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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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4:18

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair on the declining sheep...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/14

There’s little sign of recovery soon for the country's sheep numbers as they continue to drop. Beef + Lamb NZ shows breeding ewe numbers are down nearly 2% on last year, with this season's lamb crop forecast to be down nearly 120 thousand lambs. However, beef cattle numbers are showing positive signs, rising 4%. Beef + Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland told Mike Hosking the lower numbers are driven by the continued afforestation in big traditional sheep areas like Southland. She says sheep prices are

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4:08

Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University International...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/14

Donald Trump estimates his high-stakes diplomatic talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin have a 25% chance of failure. The two presidents will meet in Alaska tomorrow to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump's previewed the summit as setting the table for a second meeting, inviting in Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. New Haven University international affairs expert Matthew Schmidt told Mike Hosking public opinion in Ukraine is strong, on a need to stop the bleeding. But he says they're not

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2:46

Steve Symon: Organised Crime Ministerial Advisory...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/14

There are fears limited information sharing is hindering authorities efforts to tackle transnational crime. A report from a Ministerial Advisory Group focused on organised crime says there's sparse coordination between agencies, technological limitations, and people are fearful of sharing what could be useful information. It's recommending a new sharing framework and tweaks to the Privacy Act to make it easier. Chair Steve Symon told Mike Hosking change is needed. He says he's been a prosecutor for

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2:10

Mike's Minute: Ardern, Hipkins, Robertson - They...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

I'm assuming the instigators of the second Covid Inquiry are deeply disappointed in what is unfolding, in terms of accountability. Inquiry Part 1 was a Labour Government stitch up. It was an exercise in smoke and mirrors. Inquiry Part 2 is a coalition deal driven by ACT and NZ First, and was designed to look into areas not touched on in Part 1: access to vaccines, lock downs, economic damage, and so on. I have argued since the start that we needed an advisorial approach. In other words, we do it

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5:19

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the US State...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

The US has accused the UK of backsliding on human rights over the past year, claiming it’s not a free country. The US State Department says the UK’s Labour government ‘repeatedly intervened to chill speech’, their annual assessment also highlighting laws limiting free speech around abortion clinics. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking it’s something that both Trump and Vance have said before, and it has a certain resonance with people like Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage. He says the claims

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13:02

Gilbert Enoka: Former All Blacks mental skills coach...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

For years, the All Blacks were praised for their mental fortitude. When it came down to the wire, fans could expect the team to handle the pressure, trained and prepared for all scenarios. Much of that fortitude can be attributed to Gilbert Enoka – our national team’s mental skills coach for 23 years. He retired at the end of 2023, and has now written a book that covers his mentality and philosophy during his tenure: ‘Become Unstoppable’. Though some of the techniques used changed over his nearly

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3:28

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers forestry...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

There's a belief many farmers will be feeling disappointed and betrayed after a report to Parliament on the ban of carbon forestry. The Environment Select Committee’s recommendations show carbon farms across productive farmland, won't be coming to a stop. Currently under the Emission Trading Scheme there's a ban on whole-farm conversions for land that's not used for beef and sheep farming. Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson Richard Dawkins told Mike Hosking this still puts beef and sheep at

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90:15

Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 14th of August, then-Covid Minister Chris Hipkins defends his decision not to appear publicly for the Covid-19 Inquiry. Public Service Minister Judith Collins responds to the latest strike action from both nurses and secondary school teachers. All Blacks mental skills expert Gilbert Enoka imparts his wisdom and philosophy from his 23-year career with our top side in his new book 'Become Unstoppable'. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full

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3:56

Felicity Roxburgh: NZ International Business Forum...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

New Zealand exporters are remaining upbeat. The latest Export New Zealand DHL Export Barometer shows about four in five have maintained or increased export volumes over the past year. Exporters say it's been getting cheaper to do business, but they're getting more worried about trade wars. NZ International Business Forum Executive Director Felicity Roxburgh told Mike Hosking the impact of tariffs will take some time to flow through. She says some of the goods impacted are still on the water and wont

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6:26

Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on the strike...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

The Government is blasting the secondary teachers union for calling a strike. Post Primary Teachers' Association members will put down the tools next Wednesday, rejecting a three-percent pay increase over three years. Tens of thousands of healthcare workers are also preparing to walk off the job on two separate days next month. Public Service Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking it seems the union spent more time on its marketing, than it did at the bargaining table. She's urging teachers to

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2:55

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Level 1...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

The Education Minister says our NCEA achievement results are ticking up as we climb out of Covid. Last year Level 1 achievement dropped slightly to its lowest level in a decade, and Māori fell further behind. There were improvements though in NCEA Levels 2, 3, and University Entrance for the first time in five years. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking these students also came through after she became Minister. She says they've had that hour of reading, writing, and maths which has helped this

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8:53

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on why they're not...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/13

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he's already answered the Covid Inquiry Commissioner's questions, negating any need for him to appear publicly. Hipkins and former Ministers Dame Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall declined open hearings, leading the second part of the inquiry to be called off. Hipkins says lawyers raised several issues around them appearing, including setting a precedent and possible abuse. He told Mike Hosking he doesn't see the point in repeating the process.

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2:06

Mike's Minute: Two obvious tips for Chris Hipkins

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

Chris Hipkins came undone yesterday, twice. You would hope, given there is literally no pressure on him right now and he basically gets to spend his days bagging the Government, he might want to sharpen up, given next year is a whole different kettle of fish. Mistake number 1: He attempted to gain points on Palestine by suggesting David Seymour was holding the Government to some sort of ransom and if it wasn’t for the veto they would have declared support for statehood by now. What Seymour said was

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3:22

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

The cost of New Zealand’s homes are beginning to fall. The latest QV Quarterly data reveals that average prices have fallen by 0.5% over the three months to July. Auckland is down by 1.2%, while Queenstown and Invercargill continue to rise by 2.4% and 1.2% respectively. The average price is now 13.1% cheaper than the artificial Covid peak in 2021. Brad Olsen, Infometrics’ Principal Economist, told Mike Hosking with about half a year’s worth of sales currently on the market, there’s a lot of supply

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11:49

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

Much has happened in the political realm since last Wednesday, so Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back to cover it on Politics Wednesday. The military-style boot camps have seen mixed results – is it still a success with a 80% reoffending rate? And what’s happening with Willow-Jean Prime? Is there any excuse for her ignoring the briefing invitation for the NCEA changes? Plus, Mike offers up some advice regarding Question Time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:35

Grant Dalton: Team New Zealand CEO on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

The newly announced America’s Cup rules are shaking up the competition. The confirmed protocol includes a requirement for a female sailor on board, batteries replacing manual power, the introduction of a cost cap, and a reduced number of sailors on board. It also outlines a new partnership between all teams, establishing equal authority among those involved. Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton told Mike Hosking it’s been a pretty torrid six months getting the changes across the line, but anything worth doing

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90:16

Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 13th of August, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour comments on the debate around recognising Palestine as a state. New rules have been announced for the next America’s Cup – Team NZ boss Grant Dalton gives the lowdown. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss the success rate of the boot camps, Willow-Jean Prime, and Mike’s advice for Question Time on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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3:36

Simon Huesser: Huski Co-Founder on the company's success

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

From a PVC pipe in a Taranaki shed to international success, Huski Coolers has seen its overseas exports surge. The company's renowned wine cooler had its largest overseas order, shipping 76 thousand units to the UK as heatwaves rip through Europe. The NZ firm is on track to double its eight-figure annual revenue this year. Huski Co-Founder Simon Huesser told Mike Hosking they wanted to create a sleek, useful, and stylish item to help keep drinks cool over summer. He says you take a cold bottle out

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5:01

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on the Palestine...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

Parliament is becoming increasingly divided over the situation with Palestine. Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick was barred from Parliament yesterday when she suggested MPs not backing her bill to sanction Israel were spineless. She believes an apology from her isn't needed, and is engaging with Speaker Gerry Brownlee about returning to the House today. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour raised the question to Mike Hosking of how can you call for an international rules-based order when you can’t

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2:21

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/12

More businesses are reporting losses but things may not be quite as bad as the numbers make it seem. Inland Revenue data shows one in five businesses aren't turning a profit. But ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small says most of those are businesses structured to make a loss, like trusts and property companies. He told Mike Hosking the situation he's seeing is far more positive. Small says 90% of businesses that are coming to see him are making a profit, with others making a paper loss

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