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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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2:02

Mike's Minute: Will the Covid inquiry submitters get...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/03

I think I'm encouraged by the numbers of submissions into the Covid inquiry. This is Covid inquiry part two. The second part is to try and rectify the stitch up that was Covid part one from the previous Government, who were determined to set criteria that would not expose the true damage they wrought upon most of us. 31,000 have had their say this time. It is pointed out they came from all ages, all locations and were both positive as well as negative. Given Health NZ submitted on whether Wanaka

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2:18

Mark the Week: The All Blacks deal is a nice fit

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

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. Tory Whanau: 9/10 She scored it herself and why wouldn’t you, shouldn't you, when you are as brilliant as her? God, she deserves a holiday. Donald Trump: 7/10 For the sheer madness, calamity and unbelievable amount of bullshit he has spouted in 100 days. You will never see the likes again, unless of course he runs for a third and fourth term. Auckland FC: 8/10 You can't argue

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2:09

Mike's Minute: Three good ideas from the Govt this week

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

Three prizes for three good calls this week by the Government. 1) Financial literacy coming to a school near you in 2027, and not a day too soon. In many respects it’s the more valuable end of the education spectrum. It's education you can actually use. 2) Nicola Willis and her cutting of the operating allowance from $2.4b to $1.3b. The $2.4b number already had headlines for being skinny, or unrealistic. $1.3b is rabbit out of a hat material. I assume she is telling the truth when she says she has

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90:05

Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of May, Health Minister Simeon Brown is forcing doctors back to the negotiating table via the ERA. Just what is happening with the Indian Panthers basketball team? The team was suspended and the CEO is on to tell us their plans to fix it. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Mushroomgate, Suzanne Vega, and a new whisky infused manuka honey as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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12:25

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back today to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the latest to come out of Mushroomgate, Suzanne Vega, and a new whiskey-infused manuka honey the show’s producers received. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:27

Bruce Hawker: Australian Political Correspondent...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

One day out from the Australian Election and Labor seems to have it in the bag. If the polling stacks up, Anthony Albanese will remain Prime Minister and Peter Dutton will once again be relegated to opposition. There’s been criticism across the ditch that the coalition’s campaign has been full of U-turns and back tracks – undermining their credibility. Australian Political Commentator Bruce Hawker told Mike Hosking Dutton presented a risky persona, with many of his policies and comments quite

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2:36

Parveen Batish: Indian Panthers CEO on the team's ban...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

An unshakable insistence from Indian Panthers boss Parveen Batish that their indefinite ban from the National Basketball League won't be permanent. The first year team were handed an immediate ban mid-season following serious allegations of payment issues and player unrest. The Panthers can return to the NBL if they meet various conditions set by the league's commission. When asked if has been asked if their catalogue of off court issues have been sorted, Batish told Mike Hosking they’re 100%

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3:30

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the declining...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

Declining stats for Auckland's Eden Park, as the number of major events coming to this country reduce. Revenue fell from $44.3 million in 2023 to $29.7 million in 2024 and major event attendance fell from 881 thousand to 540 thousand. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking one of the factors to blame is the lack of seed funding. He says there’s been limited funds available from Auckland Unlimited and the central government, and they’ve missed out on a number of events over the last 12 months

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3:06

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

David Seymour's calling for fat to be cut from multiple areas of government. The Act Party leader wants a limit on the number of ministers – with no ministers outside of Cabinet, and no associate ministers other than in Finance. He wants 30 total government agencies, down from 41. Executive Director of business think tank New Zealand Initiative, Oliver Hartwich told Mike Hosking the current model doesn't make sense. He says there's a Minister of Housing but also a Minister of Building and

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3:51

Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation CEO on the increased use...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

The Drug Foundation says the country barely invests anything into helping and supporting people with meth-addiction. Discharges from public hospitals suggest meth-use has increased four-fold over the past decade. Wastewater testing last year showed a doubling in meth use. Drug Foundation Chief Executive Sarah Helm told Mike Hosking a lot more could be done, especially with knowledge from new research. She says about half of people using illicit substances have ADHD, which could help prevent

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2:55

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the senior doctor...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/05/01

The Health Minister is standing by the current pay offer to senior doctors. Thousands of planned procedures have been delayed following yesterday's strike action, while Health New Zealand is applying to the Employment Relations Authority for urgent facilitation. Union members have told Newstalk ZB their pay rates aren't keeping up with the private sector or with Australia. But Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking the pay offer is "credible" given Health New Zealand only has so much money to go around. He

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12:01

Liam Sceats: Kiwi Driver in Indy NZT on trying to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

Elite sports are not a cheap field to enter. 19-year-old Liam Sceats is on a journey to make it as a professional motorsport driver, aiming to achieve his dream of competing in IndyCar. He’s currently competition in Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports – and it’ll cost him $1.2 million USD to compete in all 12 rounds. Sceats currently has a three event deal, but will need to secure more funding to take it all the way to the end. However, obtaining funding is not as easy as simply doing well in the races

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1:49

Mike’s Minute: Financial literacy in schools? About time

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

Regulars will know school and I were never really that close. It was a means to an end, and the end couldn’t come soon enough. The means was the skills required to get out into the world and get on with it. One of the things it did help with was economics. I found it genuinely interesting and did quite well in it. They taught me compounding interest. If you don’t know about compounding interest, you don’t know about life. Economics is life and its lack of understanding is why so many people have so

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6:02

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the house...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

House prices are set to rise as businesses report less confidence With two further cuts expected to the OCR, ANZ is now expecting a 4.5% lift as opposed to 6%. Business confidence has also taken a tumble, with just 49% expecting improvements in the year ahead – down 9 points. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking the data was taken amid tariffs hitting the markets, impacting business confidence, investment, and employment. She says there may be a hint of a knee-jerk reaction that

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90:24

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1st of May, the Aratere ferry is being retired – the only rail-enabled ferry in KiwiRail’s fleet. Financial literacy will now be taught at schools in Years 1-10. And Indy NXT driver Liam Sceats details just what young drivers have to go through to get the funding for a single season of driving at the top level. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN

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3:09

David Moffett: Former New Zealand Rugby CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

Another big win for New Zealand Rugby in the wake of the messy end to a major sponsorship agreement. Vehicle manufacturer Toyota has reportedly signed a multi-million dollar agreement to put its name on the All Blacks training kit – partly replacing INEOS. The agreement is also believed to include the provision of vehicles for players and management who don’t have existing contracts with previous vehicle partner, Ford. Former NZ Rugby CEO David Moffett told Mike Hosking it’s good news. He says it’s

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3:31

Simon Brown: Banqer CEO on the curriculum refresh...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for Years 1 to 10. The Government's teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Banqer CEO Simon Brown told Mike Hosking that on an international level, we don’t stack up too badly, but there’s a wide variety in the level of financial education given by schools. He says that

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1:43

Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

The Ruapehu District could be in for an economic boom with new skifield ownership. The Department of Conservation's approved a 10 year concession for Whakapapa Holdings to operate the Whakapapa side of Mount Ruapehu. An agreement for the Turoa side was struck last year, following a lengthy bidding war, with numerous Government bailouts. Mayor Weston Kirton told Mike Hosking it’s a critical milestone in securing the future of skiing in Mount Ruapehu. He says it gives confidence to the wider tourism

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4:21

Peter Reidy: KiwiRail CEO on the company reducing its...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

KiwiRail admits it may be helping out its competition by reducing its Interislander fleet to two. Aratere will be retired when demolition begins on its decaying dock in Picton late this year or early next, to add infrastructure for new ships. Two new ferries are due in 2029. KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy told Mike Hosking some passengers may opt now to travel with Bluebridge. He says capacity is spread between the companies when one faces an issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:53

Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/30

Over 4000 medical procedures are on hold today while 5000 senior doctors strike for better working conditions. This comes after eight months of failed negotiations with Health New Zealand. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it's not going to fill workforce gaps without major improvements to pay and conditions. Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer Doctor Richard Sullivan told Mike Hosking waitlist times for procedures will now stretch out further. He says the more than 4000 procedures

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