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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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11:36

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

It’s been a busy start to the week and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest topics thus far. The Government is completely overhauling secondary school qualifications, aiming to completely replace NCEA over five years. Is this a sensible plan? The criteria for Māori claiming Customary Marine Titles will be tightened as the Government forges ahead with the changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act – is pushing forward the right decision? And the

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6:00

Charlotte Read: Winegrowers NZ General Manager of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

New Zealand’s wine industry is facing some troubles. The industry is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in extra tariffs, Donald Trump imposing a 15% rate on New Zealand while many competing markets will continue to face only 10%. Along with this, there is an oversupply issue and declining global demand, with nearly 100,000 tonnes of fruit remaining unharvested this season alone. Winegrowers NZ’s Charlotte Read told Mike Hosking that despite the challenging times, there is a very strong demand

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90:40

Full Show Podcast: 06 August 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 6th of August, we look forward to the unemployment figures due today, and the Government pushing ahead with the foreshore and seabed law. Mike looks at our wine industry and all the grapes going unharvested. Are the golden days of Sauvignon Blanc over? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell cover some of the major announcements of the week on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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3:26

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the employment...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

Last year's recession is still being felt in the job market. Stats NZ data —due out this morning— is expected to show unemployment reached a nine-year high of 5.3% in the June quarter. The economy's been back in growth since the latter part of last year. But ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking the economy has lost about 40,000 jobs since the late 2023 peak. More full-time roles have been lost than part time, he explained, and the labour market is getting that much weaker. LISTEN

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2:44

Pete de Wet: Triathlon NZ CEO on NZ hosting the World...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

Triathlon New Zealand's claimed hosting rights for pinnacle events in Tauranga over the next three years. A World Triathlon Cup will take place in the Bay of Plenty next year, before a top-level Championship Series race in 2027 and the Series' Grand Final in 2028. Triathlon NZ chief executive Pete de Wet says they could see upwards of 3000 Kiwis racing across age groups and the all-comers race in 2028. He told Mike Hosking there’s a big interest in the sport from an age group perspective, and it’s

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3:33

Paul Goldsmith: Treaty Negotiations Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

The minister responsible for the Marine and Coastal Area Act says the Government would have passed the bill even if the Supreme Court had agreed with a lower court's ruling against it. The Government will proceed with the bill which will tighten criteria for Māori claiming Customary Marine Titles. Justice and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking he thinks the settings will be right after the legislation's passed. He says they want Māori to be able to apply for the titles

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5:12

Stew Hamilton: Mercury CEO on the Huntly Power...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

Power companies are warning the road to fully renewable energy will be a bumpy one. The big four power companies will co-invest in an energy stockpile which will include 600-thousand tonnes of coal. Mercury Chief Executive Stew Hamilton says power companies have a commitment to renewables. He told Mike Hosking Mercury has invested a billion dollars into geothermal and wind power, but there needs to be a backup. Hamilton says when the wind isn't blowing and the sun isn't shining, there needs to

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2:50

Kathryn MacCallum: Canterbury University Associate...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/05

A digital education expert is cautious of blanket adoption of artificial intelligence for exam marking. Education Minister Erica Stanford says AI is already partly used for marking and expects it could do almost all assessments by 2028. It comes as the Government plans to scrap NCEA for an entirely new qualification. Canterbury University Associate Professor Kathryn MacCallum told Mike Hosking AI comes with its own complexities. She says it will solve one problem, but won't address how it affects

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6:14

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Nigel Farage calling...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

The leader of the Reform UK Party has called for police to release more information about those charged with crimes. Nigel Farage believes details such as immigration status should be made public, saying it’s not in contempt of court for the British public to know the identity of those who have allegedly committed serious crimes. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking it comes after the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire. LISTEN

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2:05

Mike's Minute: My thoughts on the NCEA changes

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

Several interesting bits out of the NCEA changes for me. Firstly, the "New Zealand Certificate of Education” actually sounds like something, doesn’t it? The same way an “A” tells you something. The New Zealand Certificate or Advanced Certificate of Education is a “thing” you can get your head around, as in do you have one, or do you not? NCEA is an acronym. Under the changes you need to pass things. How wonderfully old-fashioned. If you don’t pass you don’t advance, therefore when you do pass it

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10:11

Rianna O'Meara-Hunt: Kiwi endurance driver talks...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

Another Kiwi is plying their trade overseas, aiming to make it into top level racing. Rianna O’Meara-Hunt grew up karting alongside the likes of Liam Lawson and Matt Payne, winning her titles before deciding to focus on endurance racing. She was the first junior female to become an Australian State Karting Champion, the first female winner of the Rotax Max Challenge Rounds in NZ, and has won the NZ Super Kart Grand Prix multiple times. After competing for Aston Martin in GT4 and racing in their

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4:27

Scott Robertson: All Blacks Coach on the squad naming...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

A glass half-full mindset for All Blacks coach Scott Robertson after naming a group of six players as injury cover for the start of their Rugby Championship campaign. Uncapped trio Kyle Preston, Leroy Carter, and Tevita Mafileo, along with Finlay Christie, George Bower, and Josh Lord comprise the back-up unit in the 42-strong wider squad. Ahead of their tournament opener in Argentina next weekend, Robertson says injuries are a reality of the game. He told Mike Hosking you never know how things will

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90:23

Full Show Podcast: 05 August 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 5th of August, we talk to the vocational sector and Education Minister Erica Stanford about the NCEA overhaul. Should New Zealand On Air be using millions of our tax dollars to fund reality TV shows that aren't making money themselves? Rianna O'Meara-Hunt is a Kiwi name to watch in racing, and talks to us about her big push to get into the F1 Academy. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or

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3:42

Irene Gardiner: Screen Producer's Association...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

New NZ On Air funding announcements provide some hope in a tough time for Kiwi made TV shows. Their latest non-fiction funding includes more than $1.3 million for Celebrity Treasure Island and $750 thousand for Country Calendar. Screen Producer's Association President Irene Gardiner told Mike Hosking with so little ad revenue, it's a high pressured, intense time for NZ on Air. She says the New Zealand version of Treasure Island is thought of as one of the best in the world and is selling, so if we

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6:31

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the proposed...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

The Education Minister says balance of choice is a priority under its new qualification system. The Government is proposing to throw out NCEA for two certificates in Years 12 and 13. Level 1 will be replaced with a foundation test in numeracy and literacy. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking that after Year 11, students are free to choose the subjects which engage them. She says the key difference will be when students study English, math, or physics, it will be against a world-leading benchmarked

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4:20

Peter Thompson: Barfoot & Thompson Managing Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

Auckland house prices have held firm through a busy July. Real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson's revealed it sold 957 properties across the Auckland region last month – its highest July total in four years. More than 46% of sales sat at more than a million dollars and new listings rose more than 14%. Managing Director Peter Thompson says the market's holding steady and is ready to take-off when interest rates come down further. He told Mike Hosking things are starting to move again with more

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3:41

James McDowall: Motor Trade Association Advocacy Head...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

Excitement from the trades sector for a better pipeline for high school students. The Government is looking to phase out NCEA over five years – replaced with a foundation test in Year 11 and certificates in Years 12 and 13. It also wants to improve vocational pathways for students entering the workforce. Motor Trade Association Advocacy Head James McDowall told Mike Hosking NCEA is an absolute mess. He says it isn't effective when students only pick up occasional credits in vocational pathways.

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2:32

Bex Green: Federated Farmers North Canterbury...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/04

There's disappointment Canterbury communities weren't consulted on a proposal to shut down rural Police stations. Police are looking to reduce personnel, disestablishing some rural roles in favour of larger 24/7 hubs based in Rolleston and Rangiora. Federated Farmers North Canterbury president Bex Green told Mike Hosking the community's heard about it via the media. She says their Police live in their area and know their people, and if you lose that in a rural community it has a huge impact. LISTEN

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90:32

Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/03

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 4th of August, could we have done anything to ensure we got 10% instead of a 15% tariff hit? The Prime Minister joins Mike in studio to talk humanity, tariffs and when we are getting the NCEA announcement. Andrew Kelleher and Jason Pine talk everything from a dismal Warriors team to a good Wallabies side to a good Liam Lawson race. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get

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11:37

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/08/03

The Prime Minister is hoping to refocus secondary schools on literacy and numeracy - like the Government's done with primary schools. A major announcement on the future of NCEA is expected in the coming moments. It's understood public consultation will be launched on proposed changes -- in which teachers and parents can give feedback. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that the country needs an internationally competitive education system. He says students can get through the current system

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