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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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4:54

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on net...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/14

Net migration is expected to stay low, with global affairs keeping many people where they are. Stats NZ data shows there was a net migration gain of only 26 thousand in the year to March, down from more than 100 thousand the year before. It says the fall is mainly due to fewer migrant couples arriving, with a slight increase in departures. Massey University Sociologist Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking a big question mark hovers around the migration figures. He says he’s unsure whether the numbers

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2:43

Sir Don McKinnon: Former Foreign Minister on Donald...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/14

The presidents of Russia and the US are both down as “maybes” for attending the peace talk with Ukraine, due to start later today. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally attending the talks in Turkey and the Kremlin's sending a delegation – it remains unclear whether it'll include Vladimir Putin. Donald Trump says he might turn up if the circumstances are right. Former Foreign Minister Sir Don McKinnon told Mike Hosking Trump's involvement in the talks could be a bad thing. He says he'd be

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3:12

Jennifer Mills: Employment Mills specialist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/14

Doubts over the PSA's arguments on work from home policies. The union's heading to the Employment Relations Authority after mediation didn't resolve differences with the Government on the issue. The PSA claims a move to get more workers in the office will have a big impact on women. Employment Law specialist Jennifer Mills told Mike Hosking she doubts the authority will side with the PSA. She doesn't believe there's an argument that any changes are indirect discrimination. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:29

Judith Collins: Privileges Committee Chair on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/14

Judith Collins calls for “civility” in Parliament after suspending three MPs and attacks on female MPs. Collins praised Act MP Brooke van Velden for standing up for herself after using the c-word. Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi face 21-day suspensions without pay. Parliament Privileges Committee chair Judith Collins is calling for “civility” in the House after the decision to suspend three MPs without pay and attacks on female MPs. Collins said she was proud of

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4:00

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Pope Leo's first...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/14

The newly elected pope's preparing to deliver his inaugural mass this Sunday. A number of world leaders are expected to attend, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice President JD Vance. Newstalk ZB's Jo McKenna is in Italy and told Mike Hosking Pope Leo has been very active in his first week of his papacy. She says he's made a number of unscheduled visits around Rome, repeating his message of world peace. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:08

Mike's Minute: The pay equity changes are in muddied...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

Here is another example of the way the pay equity game is played by the media. If you choose not to call a minister the c-word, you run a headline like this - "Ministers set to take big pay rises right after wiping 33 pay equity claims". That’s the headline in Newsroom. It is dishonest in its inference. It's emotive and it misrepresents what is happening. In that is the Government's battle to try and convince the casual observer there is merit in what they have done in changing the law. First, a

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7:25

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Sussan Ley...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

Sussan Ley has become the first woman to lead Australia's Liberal Party. She's been deputy for three years and has been appointed leader in a tight ballot, edging out Treasury spokesperson Angus Taylor. It comes after former leader Peter Dutton lost his seat in the recent election. Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking Ley's switched on, as a qualified commercial airline pilot. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:38

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is on after announcing the first Super Fund withdrawal will come years earlier than expected. The Government is planning on investing $140 million into improving school attendance – Associate Education Minister David Seymour elaborates. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss Jevon McSkimming, missing the new 500 police targets, and pay equity on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking

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3:47

Jennie Wyllie: Netball New Zealand CEO on player...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

Netball officials are at the whim of the Commonwealth Games scheduling as they explore player eligibility options. Pressure is mounting on the New Zealand governing body to allow overseas-based athletes to feature for the Silver Ferns. The players' association has suggested moving the domestic tournament before or after the Australian competition, so their members can compete in both. Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie told Mike Hosking they don’t control the Commonwealth Games, and it becomes

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2:27

Mark Johnston: Calder Stewart Land & Delivery Manager...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

A planned $3 billion inland port in Otago hopes to support soaring freight volumes in the region. Construction of the Milburn Quadrant, north of Milton, is expected to start within two years. It comes as forecasts predict freight volumes from Central and South Otago are expected to grow 30-40% over the next decade. Project Developer Mark Johnston told Mike Hosking the development will include a 55-hectare inland port, offering freight storage and connected to the South Island’s main trunk rail

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11:30

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

The Government's conceded it'll likely miss its November target for 500 new police. Under the National-NZ First coalition agreement, it aimed to reach the recruitment target within its first two years in office. Police bosses say they've been facing challenges, with more trainees failing training and more people leaving the force. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking they're not going to get hung up on the target. He says they're going to deliver the 500, but standards matter, and they

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3:16

Chris Wilkins: SHORE and Whariki Research Centre...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

Fears social media is exposing more young people to drug use. The latest Drug Trends Survey reveals apps like Facebook and Snapchat are used to arrange sales, and drugs are also marketed on gaming apps. It finds there's been an overall rise in the use of social media purchasing for all drug types, particularly cannabis and MDMA. SHORE and Whariki Research Centre Professor Chris Wilkins told Mike Hosking the market's moved online. He says there's an algorithm phishing for engagement, which means

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4:04

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

A significant funding boost for attendance services across the country. The Government's investing $140 million into improving school attendance over the next four years, in Budget 2025. It includes $123 million on a new attendance service, with more data monitoring than currently exists. Associate Education Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking a lot of the funding will go towards more people in these roles. He says about 80 regions will have a single attendance service that schools can call on

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4:45

Phil Cumming: Warehouse Group Sustainability and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

The Warehouse is pushing for potential 'right to repair' legislation to hold overseas manufacturers accountable. The retailer's among companies taking part in the select committee process for the Right to Repair Amendment Bill. It aims to reduce waste, create a repair workforce, and cut costs for consumers. Warehouse Group Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing GM Phil Cumming told Mike Hosking the Commerce Commission isn't doing enough when overseas products don't meet expectations. He says consumers

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3:45

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the withdrawals...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/13

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says changes to KiwiSaver will be revealed at next week’s Budget. The NZ Super Fund will cover only 20% of future Superannuation costs, with withdrawals starting in 2028. The fund will continue growing despite withdrawals, but Superannuation costs are expected to reach $29 billion annually. There will be changes to KiwiSaver announced at next week’s Budget, with the Super Fund only expected to cover – at best – 20% of the cost of Superannuation in the future, Finance

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1:49

Mike's Minute: The social media ban will not happen

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/12

The social media ban is like the pay equity debate. It's not hard to drum up a lot of emotion and it's not hard to find people who would argue passionately for it. So in this sense, perhaps unlike the pay equity debate, the Government is on the right side of this. For the record, my gut says the pay equity debate is somewhat of a risk, but is more beltway and union-based than many think, and won't ultimately damage the Government. The social media ban won't damage them either, even though it won't

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4:07

Leela Ashford: Spark Corporate Relations and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/12

Spark’s weighing in on the topic of kids on social media. The telco is launching the country’s first mobile plan for kids, aiming to help parents ease them into the digital world. The plan will allow parents to control usage and data, and limit users to low-data apps such as bus apps and find my phone. Spark Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela Ashford told Mike Hosking parents are trying to balance the benefits of giving their kids a phone, such as connectivity, but aren’t wanting

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89:33

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 13th of May, Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned after being on suspension for months amid “very serious” allegations. Former Police Minister Stuart Nash details his dealings with him. Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox joins for a quick chat whilst en route to the PGA Championship that he just qualified for by winning his first PGA tour event. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully discusses the aviation industry and what it’s like for a

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4:12

Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfer on his US PGA Tour win at the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/12

A maiden PGA Tour win for golfer Ryan Fox at the Myrtle Beach Classic has guaranteed him long-term security. His US PGA Tour win at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina yesterday has gained him entry into this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in North Carolina, the year's second major. The spoils also include a two-year tour exemption and $1.2 million dollars. Fox told Mike Hosking it means a lot to get that first win on the PGA Tour. He says having job security on the tour is big –

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11:10

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the increased...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/12

More people could be set to fly Jetstar due to ongoing angst around aviation prices. This comes following a Commerce Commission complaint from a man who was stunned by the cost of an Air New Zealand direct flight to Wellington. The airline defended its prices, saying their fares reflected the 'true cost of flying'. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully told Mike Hosking travel remains important to people, and they play an important role. She says most people are feeling a cost of living pressure, and that's

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