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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

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2:36

Rod Bell: Blue Light Youth Chief Operating Officer...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/05

It's thought that new beneficiary initiatives make huge financial sense for New Zealand. The Government's announced from November next year, parents who earn more than 65-and-a-half thousand dollars must support their 18 and 19-year-olds. There's also a thousand dollar bonus for certain people who stay off benefits for a year. Blue Light Youth Chief Operating Officer, Rod Bell told Mike Hosking we want to break the cycle of young people staying on the benefit for decades. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:18

Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/05

Auckland city centre store owners believe homelessness, anti-social behaviour and not enough police is crippling their trade. Heart of the City surveyed 102 business owners - with 91 percent saying rough sleeping and begging was affecting their business. Seventy-two percent weren't satisfied with the standard of Queen Street's cleanliness. Chief Executive Viv Beck says enough is enough - and it's important the needs of businesses, like the enforcing of public by-laws, are met. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:04

Mike's Minute: The Tom Phillips info injunction is...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/03

You wondered how long it would take for someone to work out that the injunction over Tom Phillips and the various bits and pieces we are not allowed to talk about, would be talked about. Maybe this is widely understood. Maybe it isn't. But an injunction, as imposed by a New Zealand court, is applicable only to New Zealand. It was an effective mechanism in 1979, or even 1999. But post the internet, and especially social media, it borders on pointless. So what we have post the injunction on Phillips

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2:21

Mark the Week: The power industry reform was the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The All Blacks: 8/10 That was the best match of the Rugby Championship. In a competition where everyone has beaten everyone, we have seen a sign that quality rugby is on the up. Winston Peters: 7/10 It took too long to get there but his speech in New York was logical and devoid of the emotive nonsense that has clouded too much of the debate. The power industry reform: 4/10 The

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2:15

Mike's Minute: We need more bipartisan politics on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

"Every three years the political goalposts move". Indeed, we call it an election. But the quote is from the infrastructure industry. Their report out this week tells you the usual tale – that the pipeline, or lack of it, is an issue and politics gets in the way. It holds the country back. The Treasury report we featured this week as well tells pretty much the same story. Their report spanned out over 40 years and talks of the fear that our debt will be at 200% of GDP if we don't do something about

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4:42

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

The White House Press Secretary's confirmed federal layoffs could happen within days thanks to the latest United States government shutdown. Federal funding expired yesterday after Democrats and Republicans failed to get their respective bills through the senate, furloughing thousands of government workers. Donald Trump is blaming the Democrats, threatening to follow through with mass layoffs in an effort to pressure them to back moves to end the shutdown. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike

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10:00

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. It was Tim’s birthday yesterday – the big 60. Did he do anything fun to celebrate? They also touched on All Blacks and injuries ahead of this weekend’s clash, and a very expensive brand of plush toys. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:40

Jordie Barrett: All Blacks vice-captain previews the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

The Bledisloe Cup is back in storage for another year but the Rugby Championship remains up for grabs for all four teams going into the final round. The All Blacks are taking on Australia at a sold-out Optus Stadium, while South Africa clashes with Argentina at Twickenham. Seven changes have been made to the side, with Scott Barrett returning from injury to his position as captain. Vice-captain Jordie Barrett told Mike Hosking a week is a long time in international rugby, as the game has become so

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90:26

Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 3rd of October, what is going on with Te Pati Maori? In fights, out fights, and one of the biggest Māori-led activist groups has severed ties. And all of this comes before they “reset” in a week or so. All Black vice captain Jordie Barrett says we're in for a good chance of reclaiming the Rugby Championship, so long as we beat the Wallabies and South Africa loses to Argentina. And as they Wrap the Week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson

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3:55

Simon Rutherford: Auto Distributors NZ CEO on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

New Zealand's electric car market is reaching a tipping point. Five new Chinese car brands have entered the market in the last two months – Dongfeng being the latest. Its launch lineup includes three fully electric models, and dealerships are set to open in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch later in the year. Auto Distributors NZ CEO Simon Rutherford told Mike Hosking the market has shifted over the last few years to be more accepting of EVs. He says people who are looking to buy a second car

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4:09

Toby Stuart: Michelin Star Chef on the launch of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

A more analogue type of vacation at a new retreat. Created by Kiwi Michelin Star Chef Toby Stuart and his wife Sabina Bronicka-Stuart, ‘Slow Stay’ is a luxury retreat over the Abel Tasman. The idea is to switch off technology and relax, recuperate, recharge, and reconnect with one another and the world around us. It’s tapping into the global wellness tourism market, which is projected to hit US$2.1 trillion by 2030 – growing at 12% per year. Stuart told Mike Hosking that while it’s not cheap, there

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2:19

Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on the launch...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

The Government's launched an NZTA-backed freight action plan, which will link big airport projects with road and rail. It'll look at national demand and set up a freight advisory council after calls from the industry to make exports more competitive, and imports more affordable. Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Mike Hosking that although the plan focuses on roading, it needs to bring all modes of transport together. She says there's only so much that can be achieved through

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3:33

Te Ururoa Flavell: Former Te Pati Māori co-leader on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

An ex-Māori party co-leader suspects problems within the current cohort as an influential former supporter cut ties. Toitū Te Tiriti's Eru Kapa-Kingi's described the party's leadership as "effectively a dictatorship model". The party's emailed members overnight, saying it remains committed to transparency, accountability, and unity. Former co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell told Mike Hosking he's not close to the leadership but based on the last few weeks there could be issues. Flavell's pointing to the

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2:42

Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agricultural Minister on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/02

Hopes new welfare requirements for pig farming will streamline how things operate. The changes include requirements for the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls, as well as requirements for space to grow pigs. They won't come into force until the end of 2035, so farmers have time to prepare. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking] this gives the industry certainty in how to move forward. He says they've been living in a bit of a limbo land for the last five-to-seven

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2:11

Mike's Minute: The problem with the Govt's passion...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/01

Forget the detail of the power reforms, because we dealt with them yesterday, let's deal to the politics of it and a habit the Government has that is hurting them. There is a pattern. The pattern is the Government tells us there is something wrong, it could be banks, it could be supermarkets, it could be power, or it could be airlines. The last Government had the same issue – they took on petrol stations. Their concern is partially real. It's real because 1, there might be bits and pieces of the

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12:27

Nadia Lim: Kiwi Chef on her new cookbook 'Nadia's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/01

A new cookbook and a celebration of the farming sector. Kiwi Chef Nadia Lim has spent over five years designing her new cookbook, which she says is about paying tribute to the farmers, land, and sustainable food. ‘Nadia’s Farm Kitchen’ is filled with seasonal recipes, as well as offering a glimpse into life on Royalburn Station with personal stories and anecdotes. She joined Mike Hosking to discuss the book and for a bit of a trip down memory lane, telling him that looking back, their journey on the

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Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/01

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 2nd of October, the Government is teaming up with banks to try deliver more social housing – Minister Chris Bishop unpacks the scheme. Pharmac’s new Chief Executive Natalie McMurtry speaks for the first time on how she plans to lead the entity. Beloved Kiwi chef Nadia Lim has been working on her new cookbook for about 5-6 years and is on to talk about it and the value of the farm. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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4:01

Natalie McMurty: Pharmac CEO on entering her new role

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/01

Natalie McMurtry says Pharmac's model drew her to the agency's top job. She is just three weeks into her five-year-contract as chief executive at the drug-buying agency. The Canadian is tasked with continuing efforts to improve the agency's standing with the New Zealand public after years of degradation. McMurty told Mike Hosking she’s happy to keep moving forward on the reset plan that’s been put in place. She says she saw an opportunity to make an impact, and a board that has a great plan in

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4:57

Jim Dolan: Australian Sports Journalist on the latest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/01

A big headache for NRL bosses ahead of the grand final. 10 stars are reportedly lined up to leave league, defecting to rugby union’s Saudi-backed ‘R360’, including Ryan Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomaz, and Warriors winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. The competition is targeting an October 2026 start date. But Australian Sports Journalist Jim Dolan confirmed to Mike Hosking that no one has officially signed onto the project yet. He says there’s no coaches, no venues, and while there’s plenty of talk of money coming

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2:01

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/10/01

There's a view the property market will continue to be in buyers' favour for some time, despite values edging up. Cotality data shows property values in New Zealand ticked up by 0.1% in September, following a cumulative 1.6% drop over the five months to August. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson says regional New Zealand properties are faring better. He told Mike Hosking that 2026 is looking better, but right now things are pretty flat. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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