planned for a long time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/…

1
Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2024 34:03

20h ago34:03

34:03

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 30th of September. Big changes could be on the way for the building industry with an overhaul of the consenting process proposed by the government. Could it help the industry lower costs? NZ Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming joins the show. Hezbollah leader Hass…

1
Phillip Duncan: WeatherWatch head forecaster on NIWA acquiring MetService 4:23

4d ago4:23

4:23

A weather expert says creating one state weather forecasting system is the right decision. The Government's announced it's agreed in-principle to NIWA acquiring MetService - merging the two. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins says streamlining the two will make it easier to access information from a single trusted source and…

1
Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby previews the second Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington 2:47

4d ago2:47

2:47

The All Blacks kept their grip on the Bledisloe Cup last week, beating the Wallabies 31-28 in Sydney. However, they still have another test to play, the second Bledisloe Cup test being the All Blacks’ final home test for the year. Elliott Smith, Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby, told Ryan Bridge that the team needs to get their “20 minute jinx” sorted …

1
Lynda Stuart: May Road Primary School Principal on the new attendance and teacher-only day policies 4:16

4d ago4:16

4:16

An Auckland principal says teaching isn't a job, it's a service. The Government's instructing schools to have Stepped Attendance Response plans by 2026. It's also instructed them not to take teacher-only days in term time, unless authorised by the Minister. May Road Primary School principal Lynda Stuart told Ryan Bridge that it’s a complex situatio…

1
Ryan Bridge: Nothing solves global conflict like a good UNGA session 1:44

4d ago1:44

1:44

Thank God the UN General Assembly is underway in New York. Nothing solves global conflict like a good UNGA session. I've been to one of these before, back when John Key was the Prime Minister – there was a resolution on Iran. A lot of sitting around talking and listening, which as Winston Peters pointed out yesterday, is quite important! Netanyahu'…

1
Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2024 34:23

4d ago34:23

34:23

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, David Seymour is cracking down on school attendance as new numbers show it's improving. But will the new moves, which could see parents prosecuted, work? May Road Principal Lynda Stuard joins the show. The two government owned weather forecasters NIWA and MetServi…

1
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on the report discussing the long-term spending demands for infrastructure 4:17

5d ago4:17

4:17

{"markup":" New Zealand is being recommended to find a long-term vision for its infrastructure. \n The Infrastructure Commission's released a new report on long-term spending demands ahead of next year's National Infrastructure Plan. \n Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett says we need to better understand the wide benefits of infrastructure…

1
Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's warning against potential assassination attempts 1:55

5d ago1:55

1:55

Donald Trump says an attack on a former President is a death wish for the attacker. The former president's campaign team claims he's been briefed on a suspected Iranian assassination plot. It follows a man being formally charged for an assassination attempt near Trump's Florida golf course and a shooting in July. Correspondent Mitch McCann told Rya…

1
Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University Nutrition Expert on the push for New Zealand to follow England in combating obesity rates 4:01

5d ago4:01

4:01

There’s been a push for New Zealand to follow England's lead in combating obesity rates. NHS figures suggest England's turned the tide on rising obesity rates for the first time in two decades. Obesity rates in adults have remained stable for the past five years. Auckland University nutrition expert Boyd Swinburn told Ryan Bridge rates will keep go…

1
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses a capital gains tax, cost of living, UK visit 9:18

5d ago9:18

9:18

Chris Hipkins is doubling down on the idea of a shake-up to the tax system. ANZ boss Antonia Watson says the "time has arrived" for a capital gains tax. Both Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected the call, joking that the boss of a big Australian bank just wants to take more money off Kiwis. The Labour leader told Ryan Bridg…

1
Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2024 34:24

5d ago34:24

34:24

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of September, Chris Hipkins joins the show from the UK where he met the new Labour government and attended their annual conference. Obesity rates in in England have stabilised for the first time in two decades. How do we use their numbers and lessons as an example to improve …

1
Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the Swedish authorities accusing Iranian Intelligence of sending a hacked mass text 2:39

6d ago2:39

2:39

Swedish authorities have accused Iranian intelligence of hacking into a text messaging service last year. In 2023, several individuals in Sweden set fire to the Quran in public, prompting outage. The events were followed by 15,000 people receiving text messages calling for “revenge against the Quran-burners". SAPO, the country’s Security Service, s…

1
Gary Froggatt: Tramways Union President on the new measures to increase safety for public transport workers 3:08

6d ago3:08

3:08

There’s relief from the bus drivers union as the Government announces new measures to improve workplace safety. It includes new aggravating factors in sentencing for attacks on transport workers and a $15 million injection into safety precautions. Tramways Union President Gary Froggatt told Ryan Bridge that it’s another weapon in the armoury defend…

1
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the results of Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial 2:24

6d ago2:24

2:24

There's a suggestion facial recognition isn't the sole factor behind a drop in supermarket retail crime. Foodstuffs North Island —which owns Pak'n'Save and New World— says early results from its six month trial show it prevented about 130 serious incidents. It also reported around 4,700 incidents across all stores in April to June – an 8% drop quar…

1
Stephen Hoadley: International Relations Analyst on the increasing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon 6:00

6d ago6:00

6:00

Israel says it has killed a senior Hezbollah commander as fighting in Lebanon continues. The Lebanese health ministry says strikes have killed around 500 people. The Israeli Defence Force says its mission is to stop the Iranian-backed group from firing rockets into Israel's north and to push them back from the border. International relations analys…

1
Ryan Bridge: Greenpeace protest - Just hang your banner and piss off 1:42

6d ago1:42

1:42

It's time I reckon we started sending bills to those protesters for wasting police time and resources. I watched yesterday with growing anger as a couple of Greenpeace people climbed on top of an awning on The Terrace in Wellington. They were just one floor up, they stood there looking like numpties with their overalls and their helmets on. Nothing…

1
Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2024 34:31

6d ago34:31

34:31

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of September, could facial recognition help reduce retail crime? Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of the technology has just ended, and they say it's helped. First Retail Groups Managing Director Chris Wilkinson speaks to Ryan about what this could mean for retailers. Conflic…

1
Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launching legal action against Woolworths and Coles 2:36

7d ago2:36

2:36

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against the Australian arm of Woolworths, and its main rival Coles. The ACCC's accusing the supermarket giants of breaching consumer law by misleading consumers, raising prices by 15% at times before dropping the price as part of a promotion. The watchdog claims the price of hundreds of produc…

1
Roderick Mulgan: Criminal defence lawyer on the Philip Polkinghorne verdict 2:38

7d ago2:38

2:38

A criminal defence lawyer says the Polkinghorne verdict isn't a surprise. Eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of the murder or manslaughter of his wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home in April 2021. The verdict —given at the High Court in Auckland yesterday— followed 10 hours of deliberations over two days. Criminal defence law…

1
Evan Heywood: Motueka kiwifruit grower on the rise in export values, increase in demand for red kiwifruit 2:36

7d ago2:36

2:36

Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%. Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%. Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit ex…

1
Alistair Boyce: Backbencher Pub owner on the impact of working from home on Wellington's economy 3:29

7d ago3:29

3:29

Wellington businesses could reap the benefits of calling public servants back to the office. Public sector agencies are being told to enforce stricter Working From Home guidelines. It's suggested the move could help Wellington's struggling economy, as well as boost productivity and collaboration. Backbencher Pub owner Alistair Boyce told Ryan Bridg…

1
Ryan Bridge: A travel advisory for the city of Wellington 1:47

7d ago1:47

1:47

This is a travel advisory for the city of Wellington: do not travel to New Zealand's capital. Environment considered dangerous. Basic necessities like flat whites and pints are difficult to find. The government-ordered a crackdown on civil servants is currently in action. A warning other civil servants may be hiding inside homes and not immediately…

1
Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024 34:16

7d ago34:16

34:16

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of September, a jury has found Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna. Criminal Defence Lawyer Roderick Mulgan gives his analysis. The Government wants public sector workers to stop working from home and return to the office. W…

1
Ryan Bridge: Yes to four year terms 1:18

8d ago1:18

1:18

Yes to a four year term please. Our politicians are too short sighted. Think about infrastructure, think about productivity, think about immigration settings, basically take your pick at any long term problem in this country. We need longer terms. Yes, it will suck if it's not the party that you like in at the time that it's introduced, but it need…

1
Paul Gilberd: Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive on 57% less families living in emergency housing 3:26

8d ago3:26

3:26

The number of families living in emergency housing has reduced by 57%, according to new figures from the Ministry of Social Development and Housing and Urban Development. Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd tells Ryan Bridge getting children out of motels is fantastic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

1
Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on far right heading for election victory in Germany & UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepts tens of thousands of pounds worth of free gifts 3:16

8d ago3:16

3:16

The far right could be on the brink of it's first election victory in Germany. Brandenburg, close to Berlin, has been governed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) ever since German reunification. But two million voters are heading to the polls today for a tightly fought regional election that Alternativ für Deutsch…

1
Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports reader on Norris win at Singapore F1 Grand Prix, Black Caps v Sri Lanka test final day, All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup 3:08

8d ago3:08

3:08

ZB Sports Andrew Alderson joins Ryan Bridge to wrap the weekend in sport. Lando Norris eased to a Singapore F1 Grand Prix win despite twice hitting a wall. The win lets Norris eat further into Max Verstappen’s lead in the overall championship. Plus, the Black Caps chances of a test cricket win over Sri Lanka remain alive heading into the final day.…

1
Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice President on NZ lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally 3:22

8d ago3:22

3:22

New research has revealed New Zealand lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally. Compared to international lawyers, those in New Zealand revealed higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological distress. Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade KC tells Ryan Bridge lawyers are needed in high stress m…

1
Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2024 34:34

8d ago34:34

34:34

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of September. The government says there has been a 57% reduction of families living in emergency housing motels since December, so what are community housing providers seeing on the ground? Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd joins the show. A new study …

1
Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the sexual abuse and rape allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed 3:17

11d ago3:17

3:17

A former department store owner is said to have raped and sexually assaulted a string of women who worked for the chain. More than 20 women have claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, five of whom have said they were raped. The women say the assaults were carried out at the company’s offices, in Al-Fayed’s ap…

1
Ian Kirkpatrick: Former All Blacks captain previews the Bledisloe Cup test against Australia 3:45

11d ago3:45

3:45

The All Blacks are coming up to a big test this weekend, facing off against Australia in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup. It’s been almost two weeks since their back-to-back losses against South Africa, so what went wrong and do they have the time to fix it? Former All Blacks captain Ian Fitzpatrick told Ryan Bridge that if the All Blacks can …

1
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says that the OCR will likely continue to be cut in the wake of the GDP slump 3:12

11d ago3:12

3:12

There are expectations that cuts to the Official Cash Rate are now going to keep on coming. Yesterday's Stats NZ figures show our GDP contracted 0.2% in the three months to June. In the March quarter, 0.1% growth was recorded. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says the numbers show inflation's falling within the Reserve Banks expectations. He told R…

1
Philip Morgan KC: Barrister on the Government's proposal to increase the threshold for the right to a jury trial 3:33

11d ago3:33

3:33

A barrister has doubts about increasing the threshold for the right to a jury trial. Currently a defendant can choose between a jury or a judge-alone trial in cases where the maximum penalty is two or more years in jail. The Government's seeking feedback on increasing this to three, five, or seven years, in a bid to address court delays. Philip Mor…

1
Ryan Bridge: These targets will be the making or breaking of Luxon 2:14

11d ago2:14

2:14

I've not seen Luxon this tetchy and brassed off before. "Guys, no disrespect, but it's not about the frickin targets, it's actually about the outcomes, and the outcomes here are actually reducing violent crime." He was being asked about the national gang list which the cops have been sanitising. Hygienically cleaning it apparently to remove the dea…

1
Full Show Podcast: 20 September 2024 28:39

11d ago28:39

28:39

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of September. New Zealand's GDP has dropped, but it's not quite as bad as the forecasts. So where to from here and when will we start to see growth? ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley joins the show. A new solution to tackle backlog in the count system - the Government wants to…

1
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the new Retail Crime Advisory Group and the focus on facial recognition technology for the sector 4:22

12d ago4:22

4:22

Technology is at the forefront of priorities for the new Retail Crime Advisory Group. The group will offer the Government ideas on law and order legislation. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has appointed four sector leaders alongside dairy and business owner group leader, Sunny Kaushal. They include Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young. She says enabling fa…

1
Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist ahead of today's GDP release 2:40

12d ago2:40

2:40

An economist says another GDP contraction today would be in-line with the idea we've been in a rolling recession for almost two years. The March 2024 quarter showed just 0.2% growth. BNZ is picking a 0.4% contraction in the second quarter. Chief Economist Mike Jones told Ryan Bridge the Reserve Bank's anticipating a 0.5% contraction, so it would ta…

1
Benji Hyer: US Correspondent on the pager and walkie talkie explosions of Hezbollah devices in Lebanon 3:07

12d ago3:07

3:07

The White House says it wasn't aware of the simultaneous pager explosions across Lebanon before the attacks. Thousands were injured and at least 12 killed when pagers, used by political group Hezbollah, detonated yesterday. Today —a day later— at least nine people are dead and 300 injured after walkie talkies exploded. Hezbollah believes Israel is …

1
Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald Reporter on the jury beginning deliberations in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne 3:26

12d ago3:26

3:26

The eight week murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne is nearing a verdict, with the jury beginning deliberations this morning. The judge summed up the case yesterday. The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna; his defence argues she took her own life. Herald reporter Craig Kapitan told Ryan Bridge the jury only has two dec…

1
Ryan Bridge: Cycle bridges to nowhere and consultant money scrambles don't feel like love to me 2:32

12d ago2:32

2:32

Tory Whanau's admission she sold her car to help keep on top of the bills is ironic, given she's the mayor of a city now famous for its double-digit rate hikes. Wellington City Council saw an 18.5% rise this year and 13% the year before. Wellington Regional Council is up 25% this year. They reckon over the next four years many will be paying an ext…

Podcasts que valem a pena ouvir

Podcasts sobre Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand

Podcasts que valem a pena ouvir

Guia rápido de referências