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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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3:18

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Govt's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/15

The Associate Energy Minister's suggesting domestic fuel producers could get special treatment, to shore up energy security. The Government's asking for feedback on its draft long-term fuel strategy. It focuses on resilience, domestic infrastructure, low-carbon alternatives, and security. Shane Jones told Heather di Plessis-Allan special economic zones present a great opportunity. He says in other countries they offer a range of incentives through tailored tax treatment and planning rules for the

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2:14

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Blues should leave Eden...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

It's probably sensible, don’t you think, for the Blues to consider leaving Eden Park for Mt Smart? It’s not going to fix the attendance issues, though they seem to be hoping it will. In the consultation they’re doing, the question they’re asking fans is whether moving to Mt Smart will make them “more or less likely to attend Blues Super Rugby [mens] home games”. The fans might say yes, but they won’t. Mt Smart is no better than Eden Park. It’s not easier to get to there with public transport, it’s

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11:21

Mike Cron: Legendary All Blacks Coach on 'Coach:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

Whenever there’s success at the top level of international rugby in New Zealand, more often than not there is one specific name involved. Known as the ‘Scrum Doctor’, Mike Cron was an assistant coach for the All Blacks for more than 200 games, winning the 2011 and 2015 World Cups. He then came out of retirement in 2022 to join the Black Ferns, helping them win a world title as well, before shifting over to join the Wallabies. In the midst of all this, he’s written a book: ‘Coach: Lessons from an All

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Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of July, the Government has revealed their plan to dissolve Te Pukenga and return 10 polytechs to regional governance. The Blues are exploring whether they should move their home games away from Eden Park. Heather's onboard and details what she thinks the issues are. Legendary All Blacks coach Mike Cron has a new book out, so we get the lowdown from one of our best rugby minds right before he helps Australia take on the Lions this

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4:23

Andrew Hore: Blues CEO on the team possibly moving...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

The Blues are weighing up their future at the hallowed turf of Eden Park, with their contract coming to an end. The Super Rugby franchise have asked for public feedback on moving their home games to Mount Smart Stadium for the 2026 season. CEO Andrew Hore told Heather du Plessis-Allan they’ve seen an increase in broadcast numbers, but they’ve seen a much smaller increase in crowds over the last three years and they want to accelerate that. He says that moving from Eden Park may not be the answer,

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2:50

Olivia Hall: Nelson Marlborough Institute of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/07/14

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is welcoming the dissolution of Te Pukenga. From next year, ten of the formally 16 polytechnics across the country will be re-established into standalone institutes after being clumped into one governing body. NMIT Executive Director Olivia Hall told Heather du Plessis-Allan the organisation runs quite a tight stopping and starting of programmes, and has been very lean on all support functions available. She says the community and local industries are very

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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...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

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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