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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday 31st of July 2026, the Government has signed a PPP with the Northland consortium to get the first part of the Northern Expressway built, General Manager of Policy & Advocacy at National Road Carriers James Smith tells Andrew Dickens this is a big step in the project.
Acting Chief Economist at ASB Kim Mundy shares his thoughts on the latest ANZ Business Outlook survey.
The Ministry of Regulation wants to make solar cheaper and easier to install, Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey shares his thoughts.
Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on all 55 UEFA countries have voted to support a World Cup boycott in protest against Fifa's proposed deal to sell stakes to private investment and wildfires continue to cause problems across England, France and Spain as droughts are also declared .
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