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Simon Laurent: NZ Association of Migration and Investment Chair on net migration hitting a two year high

2

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on how an uncertain global bond market could impact New Zealand

3

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on tourism arrivals overtaking pre-Covid numbers

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Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2026

5

Andrew Dickens: Politicians are missing the real immigration problem

6

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Russian drone striking train behind Boris Johnson and other dignitaries near Ukraine border

7

Vicky Pryce: business correspondent on the UK GDP going up by 0.4 percent

8

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on the launch of the City Rail Link and whether extra police are needed

9

Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on its KiwiSaver policy

10

Full Show Podcast: 14 September 2026

11

Ryan Bridge: The numbers that tell us where we're heading

12

Kevin Putt: Former Springbok previews the final Greatest Rivalry test between the All Blacks and Springboks

13

Leon Panetta: Former Defence Secretary and CIA Director on the US-Iran war

14

Graeme Edgeler: Constitutional law expert on an MSD review which found more than 30-thousand cases, where benefits and payments were wrongly suspended

15

Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2026

16

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the review into the hospitality sector

17

Graeme Muller: Tech New Zealand CEO on Labour's AI policy, data centres

18

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent on house prices could be on track for a faster recovery

19

Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2026

20

Ryan Bridge: Cutting red tape by adding complexity

21

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Israel taking measures against the UK after it announced sanctions on West Bank settlements

22

John Glover: Queenstown Mayor on National's alternative to a bed tax

23

Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2026

24

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair on Labour's plan to review the ETS

25

Andrew Dickens: The jungle drums are starting to thrum for the fast-track regime

26

Alastair Bunkall: Sky News European Correspondent on Germany's far-right party AfD winning the state election in Saxony-Anhalt

27

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the Government's first investments from the Gas Security Fund

28

Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2026

29

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor: on the Government investing $5 million for local tourism

30

Ryan Bridge: Standing still is not a strategy

31

Full Show Podcast: 07 September 2026

32

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on National's plan to expand the First Home Loan scheme

33

Ryan Bridge: The war in Iran isn't going anywhere

34

Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Black previews the third Greatest Rivalry test against the Springboks

35

Rawdon Christie: Real Estate Agent on the state of the property market, Cotality data showing prices fell by 0.4% in August

36

Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2026

37

Warwick Bagg: Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences on ACT campaigning on scrapping Māori and Pacific med-school places while keeping review findings private

38

Ryan Bridge: Books I've been reading lately

39

Mark Wilkshire: Co-operative Bank CEO on the impact of the OCR hike on home loan rates

40

Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on the lessons that can be learned from the Moa Point disaster

41

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive on Methanex closing its Taranaki plant

42

Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2026

43

Ryan Bridge: It's not the mistakes that kills trust, it's the accountability dodgers

44

Marg Foster: Former Silver Fern on the confirmation of a privatised domestic netball competition

45

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the expectation the Official Cash Rate will be hiked

46

Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2026

47

Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on the US re-engaging with the Pacific

48

Ryan Bridge: Is this really AI theft?

49

Terry Collins: AA Fuel Spokesperson on the Government pushing back and reducing the fuel tax hike

50

Parmjeet Parmar: ACT's Immigration Spokesperson on their proposed changes to Permanent Resident Visa requirements

51

Tracey Martin: Aged Care Association Chief Executive on concerns Labour’s nurse policy could shift staff pressures to aged care

52

Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2026

53

Ryan Bridge: We can't afford a credit downgrade

54

Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University Student Association on National's student loan changes

55

Full Show Podcast: 31 August 2026

56

Ryan Bridge: Have we found the next leaky building saga?

57

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby reporter on the second test against the Springboks

58

Paul Quickenden: Swyftx New Zealand Country Manager on ACT's plan for tax-free profits on crypto

59

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on Labour ruling out increasing fuel taxes for three years if elected

60

Ryan Bridge: Are we about to witness the return of the pothole?

61

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2026

62

Adrian Macey: NZ Climate Change Research Institute Adjunct Professor on ACT's pledge to scrap the Climate Commission

63

Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies Association Executive Director on the sector's exports and job creation

64

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on Westpac's GDP forecasts

65

Mitch McCann: US correspondent on Meta agreeing to pay 18 billion US dollars in a settlement deal

66

Ryan Bridge: How low is too low for house prices?

67

Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2026

68

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the State of the City report for Auckland

69

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the Government's promise to introduce a 4% council rates cap

70

Ryan Bridge: Parliament's backlog is becoming a problem

71

Ben Youdan: Action for Smokefree 2025 Director on Labour's pledge to return the smokefree generation commitment to the table

72

Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2026

73

Jane Turner: ASB Senior Economist on retail spending contracting in Q2 as petrol prices surged

74

Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the data showing almost a quarter of nurse shifts were understaffed

75

Reuben Davidson: Labour's Spokesperson for technology and media on the under-16's social media ban

76

Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2026

77

Ryan Bridge: Labour's fallen for Nicola's election trap

78

Full Show Podcast: 24 August 2026

79

Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Blacks Captain on the All Blacks victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park

80

Ryan Bridge: Let's celebrate the wins

81

Kevin Putt: Former Springbok previews the first clash between the All Blacks and Springboks

82

Claire Matthews: Massey University Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance on Kiwibank's financial results

83

Peter Fraser: Dairy Industry Analyst on NZ First's proposal to amend the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act

84

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the latest with Harry and Meghan returning to the UK

85

Ryan Bridge: Kiwibank's result proves there is competition for banks

86

Shane O'Hare: Queenstown Airport CEO on reporting a $34 million profit for the year to June

87

Colin Hurst: Federated Farmers President on the Government's changes to the Freshwater Farm Plans

88

Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP on the damning Mt Maunganui landslide review

89

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2026

90

Ryan Bridge: How fast-food companies are reacting to the weight loss jab craze

91

Miguel Maduro: Former Chair of FIFA’s Governance Committee on the Gianni Infantino saga, Kevin Lamour dismissed as FIFA COO

92

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy & Strategy on natural population growth hitting the lowest point since World War II

93

Ryan Bridge: How do we get back work ethic?

94

Ryan Bridge: How do we get back work ethic?

95

Claire Buckley: Independent Victims Advocate on the government cracking down on overdue court fines

96

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2026

97

David Cunliffe: Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group Chair on the report calling for an overview of the system

98

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest inflation numbers, OCR

99

Richard Hills: North Shore councillor on more delays for a second Waitemata Harbour crossing

100

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2026

101

Ryan Bridge: Don't hold your breath for a new Harbour crossing, Auckland

102

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on New Zealand Fashion week kicking off in Auckland

103

Ryan Bridge: Hey Labour, NZ is not Australia

104

Full Show Podcast: 17 August 2026

105

Muhammad Irfan: Unitec Data Analytics Lecturer on the research showing meth contamination increased by 50% since the rules were relaxed

106

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food cost inflation easing, latest forecasts

107

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive on Act proposing a 'Local Tourism Dividend' as an alternative to a bed tax

108

Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2026

109

Ryan Bridge: Centrist voters will be confused so far this election

110

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Director on the people selling their properties ahead of the election due to capital gains tax fears

111

John Howard: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow on the NZSIS report looking at rising threats to national security

112

Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2026

113

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister and Act leader on the attempts to oust Luxon

114

Ryan Bridge: Land and inheritance taxes incoming?!

115

Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on the study showing vaping could be a factor in Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

116

Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on over half a million Kiwis owing the IRD with tax debt growing to $9.4 billion

117

Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2026

118

Brigitte Morten: Political commentator on the future of Luxon's leadership

119

Ryan Bridge: There's no golden outcome for Luxon's leadership contest

120

Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy's annual profit, potential data centre

121

Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Canterbury Sports Commentator on Christchurch City Council's efforts to get a NRL team

122

Michael Ford: Manawatu Mayor on local government reforms, council amalgamation

123

Ryan Bridge: Luxon's leadership is in question, yet again

124

Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2026

125

Mark Quin: Ambulance Association National Secretary says people are frustrated by longer wait times for ambulences

126

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert on National's budget responsibility rules

127

Ryan Bridge: Tony Randle is the sort of brain needed around the council table

128

Full Show Podcast: 10 August 2026

129

Liam Napier: NZ Herald Rugby Correspondent previews the All Blacks v Stormers test

130

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on Labour's proposal to scrap the Investment Boost, back small businesses

131

Liam Hehir: Lawyer and political commentator on PM's interest in a MMP referendum

132

Full Show Podcast: 07 August 2026

133

Ryan Bridge: Buckle up; Luxon's going rogue

134

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6%, impact of AI

135

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers Union Executive Director on the investigation into the Ministry of Justice for Russell Harrison pay saga

136

Ryan Bridge: Unemployment isn't as bad as it seems

137

Gwenda Kendrew: Aviva General Manager on delays in protection orders

138

Full Show Podcast: 06 August 2026

139

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the migrants rescued from the boat that caught fire crossing the English Channel

140

Nick Beeby: Meat Industry Association CEO on the record red meat exports for June

141

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist previews the latest unemployment figures

142

Denise Garland: Retail NZ Advocacy Manager on Shoplifting rising to its highest level in 15 years

143

Full Show Podcast: 05 August 2026

144

Ryan Bridge: Where are all the wise owls at hardware stores?

145

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-operative CEO on housing consent approvals rising 19%

146

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on consumer arrears falling to the lowest level since 2021

147

Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2026

148

Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the government extending fuel relief

149

Ryan Bridge: Is it too late for the Nats to roll Luxon?

150

Andrew Dickens: Maybe we were too quick to write off the Comm games

151

Laurence Carey: Squid Group Founder on TikTok reportedly boosting local economies by $1.2 billion

152

Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on the threat to drinking water sources revealed in report into the state of water infrastructure

153

Wattie Watson: Professional Firefighters Union National Secretary on ACC cover for firefighters with work-related cancer

154

Andrew Dickens: Was Luxon right to rule out TOP?

155

Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2026

156

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO supports National's paid parental leave policy

157

Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2026

158

Tom Rutherford: Bay of Plenty MP on fresh slips at Mount Maunganui landslide site

159

Andrew Dickens: Food security should be an election priority

160

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Stats NZ introducing monthly inflation reports in 2027

161

Andrew Bayly: Port Waikato MP on his member's bill aiming to crack down on unreported child abuse

162

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026

163

Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports reader on the Commonwealth games kicking off in Glasgow

164

Ryan Bridge: Would we send our troops to fight the Houthis?

165

Sebastian Leuzinger: AUT Professor and Plant Ecologist on the report on New Zealand's climate change efforts

166

Nathan Limm: NZ Herald Netball Correspondent on the future of the ANZ Premiership after Netball NZ is unable to renew staff contracts

167

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the number of students passing NCEA numeracy exams

168

Ryan Bridge: Is our data safe with AI?

169

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the latest with the Middle East conflict

170

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2026

171

Mark Wilkshire: Co-Operative Bank CEO on inflation, signals fixed mortgage rate hikes coming ‘pretty soon’

172

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair on the US hiking tariffs to 12.5% and the potentially higher tariffs for lamb

173

Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor on RNV leaving Waiohika Estate

174

Ryan Bridge: The price of being a climate warrior

175

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2026

176

Lucy Fisher: Financial Times Whitehall Editor on Andy Burnham becoming the new UK Prime Minister

177

Simon Court: RMA Reform Parliamentary Under-Secretary on the scrapping of iwi-council deals under new reforms

178

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on inflation figures out today

179

Ryan Bridge: We don't have the money for corporate welfare

180

Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2026

181

Camilla Belich: Labour Justice Spokesperson on consent laws

182

Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2026

183

Ryan Bridge: A billion-dollar Gamble on oil

184

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB's Voice of Rugby previews the Nations Championship clash against Ireland

185

Willow-Jean Prime: Labour's Employment Spokesperson on the latest Jobseeker benefit stats

186

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on Informetrics saying NZ is on the cusp of an economic recovery, fuel prices

187

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2026

188

Ryan Bridge: How much are political parties willing to borrow after a disaster?

189

Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum Executive Director on the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership in Auckland

190

Jemma Geoghegan: Otago University evolutionary virologist on the first case of H5N1 bird flu reaching New Zealand

191

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on sluggish retail spending

192

Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2026

193

Ryan Bridge: Should we just ban kids' cell phones altogether?

194

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers Banking Spokesperson on agricultural lending falling by $1.4 billion and increased satisfaction with banks

195

Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Paul Henry standing for ACT in the 2026 election

196

Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2026

197

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on good signals in the construction sector

198

Ryan Bridge: Is swearing really that bad?

199

John Howard: Retired Major General and NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on their warning about the state of New Zealand's warships

200

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on the latest BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index, state of the economy

201

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on Sir Sam Neill's passing

202

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026

203

Ryan Bridge: We need to believe in our economy

204

Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026

205

Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand

206

Ryan Bridge: There's TMI from the TMO

207

Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the Reserve Bank raising the Official Cash Rate to 2.5%

208

Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes Chairman on Hnry Stadium selling out for the All Blacks v Italy clash

209

John Harman: Director of solar company Lightforce suggests levelling playing field between gentailers and retailers before homes switch to solar

210

Ryan Bridge: We can't bash the Reserve Bank

211

Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2026

212

Shayne Currie: NZ Herald Media Insider author on Sky TV securing NRL broadcasting rights for next seven years

213

Ruth Michaelson: Guardian Journalist on the NATO alliance summit, Trump's comments around Greenland and selling fighter jets to Turkey

214

Ting Huang: NZIER Senior Economist on economists spilt over whether OCR will rise or stay put

215

Full Show Podcast: 08 July 2026

216

Ryan Bridge: National needs Labour's support on its social media bill

217

Simon Cameron: Federated Farmers West Coast President on the Green Party's policy around rivers and oceans

218

Penny Simmonds: Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology on the push to bring more data centres to New Zealand

219

Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on the India FTA showing early signs of growth before coming into force

220

Full Show Podcast: 07 July 2026

221

Ryan Bridge: Banning and taxing won't solve the problem

222

Ryan Bridge: Democracy is a privilege billions still don't have

223

Nathan Guy: Independent Chair of Meat Industry Association and Special Agriculture Envoy reacts to National's trade promises

224

Full Show Podcast: 06 July 2026

225

Sonny Lam: Queen City Law Immigration Expert on the potential changes to the immigration settings in the India FTA

226

Full Show Podcast: 03 July 2026

227

Kelly Seaburg: Advocates for Early Learning Excellence Chair on the ENRICH programme

228

Ryan Bridge: Only hungry children should be fed by the State

229

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent on house prices continuing to fall in Cotality's latest Home Value Index

230

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the International Monetary Fund's report card, capital gains tax

231

Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on considering a review of the tobacco excise tax

232

Full Show Podcast: 02 July 2026

233

Ryan Bridge: Should we care what the IMF thinks?

234

Nicola Waldren: Restaurant Association CEO on the launch of the New Zealand Michelin Guide

235

Cameron Bagrie: Former Treasury economist on the independent review into the Treasury

236

Full Show Podcast: 01 July 2026

237

Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate Principal on the school lunch programme

238

Ryan Bridge: Commerce will always find a way eventually

239

Nick Clark: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow on the report looking at whether merging councils will solve the issues with local government

240

Rob Heyes: Infometrics Economist on employment numbers rising

241

Full Show Podcast: 30 June 2026

242

Ryan Bridge: MPs need to stop doing stuff for social media likes

243

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent says Prince Harry is reconsidering family trip to the UK

244

Linda Gradstein: Jerusalem correspondent on US and Iran trading strikes again

245

Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2026

246

Ryan Bridge: The Opportunity Party needs more time to hit five percent this election

247

Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2026

248

Gen Toop: Green Peace Campaigner on Tama Potaka backing down on Conservation

249

Ryan Bridge: Emotion has overcome facts on conservation

250

Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the Mood of the CFO survey showing optimism

251

Steve Lack: Defence Lawyer on the investigation into the death of Jahkani Hamilton

252

Sonya Rockhouse: Pike River Campaigner on New Zealand First's querying amendments to the Health and Safety at Work Act

253

Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2026

254

Andrew Dickens: Reality lost in conservation bill rhetoric

255

Brian Peat: Retirement Village Residents Association national president on their push to reduce the repayment process to three months

256

Nadia Yousef: Ciso Lens Country Manager on the AI cybersecurity threat Five Eyes is warning about

257

Kirsten Davie: Physiotherapy New Zealand President on an NZ Initiative report on ACC

258

Ryan Bridge: Labour takes a huge election gamble

259

Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2026

260

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator on Dave Rennie's first All Blacks Squad

261

Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on A2 Milk getting approval to sell infant formula to China

262

Lucy Fisher: Financial Times Whitehall editor on Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

263

Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2026

264

Ryan Bridge: We should be worried about the message behind Starmer's resignation

265

Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2026

266

Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on the Green's wealth tax

267

Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen

268

Tony Philp: Hurricanes CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs

269

Lisa Futschek: Seafood New Zealand CEO on the delay of the Fisheries Amendment Bill

270

Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth

271

Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026

272

Andrew Dickens: Why has National had a fiscal crack at Labour so early?

273

Warren Forster: ACC Lawyer on the economic cost of injuries, lost productivity

274

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the GDP figures set to be released today

275

Full Show Podcast: 18 June 2026

276

Willow-Jean Prime: Labour Social Development spokesperson on jobseeker numbers

277

Andrew Dickens: Is the Michelin guide worth taxpayer money?

278

Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council Spokesperson on the decline in drink driving convictions

279

Ani O'Brien: Free Speech Union Council Member on ACT promising to keep workplace regulators from policing free speech

280

Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2026

281

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive on the Government giving the green light to a 30-year infrastructure plan

282

Andrew Dickens: The grownups are in charge of infrastructure

283

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host previews the FIFA World Cup clash between the All Whites and Iran

284

David Smith: The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief on the war in the Middle East, US-Iran peace deal

285

Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the Opportunity Party campaigning on reforming parliamentary allowances

286

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the new Post editor

287

Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2026

288

Simon Marks: Global affairs reporter on a peace deal between Iran and the US

289

Andrew Dickens: Smaller milk companies should have more say in the farmgate milk price

290

Full Show Podcast: 15 June 2026

291

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host on the FIFA World Cup kicking off for 2026

292

Jeffrey Price: Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Analyst on the latest developments between the US and Iran

293

Andrew Hoggard: ACT's Rural Spokesperson on their policy that would increase rural policing

294

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary

295

Francesca Rudkin: Black market ciggies are in the news again

296

Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2026

297

Bruce Weir: Independent Urban Planning Expert on Labour's public transport policy

298

Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the cost of businesses hiring the wrong staff

299

Full Show Podcast: 11 June 2026

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on charter schools attendance rates

301

Francesca Rudkin: Move on orders put Police in an awkward position

302

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the Perceptions of Asia report, Kiwis connection with Asia

303

Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government pushing ahead with the LNG terminal, scrapping the power bill levy

304

Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026

305

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers immigration spokesperson at Fieldays

306

Francesca Rudkin: Is the grass really greener across the ditch?

307

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spending rising, the impact of concerts, Christchurch's new stadium

308

Tama Potaka: National's Conservation Spokesperson on the party's pledge to double QEII National Trust funding if re-elected

309

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

310

Steve Watt: Police Association President on a senior police officer's Labour candidacy

311

Francesca Rudkin: What does Labour's list tell us?

312

Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb Chair on the red meat sector's annual $50 billion spending contribution

313

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the government quietly setting aside the money from next year's budget

314

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

315

Francesca Rudkin: Government's new health moves are long overdue

316

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator previews the Super Rugby Pacific qualifiers

317

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on construction activity hitting a ten year low

318

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign Policy Institute Senior Fellow on House Republicans moving to prevent Donald Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran

319

Francesca Rudkin: If you want trust, you must accept consequences

320

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

321

Kate Fisher: US Correspondent on the call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

322

Sheena Hemens: Christchurch mother on her call to extend bereavement leave from three days to ten

323

Mark Mitchell: Sport and Police Minister on the $8 million funding injection for youth intervention through sport

324

Francesca Rudkin: The story of Gen Z and their work ethic

325

Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026

326

James Doolan: Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director on the rise in luxury tourism spending in New Zealand

327

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers Banking Spokesperson on Heartland buying TSB

328

Davina Smolders: Far North District Councillor on the Government banning non-elected people from voting

329

Francesca Rudkin: What the call between Trump and Netanyahu suggests

330

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026

331

Vicky Price: Business Correspondent on rising oil prices, jet fuel stocks

332

Lucy Naylor: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on the rise in use of physical restraint in schools

333

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the number of road deaths over the King's Birthday Weekend

334

Francesca Rudkin: The next step in expanding the role of pharmacists

335

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

336

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the opening milk price forecast

337

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the bolstering of trades, axing of Fees Free in Budget 2026

338

Ruth Richardson: Former Finance Minister and Taxpayers' Union Chair unpacks Budget 2026

339

Andrew Dickens: We're inching towards a healthier position

340

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026

341

Laura McClure: ACT Education Spokesperson on the Government backing down from changing homeschool laws

342

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR at 2.25%

343

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on his expectations for Budget 2026

344

Ryan Bridge: Budget spending must be careful and calculated

345

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026

346

Mark Wilshire: Co-operative Bank CEO ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement

347

Bevan McKenzie: Health NZ Chief Financial Officer on the inquiry into the Manage My Health cyber-attack

348

Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on 2025 remand numbers dropping as prisoner numbers reach record highs

349

Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on 2025 remand numbers dropping as prisoner numbers reach record highs (1)

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Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026

351

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

352

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

353

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

354

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

355

Ryan Bridge: Enhanced Games just a bit of fun

356

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026

357

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

358

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

359

Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026

360

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

361

Paul Giberd: Social Housing Aotearoa CEO on the social housing overhaul and possible impact on elderly people

362

Michael Baker: Otago University Public Health Professor on Pharmac's proposal to expand free flu vaccines

363

Ryan Bridge: What's cruel versus fair in the social housing debate

364

Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2026

365

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the research finding incentives could help farmers reduce emissions

366

Ryan Bridge: The AI takeover isn't coming, it's here

367

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the 13% increase in job ads

368

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the arrest of corrections staff for corruption, accepting bribes

369

Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2026

370

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spend data dropping by 1.3% in April

371

Camilla Belich: Labour's Public Services Spokesperson on the Government's proposed overhaul

372

Neil Quigley: Waikato University Vice-Chancellor on more than 92 thousand international students were enrolled last year

373

Ryan Bridge: The public service cuts didn't come out of nowhere

374

Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2026

375

Andrew Hoggard: Associate Minister for Agriculture on Southland farmers receiving an extension for their freshwater plans

376

Luke Bradford: College of GPs President on the number of GP specialist referrals being declined

377

Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2026

378

Michael Johnson: New Zealand Initiative Research Fellow on $131 million dollar education package

379

Ryan Bridge: A clean up of Cabinet is overdue

380

Vicky Price: Business Correspondent says UK's GDP is better than expected in Q1

381

Full Show Podcast: 18 May 2026

382

Andy England: Canterbury's Darfield School Principal on NCEA's revamp

383

Ryan Bridge: Old school is the best school

384

Anna Fifield: Former Washington Post Asia-Pacific Editor on the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

385

Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on New Zealand's natural gas reserves reaching a two-decade low

386

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the state of Air New Zealand

387

Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2026

388

Ryan Bridge: We need more positivity

389

Chris Bullen: Health Coalition Aotearoa Spokesperson on the Talbot Mills survey into tobacco and nicotine regulation

390

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Senior Economist on Luxon's pre-Budget speech about immigration

391

Malcom Nance: Foreign Policy Analyst and Former US Navy Senior Chief on Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping

392

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026

393

Ryan Bridge: Wellington's endless spending on pen-pushers and reviews

394

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's new federal budget

395

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on the expected US investigation into lamb imports

396

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

397

Matt Ball: Property Investor Federation Manager on Cotality housing data

398

Ryan Bridge: Jim Chalmers' Budget is hardly a recipe for affordable housing

399

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the calls for Sir Keir Starmer to resign

400

Luke Somervell: Renters United President on the renters struggling to save for deposits, first-home buyers seeking financial assistance from family

401

Andrew Geddis: Otago University Law Professor on Mariameno Kapa Kingi's split from Te Pāti Māori

402

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026

403

Ryan Bridge: The real message in the Government's updated fuel plan

404

Ginny Andersen: Labour's Police spokesperson on NZ Police leaving for Australia

405

Ryan Bridge: NZ's isolation is a blessing and a curse

406

Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026

407

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

408

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

409

Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026

410

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

411

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

412

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

413

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

414

Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2026

415

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the unemployment rate

416

Ryan Bridge: The Nats stand a chance this election

417

Ian Hutson: Salvation Army Mission Officer on the report finding secure housing is key to reducing reoffending

418

Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor on the Government's local government amalgamation ultimatum

419

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the unemployment numbers expected today

420

Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026

421

Ryan Bridge: Governments should control spending and stability

422

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026

423

Carl Findlay: Maritime Union Secretary on the potential delays and cost blowouts to the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme

424

Jeremy Sutton: Family Lawyer on the divorce rate outpacing the marriage rate

425

Toni Waterman: US Correspondent on the US saying military ships have been sailing through the Strait of Hormuz

426

Ryan Bridge: What's the secret to a good marriage?

427

Marcus Beveridge: Immigration Lawyer on ACT's new immigration policies

428

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the latest quarterly Retail Radar Report

429

Full Show Podcast: 04 May 2026

430

Ryan Bridge: Things are about to get a whole lot more expensive

431

Michael Glading: NZ Open Tournament Director on Saudi Arabia's PIF pulling funding from the LIV Golf Tournament

432

Pooja Sundar: Immigration Lawyer on the number of visa rejections dropping to a post-Covid low

433

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026

434

Michelle Craig: Mount Maunganui Beach Hut Cafe owner on community council meeting

435

Ryan Bridge: We need less fighting, more long term thinking in Wellington

436

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's inflation surging to 4.6%

437

Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease

438

Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease (1)

439

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Government cracking down on nangs

440

Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026

441

Ryan Bridge: Winston was always going to turn on Luxon

442

Simon Parham: Waitomo CEO on the fuel supply, Government's deal with Z Energy to store extra diesel at Marsden Point

443

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director on the Electricity Authority looking into surging prices

444

Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026

445

Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the government's new aviation plan

446

Ryan Bridge: Why are young women doing the job of cops?

447

Vicky Pryce: Business Correspondent on the meeting between central banks regarding interest rates

448

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

449

Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

450

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

451

Ryan Bridge: The India FTA is up to businesses now

452

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

453

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

454

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

455

Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy

456

Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026

457

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

458

Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the debate over the necessity of daily multi-vitamins

459

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Infrastructure Commission gaining oversight over major projects

460

Ryan Bridge: The terrifying news about Mythos AI

461

Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026

462

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the inflation rate staying steady at 3.1%, when the OCR may be lifted

463

Warwick Bagg: Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences on the record number of people studying health courses

464

Chris Finlayson: Former National cabinet minister on Christopher Luxon's vote of confidence

465

Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026

466

Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs more than his base to win the election

467

Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist looks ahead to the Q1 inflation rate

468

Jonathan Boston: Victoria University Emeritus Professor of Public Policy on the impact of severe weather, insurance

469

Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026

470

Brendon Morrissey: Kaitaia Primary School Principal on the Government's fuel relief package for teachers

471

Ryan Bridge: Kiwis actually love Butter Chicken, Shane

472

Vicky Pryce: Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran

473

Sam Archer: NZGBC director of market transformation on the Greens' electrification plan

474

David Satterfield: Former US Ambassador in the Middle East on Iran vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed

475

Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026

476

Ryan Bridge: Too early for National leader switcharoos

477

James McDowall: Motor Trade Association Head of Advocacy on the Government extending the Warrant of Fitness period

478

David Wills: Nurses Society Director on the increasing reports of abuse towards healthcare staff

479

Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026

480

Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Economics Professor on Jobseeker numbers

481

Ryan Bridge: No queues means trust in fuel plan

482

Shane Kingston: T&G Managing Director on Envy becoming the country's first billion dollar apple

483

Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on Inland Revenue's recommendation to raise taxes

484

Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026

485

Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on Government letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for common conditions

486

Ryan Bridge: Congratulations to the redheads

487

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the division between economists over whether the Reserve Bank should raise the OCR

488

Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on the changes to medicinal cannabis licenses

489

Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026

490

Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown & Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO on Tourism numbers are still looking up

491

Ryan Bridge: The Nats will eventually back a bed tax

492

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society CEO on the funding and expanding of cancer infusion treatment

493

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing illicit tobacco black market in New Zealand

494

Henry Olsen: American Pollster on Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iranian ports, ceasefire negotiations

495

Ryan Bridge: Religious leaders' messages work better without politics

496

Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026

497

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on Cyclone Vaianu

498

Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026

499

Ryan Bridge: Did we over hype Cyclone Vaianau?

500

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Russian submarines allegedly carrying out a covert operation in British waters

501

Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Senior Middle East Correspondent on the conflict between Israel, Lebanon, peace talks

502

Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council Chief Executive on some ECE centres not meeting required standards

503

Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2026

504

Ryan Bridge: Energy security will be hot this election

505

Malcolm Nance: Former US Navy Senior Chief on the ceasefire between the US and Iran

506

Glen Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the exponential increase in seized drugs at the border

507

Mark Wilkshire: The Co-operative Bank CEO on RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.25 percent

508

Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026

509

Ryan Bridge: This ceasefire, can we celebrate yet?

510

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director says Ministers should be responsible for appointing public agency leaders

511

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of first OCR announcement since Iran war began

512

Dan Sabbagh: The Guardian's defence and security editor on Trump warning 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran doesn't make a deal

513

Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2026

514

Ryan Bridge: This war in Iran has been a total balls-up from Trump

515

Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter on the Tour of Flanders cycle event, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Wellington Phoenix Women

516

Kate Fisher: Feature Story News Correspondent on the situation in Iran

517

Ryan Bridge: Should we be preparing to go to war?

518

Aidan Donoghue: VUWSA President on Concern more Kiwis will move overseas as graduate roles decline in the public sector

519

Full Show Podcast: 07 April 2026

520

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the pay rise for Fire and Emergency's board members

521

Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026

522

Haritina Mogoșanu: Astrobiology Network Executive Director on NASA's first crewed lunar mission in 50 years

523

Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on Luxon's reshuffle

524

Richard Hills: Auckland Councillor on the Government watering down the Auckland housing intensification plan

525

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Affairs Minister on the meeting between Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown

526

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on business confidence slumping amid oil shock

527

Ryan Bridge: Bureaucrats shouldn't get work from home flexibility

528

Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026

529

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the economic forecasts around GDP and economic growth

530

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on construction and manufacturing jobs declining by 8%

531

Madi Keay: General Manager of Kidney Health NZ on concerns dialysis is underfunded in NZ

532

Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026

533

Ryan Bridge: The CRL has to hit the ground running and forget its transitional timetable

534

Jamie Cleine: NZ First West Coast Tasman candidate and former Buller Mayor hopes for positive response to mining policy

535

Full Show Podcast: 30 March 2026

536

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on red tape impacting fuel resilience, rumours LNG Terminal will be put on ice

537

Ryan Bridge: There's still too much uncertainty around mining

538

James Hollings: Massey University Journalism Programme Lead and former news editor on the documentary about the disappearance of Tom Phillips screening on Netflix

539

Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on the new dedicated cruise terminal opening in Auckland next year

540

Dr Deborah Powell: Apex National Secretary on the potential shortage of medical supplies

541

Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2026

542

Ryan Bridge: Once again Trump rains on the parade of our economic recovery

543

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the jet fuel situation. Jetstar cutting NZ flights

544

Nicki Sutherland: Electricity Engineer Association CEO on the report finding the energy sector is understaffed

545

Ellie Hooper: Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Lead on the government's u-turn on the fisheries act

546

Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2026

547

Ryan Bridge: Why's the world so hectic at the moment?

548

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Reserve Bank Governor's speech about fuel prices and the impact on inflation

549

Will Foley: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor on McCain's plans to close its Hastings vegetable processing plant

550

Ricardo Menéndez March: Green Party Social Development Spokesperson on the government's fuel relief package

551

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2026

552

Ryan Bridge: How much does $50 for some families cost the rest of us?

553

Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on NZ Cricket backing NZ20, Dion Nash resigning from the board

554

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair on the company's jump in profits, potential impact of the war

555

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government announcing cost relief measures to tackle fuel crisis

556

Full Show Podcast: 24 March 2026

557

Ryan Bridge: Don't expect a lolly scramble from the Government

558

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on naval base intruders and Iran missile threats to London and Paris

559

Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association Chief Executive on the Government investing in EV chargers

560

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026

561

Ryan Bridge: Watch out Luxon, Winston's coming for you

562

Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the fuel regulations that could be relaxed to help mitigate the fuel crisis

563

Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the three-decade surge in ultra-processed food consumption in New Zealand

564

Matt Gault: ANZ Senior Economist on the Q4 GDP result

565

Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026

566

Ryan Bridge: Is Joe Kent this week’s voice of reason?

567

Simon Laurent: NZ Association of Migration and Investment Chair on the impact of Government immigration law reform on asylum seekers

568

Irene King: Aviation Industry Commentator on the Westport to Wellington flight link being unsustainable

569

Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026

570

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on GDP data

571

Ryan Bridge: Why today’s GDP number is not irrelevant

572

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on food costs reaching 4.5%, Treasury's worst case scenario for inflation

573

Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director on the need to work to retain Chinese international students

574

Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026

575

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's plan to double the use of geothermal energy by 2040

576

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Miles Hurrell resigning as Fonterra CEO

577

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed changes to alcohol laws

578

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on worst case scenario for NZ economy from Iran War

579

Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026

580

Ryan Bridge: Nicola Willis is right not to splash the cash

581

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief says Trump wants help opening the Strait of Hormuz

582

Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026

583

Ryan Bridge: Labour shouldn't automatically back the Unions

584

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food price growth, and whether Iran war will have an impact

585

Andrew Tuck: Homegrown CEO on the festival's return to Hamilton, this year's lineup

586

Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO says declining gas supplies could accelerate the shift to cleaner and cheaper energy

587

Terry Collins: AA Fuel Spokesperson weighs in on rationing fuel as oil prices spike

588

Ryan Bridge: You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone

589

Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2026

590

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby on the potential of Tana Umaga joining the All Blacks coaching team

591

Ginny Andersen: Labour's Education Spokesperson on the Government offering non-union teachers a pay increase

592

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables New Zealand Chair on Wattie's plan to axe the production of frozen vegetables

593

Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026

594

Ryan Bridge: Teachers deserve a pay rise

595

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO calls for government support as jet fuel prices rise

596

Matthew Hague: Lawyer who represented vaccine mandate opponents on the outcome of the Covid Inquiry

597

Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2026

598

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on house prices the most affordable they've been in a decade, outside of Covid

599

Ryan Bridge: Where in the world is Nikhil Ravishankar?

600

Chris Roberts: Private Surgical Hospitals Association CEO on the report finding the private health sector has the capacity to ease the burden on public health

601

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East

602

Andrew England: Financial Times Middle East Editor explains who Mojtaba Khamenei is

603

Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2026

604

Ryan Bridge: On oil shock, people want more self-reliance

605

David Smith: The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief says Iran has chosen a new Supreme Leader

606

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on Health NZ directly employing all first-year trainees

607

Full Show Podcast: 09 March 2026

608

Ryan Bridge: This country's fines make no sense

609

Alex Powell: NZ Herald Sports Reporter on the 2026 Formula 1 season kicking off in Melbourne

610

Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP on the outcome of the Parliamentary Select Committee into online safety, youth social media ban

611

Waseem Alzaher: Cannabis Clinic CEO on David Seymour's push to bolster medicinal cannabis production and exports in NZ

612

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Keir Starmer announcing the UK will send four fighter jets to Qatar

613

Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2026

614

Ryan Bridge: I don't mind paying the train tax

615

Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator on Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks Coach

616

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whanau Ora Chair on the rise in the number of children in care suffering from abuse or neglect

617

Full Show Podcast: 05 March 2026

618

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the acceleration of New Zealand’s export boom

619

Ryan Bridge: Cranes in the sky, not always a good sign in Auckland

620

Neil Mallon: Utilities Dispute Commissioner on the updated transparency rules for power companies

621

Aaron Hendry: Kickback co-founder and youth worker on the Government's boot camp program for youth offenders

622

Full Show Podcast: 04 March 2026

623

Lousie Upston: Tourism Minister on the latest Stats NZ tourism figures

624

Ryan Bridge: The oil price danger zone for inflation

625

Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University’s Director of International Affairs and National Security Expert on the conflict in the Middle East

626

John Battersby: Senior Fellow at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies on the naval officers being charged for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui

627

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Minister on the Government's stance on the conflict in the Middle East

628

Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026

629

Ryan Bridge: AI can't master all the jobs

630

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses making KiwiSaver easier to access for rural workers

631

David Smith: Guardian Washington Bureau Chief with the latest on US/Israel strikes on Iran

632

Ryan Bridge: The issues we care about

633

Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026

634

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election

635

Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue

636

John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss

637

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of victims of violent crime dropping by 49 thousand

638

Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026

639

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Professor on the Reserve Bank's push to increase cash

640

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on the Ōhakea Air Force based being greenlit as an alternative runway for commercial planes

641

Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026

642

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Dairy delivering a record year

643

Ryan Bridge: Who do we believe on vaping?

644

Jeremy Stevens: Hospitality NZ Canterbury President on the impact of liquor licensing laws on the first round of Super Rugby in Christchurch

645

Rob Campbell: Former Health NZ Chair on the MediMap data breach

646

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026

647

Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal

648

Ryan Bridge: Businesses should be scared to take our data

649

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the push to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession

650

John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on Genesis Energy announcing a $400m capital raise

651

Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the concerns air traffic controllers are getting poached

652

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

653

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor wants Police presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link

654

Ryan Bridge: Kindness has its limits

655

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

656

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers

657

Andrew Dickens: I back Defence Force professionals

658

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

659

Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

660

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa pathway for Pacific and Chinese travellers

661

Andy Baker: Franklin Ward Councillor on Auckland housing intensification

662

Full Show Podcast: 20 February 2026

663

Ryan Bridge: Why aren't people buying apartments?

664

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%

665

Tim Edmonds: Blood Cancer NZ CEO on Pharmac considering funding two new blood cancer treatments

666

Mark Vette: Animal behaviour expert on calls for jail sentences for owners of roaming animals

667

Ryan Bridge: House prices no longer lead economic growth

668

Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026

669

Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the National Infrastructure Plan

670

Bernie Sugrue: Baking Industry Association President on the price of bread rising 60%

671

Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026

672

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR

673

Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge?

674

Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association CEO on Contact Energy announcing a capital raise

675

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland

676

Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026

677

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the inquiry into Moa Point Treatment Plant

678

Ryan Bridge: Beware the insatiable beast that is the State

679

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Eden Park being allowed to up 22 concerts a year

680

Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026

681

Ryan Bridge: Yes, sport is dangerous

682

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026

683

Nick Hill: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive on Sail GP returning to Auckland's waterfront

684

Ryan Bridge: Don't go to the movies with the lights on

685

Tim Ward: Abandoned Brewery Founder and Director on the call to freeze the draught beer excise tax

686

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on stabilising property profits and

687

Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on RBNZ Covid response inquiry

688

Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on the Inquiry launched to look at RBNZ Covid response

689

Ryan Bridge: Protecting children starts in the home

690

Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026

691

Mike Pearse: UK Correspondent on the UK Labour Party and the upcoming byelection

692

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on Winston Peters' criticism of the India FTA

693

Harvey Kaye: US Critical Materials Executive Director on the increasing pressure to strike deals for critical minerals

694

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled

695

Ryan Bridge: Cut spending, don't levy

696

Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2026

697

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the Government's proposed LNG import facility

698

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the Government's signs a new standards agreement with Australia

699

Ryan Bridge: The Taranaki LNG terminal is a good idea, depending on who you ask

700

Full Show Podcast: 10 February 2026

701

Full Show Podcast: 09 February 2026

702

Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer's chief of staff quitting

703

Ryan Bridge: A debate on interest rates

704

Billie Moore: NZ Airports Association CEO on the potential closure of its Westport-Wellington service

705

Sam O'Brien: Wellington Eastern Ward Councillor on the Moa Point sewage leak

706

Full Show Podcast: 05 February 2026

707

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on unemployment

708

Ryan Bridge: Happy Waitangi Day!

709

Mark Revill-Johnson: Institute of Driver Educators President on the changes to the drivers licensing system

710

Tai Nelson: Soljans Estate vineyard manager on the struggle with grape overproduction

711

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will hold steady at 5.3%

712

Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Peter Mandelson quitting the House of Lords

713

Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026

714

Ryan Bridge: Australia's economy is a warning of what's to come

715

David Acland: Mid Canterbury Federated Famers President on farmers being urged to plan ahead to secure winter feed supplies

716

Fabian Yukich: New Zealand Winegrowers Chair on the alcohol licensing restrictions for events

717

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the new school reporting system

718

Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026

719

Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with nonsense on mining

720

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on bodies recovered from the Mount landslide

721

Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026

722

Ryan Bridge: FTA'S need to be done

723

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the fragile economic recovery

724

Darryl Lew: West Coast Regional Council CEO on the efforts to make insurance more competitive as AA stops offering new policies

725

Rebekah Armstrong: Head of Advocacy and Justice on National and Labour teaming up on modern slavery bill

726

Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026

727

Ryan Bridge: Here we go again with privacy breaches

728

Jagruiti Dave: US Correspondent on the increased tensions between the US and Iran, Trump's latest threats

729

Mark Quinn: Ambulance Association National Secretary on the rising number of calls for ambulances

730

Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026

731

Ryan Bridge: What was the point in Fees Free?

732

Aidan Donoghue: VUWSA Vice President on Labour’s fees-free university scheme

733

Mike Pearse: Europe Correspondent on the historic trade deal between India and the European Union

734

Laura McClure: ACT MP says the Broadcasting Standards Authority should be dissolved

735

Briony Hogg: Marsden Books Karaori Owner expects 35% revenue hit as a result of NZ Post closures

736

Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026

737

Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the enquiries on the Mt Maunganui landslide

738

Ryan Bridge: We're getting a Free Trade Agreement with India

739

Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy COO on the report finding that shifting electricity use to off-peak hours could save billions

740

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the heatwave in southern Australia

741

Jason Miles: Principals' Federation President on the low number of teachers wanting to become principals

742

Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026

743

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on why she quit the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime

744

Ryan Bridge: We're all flocking for gold

745

Sam Uffindell: Tauranga MP praises council for work on landslide inquiry

746

Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026

747

Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leaver's Trust Founder on Gloriavale's school remaining open

748

Ryan Bridge: We all deserve a pay rise

749

Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's plan to improve costs and reduce its deficit

750

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on the inflation rate ahead of the CPI update

751

Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor shares the latest on the Mount Maunganui landslide

752

Andrew Dickens: Warbirds over Wānaka is just about planes

753

Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026

754

Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the general election being set for November 7th

755

Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor on Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland

756

Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026

757

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on demand for construction workers increasing

758

Andrew Dickens: I'm impressed with Mark Carney

759

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Chinese mega-embassy in London getting approved

760

Bridgette Thornley: Problem Gambling Foundation Clinical Director on the calls for tougher gambling regulations

761

Anna-Marie Brennan: Waikato University Senior Law Lecturer on the Inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children

762

John Tookey: Professor of Construction Management at AUT on Fletcher Building's sale of its construction arm

763

Andrew Dickens: When are we getting an election?

764

Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026

765

Mike Renfree: Raglan Chocolate Head Maker on the impact of fluctuating cocoa bean prices

766

Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert on the retirement age and superannuation funding

767

Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026

768

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals Council Chair on teacher shortages

769

Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on Luxon's State of the Nation speech

770

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive questions extent of economic relief ahead of State of the Nation speech

771

Gavin Grey: European correspondent discusses growing tension around Trump's demands for Greenland

772

Peter Shepherd: Auckland University Professor of Molecular Medicine on Pharmac funding weight loss drugs

773

Andrew Dickens: Auckland Transport needs to get it together

774

Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026

775

Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - My prediction for the 2026 election

776

Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - We shouldn't have to work for the government

777

Best of 2025: Ryan Bridge - The Gen Z stare

778

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the growing rate of violence in schools

779

Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the investment into training teachers to spot misogyny and radicalism early

780

Liz Gordon: Education researcher on the cancellation of Gloriavale school's licence

781

Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025

782

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on GDP growth

783

Francesca Rudkin: GDP growth is welcome before Christmas

784

Dave Tilton: Parallaxx CEO on the road cone tipline ending six months early

785

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the Q3 GDP announcement

786

Sara Chatwin: Mindworks psychologist on self-inflicted deaths of young people reveal flaws in the suicide prevention system

787

Andrew Dickens: Politicians do anything to get votes

788

Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025

789

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government combining ministries into the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

790

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the state of the Government's books

791

Julie Haggie: Transparency International NZ CEO on South Auckland local body election overturned

792

Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025

793

Andrew Dickens: We're all feeling the pinch, especially the Government

794

Julie-Anne Kincade: NZ Law Association Vice President on the increase in complaints against lawyers

795

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update

796

John Battersby: Massey University Defence Studies Professor on the Bondi beach terror attack

797

Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025

798

Andrew Dickens: The aftermath of Bondi

799

Steve Watt: Police Association President on the roadside drug testing roll out begins

800

Andrew Dickens: What we need to learn from the Bondi attack

801

Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025

802

Karl Vasau: Rowandale Primary School Principal on the rejection of the Government's latest pay offer

803

Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on the global increase in milk production

804

Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand Chief Executive, Local Water Done Well to cost $9 billion more than previously estimated

805

Full Show Podcast: 12 December 2025

806

Andrew Dickens: Why should America check my socials?

807

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on the latest net migration figures

808

Nicola Coom: Cancer Society National CEO on the results of the State of Cancer report for 2025

809

Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2025

810

Parmjeet Parmar: Act Education and Workforce Committee representative on its interim report into online harm

811

Andrew Dickens: We deserve our summer break

812

Bruce Weir: Urban planner and strategic development expert on the RMA reforms

813

Patrick Usmar: AUT Communications Professor on Australia's social media ban

814

Joe Williams: Employment Lawyer on the Supreme Court's ruling on disabled family carers

815

Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2025

816

Andrew Dickens: Good luck with the social media ban Australia

817

Tony Philp: Hurricanes Interim CEO on the change of leadership at the club

818

Mark Patterson: Rural Communities Minister on the export deal for wool particles to Japan

819

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers RMA Reform Spokesperson on RMA reform

820

Andrew Dickens: Finally we deal with RMA reform

821

Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025

822

Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025

823

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on a person arrested after a string of pepper spray attacks at Heathrow Airport

824

Andrew Dickens: What I make of Andrew Coster's bold claims

825

Pip Tinning: Secondary school Deputy Principal on teachers accepting the Government's pay offer

826

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the Government rejecting the Climate Change Commission's recommendations

827

Michelle Palmer: Retirement Villages Association Executive Director on the amendment of the Retirement Villages Act 2003

828

Vincent McAviney: UK/Europe Correspondent on the inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess

829

Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025

830

Ryan Bridge: That's a wrap for the year

831

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on the opening of the Sylvia Park Ikea

832

David Higgins: Duco Events Promoter on the first live show at the new Christchurch One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha

833

Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2025

834

Ryan Bridge: Is Coster really sorry?

835

Eric Thompson: Herald Motorsport Correspondent on Liam Lawson locking in his seat with Racing Bulls

836

Steve Watt: Police Association President on Richard Chambers setting 2026 policing targets

837

Ryan Bridge: How was a former Covid response lead able to steal $1.8 million?

838

Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2025

839

Prue Daly: NZICC General Manager on the Convention Centre set to open in February of 2026

840

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Annual State of Home Ownership Index

841

Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor on the government progressing with rate caps

842

Ryan Bridge: Rate caps are happening, but will they work?

843

Full Show Podcast: 02 December 2025

844

Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2025

845

Anita Baker: Porirua Mayor on the cost of the Government's Local Water Done Well plan

846

Ryan Bridge: Labour should pay attention to the housing market

847

Jennifer Andrews: Oyster Property Group spokesperson talks retailers' expectations for Black Friday

848

Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the inquiry into Tom Phillips' time on the run with his children

849

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025

850

Patrick Morgan: Cycling Action Spokesperson on the Government considering moving e-scooters onto bike lanes

851

Ryan Bridge: Our country deserves more than an economic recovery

852

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the cut to the Official Cash Rate, the economy

853

Grant McCallum: Northland MP on the class action lawsuit against Transpower for the 2024 power outage

854

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on alternative plan to the surcharge ban

855

Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025

856

Ryan Bridge: What we got from the RBNZ yesterday

857

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the final Official Cash Rate announcement of 2025

858

Hilary Calvert: Otago Regional Council Chair on the Government's proposal to scrap regional councils

859

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the government's new maths curriculum shows positive results in just 12 weeks

860

Ryan Bridge: We've taken parenting to a level beyond useful

861

Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2025

862

Sophie Wolland: Love Food Hate Waste Programme Manager on New Zealand wasting 1.2 million tonnes of food a year

863

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Association CEO on the introduction of mandatory home warranties

864

Enid Ratahi-Pryor: Ngati Awa Social and Health Services Trust Chief Executive on govt announcing where Social Investment Fund cash will go

865

Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2025

866

Ryan Bridge: Will rate caps actually work?

867

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert says Kiwisaver election pledge doesn't go far enough

868

Full Show Podcast: 24 November 2025

869

Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Head on the trucking industry wanting NZTA to have the power to impound dangerous vehicles

870

Ryan Bridge: Political wannabe's come from unions

871

Josh Kronfeld: Former All Black previews the All Blacks v Wales clash

872

Denis O'Reilly: Community Advocate and Black Power member on the gang patch ban, cartels

873

Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2025

874

Sonya Rockhouse: Pike River family member says police have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges

875

Ryan Bridge: Can we rule out a NZ First/Labour coalition?

876

Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Chair on the new Cook Strait ferry plans

877

Steve McCracken: Whangaparāoa College Principal on the Education Review Office report on the phone ban in schools

878

Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025

879

Dame Sue Bagshaw: Otago University Senior Clinical Lecturer on the government banning puberty blockers

880

Ryan Bridge: Are we on the cusp of an economic turn around?

881

Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025

882

Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on the Government's business start up grant

883

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report

884

Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the concerns that more than half of apprentices aren't finishing their training

885

Andrew Dickens: Should authors be punished for using AI?

886

Greig Epps: Imported Vehicles Association CEO on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashed import emission charges

887

Steve Watt: Police Association President on the beginning of phase three of the Mental Health Callout Changes programme

888

Nureddin Abdurahman: Wellington Uber Driver on the Supreme Court ruling that four drivers are employees, not contractors

889

Lesley Yeomans: Australia correspondent on the recall of coloured play-sand products

890

Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025

891

Andrew Dickens: The new Wellington traffic plan is a monster

892

Kate Acland: Beef & Lamb New Zealand Chair on Trump's reversing tariffs

893

Ryan Bridge: What Kiwis think of a CGT

894

Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025

895

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the All Blacks v England clash

896

Astrid Jorgensen: Australian vocalist and conductor on pub choir, NZ tour

897

Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025

898

Duncan Webb: Labour Regulation Spokesperson on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third reading at Parliament

899

Ryan Bridge: Another dodgy story from Corrections

900

Max Whitehead: Employment expert on Andrew Coster's future in the public service

901

Lynette Dunn: Mahurangi Oyster Farmers' Association Chair on the million dollar payout from Watercare for sewage spill in the river

902

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the proposed restructure of Fire and Emergency NZ

903

Mitch McCann: US correspondent on emails claiming Trump spent hours with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein

904

Ryan Bridge: We need economic headroom

905

Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025

906

Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety Spokesperson on the implementation of roadside drug tests

907

Louise Nicholas: Survivors' Advocate on the IPCA report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming

908

Corina Jordan: Fish and Game Chief Executive on new firearms law reforms

909

Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2025

910

Ryan Bridge: The clock for Coster is now ticking

911

Hugh Devereux-Mack: Council of Licensed Firearms Owners Spokesperson on the expected changes to the Arms Act

912

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist on banks returning high profits with low levels of innovation

913

Full Show Podcast: 11 November 2025

914

Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira Chief Executive on fractures within Te Pati Māori

915

Ryan Bridge: NZTA - the Grinch that stole Christmas

916

Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2025

917

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the Government's meth plan

918

Ryan Bridge: Shocks can come any time

919

Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator previews the All Blacks v Scotland clash

920

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the government lowering the bar for gas companies to access $200m fund

921

Ryan Bridge: How are the India FTA talks going?

922

Full Show Podcast: 07 November 2025

923

Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the number of young people who are unemployed

924

Jagruti Dave: US Correspondent on Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral election

925

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the lack of enforcement of the ban of smoking and vaping in cars with children

926

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwis taking more sick days than ever before

927

Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on

928

Full Show Podcast: 06 November 2025

929

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the strong demand for red meat exports

930

Adrian Nacey: Fire and Emergency NZ Community Safety Manager on the call to ban public fireworks sales

931

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hit near nine year high

932

Andrew Dickens: It's time for the Government to back our seniors

933

Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025

934

Daniel Chrisp: Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective Chair on the concern cemeteries are running out of space

935

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on lending rates increasing 20% year-on-year

936

Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on rain forecast for the 165th Melbourne Cup

937

Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025

938

Angus Chambers: GP Owners' Association Chair backing calls for Government to make better use GP data

939

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent comments on train stabbing between London and Doncaster

940

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary says ACC breached employee contracts

941

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on government announces 140 new hospital beds for 2026

942

Andrew Dickens: Are we sticking by clean green NZ?

943

Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025

944

Elliott Smith: Rugby Editor and ZB voice of rugby joins from Chicago ahead of All Blacks v Ireland

945

Simeon Brown: Health Minister comments on Measles outbreak as number of cases rises

946

Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst discusses Trump's nuclear testing comment

947

Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025

948

Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks about the company's major sell off

949

Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisory discusses WOF extension proposal

950

Ryan Bridge: Our free trade ideology is under threat

951

Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Immigration Specialist talks government getting tougher of businesses wanting to recruit migrants

952

Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025

953

Nick Clark: Report author and Senior Fellow discusses proposed changes to MMP

954

Kyle Brewerton: The Immediate Past President of the Auckland Primary Principals Association comments on content change to school curriculum

955

Phil Goff: former Labour leader on Labour's CGT policy

956

Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2025

957

Ryan Bridge: Are trade missions worth it?

958

Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister discusses focus on aged care reform

959

Azaria Howell: Senior Political Reporter discusses Luxon at the ASEAN summitt.

960

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Labour announcing a capital gains tax

961

Full Show Podcast: 28 October 2025

962

Ryan Bridge: About time Dame Noeline was reinstated

963

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says strikers haven't won the public's sentiment

964

Matt Montgomerie: Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst on Fonterra proposed sale

965

Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2025

966

Ryan Bridge: What was the point of the mega strikes?

967

Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President says the striking teachers are more than happy to talk to govt.

968

Joy Keene: Game Developers Association Executive Director discusses rebate expansion to games industry.

969

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on more children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care

970

Ryan Bridge: How do we possibly save for retirement?

971

Full Show Podcast: 23 October 2025

972

Tom Bennion: Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar challenges Government's changes to seabed laws

973

Gavin Grey: UK/Europe Correspondent on Nicolas Sarkozy becoming the first French ex-president to go to jail

974

Ryan Bridge: Confidence is key in politics

975

Full Show Podcast: 22 October 2025

976

James Smith: National Road Carriers Policy manager comments on $1.2billion road infrastructure investment

977

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on Labour's Future Fund

978

Ryan Bridge: My thoughts on rates caps

979

Full Show Podcast: 21 October 2025

980

Shane Jones: Resource minister attempts to attract mining companies, says he won't surrender to 'woke-ism'

981

Gavin Grey: UK/ Europe Correspondent on Louvre Museum heist

982

Full Show Podcast: 20 October 2025

983

Ryan Bridge: The climate change message from the Government

984

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on interest rate cuts

985

Bill Hodge: Retired Law Professor talks the issues with name suppression rules in our justice system

986

Ryan Bridge: We've been reminded our present day politicians aren't up to much

987

Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2025

988

Ben Lamm: Colossal Bioscience Chief Executive discusses plans to bring back the Moa from extinction

989

Billie Moore: NZ Airport Association Chief Executive says Airports Association is not to blame for increase in fare prices

990

Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2025

991

Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on a new report reckons taxpayers are getting a raw deal on state housing

992

Ryan Bridge: Do our trading partners care about our climate goals?

993

Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Gerry Brownlee's plan to crack down on Parliamentary standards

994

Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate Principal on the ERO report showing improvement in Maths and English

995

Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on cafes continuing to see the profits squeezed

996

Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2025

997

Ryan Bridge: A warning for Chris Hipkins

998

Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio says there is still more work to be done for peace in the Middle East

999

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on tourism

1000

Ryan Bridge: The state of the housing market