Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2026

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby by NZME

Sep 29, 202634:33News & Politics

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 30th of September 2026, Treasury’s now forecasting a $4 billion surplus in 2028/29, up from $2.6 billion, Act Leader David Seymour shares his thoughts...

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