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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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3:36

Sue Coutts: Zero Waste Network NZ Director of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/26

A year’s worth of plastic waste, once collected for recycling, may now end up in the landfill. The market for coloured plastics dried up with the closure of Chinese recycling plants, and as a result, the Far North District Council is set to send 190 tonnes of plastic to the landfill. Sue Coutts, Director of External Affairs for Zero Waste Network NZ, told Mike Hosking it’s no surprise the coloured bottles won’t be recycled, as they’ve known they can’t be for about a decade. She says there’s plenty

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3:36

Shelley Houston: KiwiLeather Innovations Founder on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/26

Kiwi ingenuity has found a new use for the 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit that is rejected each year. KiwiLeather Innovations is taking the byproduct and turning it into a plant-based leather alternative. Founder Shelley Houston told Mike Hosking it takes about 500 grams to make a square meter of the alternative leather. She says they’re targeting the automotive sector, as brands like Tesla are already using things like cactus leather for their interiors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:23

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor on the upgrade to the city's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/26

Nelson's Mayor says upgrading the city's hospital will be a turning point for its health services. Completion of a 128-bed inpatient building has been brought forward two years to 2029. Nick Smith told Mike Hosking the city’s health services have been under real pressure, with the old buildings dating back to 1955 and 1970. He says it's encouraging not only to have the $500 million upgrade, but also the 32 bed temporary inpatient ward. Smith told Hosking it gives them both immediate relief, but also

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3:04

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/26

The Government's being accused of rushing a greyhound racing ban, affecting hundreds of jobs. Racing Minister Winston Peters gave the industry 20 months to wind down from November. Greyhound Racing NZ is applying for a judicial review, saying the Government failed to inform, prepare, and consult on the ban. CEO Edward Rennell says many only found out shortly before the announcement. He told Mike Hosking they've had no engagement from the Government and nothing in writing on the decision – the only

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3:01

Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Advisory Group Chair on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/26

Retailers are seeking clarity on a Police directive on shoplifting. RNZ reports police staff have been told to not investigate allegations of theft below $500. Police may not take further action if the reports don't have enough evidence, such as CCTV. Chair of the Ministry of Justice's Retail Crime Advisory Group Sunny Kaushal told Mike Hosking retailers are concerned. He says similar policies have already failed in America and the UK, where gangs of shoplifters exploit them to make illegal gains

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2:25

Mike's Minute: Luxon might be fighting the wrong...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

It is suggested Peter Dutton in Australia lost the election because of his nuclear issue and work from home policies. I personally think he lost because they ran a hopeless campaign. But it is more than possible that he floated a couple of ideas that the voter simply could not stomach. I am wondering if Chris Luxon is heading in a similar direction here with superannuation. Nuclear makes sense. Working from home hinders productivity. But the voter is always right and being a voter beats logic. Will

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7:24

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

Australia's National-Liberal coalition has made up after a three day split. New Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley is expected to announce her shadow cabinet this week. Australian Correspondent Steve Price says it will be a battle between the Conservatives who were closely aligned to former leader Peter Dutton, and the moderates who are aligned to Sussan Ley. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:43

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 26 May. 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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7:24

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on raising the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Mike Hosking about the week's big issues after the budget announcement last week. Health New Zealand's aiming to perform more than 30-thousand elective surgeries by June 2026 by outsourcing more straightforward cases to private hospitals. Willis says getting doctors and specialists on longer term contracts will get more people the care they need sooner. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon last week announced his intention to raise the retirement age. Willis says

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3:22

David Nash: Bluff Distillery co-founder on the New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

Alcohol out of New Zealand's showing strong results around the world. Bluff Distillery's London Dry Gin had a very good day out at the Gin Guide Awards in London, winning five awards, including Best Contemporary gin over 42 percent. They also took out Best Australasian gin and best branding. Bluff Distillery co-founder David Nash talks to Mike Hosking about the success. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:32

Robin Whyman: New Zealand Dental Association...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

More than half of the children on the waiting list for dental surgery have been waiting more than four months. Data from Health New Zealand shows that as of March, there were 5564 young people aged 14 and under on the waitlist, with 2942 waiting more than 120 days. The overall waitlist has grown by about 1500 children in two years. New Zealand Dental Association Spokesperson Robin Whyman talks to Mike Hosking about the issue. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:06

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

More benefit sanctions are coming in today for beneficiaries not meeting their requirements. People on a main benefit like Jobseeker Support could be hit with money management and community work sanctions if they fail to meet one of their obligations, which involve preparing or looking for work. One sanction means half of a person's benefit would be put on a payment card for four weeks - only to be used at approved, essential retailers. Social Development Minister Louise Upston talks to Mike Hosking

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3:12

Scott Caldwell: Greater Auckland writer on the city's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

Changes are coming to Auckland City's density rules. It means height limits for buildings have been increased, and more buildings are expected. Greater Auckland writer Scott Caldwell talks to Mike Hosking about what it means for the city. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:11

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Russia's latest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv on Sunday, killing 12 people. Ukrainian officials say it's the largest aerial assault since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It came hours after the two countries swapped hundreds of prisoners in the third and final part of a major exchange. US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Mike Hosking about the raid and the seven people arrested after escaping prison in New Orleans. LISTEN ABOVE.See

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5:56

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on New Zealand's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

New Zealand's economic recovery is now forecast to be slower than the half year update. Unemployment is slated to peak at 5.4 percent in the June quarter. Job ads in April increased for the second consecutive month, this time by 1.1 percent. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:06

Ryan Bridge: We need more of a heads up on Kiwisaver

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/25

KiwiSaver. I was thinking about this at the weekend. I get why the government is doing the old switcharoo. I get it. Means test the government sweet we, halve it for everyone else… save some money. Then we workers… and our employers… will slowly put more into the scheme… So that when it all comes out in the wash, we’re at least no worse off than before budget day. Except that we will be worse off, because it’s us and our employers paying for it. We pay more up front. Our employers pay more up front

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2:09

Mike Hosking: Is the butter debate really...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/24

I hope you are following the butter debate, specifically the Costco part of it. Why? Because it's an insight into how the world works, especially the economic world, and why Nicola Willis and her crusade to convince us supermarkets are ripping us off might be wrong. Willis sighted Costco the other day when she once again reminded us she is back to business on the supermarkets and looking to break them up, or twist their arms, or regulate them where it hurts, so we can all feel so much better about

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2:07

Mike's Minute: This was a classic centre-right budget

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/22

It's likely, and indeed forecasted, that if this Government is re-elected next year it will end its second term in 2029 having never run a surplus. Now, that either means they spent too much, or they inherited a gargantuan mess. The latter we know to be a fact. But the former is a bit debatable. Depending on how you measure things, the forecast surplus in 2029 is so thin it might be less than nothing, and that’s the optimistic way of measuring things, which the Government now favours. I wonder why

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89:58

Full Show Podcast: 23 May 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/22

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 23rd of May, it's all things Budget on the show this morning - KiwiSaver changes, how the Government is making the "savings" gas exploration and Nicola Willis to explain it all. A home playoff game for Auckland FC this weekend as they look to make their way into the final. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk Smith & Caugheys and how much you should pay for a dog! Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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2:42

Mark the Week: The Greens shouldn't be let near a...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/22

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. The Budget: 7/10 In totality she did quite a lot with next to nothing and the intent and messaging, I hope, gave hope. Because boy do we need hope. Oh, and also a surplus. The Green's budget: 1/10 They shouldn’t even be allowed near a calculator. When nurses get pay cuts because of tax you know you are dealing with nutters. The Privileges Committee debate: 6/10 Because at last the

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