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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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3:32

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/11

Is it worth trying to grow rice in New Zealand? As our appetite for the staple crop increases, ecologist Yuki Fukada has pointed out the complete lack of commercial rice production in the country. We’re currently importing $95 million worth of rice from overseas – about 85,000 tons. Lincoln University’s Dr Jacqueline Rowarth told Mike Hosking Fukada is looking at it in terms of volume, but she thinks we should be looking at value instead. Rice is a $2 a kilo crop, Rowarth says, and if we can grow

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2:22

Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on Disney Cruise...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/11

Cinderella and Mickey Mouse are packing their bags and heading offshore as Disney Cruise Line confirms its exit from New Zealand. The company operated its Disney Wonder ship across the Tasman since 2024 but will relocate to another part of the world from 2026. Cruise Association Chief Executive Jacqui Lloyd told Mike Hosking the fees imposed on ships is playing a big role. She says the costs imposed on ships in New Zealand and Australia is expensive. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:41

Tina Schirr: Business NZ Energy Council Executive...

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2025/08/11

There's a view businesses have been taken by surprise by surging gas prices. Energy management company Optima and Business NZ's joint survey reveals gas prices have risen by more than 100% on average in the past five years. Nearly half report it's led to them reducing operations, increased prices, or cutting staff. Business NZ Energy Council Executive Director Tina Schirr told Mike Hosking they didn't know how quickly supply would dwindle. She says they knew there'd be moderate reduction over the

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2:15

Phil Goff: Former Foreign Minister on the decision to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/11

A critical decision lies before New Zealand on whether to recognise Palestinian statehood. Australia's pledged to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, following suit with countries like France, Canada, and the UK. Our Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed we will reach a formal decision next month. Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff told Mike Hosking the move would send a message to Israel its action is unacceptable, and would affirm the Palestinian people's rights to

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11:42

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/10

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Richie Mo'unga, why don't they bring him straight into the All Blacks? Is NZR tripping over it's own rules again? The Blackcaps thrashed Zimbabwe resulting in their largest test victory ever - 359 runs! And Shane Van Giserbergen is set for a contract extension, but are the details a bit too vague? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:39

Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2025

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2025/08/10

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 11th of August, we've got more work visas to help out with seasonal work - but an immigration advisor says some of the rules around these ones could be a game changer. The Prime Minister is fresh off a visit with Anthony Albanese and joins Mike in studio as he asks if anything came out of it. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine console Mike on the Commentary Box after the Warriors loss and they discuss the life of Peter Lester. Get the Mike

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1:59

Mike's Minute: The problem with local body elections

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2025/08/10

I don’t know Elisha Milmine and I wish her nothing but the best. But as it turns out, she is your new councillor in the Kahuranaki ward for the Hastings District Council. She was standing against one person, that person withdrew, so she wins by default. She has no experience. She put her hand up, was the only one standing so, congratulations, the job's yours. What a stupid system. This story is far from unique. Plenty of elections aren't even held because no one stands, or people who may or may not

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3:01

David Cooper: CEO and Director of Malcom Pacific...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/10

Two new seasonal visas have been unveiled, allowing the likes of rural contractors or chairlift operators to return for up to three years or stay for up to seven months. It follows the unemployment rate reaching a five-year high of 5.2-percent. Malcolm Pacific Immigration Director David Cooper told Mike Hosking it's hard to get New Zealanders into domestic seasonal work. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:18

Christopher Luxon: The Prime Minister discusses his...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/10

Christopher Luxon says he and Anthony Albanese are on the same page about standardising regulations on both sides of the Tasman. The New Zealand and Australian Prime Ministers have wrapped up an annual catch-up in Queenstown. Luxon told Mike Hosking that they've also asked big business CEOs from both countires, to identify where things could be standardised more. He says Australia's states can have lots of differences in regulations, and they're keen to see where that can be standardised. LISTEN

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2:11

Matt Srhoj: Northland District Commander...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/10

Extra police officers are being called to Northland to contend with a squeeze on resources from rising violent crime. In the past three months, 90 officers from across the country have been brought in to work five-week shifts. Northland District Commander Superintendent Matt Shroj says the region saw four homicides in quick succession, which was the tipping point. He told Mike Hosking that the district's been in a much better place with this extra support - but these are busy people, and they

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3:25

Peter Spencer: Parkwind Country Manager looking at...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/10

Belgian company Parkwind is exploring plans to build a large scale offshore wind farm in South Taranaki. Parkwind Country Manager Peter Spencer says that Europe and Australia have already put these systems into place. 'The Europeans are the masters of it. The Australians are doing very well.' He said these offshore wind farms could be up and running in the next decade. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:04

Mike's Minute: Why not charge tourists to visit our...

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2025/08/08

I have at least partially changed my mind on charging tourists. The idea that you can wander around our conservation estate for free is, of course, nuts. Like the various charges that we have placed on tourists, whether it be at the border, or potentially in a hotel with a bed tax, the simple truth is if we got our act together in terms of marketing and seat capacity to the country, people would be happy to pay them. Why? Because everyone pays for everything all over the world and if post-Covid

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2:32

Mark the Week: 15% tariffs are the biggest blow of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/08

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. Sheds: 8/10 The new garden shed rules are what good governance should be about – simple and common sense. How hard can it be? Local body elections: 4/10 Nominations close and, once again, a whole bunch of races are not being run because we don’t have enough candidates. 15% tariffs: 1/10 Biggest blow of the week in an economy that needs it like a hole in the head. Coal: 7/10

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2:06

Mike's Minute: The Treasury report shows why Labour...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/07

I said earlier this week that the Government will be re-elected next year because, all things being equal, history tends to show you get two terms. Plus, the Opposition remain the same people who stuffed the place a year and a half ago and the pain of that, the closeness of that, is still real for too many of us. Unless of course they rejuvenate the party or say sorry – none of which is going to happen. This was all backed up by Treasury who, in one of their latest papers which is well worth

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11:36

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/07

It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed Mike’s potential career in reality TV, car troubles, and AI in language learning apps. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

Monty Betham: Former Warriors Captain on the Warriors...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/07

The Warriors are just holding onto their position in the top four. Saturday will see them face off against the Bulldogs – a must win match after their last two losses. But the question remains, with the spotty performances from the New Zealand team, will they be able to defeat a top four side? Former Warriors Captain Monty Betham told Mike Hosking the Warriors have yet to lose three matches in a row this year, and experts believe that pattern will hold true. He says both teams will be looking to

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3:19

Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on Richie Mo'unga...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/07

An exception to normal procedure at the Crusaders in bringing Richie Mo'unga back to the Super Rugby franchise. The 56-test All Black has signed an 18-month contract to return in July after three seasons playing in Japan. Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge says they're stoked Mo'unga is returning to his home franchise. He told Mike Hosking this type of contract is probably the way of the future – athletes gaining experience elsewhere before returning to the game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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87:21

Full Show Podcast: 08 August 2025

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2025/08/07

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of August, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins to talk about the huge number of kids leaving school without a single qualification. In sporting news – Richie Mo'unga is coming back so there's cause for celebrations for Canterbury and All Blacks fans. And we look at a massive make-or-break weekend for the Warriors to see whether they are serious contenders this year. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week and talk about whether

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2:36

Jimmy Rushton: Foreign Policy Analyst on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/07

The prospects of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin may be crumbling faster than they've formed. The Kremlin says the US President and his Russian counterpart have agreed to meet in the "coming days". But the New York Post is quoting Trump's officials, saying this is not the case. Foreign Policy Analyst Jimmy Rushton told Mike Hosking Putin is burning through astonishing amounts of manpower for relatively little strategic progress. He says Putin thinks he can outlast the West, but

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3:41

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the labelling...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/07

There’s a view we're an international outlier with our labelling regulations. The standards are under review from the Ministry for Regulation in its latest attack on red tape. Minister David Seymour says the labelling codes seem overly restrictive. He says for example, Chemist Warehouse has someone employed full time to check labels. BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking it's an issue for overseas companies having to deal with regulations here that are nowhere else. She says if you buy a

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