On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 12th of May 2026, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will run as an independent under the banner of Te Tai Tokerau, Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis tells Ryan what this will mean for the Māori party. 

New housing data out this morning shows, half of all first home buyers expect help from the bank of Mum and Dad, Renters United President Luke Somervell shares his thoughts. 

UK Labour backbencher Catherine West has pulled back from threatening a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer, but she’s still telling him to go, UK Correspondent Enda Brady tells Ryan what this means for Starmer's future.

Plus, it's Federal budget day in Australia, Australian Correspondent Lesley Yeomans has the latest on what to expect. 

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