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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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2:48

Dr. Buzz Burrell: General Practice Aotearoa chair...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/21

A rural doctor says the government's hospital investment is still not enough. Health Minister Simeon Brown's announced a $100million boost for 21 local projects, aimed at improving clinical spaces and support services. General Practice Aotearoa chair Dr Buzz Burrell told Mike Hosking that the investment will be only for touch ups. He says there will only be $5million per project over two years, it's not going to be world changing. Health New Zealand's also allocating $20million dollars to increasing

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2:00

Mike's Minute: If it's expensive, does buying local...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/19

If only nostalgia paid the bills. But when it comes to peaches, it doesn’t. Wattie's is out. Pams do a good line of imported stuff, and those who buy peaches in tins like it cheap. A lot of us like cheap. Cheap has never been more appealing in a cost of living crisis. If I was in the business of patriotic purchases, I would close my door and go home. It does work to a degree overseas. Australia is running an "Australian Made" campaign which has had traction. Canada gave it a good push post the

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3:33

Mark the Week: The GDP figure was the icing on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

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. Farmer confidence: 8/10 In an economic world of woe, it's good to see a decent chunk of people doing well and enjoying it. GDP: 2/10 Sort of the turgid, rank, icing on the rotten economic cake. How does a Reserve Bank not see a contraction of that size? Eden Park: 7/10 Best news of the week as reality finally arrived in suburban Auckland. Have a massive facility and actually use

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1:55

Mike's Minute: Who from the Reserve Bank will be held...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

Was this the final nail in the Adrian Orr coffin? Can we add Christian Hawkesby and the entire monetary policy committee? After all, it's easy to blame a governor, but it’s a committee that votes on what to do with the cash rate. After the famed Q2 finished (remember April, May and June), we come to the next committee decision in July. Orr is gone, Hawkesby is up, and they have just witnessed the previous three months. And what do they do? Nothing. No change. They held. Why? Because they felt things

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11:00

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

It’s Friday so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. Mike decided to end the week with another pop quiz – this time on things that were covered on the programme this morning. Kate was not enthused. Plus the school holidays are coming up, so they had to touch on everyone’s plans. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of September, Sir John Key has some advice for Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who has some tough questions to answer after that Q2 GDP result. The Government is flying the flag for the wool industry in China. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson take a pop quiz and discuss school holidays plans as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN

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2:38

Dr Farah Palmer: Former Black Ferns Captain previews...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

We’re in the business end of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, but a former Black Ferns captain is warning against getting cocky. The Black Ferns have made light work of Spain, Japan, Ireland, and South Africa, leading them to the semi-finals. Saturday morning will see them face off against the World No 2 team – Canada. Former Captain Dr Farah Palmer told Mike Hosking that although it’s likely we’ll make it through and face England in the final, she wouldn’t take Canada lightly. She says the last time

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4:03

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Jimmy Kimmel's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

The axing of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has sparked debate around freedom of speech. Kimmel has been pulled off air indefinitely by ABC over his comments relating to the Charlie Kirk killing. The late-night host suggested Kirk, who was shot at a Utah University last week, was killed by a pro-Trump Republican. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking reactions are sharply partisan. He says that some, like former Fox host Geraldo Rivera, believe Kimmel’s statements were inappropriate and

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4:29

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

Negotiations between senior doctors and the Government have broken down. They've rejected a $160 million offer and are set to strike for 48 hours next week. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists had put a proposal which would have cost about $300 million. Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Mike Hosking doctors are playing catch up. She says doctors haven't had pay increases lower than inflation since the pandemic. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP dropping...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says a new Reserve Bank Governor will be announced “very shortly” as she comes under growing pressure to tackle New Zealand’s economic woes. Economists are calling on the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate more aggressively after yesterday’s shock GDP result. New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.9% in the June quarter, a reduction well over market expectations. Expectations were for a 0.4% decline in GDP, while Reserve Bank forecasts were for a

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3:30

Mark Patterson: Associate Agricultural Minister on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

The Associate Agriculture Minister believes wool is making a comeback and New Zealand could double its exports over the next decade. Mark Patterson is in China for the country's largest wool conference, where he'll meet with industry representatives, wool growers, and processors. It's our largest trading partner for wool, with $176 million of $446 million in total exports heading there last year. Patterson told Mike Hosking farmers can be confident with how the market's moving. He says the price is

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6:04

Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the GDP...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/18

Sir John Key says the Reserve Bank deserves much of the blame for the latest sharp drop in GDP. Our economy's contracted 0.9% in the June quarter. The Government says international turmoil and uncertainty over tariffs have driven the fall, which was much larger than expected. Key told Mike Hosking the OCR was also a major factor. He says two months ago he was criticised for calling for the OCR to come down 100-basis points, but that will probably now happen by Christmas. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:09

Mike's Minute: Compulsory KiwiSaver could be our...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Having argued the other week for compulsory KiwiSaver, it was sort of ironic, but probably lucky, that several reports came out post the comments that wanted the same thing. Then enter Winston who wants it as well, and will pay for it, apparently with tax cuts. Of course the tax cuts are completely unaffordable, but it doesn’t make the compulsion a bad idea. I personally am not for compulsion, but it seems the only way to solve our never-ending inability to save. Here is what possibly is the

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5:43

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Donald Trump's second...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

The US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and flypasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald Trump's attending a state banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles, with about 150 other guests. The King is cherishing the close ties between American and British people, saying the ocean may divide the two countries, but they're the 'closest of kin.' UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking they’re flinging every bit of royal regalia that they can at Trump in order

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8:42

Jacob Douglas: Kiwi motorsport driver on his road to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Another case of a Kiwi punching above his weight. Hailing from Christchurch, 20 year old motorsport driver Jacob Douglas is currently competing in the USF Pro 2000 Circuit over in the States. He’s on the road to IndyCar, and has just wrapped up the season, finishing 5th overall and securing a win and eight podiums. At age 16 Douglas made the move to America in order to chase his dreams, and told Mike Hosking at the time he didn’t realise how big of a deal it was. “I was kind of just, y’know, another

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2:00

Don Good: Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Hamilton's first domestic jet service in 25 years will connect thousands of people to Christchurch every year. Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 service will operate alongside two smaller planes, to be deployed to other parts of the regional network. From today the 171-seat domestic jet will leave Christchurch at 3pm five days a week and return from Hamilton just after 5pm. Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Don Good told Mike Hosking Air NZ wouldn’t have put a plane on that route if there wasn’t demand

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Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of September, we look at the predictions of how bad Q2 was economically, and whether this is the worst of it. Some extraordinary new numbers when it comes to youth crime that shows the Government is starting to get the issue under control. Young motorsport driver Jacob Douglas details his path to IndyCar and why he moved to the US by himself at only 16 years old. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning

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3:13

Paul Spain: Tech Commentator on Kiwi musicians...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

Top musicians are taking their music off Spotify and leaving the platform behind – but why? Kiwi musicians like Tiki Taane and The Bats have joined overseas acts like Deerhoof and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard in boycotting the platform, accusing it of exploitation, poor royalties, and subsidising big international acts. As it stands, each stream earns an artist around one-twentieth of a New Zealand cent. Tech commentator Paul Spain told Mike Hosking artists are making a fair point, as

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2:42

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister unpacks what the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

The vast majority of New Zealand's foreign tourist levy is being held on to by the Government. Budget documents show up to $139 million is being banked from the International Visitor Levy for Crown spending. This year's budget allocated $55 million a year to spending in conservation and $35 million to new spending in tourism from a pot of almost $230 million. Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka told Mike Hosking it helps cover the costs of all things used by tourists, not just things like

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3:28

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the reduction in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/09/17

The Children's Minister is attributing a reduction in youth reoffending to boot camps, even though they haven't started yet. The Government says serious and persistent young offending has dropped by more than 14% since June 2023. Northland experienced the greatest decrease at 40%. Minister Karen Chhour told Mike Hosking there have been significant developments. She says they've learnt a lot from the military-style academy pilot, which has informed other programmes. LISTEN ABOVESee

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