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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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3:23

Marcos Pelenur: Energy Efficiency and Conservation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/26

A Government agency's confident its multi-million-dollar fuel saving campaign is working. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has spent more than $3.5 million on ads encouraging people to drive smoothly and check tyre pressure. It estimates an average fuel reduction of more than two million litres of petrol a week, saving consumers more than $7 million. Chief Executive Dr Marcos Pelenur told Mike Hosking that while people may have already known some of the tips they shared, the campaign

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Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026

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2026/05/26

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th of May, our attention is on the economy with Kelly Eckhold previews today’s OCR announcement while Steven Joyce looks ahead to the Budget. How much do you think was spent on telling people to take off roof racks and make sure your tyres are pumped up to save on fuel? And on Politics Wednesday, Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk the Labour leaks, accommodation entitlements for MPs, and the Ombudsman looking at the PM's office. Get

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11:46

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

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2026/05/26

There’s debate over housing entitlements after it was revealed National's Louise Upston claims allowances for a home she already owns. MPs needing semi-permanent accommodation in Wellington can access up to $52 thousand a year. National's Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking it is an entitlement, because MPs have to stay in the capital. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking there's certainly room for a discussion. She says much of this is hard for many Kiwis to stomach when there's a cost of

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2:19

Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment Founder on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/26

An entertainment figure is singing the praises of the Government for moving to protect homegrown hits. Changes to the Copyright Act will extend protections for Kiwi recordings from 50 to 70 years after publication. It's part of free trade agreements with the UK and EU and will in place by mid-2028. Eccles Entertainment Founder Brent Eccles told Mike Hosking it's an important move. He says writing and holding on to songs is how artists make money. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:45

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the inquiry...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/26

Both Manage My Health and Health NZ are vowing they've made big changes following last year's cyber-attack on 100 thousand patients. The Privacy Commissioner has found both failed to protect patient data. Phase Two of his review will ask whether people actually knew their data was being held in the health portal. Michael Webster told Mike Hosking we can't afford to be lax when it comes to private data. He says health information is highly sensitive, and there needs to be a greater commitment to

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4:31

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/26

Iran's claiming the ceasefire's been violated by US strikes. The US military says it's hit Iranian missile launch sites and boats in the Strait of Hormuz to protect its own troops. Peace talks appear on thin ice, with Iran's nuclear programme remaining a sticking point. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Iran's claiming they're holding all the cards. He says Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a statement threatening US bases in the region, saying the hand of time doesn't turn back.

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3:26

Carl Carrington: NZ King Salmon CEO on the company...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/26

The boss of New Zealand King Salmon says it's no fluke they're finally swimming downstream. The company’s posting a net profit of $13.8 million for the six months to March. The previous period saw a net loss of more than $20 million. CEO Carl Carrington told Mike Hosking it was a tough summer on the seas, with temperatures well above average, but a lot of work went into investing in solutions. He says a new well-boat arriving soon will mark the biggest transformation in the salmon industry in three

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3:46

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/26

An economist believes the Reserve Bank should raise the Official Cash Rate today to control inflation. The bank will release its first Monetary Policy Statement since war broke out in the Middle East, with most expecting it to hold at 2.25% and not rise until September. But Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking inflation was already at 3.1% before the war, and we'll likely spend time above 4% this year. He says six years of this decade will have seen inflation over 3%. LISTEN

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2:10

Mike's Minute: Not everything is a conspiracy

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

Some are working pretty hard currently to buy into the Mike Smith storyline that the big end of town has the Government's ear over climate change. Mike Smith is the activist, the agitator, the chainsaw man, the "smack the America's Cup" bloke. So, you know, a life of angst and upset. His latest outing was in court, looking to sue individual companies over their pollution around climate change. He was looking for an activist court to agree with the idea that a company can be held to specific and

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3:25

Ben Kennings: Surfing NZ CEO on the World Surf League...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

The World Surf League event at Raglan’s Manu Bay has wrapped after 11 days of competition. It’s being labelled as a massive success, with organisers hitting capacity crowds of 6500 onlookers. The event came to New Zealand’s shores in late January, supported by the Government’s $40 million Events Attraction Package. Surfing NZ CEO Ben Kennings told Mike Hosking the purpose of the package is to get eyeballs from around the world looking at New Zealand, and the funding also helped inspire New Zealand

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5:34

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO gives economic lay of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

Kiwibank’s CEO is hoping the Reserve Bank will hold off on raising the Official Cash Rate tomorrow. Economists are expecting it to be held at 2.25%, with markets pricing in moves later in the year. It comes as the economy remains flat, with inflation, housing, global tensions, and weak spending all testing resilience. Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking the economy is way too weak to cope with an increase to the OCR, as the inflation is coming from things outside of the usual set of

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12:12

Jennah Wootten: New Netball New Zealand CEO on her...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

Netball New Zealand officially has a new CEO. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited deputy chairwoman Jennah Wootten has been appointed to the role, taking over from interim CEO Jane Patteron in August. Her appointment follows a troubled year for Netball NZ, including the resignation of former CEO Jennie Wyllie, the situation surrounding Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, and their struggles to find a new broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership. Wootten has plenty of experience in both the business and

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2:59

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

This past dairy season is all-but-confirmed as record breaking but remaining at those lofty heights will be farmers' next challenge. Rabobank expects milk supply to stay elevated into 2026-27, with farmgate prices forecast between $9.50 and $10 per kilogram. But rising inflation could squeeze margins. Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking in terms of returns, there’s no doubt it’s a good time. He says they’ve seen strong milk prices and Fonterra farmers have seen

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90:38

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of May, it's Good News Tuesday as we hear about the new energy transition scheme, the cruise ship season, and the business events industry. Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich gives us his economic state of play leading into the Budget and the OCR. Netball NZ's new CEO Jennah Wootten explains how she plans to turn the sport around and looks at a broadcast deal. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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2:51

Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events. According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter. That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors. Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels. She says January was

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2:17

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the 3% reduction...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

The boss of Auckland's port is still upbeat, despite another drop in cruise visits. Data released to Newstalk ZB shows a 3% national reduction this season. Auckland's dropping by 12%, but Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray told Mike Hosking he predicts this is rock bottom, and things will pick back up next season. He says they've already got 66 bookings secured. Cruise visits to the South Island are meanwhile increasing by nearly two dozen. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:22

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Pope Leo XIV...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

The Pope is making it clear that artificial intelligence is a mounting threat to humanity. In his first major teaching letter, Pope Leo has spoken out against the development of AI. He says it must be disarmed before it slashes more jobs, accelerates wars, and dominates humanity. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking it's interesting Leo's targeting AI in his first major document. She says he sees some positives, but wants to rein it in, and tech giants won't be happy about it. LISTEN

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3:47

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/25

Shane Jones says many businesses won't survive without help moving away from natural gas. The Government's setting money aside in Thursday's Budget to back loans for firms transitioning to other forms of energy. The Associate Energy Minister told Mike Hosking many industries reliant on natural gas have been seeing their energy costs surge. He says unless the Crown steps in, many face dire options and will fail. Recipients can transition to any other type – not necessarily renewable energy. Jones

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2:41

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/24

On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season. AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:25

Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest...

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2026/05/24

Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation. The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender. Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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