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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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11:59

Ed Sheeran: Singer talks his career, fame, and his...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/23

One of the world’s bestselling artists, Ed Sheeran is one of the most influential artists of his generation. He’s sold almost 200 million albums and is one of only a handful of artists on Spotify Billions Club with more than ten tracks with over one billion streams. Sheeran last toured New Zealand’s stages back in 2023, and he’s returning three years later, with 2026’s ‘Loop Tour’. Despite his global musical success, Ed Sheeran has a reputation for being down to earth and humble, shrugging off the

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2:42

Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Management's Managing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/23

Rising supply and falling demand is pushing down rents. New Cotality analysis of MBIE data shows the national median rent dropped 0.3% in the year to May. That's the first time the rent has dropped in more than 15 years. Aspire Property Management's Managing Director Mike Atkinson told Mike Hosking housing supply is increasing at the same time incomes are falling in real terms. He says there's also been a huge drop-off in net migration, with fewer people coming into the country. However, there could

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5:42

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the report that...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/23

The Housing Minister believes homelessness data can be hard to analyse as there's no one-size-fits-all description. The Government's June Homelessness Insights suggests communities countrywide are facing more pressure, with people living on the streets. Councils and support services say rough sleeping's increased everywhere, doubling by some measures over 24 months. Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking homelessness has been a lasting issue, and deals with complex issues. He says sometimes it

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3:00

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the tourism...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/23

More Aussies are hopping over the ditch following a tourism campaign. Since the 'Everyone Must Go' campaign, almost eight thousand extra Australian visitors have come to New Zealand. It's estimated those tourists spent about $22 million. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking there's plenty more room for growth. She says about four million Australians are considering a trip, so we need to get in their face more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:10

Mike's Minute: The showdown at the big butter meeting

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

What do you reckon happened at the big butter meeting? Willis and Hurrell. Nicola and Miles. Is it a meeting that took on a hopeless amount of hype, or was it a sign that at times this Government, and Willis in particular, say stuff that makes them look like they are on to it when perhaps they're not? The reality is these two meet regularly. Fonterra plays an outsized roll in our economy and therefore it would be odd if they didn’t meet. But Nicola has this penchant for saying stuff that might lead

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5:21

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the early closure...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

The fallout over the Epstein files appears to have ground Capitol Hill to a halt. CNN reports Speaker Mike Johnson closed proceedings for August recess a day earlier than planned, ahead of votes around the release of the files. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Johnson says the whole issue should be allowed to cool down, saying they’ve been ‘clear and transparent’. However, Arnold says, this is not the view of the MAGA faithful, with Republican activist Marjorie Taylor Green

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11:06

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

Halfway through the week, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest political stories thus far. Labour MP Camilla Bellich’s member’s bill, the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill, has passed its second reading. But why do we want to talk about salaries? Nicola Willis has met with Fonterra over the cost of butter – has anything come of it yet? And how intense will the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election be? LISTEN ABOVESee

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Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of July, red meat continues to go gangbusters, but we could be doing better, and the industry has some warnings. Lester Levy is moving from the Health NZ Commissioner to the new board chair, and gives us an exclusive on what he has, and hasn't, achieved. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss pay transparency, the butter meeting between Nicola Willis and Fonterra, and the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election on Politics Wednesday. Get the

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2:34

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

Retailers across the country are surprisingly optimistic in the face of ongoing economic challenges. The latest Retail NZ report reveals nearly 70% of retailers are confident their business will survive the next year, up from 57% for the same period last year. This comes despite 62% of retailers failing to meet sales targets for the same period. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking that optimism is stronger in the provinces and rural areas than it is in major cities like Auckland and

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3:37

Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

Don’t expect lower levies as a result of ACC’s “accounting change”. The Government has approved a change that reduces the amount of money the insurer would need to pay out in claims by $7 billion. It would see the risk margin reduced from 12.7% to zero, shaving down the outstanding claims liability, which is used to calculate how much it may have to pay out in the years to come. ACC lawyer and researcher Warren Forster told Mike Hosking in effect, there will be no real change to how it operates in

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4:07

Lester Levy: Health NZ Commissioner on the return to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

Health New Zealand is moving into its next chapter after a year under a commissioner. The board's making a return today, with outgoing commissioner Lester Levy taking up the role as chairman for the next 12 months. Levy told Mike Hosking that although the agency's reached a turning point, the challenge isn't over. He says they need to involve clinicians and those on the ground in decisions and provide modern tools to the workforce. But Levy says the organisation's financially on track and has a

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4:28

Sophie Moloney: Sky New Zealand CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

Sky TV's purchase of TV3 could lead to a change in sports viewing, but not for a while. Sky New Zealand Chief Executive Sophie Moloney says for the next 12 months programming on TV3 will stay largely the same. She says she expects TVNZ to put up a good fight for free-to-air rights for different sports, including rugby. Moloney told Mike Hosking they'd also like to try to acquire them. She says it will ultimately be up to New Zealand Rugby. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:16

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

The red meat sector remains positive despite significant trade barriers. The Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand have revealed non-tariff trade barriers are costing the industry an estimated $1.5 billion every year. MIA Chair Nathan Guy told Mike Hosking they've lost an estimated billion dollars of stock in the last three years. He says it's unfortunate but the demand's still incredibly strong, so they're in good shape. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:11

Mike's Minute: Why are we looking to discuss employee...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/22

It’s the sort of theoretical nonsense you would expect from a bunch of wonks like the Labour Party, but blow me down if National hasn't clambered on board as well. Camilla Belich has a Member’s bill. Member's bills don’t normally get to where hers has, given if they did, the party would have already run with the idea. But her Employee Remuneration Disclosure Amendment Bill has passed its second reading and given National have turned up, it seems it will become law. "The underlying reason for the

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13:16

Eric Topol: Cardiologist and expert on longevity on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/21

People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer. Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular. Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decades, and is considered to be one of the top five voices on the subject. He’s just released his latest book, ‘Super Agers’, a detailed guide to living a longer, healthier life. Topol told Mike Hosking it’s not

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6:32

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the new Waikato...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/21

Construction will begin this year on a new medical school at Waikato University. The Government's chipping in $83 million, alongside $150 million from the University and philanthropic investors. It'll have a strong focus on primary care and rural health and offer a graduate-entry programme. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking they’ve gone through a rigorous process to ensure it’s as efficient and cost-effective as possible, so they can build the long-term pipeline that New Zealand needs

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89:45

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/21

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 22nd of July, a new medical school in Waikato has finally been greenlit – the Waikato University Vice Chancellor and Health Minister discuss the course. Netball New Zealand is changing the eligibility rules to allow players to play in Australia for the domestic season and still represent the Silver Ferns. Longevity expert Dr Eric Topol talks our health habits, red wine, chocolate, and if blue zones are fact or fiction. Get the Mike Hosking

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3:59

Matt Whineray: Netball NZ Board Chair on the changes...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/21

Netball New Zealand's updated the eligibility criteria for the Silver Ferns. Overseas-based players can now be considered for national selection through a formal exemption process. The updated criteria will be implemented ahead of the upcoming international season, allowing Grace Nweke to be available if she applies. Board chair Matt Whineray told Mike Hosking they had to balance everyone’s interests – players' aspirations and development, the strength of the domestic competition, and the needs of

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3:14

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on inflation tracking...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/21

Another cut to the Official Cash Rate next month is looking a lot more likely. Latest Stats NZ figures show annual inflation has reached 2.7% in the year to June – up from 2.5% in the year to March. But core inflation is tracking much lower, and domestically driven non-tradeable inflation is at a four-year low. BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones told Mike Hosking that it’s a green light for the Reserve Bank. He says the chance of not only reaching 3% in annual inflation, but also getting stuck above 3%

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2:39

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ on the latest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/21

An update in the Government's plans to ban Greyhound racing, with the industry's lead organisation fronting in court next month. Racing Minister Winston Peters says they're considering laws to get the TAB to help pay to re-home ex-racing dogs. Greyhound Racing NZ CEO says there’s all this talk about rehoming, but no question or consideration of support for their people and compensation for them. He says they have people who have invested thousands into upgrading their facilities. GRNZ is heading

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