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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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3:04

Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/28

The Commerce Minister says he's disappointed in businesses who say they will pass on the cost of surcharge scrapping. Most in-store surcharges on card payments will be banned, with the changes set to kick in next May. Scott Simpson says this is a win for consumers. He told Mike Hosking they've also taken action on the fees banks charge businesses. Simpson says those rates will be lower following regulation that will kick in at the end of the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:15

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the...

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2025/07/28

There are fears that retailers will wear the cost of scrapping payment surcharges. The Government will ban the added fees for most in-store card payments, including paywave. Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy Sam MacKinnon says ultimately customers were always allowed to avoid the surcharges by paying in a less convenient way. He told Mike Hosking more work needs to be done on the issue. McKinnon says it's actually about the fees banks charge to accept payment. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:14

Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on Crown...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/28

More money's discreetly finding its way into the pockets of public sector board members. A quietly released Cabinet document reveals governance board chairs could now be paid more than $160 thousand. Annual fees had previously been capped at about $90 thousand. Public Service Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking these people are often responsible for large sums of money and assets. She says if we want good people to reform the public service and get Crown entities humming, we have to pay

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2:15

Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/28

Can I suggest Jarrod Kerr for Governor of the Reserve Bank? Jarrod is Kiwibank's Chief Economist. He has been completely consistent in his ongoing commentary around interest rate cuts and the Reserve Bank's need to do more. To be fair, our own Greg Smith at Devon Funds Management has told us, and argued, a similar story. The Kiwibank economic report that got a decent amount of coverage over the weekend is Jarrod's - proof positives that he is right and Adrian Orr and Christian Hawkesby have been,

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89:51

Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 28th of July, the Government are going to finally allow different and various overseas building products in so our house builds become cheaper. The Prime Minister is in his regular slot on a Monday talking road cones, foreign buyers and whether we're a launch pad for people wanting Aussie visas. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss the Warriors losing to the Titans, the netball final and whether Mike is out of touch with football in New

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11:13

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/27

More uncertainty this week for Kiwi businesses exporting into the US. Donald Trump has agreed to a new trade deal with the EU this morning, which includes a 15% tariff on EU imports to the US. Trump's also indicated he'll raise the baseline tariff all countries face, from 10-percent to 15-percent. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking New Zealand hasn't been advised of an increase. He says they've agreed with the US to look at things again at the end of the year, but they don't want New Zealand to be

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3:10

Justine Thorpe: Co-chair of Health Accelerator...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/27

Four of the country's largest primary health organisations are pooling their resources together in an effort to deliver more digital solutions. More than 500 general practices, supporting over two million patients fall under the umbrella of Pegasus, Pinnacle, Procare and Tu Ora Compass Health. Justine Thorpe is the Co-chair of the new innovation hub, Health Accelerator. She told Mike Hosking that the next thing they'll be looking at is AI scribe tools for GPs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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3:07

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/27

The Government says foreign building materials will help bolster the construction sector. A new pathway will mean any product, no matter where it's from, will be able to be used if it passes New Zealand standards. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says it will increase competition and in turn lower prices. He told Mike Hosking that we're missing out on a lot at the moment, and that it's a no brainer to use a product if it complies with or exceeds our local standards. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:17

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/27

The job market is slowly rebounding from last year's low point. SEEK's latest Employment Report shows job ads dropped for a second month, down three percent month on month. Applications per job ad fell two percent. Country Manager Rob Clark told Mike Hosking this is just a small drop, and we're still at record unemployment levels. He says the job market in the last 12 months has been flat, leaving Kiwis struggling. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Neil Beales: Corrections Deputy Commissioner says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/27

Fears for safety in our prisons may be pushing more inmates to seek out segregation. The number of voluntary segregations surged 66-percent from almost 7,300 in 2018 - to more than 12 thousand in 2023. Corrections Deputy Commissioner Neil Beales says it's largely driven by the perception of gangs and their activity. He says our prison population is also growing - which affects people's perception of safety and the prison's ability to manage people. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:03

Mike's Minute: Orr has shown his lack of professionalism

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/25

Michael Reddell, who appears on this show a fair bit, has put the Adrian Orr resignation back in the news. He has a source close to the action that, in simple terms, suggests that Orr packed a sad at a couple of meetings, one of which was with Nicola Willis, the chair of the Reserve Bank Neil Quigley wrote to Orr with a list of concerns over that behaviour, and Orr quit. The underlying issue appears to be the fact the Government were determined to cut the Reserve Bank's budget, which ultimately,

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2:20

Mark the Week: Trump has had a significantly positive...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Trump: 7/10 He has had a significantly positive week: SCOTUS sacking people has gone his way, deals with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan, and Australia flipped on beef. Only downside is he's stuck in the Epstein files, and he has cankles. Nicola “mainland” Willis: 4/10 The old "I'm going to teach them a thing or two" trick blew up in her face. NCEA: 6/10 We will wait for

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2:01

Mike's Minute: Coldplay kiss cam - it's none of our...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

In a way it’s the sort of response you would have expected from Liam Gallagher. He's back on stage, and seemingly lapping it up, and asked about the love birds in the audience. He said "don't worry, we ain’t got any of that Coldplay snidey f***ing camera shit. Doesn’t matter to us who you are mingling with - or tingly with, fingingly with.” “None of our f***ing business". My gut says the majority of the audience, indeed the world, are with Liam, not Chris. This has been the biggest story in the

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4:32

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

Unprecedented discussions between a high-ranking US justice official and Ghislaine Maxwell. CNN reports Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Jeffery Epstein's accomplice in her Florida prison, where she's serving a 20 year sentence for child sex trafficking and abuse offences. Intelligence Analyst John Miller says a meeting like this is unheard of, speculating they could have discussed others involved in the scheme, or what she'd be willing to say publicly on President Trump. US

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10:56

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

Friday is upon us, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. There’s been another development in Mike’s hot water and lemon saga – how many lemons can you get for $27? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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90:36

Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of July, the Government is changing election rules to stop same-day enrolment and banning food and drink within 100 meters of voting stations. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced a new measure that would see the cars of court fine evaders clamped or seized. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week, complete with another development in Mike's lemon and hot water saga. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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1:49

Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the need...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

It’s a conflicting time for the civil contracting sector. The Government has been touting a ‘turning point’ for the industry at this week’s conference, promising $6 billion worth of infrastructure projects underway before Christmas. However, the latest industry survey results tell a different story, with 73% of respondents saying the lack of work is the most pressing issue. Civil Contractors NZ Chief Executive Allan Pollard told Mike Hosking the $6 billion in infrastructure work isn’t entirely civil

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6:43

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number plate...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

People with unpaid court fines could be at risk of having cars clamped or seized from tonight. The Government's trialling number plate scanning technology, which bailiffs can use at police checkpoints to identify fine evaders. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking there's more than $100 million in unpaid fines. He hopes the trial's effective in clamping lots of cars, because the rest of the country is sick of people not facing consequences. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:01

Catherine D'Souza: ANZ Society of Palliative Medicine...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

Our palliative care system may be waning as demand grows, prompting a push for action. We've fallen from third in the world in palliative care access ten years ago, to 12th place. An article in the New Zealand Medical Journal finds we have less than a third of the recommended number of specialists per capita, and many are nearing retirement. Author Dr Catherine D’Souza told Mike Hosking that we lack the funding to train more specialists, despite having ample opportunity and space to do so. She

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2:49

Andrew Geddis: Otago University Electoral Law Expert...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/24

A belief changes to electoral day enrolments addresses slow administrative process and voter slackness. The Government's looking to ban prisoner votes, stop free food and entertainment at voting stations, and enforce a 13-day pre-election enrolment rule to vote. Otago University Electoral Law Expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking same day enrolments require people to cast 'special votes', which take longer to process. He says the number of special votes has been increasing markedly over recent

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