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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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2:14

Laura McClure: ACT MP on being one of four MPs banned...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/03

An MP facing Chinese sanctions is refusing to apologise for visiting Taiwan. ACT's Laura McClure has been banned from China for a year, along with NZ First’s David Wilson, Labour’s Duncan Webb, and National’s Maureen Pugh. The four visited the self-governing island territory last month. McClure told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's an intimidation tactic – likely to put people off visiting Taiwan, but she hopes that won't happen. She says Taiwan has long-been an important economic and cultural

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3:23

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new round of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/03

The Trade Minister believes the US is simply looking for a new reason to reintroduce tariffs. The Trump administration announced a new 12.5% tariff on dozens of countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and many of our major trading partners. It's accusing us of not doing enough to prevent the importation of goods produced by forced labour. Todd McClay told Heather du Plessis-Allan he and his international counterparts are all of the same view. He says irrespective of what anyone has done, the US

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2:08

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Simon Watts made the right...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

Credit to Simon Watts. Some time ago he told me he was going to do something to stop councils like the Far North District Council. They put ten iwi representatives, not elected by ratepayers, on a committee with six councillors who were elected, with full voting rights, thereby outnumbering the elected folk. I sent him a text two weeks ago asking him when I should check back in with him to see what he was going to do. He responded. Asked me to give him two weeks. Two weeks ran out yesterday

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90:45

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Wednesday 3rd of June,Local Government Minister Simon Watts unpacks the decision for council voting to be restricted to elected members. New tourism stats show we are becoming a luxury travel haven. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the Budget, the ban on non-elected council representatives voting, and New Zealand's nuclear stance on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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3:50

Jaimee Lupton: Gingernut's Angels Founder on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

A Kiwi foundation is helping combat infertility around New Zealand. Gingernut’s Angels, founded by Jaimee Lupton, was created with the goal of removing the financial barrier to starting a family. It has raised more than $3.5 million and funded 197 grants to help families access IVF and fertility treatments since it was founded in 2024. Lupton told Heather du Plessis-Allan that a single round of IVF can cost from $30 thousand to $50 thousand, which is just out of reach for so many families

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10:06

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

Labour is labelling the Government’s overhaul of council voting rights a distraction. A Bill amendment will strip voting rights from unelected members —including iwi and youth representatives— on council committees. It comes after the Far North District Council moved to expand its Māori liaison committee. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Heather du Plessis-Allan the issue is not a priority for New Zealanders. She says people are far more worried about paying their bills and being able to cope everyday

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3:22

René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increased...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

New Zealand's cementing itself as a premium tourism destination. Market data from Grand View Research estimates our luxury travel market brought in more than $8 million last year and could double by 2033. Luxury Travel specialist Southern Crossings says overseas couples on their honeymoon for instance, consistently spend about the equivalent of a Central Auckland house deposit. Tourism New Zealand CEO René de Monchy told Heather du Plessis-Allan says we have amazing luxury offerings. He says coming

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2:56

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the call to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

Insurers have found an answer for councils looking for more climate resilience funding. The Insurance Council is proposing replacing the insurance-linked Fire and Emergency levy with a new Community Protection Levy. It would see firefighters Crown-funded and allow up to $700 million a year to be redirected into climate resilience and risk reduction projects. Chief Executive Kris Faafoi told Heather du Plessis-Allan there are councils around the country worried about the risks their communities face

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2:29

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

A new lease on life for the gas industry, with the Government's $200 million exploration fund already catching the eye of private companies. Newstalk ZB can reveal there have been 11 expressions of interest since January. Resources Minister Shane Jones expects the bulk of approved projects to be based in Taranaki. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's a vote of confidence in the sector, and particularly the region. He says it counters the myth

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3:04

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition Convener on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

A banking expert says a TSB–Heartland Bank merger may not transform the market but could still be a good thing for Kiwis. Heartland has struck a deal to buy TSB for $620 million and form a new entity by the end of the year, pending consultation and regulatory approval. Banking Reform Coalition Convener Kent Duston told Heather du Plessis-Allan the banks' regional focus is a point of difference. He says compared to the big Aussie banks, both have a great reputation for good customer service and

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5:05

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/02

The Local Government Minister says most councils will be affected by the Government’s overhaul of committee voting rights. A Bill amendment will strip voting rights from unelected members —including iwi and youth representatives— on council committees. Simon Watts told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's open to further changes down the track, but acknowledges some unelected members still bring value to local decision-making. He says there are emergency management committees that have specific expertise,

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1:59

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hegseth's comments...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

I don't think anyone should be offended by Pete Hegseth saying that New Zealand is freeloading off the American military. This is not a controversial thing at all to say. The Australians have been privately complaining about us sponging off them for decades – they've urged us to lift our spend to 2% of GDP for decades. We have kept our spending at only 1%, or thereabouts, for decades. Wayne Mapp, the former Defence Minister, probably said the quiet bit out loud when he said yesterday that we

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4:21

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest batch of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

The latest batch of files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment to be released is reflecting poorly on the UK’s Labour Party. More than 1,500 pages of messages, emails, and other correspondence was released, and among them was criticism of Sir Keir Starmer by both Mandelson and other ministers. In May 2025, Mandelson told Minister Pat McFadden that Starmer “lacks verve”, and the same month, cabinet minister Pat McFadden criticised government policy on public spending and welfare, saying “every

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11:24

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

Returning after the long weekend, Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap this weekend's sporting events. On today's agenda: The Warriors fell short against the Panthers, the game ending with a tight 20-18 score in favour of the Australian team. Is it a good idea to rest your star players? The decision saw the Hurricanes lose to the Crusaders, but the Chiefs still claimed victory over the Blues. NZ Rugby is denying claims they're blocking Fehi Fineanganofo's move to

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90:36

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd of June with Heather du Plessis-Allan, the number of times school staff are having to physically restrain students has risen. The Prime Minister joins on a Tuesday to respond to Pete Hegseth's "freeloading" comments and discusses what they're going to do with superannuation in this year's election. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville take us through the long weekend of sport, including the game of the NRL season so far between the Warriors

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5:08

Luci Ellis: Westpac Group Chief Economist compares...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

The chief economist of one of the largest banks across the Tasman is quashing talk of New Zealand becoming Australia's tax haven. A recent Australian newspaper declared the country's recent capital gains tax changes had lifted our appeal to local property investors due to our lack of capital gains, stamp duty, or land tax. Westpac Group's Luci Ellis told Heather du Plessis-Allan there won't be as many concessions for new purchases of existing homes for rent, but negative gearing is still an option

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2:35

Anhar Khanbhai: Wise's Travel Spending Expert on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

A reminder to watch our spending while overseas. A survey by money transfer company Wise has found almost half of respondents say they spend in the moment and worry later, and a similar number say money doesn’t feel ‘real’ overseas. More than four in ten say they go over-budget. Wise's travel spending expert Anhar Khanbhai told Heather du Plessis-Allan that over-spending becomes really easy as a result of the complexities of managing money overseas and the use of bank-issued cards. She says those

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2:23

Lisa Woods: Amnesty International NZ Movement...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

Amnesty International says it's entirely possible for New Zealand to take on big tech. Several media companies, industry groups and other organisations have signed an Amnesty open letter, calling for a stronger crack down on digital platforms like TikTok and Facebook. They're calling for an independent regulator to manage risks like fraud, extremist content, and misinformation. Amnesty International NZ Movement Building & Advocacy Director Lisa Woods told Heather du Plessis-Allan we already hold

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10:16

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

“We choose our defence spending and no one else,” the Prime Minister says as the United States continues to pressure other nations, including New Zealand, to increase military spending. Speaking with Heather du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast, Christoper Luxon has backed New Zealand’s defence spending. Luxon denied New Zealand is “freeloading” off America after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired comments at New Zealand over the weekend. “We choose our defence spending and

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3:42

Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/01

Schools are calling for greater access to specialist support amid a rise in the use of physical restraint. Ministry of Education data shows the number of restraint incidents has risen from about 2,600 a year to about 3,000 a year since 2018. Pat Newman —spokesperson for Northland's Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association— says schools are dealing with increasingly complex needs. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan they're seeing more children affected by trauma and abuse than ever before. Newman says

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