Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

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Don't risk not knowing what's going around New Zealand and the world - catch up with interviews from Early Edition, hosted by Kate Hawkesby on Newstalk ZB.

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  • Andrew Dickens: We're all talk, no action

    12/03/2025 Duración: 01min

    It was a big deal for Rod Duke to go public with his concerns about his country yesterday.   The Managing Director of Briscoe’s was announcing his company’s full year result.   His company did well. Holding on to it’s revenue in a difficult year.   Rod and his team have been praised for their performance over a number of years. They’re smart operators who can wring blood out of a stone.  But it’s not part of the job description to pass comment on the government of the day. But he did.   Which is symptomatic of today's climate.   We’re sick of the doldrums and we want a captain to lead out out of the quicksand.   So, Rod as a Corporate Leader said the government needs to get it’s arse into gear and do something.   He said it’s been a year since the last lot so there’s been more than enough time to get proactive.   He believes the closer we get to an election the more pro-active the government will get but he’d like more action now.   But when asked what, he sai

  • Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2025

    12/03/2025 Duración: 34min

    On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 13th of March 2025, the Government's big investment summit kicks off today in Auckland, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges tells Andrew Dickens what to expect.  The latest survey from the Police shows 31% of people still don't trust the cops, Former Police Negotiator Lance Burdett shares his thoughts.  The Government's proposing tax changes to make things easier for foreign investors starting businesses in New Zealand.  US Correspondent Mitch Mccann shares the latest on the trade war between Canada and the US.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Irene King: Aviation Commentator on the launch of Qantas' new loyalty scheme

    11/03/2025 Duración: 02min

    Changes to Qantas’ loyalty scheme are taking off today.  They’re raiding the competition, with other airlines’ frequent flyers of gold status or higher able to get Qantas Gold by earning just 100 credits – a discount of 600 credits.  Air New Zealand also updated its Airpoints system in 2024, increasing flexibility for its flyers.   Aviation Commentator Irene King told Andrew Dickens that this move from Qantas is hugely tactical.  She says it’s about cash flow and getting more engagement from high spending, high value customers.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Simon Arcus: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on the changes to the Government's procurement rules

    11/03/2025 Duración: 03min

    Some changes to the Government's procurement rule book are being welcomed.  Currently, there are 71 rules a business must follow to be awarded a government contract, but the Finance Minister is bringing that down to 47.   It's also introducing a new economic benefit test which will consider the wider benefit to New Zealand when awarding contracts to Kiwi firms.  Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Simon Arcus told Andrew Dickens this should've been happening from the start.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the arrest made in the case of the North Sea collision

    11/03/2025 Duración: 02min

    An arrest has been made in the case of the fiery North Sea collision, which saw two large ships —one at anchor— erupt in balls of flame.  English Police have announced the arrest of a 59-year-old man, understood to be the captain of the cargo ship, and charged him with suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.  UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens the charge is due to the fact that one man is still missing, presumed dead.  He says it’s also due to the fact that conditions were good at the time of the collision, so people can’t understand how the crash could’ve occurred.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2025

    11/03/2025 Duración: 34min

    Changes to Qantas' loyalty scheme start today, Aviation Commentator Irene King explains what it means for competition in the sector.   Major school lunch provider Libelle has been placed into liquidation creating uncertainty for the school lunches programme, Kaitao Intermediate Principal tells Andrew Dickens the programmes had issues from the beginning.  UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey shares the latest on one crew member still missing and one of the ships still alight following the collision between a cargo vessel and an oil tanker in the North Sea.   Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.     LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate School Principal on school lunch provider being placed into liquidation

    11/03/2025 Duración: 03min

    Another push for the Government to cut its losses with its revamped school lunches.  The Libelle Group - which is contracted to deliver about 125-thousand meals each day - is in liquidation.   The responsibility will now fall solely on Compass Group -- but Minister in Charge David Seymour says that won't impact lunch deliveries.  Rotorua's Kaitao Intermediate School Principal, Phil Palfrey told Andrew Dickens he has little faith it won't create further issues.  He wishes the Government could return to the original programme -- and believes the country can afford to do so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Andrew Dickens: Could the housing crisis be over?

    11/03/2025 Duración: 02min

    As with all things lately we’re looking for any little clue that the old normal is coming back. But I don’t think it is.   ASB lowered its house price inflation forecast for this year.   Its Chief Economist Nick Tuffley reckons the pick up in sales has been sluggish and there is a lot of stock on the market.   They believe prices will fall through the first half of this year, therefore, the bank has more than halved its house price growth forecast for 2025 to just 3.4% from 9%.   That’s more in line with inflation than for a long time.   In other words, buying a house at the moment is no longer the path to automatic capital gain.   Faced with that house owners are more likely to stay put.   Back in the old normal, churn was the name of the game. You’d buy and sell often to climb up through the property ladder.   In today’s climate you’re more likely to stay in any house you own because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.  Stability and security is the

  • Bharat Chawla: India New Zealand Business Council Chair on the Prime Minister's delegation to India

    10/03/2025 Duración: 04min

    New Zealand is looking to build stronger ties with India.  The Prime Minister is heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday with a contingent of ministers and business leaders.  Prioritising a deal with the fast-growing economic giant was a coalition condition with NZ First.  India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla told Andrew Dickens he has confidence in this trip.  He says it's a perfect opportunity as a lot of work has been done over the last 24 months to make it happen.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Michael Lee: Auckland University marketing expert on National, Christopher Luxon's slipping popularity in the polls

    10/03/2025 Duración: 02min

    It's thought the Prime Minister's communication style doesn't sit well with Kiwis.  The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll shows Chris Hipkins has leap-frogged Chris Luxon as preferred PM.  Labour's also ahead on 34.1%, with National trailing on 33.6%.  National's support has risen, but support for coalition partners Act and New Zealand First have both dropped.  Auckland University marketing expert, Michael Lee told Andrew Dickens Luxon's question side-stepping on Andrew Bayley's sacking was a good example of what he needs to improve.  He says there are ways of answering that show he doesn't want to respond in a way which could get himself or someone else in trouble, later on.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Andrew Dickens: It's too early for polls

    10/03/2025 Duración: 01min

    We’re awash with polls.   The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and research from Horizon.   It all says we’re not happy with the country right now. Therefore, we’re not happy with the Government.    And no kidding - things have not been good for a while now.   No matter who was in power a correction was needed.   We swamped the nation with cash at the start of the pandemic. Unnecessarily we can now say with hindsight, and then we paid the price.   So, the Government is going to be on the backfoot, no matter who they are.   I actually think the surprising thing is how the coalition’s support is holding up.   Sure, Luxon has his problems. Sure, Seymour and Peters say the most triggering things knowing that there’s a bunch of people who love it.   But are the opposition making any sense at all and acting like they’d do better?   Chris Hipkins over the weekend played cagey with his party's positions,   When asked about the capital gains tax, he prevaricated a

  • Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2025

    10/03/2025 Duración: 34min

    On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Tuesday 11th of March 2025, The Prime Minister's announced he's taking a large delegation to India, India NZ Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla tells Andrew Dickens what to expect.   Canada's new Prime Minister has vowed to win the trade war with the United States, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith shares what the reaction has been.  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is slipping in the latest polls on preferred Prime Minister, Marketing expert Michael Lee tells Andrew how he can improve.   Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio shares the latest on the clean-up following tropical cyclone Alfred.   Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.       LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • David Smith: The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief on Mark Carney taking over from Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister

    10/03/2025 Duración: 04min

    The United States' reaction to Canada's next Prime Minister's being described as fairly muted. Mark Carney's taking over from Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party.   It comes as tensions with the US are fragmenting - with President Donald Trump igniting a trade war and suggesting Canada could be absorbed into the US.  The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief David Smith told Andrew Dickens we haven't heard much from Trump or other officials about Carney's win.   He says there actually hasn't been a great deal of political reaction so far - which indicates where relations are and how Canada's not seen as a huge priority in Washington.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Andrew Alderson: Sports Journalist talks the Black Caps, Super Rugby

    09/03/2025 Duración: 02min

    It was a massive blow for the Black Caps, narrowly missing the Champions Trophy.  India claimed the win by four wickets, chasing 252 to beat New Zealand.  Andrew Alderson joined Andrew Dickens to dig into the clash and wrap the weekend’s sporting events.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ Policy Director on the changes to the Public Works Act

    09/03/2025 Duración: 03min

    What's being described as "ancient" infrastructure legislation is in for a shake-up.  The Government's pitching changes to the Public Works Act to speed up acquiring land for major projects, including premium payments to private landowners.  The Environment Court will no longer hear objections, but instead relevant authorities like the Minister for Land Information.  Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director Michelle McCormick told Andrew Dickens removing the Environment Court is a big improvement.  She says we all know how over-loaded the court is.  McCormick says it's good to take a fresh look at how the process could be improved, to ensure we're getting the infrastructure we need faster.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive supports a bed tax as a way to fund these events which bring people to Auckland

    09/03/2025 Duración: 03min

    A renewed push for an Auckland bed tax, after a strong summer for its hotels.  They experienced a five-million-dollar boost, largely due to SailGP and country musician Luke Combs' Eden Park concerts in January.  CBRE Hotels and Leisure says an extra eight-thousand hotel rooms were booked over the four days.  Heart of the City Chief Executive, Viv Beck told Andrew Dickens she supports a bed tax, as a way to fund these events which bring people to Auckland.  She says it's thought that could contribute to the America's Cup - but time is of the essence, to get it across the line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2025

    09/03/2025 Duración: 33min

    On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Monday 10th of March 2025, the Government's proposing changes to the Public Works Act to speed up how it acquires land, Infrastructure NZ Policy Director Michelle McCormick explains the difference it will make to our infrastructure pipeline.    Heart of the City is calling for more big events in Auckland, CEO Viv Beck tells Andrew Dickens about the benefits of large events on the cities businesses.   Andrew Alderson shares the latest on the Blackcaps taking on India in the ICC Champions trophy.   UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey gives an update on train services between London and Paris slowly resuming to normal after an unexploded World War Two bomb was found near Gare du Nord station in Paris.   Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Andrew Dickens: My thoughts on the state of the healthcare system

    09/03/2025 Duración: 01min

    We ended last week with some hopeful noises from the health sector.   Minister Simeon Brown was praised by academics and commentators for his increased funding for nurse practitioners, advanced training for nurses and increased training for doctors who come from overseas.   He also announced an increase in the numbers of doctors we train here.   Then, on Friday he announced the health plan which sees Lester Levy replaced by a board.   Five targets were announced, all focusing on speedier healthcare and outcomes.   And to chew through the waiting lists, the minister talked about utilising private facilities.   At this point I think it’s important to think about where we are.   Labour tried to reduce the DHBs from over twenty to four and the Māori health authority.   Even though the right wing had been complaining about the inefficiency of too many boards for years, when a left-wing government does it it’s branded as a socialist central government takeover.   After $

  • Irene King: Aviation Commentator on Greg Foran resigning as CEO of Air New Zealand

    06/03/2025 Duración: 03min

    There's a belief Air New Zealand should turn its focus back on serving domestic customers as it looks for a new CEO.  Greg Foran has resigned after five years in the job, but he's staying on in the role until October.  He says the airline was set up well to continue its growth and innovation.  Aviation Commentator Irene King told Andrew Dickens they’ve got to be really focused on the domestic market.  She says customers are unhappy, and they perceive they’re not getting value for money.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • James Headley: Otago University International Relations Expert on Phil Goff being fired for making comments about Trump

    06/03/2025 Duración: 03min

    Phil Goff has paid the price for stepping out of his lane and commenting on US President Donald Trump.  The comments questioning Trump's understanding of war history yesterday has cost the High Commissioner to the UK his job.  Otago University's international relations expert James Headley told Andrew Dickens in other circumstances, a diplomat wouldn't be fired after making such comments.  But he says our Government is aware that Trump is very sensitive to criticism.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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