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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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3:20

Robert Patman: International Relations Professor on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

There's concern the US President's given Russia too much breathing room in his ultimatum. Donald Trump says the Kremlin has 50 days to reach a ceasefire deal for Ukraine or they'll introduce secondary tariffs of 100%. He's also confirmed plans to sell billions of dollars of US weapons to Ukraine, through NATO. International relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan Vladimir Putin will likely use the time to stall. He says he'll hang in there and hope the Europeans become

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3:07

Brad Siebert: NZ Avocado CEO on the predicted strong...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

An expected uptick in the country's avocado production as the global market value smashes past $30 billion. A Rabobank report reveals our avocado industry saw a strong recovery last year after crop losses in 2023, due to Cyclone Gabrielle. NZ Avocado's forecasting a production increase of around two-million trays for the 2024/25 season, compared to the last. NZ Avocado CEO Brad Siebert told Heather du Plessis-Allan they’ve got all the ingredients for a better season ahead. He says New Zealand

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4:59

Erica Stanford: Minister of Education on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

The Minster of Education says it's the teachers who have made the difference to improving NCEA literacy and numeracy pass rates. Small improvements were seen last year with 57% of NCEA students achieving the numeracy standard, 61% achieving the reading standard, and 55% achieving the writing standard. Erica Stanford told Heather Du Plessis-Allan she knows there's a long way to go but it's the schools, principals, and teachers who have done the heavy lifting. She says they've moved heaven and earth

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5:11

Simeon Brown: Minister for Auckland on the State of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

The Minister for Auckland's keeping positive despite a mixed annual State of the City report. The third annual report shows the city rates strongly in sustainability, resilience, and culture, but is falling when it comes to prosperity, skills, and innovation development. Minister Simeon Brown told Heather du Plessis-Allan Auckland's at a good turning point. He says it will be a great year with the City Rail Link opening and the international convention centre bringing opportunities. Brown says

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90:07

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/13

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 14 July. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:01

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says plans are on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/13

Christopher Luxon says all options are on the table when it comes to increasing competition in the grocery sector. He hopes that more overseas operators - like Walmart – will expand their operations to New Zealand. The Prime Minister told Heather du Plessis-Allan Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis is doing everything to establish new operators in the supermarket industry. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:16

Cynthia Hancox: National Council of Home Educators...

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2025/07/13

Bullying, unmet special needs education, and system pressure appear to be some of the likely causes of a rise in homeschooling rates. The Ministry of Education’s data shows 11,400 children had an exemption from school, favouring home education last year - twice that of 2001. National Council of Home Educators government liaison Cynthia Hancox told Heather du Plessis-Allan there are concerns around educational outcomes. Hancox says resources are stretched, teachers are stressed, there are more

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3:19

Tim Tuatini: Lieutenant Colonel discusses...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/13

One of the world’s largest military exercises is underway in Australia. Operation Talisman Sabre involves 35,000 military personnel from 19 different countries including NZ, the US and the UK. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Tuatini says a large exercise with Australia is an important operation for the NZ military to take part in. He told Heather duPlessis-Allan that this exercise, ‘finishes off our training and allows us to exercise our combat readiness.’ LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:10

Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand Chief...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/13

The Government has its eyes on boosting international student numbers. It's looking at extending "in study" work rights with the hope of doubling the sector’s economic contribution to 7.2 billion dollars by 2034. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan says it won't get us back to the highest numbers seen back in 2016. He says it will make sure international education gets to a level where it's making a significant contribution to the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:12

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/13

The ball is now in the Government's court following calls for bold action to fix a broken energy market. An open letter, signed by several influential groups including Consumer NZ and Auckland Business Chamber, has been sent to the Prime Minister. Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director Karen Boyes told Heather du Plessis-Allan an independent review is also now with Energy Minister Simon Watts. She says there are lots of underlying issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible,

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1:46

Heather du Plessis-Allan: My winner of the week

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

Winner of the week has got to be NZ First. In the latest Taxpayer's Union Curia poll, they are the third biggest party now, overtaking Act and the Greens. If you’ve been watching the polls lately that’s not a surprise. This has been coming for a while. National has been up and down, Act has been pretty flat, but NZ First has just been heading up most of the year. There are a bunch of reasons for this. Winston is very statesman-like. He manages to disagree with his coalition partners without being

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10:29

Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

With Mike Hosking off on holiday, Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the situation with the gold mine, lizards, and Department of Conservation, the company working to resurrect the moa, and ask the question of if it’s better to be smart or dumb. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:51

Damian McKenzie: All Blacks back ahead of the second...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie has responded to scrutiny around the side's ability to secure possession off contestable kicks ahead of tomorrow's second test against France in Wellington. Les Bleus peppered New Zealand's back three in the air at Dunedin last week to good effect. McKenzie —who played almost all of the game at fullback after Sevu Reece came from the field with a head knock— told Heather du Plessis Allan the penalising of escort runners has made things trickier. He says it’s

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2:35

Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Education Specialist on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

Many Kiwis are studying or training in skills that aren't needed in the job market. That's the warning from Business NZ as the Government reviews New Zealand's vocational education system. The lobby groups say graduates are being held back from gaining employment because they've trained in the wrong area. They're calling for an industry-led vocational system, with more focus on work-based training and relevant, up-to-date skills. Business NZ Education Specialist Rachel Simpson told Heather du

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89:54

Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of July, the Government is creating an anti-scam alliance to try keep New Zealanders from falling victim. Damian McKenzie comes off the bench to tell us how the All Blacks will perform much better against the French this weekend. Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson join Heather to Wrap the Week that was, talking lizards, moa, and whether it's better to be smart or dumb. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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2:16

Paul Goodeve: Clarus CEO on the potential to import...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

Importing liquefied natural gas could potentially require one billion dollars in capital investment. Major energy companies Clarus, Contact Energy, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, and Mercury have commissioned two studies looking into the option. Data out last month shows New Zealand’s domestic gas supply is reducing faster and sooner than previously forecast. Clarus chief executive Paul Goodeve says it would be expensive. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the most important thing is not what

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3:06

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

Privacy laws may need to be tweaked to allow for a new alliance to combat scams. The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister has announced the Anti-Scam Alliance, which joins government, industry, and consumer groups. The alliance establishes a formal structure for industries to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time. Minister Scott Simpson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Government is exploring ways to ensure all laws are complied with. He also believes Facebook has a role to play

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3:58

Tama Potaka: Conservation Minister on the expansion...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

A potential change of heart from the Department of Conservation, which rejected a bid to expand the country's largest gold mine in Otago. It initially declined Macraes' permit because details were missing on rehoming endemic lizards, a decision heavily criticized by Resources Minister Shane Jones. DOC now says there was a miscommunication, and it will work to progress the application. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka told Heather du Plessis-Allan DOC and the company which owns Macraes,

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3:24

Alice O'Connell: Former Women's Weekly Editor on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/10

More volatility for some of our best-known magazines. The Listener, Woman's Day, and New Zealand Woman's Weekly are among a range of New Zealand and Aussie titles going up for sale. Publisher Are Media —which purchased them five years ago, in the chaos of Covid-19— is now on the market. Former New Zealand Women's Weekly Editor Alice O'Connell told Heather du Plessis-Allan a lot of these brands have a strong heritage, and she hopes they will live on. She says maybe it won't be in a magazine

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1:37

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Stop letting tech disrupt...

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2025/07/09

Hasn’t the AI and Wimbledon drama taught us exactly the same lesson we keep learning with technology and sport: it’s great - if it doesn’t disrupt the game. And if that is the lesson, why don’t we learn it already? Wimbledon has not used AI properly. First problem was it missed a ball out. By a foot. The match got stopped and everyone waited four minutes. Yes, it was confirmed the AI got it wrong, so the match resumed. It turned out someone turned the AI off. Then we’re at the quarter finals. AI

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