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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 30th of June 2026, the employment market's showing slight signs of life, Infometrics Consultant Rob Heyes shares his thoughts.
A NZ Initiative report says merging councils might not be the golden solution to our local government issues, senior fellow Nick Clark tells Ryan why.
Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a brain injury crisis striking Aussie sporting heroes and a massive, multi-million-dollar copper theft has police puzzled.
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