/on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/rss 九一星空无限 Start your day informed. Early Edition with Ryan Bridge is a fast-paced news programme. Setting the agenda for the day, Early Edition with Ryan Bridge is Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:33:36 Z en /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/chris-abercrombie-ppta-president-on-the-number-of-schools-over-capacity/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/chris-abercrombie-ppta-president-on-the-number-of-schools-over-capacity/ The education sector's hopeful further investment into school classrooms is on the way.  New data shows 368 state schools had more students enrolled than their official classroom capacity last year – almost 1500 are at capacity.  Education Minister Erica Stanford announced $100 million for school property, with new schools and classrooms in Auckland.  PPTA President Chris Abercrombie told Ryan Bridge it's got to be supercharged, so more schools can get re-locatable classrooms when they need them.  He says schools are trying to find interesting solutions to the problem – he's heard of one using a Masonic Lodge over the road to help.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:53:55 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rob-campbell-former-health-new-zealand-chair-on-new-health-infrastructure-plan/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/rob-campbell-former-health-new-zealand-chair-on-new-health-infrastructure-plan/ A former New Zealand health boss says the Government's new list of health infrastructure priorities adds nothing new. The plan to pump $20 million into infrastructure includes general maintenance and specific projects across the country.  Former Health New Zealand Chair Rob Campbell says there's no meaningful detail in the plan. He says the Ministry of Health is good at producing lists, but not so good at producing outcomes. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:26:49 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/ryan-bridge-the-doctors-strike-doesnt-add-up/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/ryan-bridge-the-doctors-strike-doesnt-add-up/ Have you been keeping up with this senior doctor's strike? There's a couple of things that don't add up.   Yesterday we spoke about the average salary for these unionised senior doctors.  Simeon Brown says it's a total package worth $343,500.  The union hit back - they said the number was made up.   Which it's not. It's the total package including superannuation and overtime penalties, etc.  Now, for most Kiwis, when you apply for a job, that's the number you'd work off. When somebody asks how much do you get paid in a year, do you just say your base salary?   No, you'd say your total package amount. Second bit is around the actual staffing, cause this does not make sense.   We hear from doctors that they're so short-staffed - not enough specialists, not enough doctors, etc. So short staffed that they're on their knees and the system's broken.   But Ministry of Health says there are more senior doctors now than when National came into office.  And what's more, their churn or turnover has come down too.   So are the doctors saying the situation is now worse than when National came in and if so, how when there are apparently more doctors? So either the Ministry's lying or the system is bad and maybe broken but still better than it was 15 months ago. which is it?   Then there's the pay.   Put your hands up if you've scored a 12% pay rise lately?   No,  I didn't think so. Not that I can see your hands. Dairy farmers you'll all have your hands up in the milking shed this morning I hope with your record payout.   But what about your average worker? No. So doctors want 12%. The Ministry says 1-2%.   Again, this doesn't make sense. If you're worried about safe staffing levels  —and this is not really about pay— the chances of Health NZ hiring more doctors when the wage bill's 12% higher seems less likely.   Is this counterproductive?   Like I said yesterday, you want the men and women who cut you open for surgery to be well paid and rested,  because well, they're cutting you open for surgery.   But they need to articulate just how sick the patient is before we dial up the medicine.  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:24:27 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/manish-thakkar-dairy-and-business-owners-group-chairperson-says-theyre-seeing-less-violent-crime/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/manish-thakkar-dairy-and-business-owners-group-chairperson-says-theyre-seeing-less-violent-crime/ Dairy owners say they're seeing the Government's tough on crime approach make practical impacts.   The Government's claiming it's already exceeded its goal of 20 thousand fewer victims of violent crime, well before its 2029 deadline.   It admits the data is volatile and subject to change.   Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson Manish Thakkar told Ryan Bridge he's seeing less violent crime in its stores.   He says there's still work to do, but thanks the Government for its work so far.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:54:00 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/john-murphy-vegetables-nz-chair-says-fresh-produce-prices-could-well-begin-to-rise/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/john-murphy-vegetables-nz-chair-says-fresh-produce-prices-could-well-begin-to-rise/ Prepare for more price rises.  Data due out tomorrow is expected to show the inflation rate has risen again, from 2.2% to about 2.4%.  One contributing factor is food price inflation, which is now back up at 3.5%.  Vegetables New Zealand Chair John Murphy told Ryan Bridge that while fresh produce prices have fallen in the past 12 months, that trend isn't likely to continue.  He doesn't see them coming down any further, and they could well go up.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:36:14 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sherelle-kennelly-chief-executive-of-the-customs-brokers-and-freight-forwarders-federation-on-new-remote-controlled-vessels-to-help-combat-drug-smuggling-around-our-coastline/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sherelle-kennelly-chief-executive-of-the-customs-brokers-and-freight-forwarders-federation-on-new-remote-controlled-vessels-to-help-combat-drug-smuggling-around-our-coastline/ Customs now has two remote controlled vessels to help combat drug smuggling around our coastline.  Tahi and Rua were launched yesterday and can be at sea for up to 100 days using renewable energy.  A recent Government report shows Customs seized 55 kilograms worth of methamphetamine in 2015 - now 90 kilos gets stopped every week.  Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation Chief Executive Sherelle Kennelly told Ryan Bridge the boats are an important addition.  She says it's a sustainable technology to try to stop these illicit drugs entering the border.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:24:59 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/ryan-bridge-whats-the-problem-with-the-label-pregnant-women/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/ryan-bridge-whats-the-problem-with-the-label-pregnant-women/ So we have senior doctors going on strike. We're in the midst of a global trade war - not that we're allowed to call it that anymore, Winston. We have inflation potentially picking up again. We have a lot going on in this country, not to mention around the world. And yet there I was, sitting down to watch the news last night, and the second lead story was about whether women or people could get pregnant. The fact is nobody in the story said it was solely women who get pregnant. Casey Costello herself says nonbinary and trans people can get pregnant, too. Which is true - they may have been born female, but they identify as something else. The question is whether mass communications issued by Health NZ should speak of pregnant women to make things clear. Here's the thing about it - the story I watched included exactly zero of these people who are so offended by the term pregnant women. The midwives union preferred women. The Government preferred women.  Even Chris Hipkins said women was fine for mass communications.   So, where's the problem? If somebody identifies as a different gender, send them a personalised message tailored to their needs.   The reason these things rile people up so much if because it reinforces this idea that you have a bunch of social scientists with agendas running around Wellington wasting time and taxpayer money coming up with this stuff.   People, including I'm sure nonbinary people, would prefer a hospital system that has enough beds and surgeries slots available to cater for them.   Surely, that's got to be priority number one in health?   Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:16:47 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-16-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-16-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 16th of April 2025, The Government's patting itself on the back for hitting its violent crime reduction target four years early, Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson Manish Thakkar shares his thoughts on the numbers.  Food prices have increased 3.5% on last year, Chair of Vegetables NZ, John Murphy shares his thoughts.  New submarines have been launched to intercept class-a drugs before they get into the country, Sherelle Kennelly from Customs Brokers and Freight Fowarders Federation of NZ tells Ryan Bridge how the operation will work.  Plus, Gavin Grey from the UK has the latest on British Steel's blast furnaces set to continue running after the UK government secured delivery of key raw materials. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:08:16 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mace-ward-auckland-council-group-recovery-manager-on-the-purchase-of-flood-affected-homes/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mace-ward-auckland-council-group-recovery-manager-on-the-purchase-of-flood-affected-homes/ Auckland Council's set to put $352 million into purchasing homes in high-risk flood zones.   More than 1200 properties will be bought by the end of the year, and a large amount of the land will be retained for flood resilience.  Auckland Council Group Recovery Manager Mace Ward told Ryan Bridge it's a significant investment in future resilience for Auckland.  He says over $1.2 billion will be put in between Crown and Council funding.  Ward says there’s an opportunity for development, and around 30% of the properties could be redeveloped for residential use.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:43:08 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kyle-brewerton-auckland-primary-principles-association-on-the-proposed-new-sex-education-curriculum/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/kyle-brewerton-auckland-primary-principles-association-on-the-proposed-new-sex-education-curriculum/ There's uncertainty over whether a newly proposed sex education curriculum has assigned topics across the appropriate age and stage.  The Government's new curriculum will see children learning about puberty in Year 5 and menstruation in Year 6.  High school students will also learn about sexual violence and STIs.  Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Kyle Brewerton told Ryan Bridge it's important for primary students to learn about puberty.  He believes it would be more beneficial talking about menstrual cycles in the younger years and include the boys too.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:34:25 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/ryan-bridge-luxon-needs-a-game-plan-to-deal-with-winston/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/ryan-bridge-luxon-needs-a-game-plan-to-deal-with-winston/ Luxon’s stuck. Poor old Luxon, he's stuck between a rock and a hard place really, isn’t he? And it's only going to get worse as we head into next year.   Just when he's done dealing with David Seymour on the Treaty Principles Bill - he never wanted to go with but agreed to get into government. That was shut down on Thursday and now the fire kicks off - he's having to hose that down too.   He's been hosing it down since last Friday now.    That's Winston and his big noting about how to deal with Trump, right.   The phone calls that Luxon hastily arranged to avoid being in the House for the death of the Treaty Principles Bill are the same phone calls that have now started this tussle with Winston?   He just can't win.   Either way, there's coalition land mines to step on.   Here's the thing, Winston first made these comments last Thursday.   He said Luxon should have called them or whatever the words were.   So, he should have just picked up the phone, called them straight away, squared it off, have it out, whatever, move on. Instead, you're trying to announce a tourism boost at Sky City on Monday and it's still dragging out.  Some journalist in the press conference yesterday even asked Luxon whether he'd apologised to Winston Peters. For goodness sakes, what an outrageous question.   For the record, Luxon gave a speech basically saying he supports free trade. Big deal we all do.   Then he calls a couple of world leaders he's met and tells them he likes free trade. Big deal, guess what? That's fine because he's the Prime Minister.   That's actually his job. He is the boss.   Winston's just feeling a bit left out over in Tonga obviously, so he's running his mouth off.   What does Luxon do?   Does he just have a private call and hope that Winston calms down? Or does he take a harder line in public with Winston? Call him out?   Tell us he's only the Foreign Minister, not the Prime Minister, and he should stay in his lane.  Whatever the strategy, he needs to figure it out quick smart.  As I wrote about at the weekend, Winston's only just getting started.   There's an election to fight next year and he'll be unshackled from the Deputy PM reins next month.   Then it's all on for young and old.  And Luxon this week has been warned.  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:39:22 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/grant-webster-tourism-holdings-chief-executive-on-the-government-investing-135-million-dollars-into-tourism-new-zealand/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/grant-webster-tourism-holdings-chief-executive-on-the-government-investing-135-million-dollars-into-tourism-new-zealand/ Thumbs up for the Government's tourism campaign.  It's putting 13.5 million dollars into Tourism New Zealand, targeting markets like China, Australia, the US, India, Germany and South Korea.   Arrivals in February were down this year overall.  Tourism Holdings Chief Executive Grant Webster told Ryan Bridge it's the right time to invest.   Webster says Kiwis often think people just come here, but New Zealand's less than 1-percent of the world's tourism meaning we have to compete.  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:32:55 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-15-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-15-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025, The Government has put new sex education guidelines out for consultation, Auckland Primary Principals' Association President Kyle Brewerton shares his thoughts.  Auckland Council's voted on the future of land destroyed by floods, Auckland Council Group Manager for the Tamaki Makaurau recovery office tells Ryan Bridge about the plan they've come up with. The Government's coughing up $13.5 million for a new global marketing campaign to attract tourists to New Zealand, Tourism Holdings Chief Executive Grant Webster shares his thoughts.  Plus, Donna Demaio from Australia has Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's reaction to the Opposition’s diss rap track that criticises Labor.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:08:25 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/dylan-thomsen-aa-road-safety-spokesperson-on-the-governments-proposed-changes-to-driver-licensing/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/dylan-thomsen-aa-road-safety-spokesperson-on-the-governments-proposed-changes-to-driver-licensing/ The Government wants to change our drivers licensing system, but AA believes more improvements are needed to have a greater impact on the youth road toll.  Among the changes are removing the full licence test, more consequences for drivers who commit traffic offences while on their learner or restricted licence, and a zero-alcohol limit for everyone until they reach a full licence.    AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen joins the show to discuss the proposal.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:24:54 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-russian-sensor-allegations-and-scotlands-ferry-fiasco/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-russian-sensor-allegations-and-scotlands-ferry-fiasco/ Russia's ambassador to the UK isn't denying allegations that Russian sensors have been hidden around Great Britain in an attempt to track UK nuclear submarines.  Andrei Kelin said that while he did not deny Russia was attempting to track British submarines, he rejected the idea that such activities presented a threat to the UK. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show to discuss the allegations, and Scotland's ferry fiasco.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:16:57 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-reporter-on-the-golf-masters-v8s-liam-lawson-bahrain-grand-prix-race/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-reporter-on-the-golf-masters-v8s-liam-lawson-bahrain-grand-prix-race/ It's been another bad day in the office for Liam Lawson who finished 13th in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix.  Two separate incidents with Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg saw Lawson slapped with 15 seconds worth of time penalties.  Sports Reporter Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss the Kiwis race, the Golf Masters live, and V8s over the weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:10:39 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-14-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-14-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast 2025 Monday 14th of April 2025, The Government wants to change up our drivers licensing system, AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen shares his thoughts.  The documentary following the trial of Phillip Polkinghorne was released last night, the projects producer Polly Fryer tells Andrew Dickens about the process behind it.  Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport.  Plus, UK/ Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Russia's ambassador to the UK refusing to deny allegations that Russian sensors have been hiding in seas around Great Britain in an attempt to track UK nuclear submarines.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:28:21 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/polly-fryer-producer-of-new-polkinghorne-documentary-on-the-work-behind-the-project/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/polly-fryer-producer-of-new-polkinghorne-documentary-on-the-work-behind-the-project/ The producer of the newly released Polkinghorne documentary is denying claims from its namesake, the TV show is tabloid clickbait.  The three episodes explore the eight-week trial which saw Auckland eye doctor Phillip Polkinghorne found not guilty for the death of his wife Pauline Hanna.  Producer Polly Fryer told Andrew Dickens it's played no part in the judicial process and doesn't shy away from his lifestyle choices.  Fryer says portraying a side of life not often seen doesn't make it clickbait, and Philip himself has said he's not on trial for morality issues.   Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:15:59 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-why-we-got-the-auckland-harbour-bridge-wrong/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-why-we-got-the-auckland-harbour-bridge-wrong/ There was a letter to the editor over the weekend about the Auckland Harbour Bridge which made a very good point. The writer remarked that the Harbour Bridge is the coat hanger shape it is because it needed to let freighters in to get to the Chelsea sugar works. The works are under Birkenhead, and they’ve been there long enough that they’ve become historically significant. But that is the only reason the bridge goes up so much and down so much. What a pity we didn’t move the industry in the 50s when we built the bridge.   What a pity we compromised the bridge for just one industry. We’re going to pay for that dearly. It’s one of those things we all forget about when talking about a second Harbour crossing. At the moment you’ll see barges doing Geotech in the middle of the Harbour. It's for two new, three-lane road tunnels. A single light rail tunnel is also part of the plan.  Meanwhile the existing bridge gets lanes for buses and cycling. What we get wrong is that we should really be talking about replacing the first crossing because it’s at the end of its life.  Move the sugar works and we could replace the bridge with a flatter wider version that will be wider and stronger than what we’ve got, giving it a longer life. I keep reminding people that the real problem with the Auckland motorway system is the limits on spaghetti junction and the pinch points at Northcote and Greenlane Penrose.  Not the bridge. Which still has more capacity. But no structural strength. And for all of you not in Auckland wondering why I’m talking about this, it’s simple. This will be the biggest and most complex and most disruptive infrastructure project this country will see and we’re all going to have to pay for it no matter which city we live in. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:06:31 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/david-trewavas-taup%C5%8D-mayor-ahead-of-this-years-taup%C5%8D-super-440/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/david-trewavas-taup%C5%8D-mayor-ahead-of-this-years-taup%C5%8D-super-440/ Taupō's hoping for a local economy rev up with the Supercars in town this weekend.  It's the second year hosting the Taupō Super 440 – with 60-thousand people expected in town from around the country and Australia.  Mayor David Trewavas told Andrew Dickens measurements done after last year's event showed a minimum of $20 million was pumped through the town.  He's hoping to replicate that economic success.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:06:23 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sean-lyons-netsafe-chief-online-officer-on-the-survey-revealing-a-desire-for-a-safer-internet/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sean-lyons-netsafe-chief-online-officer-on-the-survey-revealing-a-desire-for-a-safer-internet/ New Zealand children have had their say on what they want from a safer internet.  A Save the Children and Netsafe survey of a thousand young people aged six to eighteen finds more than half feel safe online.  Around three quarters believe greater control over ads, and stronger protections from harmful content are needed.  Netsafe Chief Online Officer Sean Lyons told Andrew Dickens it needs to be a joint effort.  He says it's the responsibility of parents to keep an eye and provide support, but it's also on regulation and the platforms.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:03:52 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/chris-finlayson-former-treaty-negotiations-minister-on-the-treaty-principles-bill-being-shut-down/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/chris-finlayson-former-treaty-negotiations-minister-on-the-treaty-principles-bill-being-shut-down/ A Former Treaty Negotiations Minister believes taking the Treaty Principals Bill to a referendum is a prescription for disaster.  Parliament has voted down the contentious bill spearheaded by David Seymour - only Act voting in favour.  Seymour says the party will take another strategy to pursue its agenda.   Former Minister Chris Finlayson told Andrew Dickens Act's principals could go into a Constitution Act or something similar.  Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:34:32 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-11-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-11-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Friday 11th April 2025, The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water, Former National Minister for treaty negotiations Chris Finlayson shares what happens from here.  New data shows only one in three Kiwi parents have rules around their children's use of social media, Netsafe Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons shares his concerns with Andrew Dickens.  It's Supercars weekend in Taupo, Mayor David Trewavas tells Andrew what we can expect from the weekend.  Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on EU reaction to Donald Trump's back-down on tariffs.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:08:23 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-why-forestry-should-be-removed-from-the-ets/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-why-forestry-should-be-removed-from-the-ets/ Last night on 1九一星空无限 I heard the single most logical and sane thing said in the entire bulletin in a long time. It was said by Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. A very smart man. A Rhodes Scholar. A Former Minister for the Environment for National.  Simon Upton said we should in, an ordinary way, take forestry out of the Emissions Trading Scheme.  And I thought, why has it taken so long for someone to say it? We should, in an orderly way, take forestry out of the Emissions Trading Scheme.  Forestry for climate change has been a Ponzi scheme. The 1九一星空无限 reporter called it a golden ticket.  It’s swamped productive land for easy gain. It’s caused rampant wilding growth through our wild lands.  In essence, it’s a very big weed unless you’re farming it for wood and paper and even then, that market is turning sour - ask Tokoroa and Kawerau.   But has it done anything to reduce emissions? We’ve had long enough for proof. It has not.   It’s provided excuses for well-meaning pop bands to travel the world in private jets, planting useless forests in their wake and claiming moral superiority.   But the 1九一星空无限 bit then went and missed the point.  The headline was that we should plant natives instead of pine.  Which he did say, but only if we keep with the nutso forest planting scheme.   What Simon proposed was completely removing the ability of carbon polluters to rely on planting trees to meet their climate obligations.  He said what New Zealand currently had been mostly a "tree planting scheme" that did little to cut planet-heating gases. And then the zinger quote: "The world actually needs real reductions in gross emissions, not an accounting triumph".   If you want to cut your emissions, then cut your emissions. But don't plant a tree. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:03:20 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principle-economist-on-the-reserve-bank-cutting-the-ocr-response-to-tariffs/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principle-economist-on-the-reserve-bank-cutting-the-ocr-response-to-tariffs/ The Reserve Bank's keeping a watchful eye on global trade developments.  It's lowered the Official Cash Rate by 25-basis points to 3.5%, with another cut expected next month.  But it's still waiting to see how trade barriers affect inflation before deciding what to do after that.  Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Andrew Dickens the central bank is right to take a wait-and-see approach.  He says what's become very clear over the past couple of days, and again this morning, is how everything can change in an instant.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:46:07 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/phillip-duncan-weatherwatch-head-analyst-on-the-merger-between-niwa-and-metservice/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/phillip-duncan-weatherwatch-head-analyst-on-the-merger-between-niwa-and-metservice/ A weather forecaster's hoping there can be clearer skies for our Government weather agencies with a merger on the way.  Legislation's coming to merge NIWA and MetService before the end of the year.  The Government says it'll deliver a more efficient agency, combining operations and streamlining back-office functions.  WeatherWatch's Phillip Duncan told Andrew Dickens he wants MetService's clear communication skills to be central to the new agency.  He says it's compared to NIWA, which frequently uses extreme words that often don't come true.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:33:30 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mark-patterson-associate-minister-of-agriculture-on-new-government-directive-supporting-the-wool-industry/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/mark-patterson-associate-minister-of-agriculture-on-new-government-directive-supporting-the-wool-industry/ The wool industry believes New Zealand will enjoy the benefits of the Government's new building directive. From July, all new Crown agency builds costing more than nine-million-dollars, and refurbishments topping 100-thousand, must use New Zealand wool where possible. It follows Kainga Ora reversing its price-based decision to not use more-expensive wool products in January. Associate Minister of Agriculture, Mark Patterson told Andrew Dickens it does change the price, but you're getting a better-quality product.  Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:24:55 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-the-curious-case-of-benjamin-doyle/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-the-curious-case-of-benjamin-doyle/ Benjamin Doyle spoke on the controversy surrounding them yesterday and basically called themself stupid.   We’ve found out that the Greens actively asked them to delete their accounts which introduced us all to the "bussy".  But they refused, wanting to stand up for what they are and who they stand for.  Given that, if I was the Greens I would have gone to the next person on the list. If Doyle wasn’t going to drop it, I would have dropped him.   I said last week they should go, and I stand by that. I don’t see the need for anyone so stupid and bloody-minded in a taxpayer funded Parliament.   Doyle says the bussy stuff was a knowing joke and I can understand that - Queens are always ironically calling each other Queens.  That’s not the sort of joke I want to see in an MP.  But to claim Benjamin must be a child offender is also a step too far and a heinous accusation unless you have proof, and that goes for Hamish Campbell too.  If they want to put those haters aside perhaps, they need to stand up for themself with a defamation suit, or even let the wife speak out.  But again, the easiest way to deal with it is to just slope out the door. Carrying on is probably not worth the angst.   The whole thing is an ugly and entirely avoidable situation.   Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:14:15 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-10-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-10-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 10th April 2025, The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points, Infometrics Principal Economist shares whether or not it was the right move.  Legislation to merge Niwa and MetService, will be introduced later this year, Weather Watch Head Analyst Philip Duncan tells Andrew Dickens about the difference it will make.  The Government's directing agencies to use wool where appropriate, but will it come at a cost? Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson shares the details.  Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann shares the latest on the markets and tariff turmoil.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.       LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:08:18 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/casey-costello-associate-police-minister-on-the-report-into-organised-crime-in-new-zealand/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/casey-costello-associate-police-minister-on-the-report-into-organised-crime-in-new-zealand/ New Zealand faces significant obstacles to take down organised crime groups.  A ministerial advisory group's first report reveals a sobering reality the country is losing the fight, and claims bold changes are needed.  It says a significant spike in methamphetamine use last year was dire.  Associate Police Minister Casey Costello told Andrew Dickens a series of reports will provide practical advice over the next six months.  She says there will be specific actions released each month - including how agencies could work more closely together and breaking down barriers about information sharing.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:55:04 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-prince-harry-challenging-a-court-decision-over-security-arrangements/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-uk-correspondent-on-prince-harry-challenging-a-court-decision-over-security-arrangements/ Prince Harry has returned to the UK to challenge a court decision over his security arrangements in his home country.  The Duke of Sussex has appeared at the High Court in London, appealing last year's ruling the Home Office fairly gave him different levels of taxpayer-funded protection.   The 40-year-old's legal team has questioned the way the decision, taken in early-2020 after Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals, was made.   UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens the Duke didn't give evidence, and the hearing's outcome will be revealed at a later date.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:46:15 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/lesley-yeomans-australian-correspondent-on-the-outcome-of-the-first-debate-of-the-australian-election/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/lesley-yeomans-australian-correspondent-on-the-outcome-of-the-first-debate-of-the-australian-election/ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to have got the better of opposition leader Peter Dutton in their first election debate.   Sky 九一星空无限 declared the incumbent Albanese as the winner after asking 100 undecided voters their thoughts.   Australian Correspondent Lesley Yeomans told Andrew Dickens two key issues emerged last night.   She says the cost of living and energy policy were two of the biggest topics.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:37:19 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/john-carran-jarden-economist-and-investment-strategist-on-todays-ocr-decision/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/john-carran-jarden-economist-and-investment-strategist-on-todays-ocr-decision/ Economists are seemingly aligned on where they think today's Official Cash Rate figure will land.  The Reserve Bank's expected to cut the OCR by 25 basis points, down from 3.75 percent.  It's the first rate decision since Governor Adrian Orr's resignation.   Jarden Economist and Investment Strategist, John Carran told Andrew Dickens there's been a lot of uncertainty in markets from US President Donald Trump's tariffs.  He believes it's too early for the bank to panic and cut the OCR any further.  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:23:24 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-children-deserve-better/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-children-deserve-better/ Oranga Tamariki is getting rid of its target to place 58% of the kids in its care with wider Whanau.   And it's also ditching a target for investment with Māori organisations - 23% of funding was targeted for those organisations.  The Minister for Children Karen Chhour says this is part of OT's 'Safety First' approach. She says the targets were outdated and went against the ‘need not race’ directive.   And she was concerned whether the priority of Māori organisations were getting in the way of the quality and efficacy of the services being provided.   And it all makes sense.  The ingrained belief in our child social workers that kids are always better off rehomed with whanau always seemed counter factual. In many cases the abuse directed at the kids was at the hands of whanau themselves - people that had been raised by other people in their family but failed at their own parenting. So why would we give the kids to them? It often seemed that children were being thrown right back into the very cauldron we were trying to help them escape from.   There have been examples for generations - let us not forget Baby Ru. He was murdered in October 2023, and nobody has been charged for killing him.  There was anger then and anger now when the people who were there when he suffered did not co-operate with Police.   Those people were, and are, Rosie Morunga, her partner Dylan Ross, and Ru’s mother Storm Wall. Ru's whanau. What happened people?  The uplifting of kids is a very serious thing and they need to be housed in safe places with good people.  But the history of Oranga Tamariki suggests that too many of the supposed saviours are in fact predators hiding in plain sight.  There's no easy answer to this other than strong vigilance by our agencies and the need to find good people who can help.  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:16:46 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-09-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-09-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Wednesday 9th of April 2025, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello joins Andrew Dickens to talk on a report which found a substantial increase in organised crime over the past 5 years. Australia Correspondent Lesley Yeomans shares the reaction from the Australian public on the first debate between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his election rival Peter Dutton.  Plus, It's OCR day... John Carran, Investment Strategist and Economist at Jarden takes his pick on how the Reserve Bank will move.  And UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey shares the latest on the Duke of Sussex is in court again in London to appeal a decision to downgrade the level of security he receives in the UK. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:08:19 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/hayden-ricketts-retired-lieutenant-colonel-on-the-governments-new-12-billion-defence-spending-plan/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/hayden-ricketts-retired-lieutenant-colonel-on-the-governments-new-12-billion-defence-spending-plan/ A retired lieutenant can't see how a boost in defence funding will fill missing skills and trades.  New Zealand's injecting $12 billion into defence over four years – $9 billion of which is new spending.   It includes enhancing our strike capabilities, replacing the Boeing 757 fleet, and upgrading our javelin anti-tank missiles.  Retired Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Ricketts told Andrew Dickens the navy, army, and air force already have more vehicles than they can staff.  He says a commitment to spend more money on gear is great but without more personnel, the plan will fall apart.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:24:21 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/lance-burdett-former-police-officer-on-the-new-approach-to-mental-health-cases/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/lance-burdett-former-police-officer-on-the-new-approach-to-mental-health-cases/ A former police officer is backing the force's approach to dealing with mental health cases.   Police are in the middle of four stage process to pull back from attending mental health call outs.   The Mental Health Foundation has created a petition calling on them to reverse course.  It says first phase, which started in November, has already caused damage in the sector.  Former Police Officer Lance Burdett told Andrew Dickens there are some situations where Police aren't the right answer.   He says some people don't want to see a police officer in uniform when they are having a crisis.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:15:10 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/boyd-swinburn-health-coalition-aotearoa-co-chair-on-calls-to-level-the-playing-field-when-it-comes-to-lobbying/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/boyd-swinburn-health-coalition-aotearoa-co-chair-on-calls-to-level-the-playing-field-when-it-comes-to-lobbying/ A desire to level the playing field, when it comes to lobbying.  Health Coalition Aotearoa's pushing for stronger regulations alongside the Helen Clark Foundation and Transparency International.  They want a public register of lobbyist meetings, a cooling-off period to prevent ex-ministers immediately becoming lobbyists, and a lower limit forcing someone to disclose political donations.  Co-Chair, Boyd Swinburn says told Andrew Dickens those with vested interests are getting a bigger say on public policy, than groups pushing for positive social outcomes.  He says nothing wrong with balanced lobbying -- which gives policy for public good, not private good.    Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:15:37 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-defence-spending-is-necessary-but-expensive/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-defence-spending-is-necessary-but-expensive/ The news that New Zealand is going to spend 12 billion dollars on defence is not news to welcome, and yet it is welcome news.  In an unsettled world, defence is essential. And the equation for a credible defence is spending 2 percent of GDP.  So now within 8 years we’ll get to that target - it’s a doubling.   The question is why we are only just doing this now. If we’d spent that for the past 30 years we would not be facing so dramatic a spend today.  But we didn’t. Fat and complacent in a mistaken belief that we were safe and sound, and if something went wrong our friends would come and save us.  For as long as I’ve been in the news business, Australia and the States have warned that coat tailing did not cut it and that we had to do our bit. So fair play to Judith Collins, she’s finally accepting the responsibility that we’ve always needed.  But it comes at a difficult time.  Firstly, the world has become more dangerous so time is of the essence. And secondly, we’re broke.  It comes at a time when barely reported mass redundancies are happening in defence to meet government spending targets.   And yet they’ve also announced this new plan. They fire with one hand and employ with another.  But you can argue that both are necessary because we’ve sat on our hands for so long. And we’ve spent irresponsibly.  Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:11:38 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-08-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-08-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Tuesday 8th April 2025, The Government's announced a massive 12 billion dollar investment in defence over the next four years Retired Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Ricketts tells Andrew Dickens how it will make a difference.  Former Politicians and health advocates are rallying against New Zealand's lobbying regulations, calling for more transparency, Boyd Swinburn tells Andrew Dickens what went on at the campaign launch. The Mental Health Foundation's launched a petition calling on Police to stop the plan to scale back attendance at mental health callouts, Former Police Officer and mental health advocate Lance Burdett shares his thoughts.  Plus, Peter Dutton has dropped a major policy promise ahead of the election, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio shares the latest.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE   Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:08:23 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-contributor-on-liam-lawsons-f1-finish-auckland-fc-unbeaten-run-womens-7s-wins-overnight-and-super-rugby-over-the-weekend/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/andrew-alderson-sports-contributor-on-liam-lawsons-f1-finish-auckland-fc-unbeaten-run-womens-7s-wins-overnight-and-super-rugby-over-the-weekend/ Liam Lawson was beaten by his Red Bull replacement Yuki Tsunoda on the opening lap of the Japanese Grand Prix.  He finished 17th, while Tsunoda finished 12th.  His former Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen, won from pole position.  Sports Contributor Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss the race, Auckland FC continuing their unbeaten run, Women's 7s title win, and the Blues first win over the Hurricanes.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:02:52 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/david-smith-washington-bureau-chief-for-the-guardian-on-the-reaction-to-donald-trumps-tariffs/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/david-smith-washington-bureau-chief-for-the-guardian-on-the-reaction-to-donald-trumps-tariffs/ Fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariffs announced over the weekend has continued to be felt around the world.  The stock market's S&P fell 10.5%, but New Zealand only fell 0.5%.  Experts are warning tariffs could push prices up for consumers, and protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands as a result.  Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith talks to Mike Hosking about the aftermath.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:37:03 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/michael-johnston-former-victoria-university-associate-dean-nz-initiative-research-fellow-on-freedom-of-speech-laws-in-universitys/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/michael-johnston-former-victoria-university-associate-dean-nz-initiative-research-fellow-on-freedom-of-speech-laws-in-universitys/ The Government wants to change the laws surrounding free speech in New Zealand.  As part of the Quarter two action plan, legislation will be introduced to require freedom of expression in our university's.  What impact will the new law have on students and learning?  Former Victoria University Dean & NZ Initiative Research Fellow Michael Johnston talks to Andrew Dickens about the change.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:13:34 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-07-april-2025/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/full-show-podcast-07-april-2025/ On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Monday 7th April 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith shares the latest on reaction out of the US following Donald Trump's tariffs. The Government wants to shake up free speech laws in universities, Former Victoria University Dean and NZ Initiative research fellow Dr Michael Johnston tells Andrew Dickens what this means. Andrew Alderson shares the latest from sport over the weekend. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey shares the latest on UK car giant Jaguar Land Rover announcing a pause all shipments to the US, following the announcement on tarrifs. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE   Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:28:15 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-ukeurope-correspondent-on-pope-francis-appears-in-public/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/gavin-grey-ukeurope-correspondent-on-pope-francis-appears-in-public/ A noticeably frail Pope Francis has made a surprise appearance at Vatican City.  The 88-year-old was in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula for oxygen, when greeting onlookers in St Peter's Square.  It's his first official public appearance since he was released from hospital, after a life-threatening bout of double pneumonia.  International Correspondent, Gavin Grey says told Andrew Dickens the Pope ignored doctor's orders.  He says Pope Francis was told to take several weeks off duties, upon release from hospital after a five-week stay.  Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:16:17 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-treaty-principles-bill-part-two/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/opinion/andrew-dickens-treaty-principles-bill-part-two/ So it looks like the Treaty Principles Act is toast as Christopher Luxon assured us it would be.   Much was made over the weekend that 90 per cent of the submissions were against it.   But that means nothing if all the opposing submissions were just photocopies of one.  Māori are organised. Anyone who’s seen their multiple Hikoi's and the awesome organisation of the Kings Tangi should know that.   You underestimate Māori at your peril.    But it must also be noted that Act’s act was a simplistic dog. Much of it is already covered by the bill of rights.   At its heart it was three sentences designed to overthrow 50 years of legal development.  But is the movement against the treaty dead.   No, it is not. New Zealand first wants to have a crack.  And Winston Peters, being the experienced legislator, wants to amend the existing Treaty Principles legislation we already have.   He ran his election campaign on it. It's the smart way to achieve real change.  And as we approach the changeover between Peters and Seymour of the Deputy PM role, Winston will have the time and the energy to have his try.  So welcome to round two of the Treaty Principles debate. A round that has much more chance to succeed.  Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:13:12 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sirma-karapeeva-meat-industry-association-ceo-on-the-impact-of-us-tariffs-on-beef-exports/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/sirma-karapeeva-meat-industry-association-ceo-on-the-impact-of-us-tariffs-on-beef-exports/ New Zealand exporters are in the firing line, as tariffs of at least 10% are now being imposed on almost all goods.  The US surpassed Australia as our second largest export destination for beef last year due to a sharp rise in meat exports.  There’s billions of dollars' worth of trade in the sector, as the United States is unable to meet their consumption demand with their domestic production.   Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva told Andrew Dickens we currently trade with a “nuisance tariff” of only a few cents, so this 10% is essentially imposing over 9.3% extra cost on exports.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:12:33 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/vincent-mcaviney-uk-correspondent-on-the-investigation-into-prince-harrys-charity/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/vincent-mcaviney-uk-correspondent-on-the-investigation-into-prince-harrys-charity/ The dispute surrounding a charity co-founded by Prince Harry will be investigated.  The Sentebale charity's caught the eye of the Charity Commission after a public war of words saw its head make claims of bullying and harassment within the organisation.  UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Andrew Dickens the Duke of Sussex is hoping the commission will be able to unveil the truth.  McAviney says Harry's welcoming the official investigation.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:50:04 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/malcolm-mulholland-patient-voice-aotearoa-chair-on-the-governments-health-targets/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/malcolm-mulholland-patient-voice-aotearoa-chair-on-the-governments-health-targets/ A health group says the Government's health targets don't tell the full story of the system.  Three of the five Government's targets are on track, but two are worse than the previous quarter.  Wait lists for elective treatments and a first specialist assessment have worsened, but child vaccination rates have improved, alongside cancer treatment times and ED stay lengths.  Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair Malcolm Mulholland told Andrew Dickens the ED wait time metric doesn't include walkouts.  He's aware of a case in Palmerston North where a patient walked out of its ED because it was overwhelmed, and died the following day.  He’s also doubting how cancer treatments are measured.  Mulholland told Andrew Dickens it looks at the time from the first appointment to first treatment, instead of diagnosis.  He says patients are waiting eight weeks or longer at Waikato, Christchurch, Wellington and Southland hospitals, and some outcomes have been lethal.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:02:31 Z /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/eric-thompson-sports-journalist-on-the-formula-one-grand-prix-in-japan/ /on-air/early-edition-with-ryan-bridge/audio/eric-thompson-sports-journalist-on-the-formula-one-grand-prix-in-japan/ Formula one hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the Racing Bulls.  Lawson's replacement, Yuki Tsunoda, will be racing for oracle this Sunday.  Sport's Journalist Eric Thompson says Yuki and Lawson have been friends since junior days.  He says some strain in their friendship is to be expected.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:16:44 Z