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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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13:34

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/16

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking a day earlier than usual, to wrap the short week before Easter. They discussed Morgan Wallen and country music, the school holidays, and Kate has her first boomer moment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Vanessa Horne: Commerce Commission Competition, Fair...

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2025/04/16

The Commerce Commission says it'll take KiwiRail to court if it doesn't compensate ferry customers. The rail provider's agreed to pay those disrupted in three Interislander cancellations in early 2023. KiwiRail had previously treated delays and cancellations from mechanical faults as out of their control, which the Commerce Commission argued misled customers. The Commission's Vanessa Horne told Mike Hosking KiwiRail should've taken action on its own accord. She says good businesses get ahead of

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3:26

Gary Holden: Lodestone Managing Director on the...

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2025/04/16

A new electricity gentailer is entering the market with a primary focus on large-scale solar. Lodestone Energy says it will initially focus on commercial and industrial sectors, but may expand if the market allows. It says it’s creating it fifth solar farm with plans for up to 20 more in the next few years. Lodestone Managing Director Gary Holden told Mike Hosking it scatters them in less-visible places like substation areas and behind hedge rows. He says it has a vision for every community to

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5:20

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the impact of Donald...

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2025/04/16

Donald Trump's tariffs are having ripple effects here and everywhere. Infometrics is drastically reducing its GDP growth forecast from 2.6% to just 1%. Many economists now expect the Reserve Bank to go further with OCR cuts than previously forecast, in spite of a likely rise in inflation. Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell told Mike Hosking there will be some kind of global slowdown. He says it will start in the US, where consumers are already feeling the impact of the tariffs, but any slowdown

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3:08

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association...

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2025/04/16

Schools operating over their campus capacity are getting creative to cater for roll growth. New data shows 17% of state schools had more students enrolled than their official classroom capacity last year. Another 71% are operating at capacity. Secondary Principals' Association president Vaughan Couillault told Mike Hosking packed schools typically put in more prefabs in the first instance. He says they may also start to make classes bigger or use libraries and meeting rooms as classrooms. LISTEN

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4:09

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the new health...

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2025/04/16

The Health Minister says their new $20 million health infrastructure plan is an answer to decades of under investment. The list includes new projects and general maintenance, but has no timeline. Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking the government will take time to engage with the private sector and see what they may be able to invest. He says the plan won't be delivered overnight but gives a clear indication of what needs to be done. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:20

Vittoria Shortt: ASB CEO on the impact of global...

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2025/04/16

Increased global trade barriers —like Donald Trump's tariffs— are continuing to slow down New Zealand's economic recovery. Infometrics is drastically reducing its GDP growth forecast from 2.6% to just 1%. Many economists now expect the Reserve Bank to go harder for longer with OCR cuts, despite a likely rise in inflation. ASB Chief Executive Vittoria Shortt told Mike Hosking many businesses don't know how they'll be affected by the global uncertainty. He says confidence had started to reappear but

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1:53

Mike's Minute: Are all our polls doing more harm than...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/15

I wonder if we are doing ourselves more harm than good when it comes to our finances, if not our general mental health, with what seems to be an industry in polling and surveys. The latest IPSOS work has over 40% of us not happy about money and a decent chunk of us "struggling". What is "struggling"? It's open to a lot of interpretation, isn't it? Mood doesn’t necessarily deal in fact, and in that is part of the issue. The facts are, on average, our wages are outpacing inflation. What that means is

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3:29

Mark Baynes: Let's Go Music Co-Director on the new...

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2025/04/15

A gap in the tertiary system is being filled once more. In 2023, Te Pukenga shut down MAINZ Music School, leaving a void for those wishing to study music. Alumni of the former school include award-winning musicians, artists, and producers like Joel Little, Gin Wigmore, and Tory Kingi. But as one door closes, another opens, and former staff are getting a new school up and running under the name ‘Let’s Go Music’. Co-Director Mark Baynes told Mike Hosking the programme is designed for career musicians

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11:03

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

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2025/04/15

Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest topics of the week so far. They discussed the latest crime rates, whether the Golden Visas will bring in the investment New Zealand is looking for, and how much they trust the media nowadays. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:51

Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/15

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of April, the Government is hitting its crime targets – Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses their progress. Physios want to be able to authorise someone to come off ACC and head back to work, clearing backlogs. Should they be allowed to? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss the crime stats, golden visas, and whether they trust the media on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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3:16

Kirsten Davie: Physiotherapy New Zealand President on...

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2025/04/15

Physios believe a law change is needed to take pressure of GPs and certify patients fit-for-work faster. They say the current law, which requires a GP to sign off their fit-for-work plans, is causing unnecessary delays. ACC patients are the only clients physios can't sign off on. Physiotherapy New Zealand President Kirsten Davie told Mike Hosking New Zealand can’t afford to have bottlenecks in the health system. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:09

Jamie Bamford: Customs Deputy Chief Executive of...

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2025/04/15

Customs says we're getting more bang for our buck with new remote controlled vessels patrolling our sea borders. The boats —Tahi and Rua— were launched yesterday and now help protect our maritime security, including stopping drug smuggling. They'll operate at sea for up to 100 days using solar and wind power, while providing real-time intelligence. A recent Government report shows Customs seized 55 kilograms worth of methamphetamine in 2015, now 90 kilos gets stopped every week. Customs Deputy Chief

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4:24

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the downwards...

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2025/04/15

The Government hopes victim figures will continue on a downward trend as new legislation takes effect. The Justice Minister expects the data to remain volatile and says more work is still needed. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the three strikes and tougher sentencing laws will kick in from June. He says the best place to start is the small group of New Zealanders creating multiple victims. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:03

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the...

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2025/04/15

The "guessing game" continues over how New Zealand will be affected by new tariffs around the world. Data —due out tomorrow morning— is expected to show inflation has risen for the first time in almost three years. Contributing to that is the food price inflation rate, which has risen from 2.8% to 3.5% in just the past month. Foodstuffs North Island Managing Director Chris Quin told Mike Hosking two factors could push prices higher or lower. One is the availability of products, the other is global

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2:22

Geoffrey Miller: International Geopolitical Analyst...

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2025/04/15

An international relations expert says we should believe Indonesia over reports Russia will be setting up a military presence in our region. Defence and security website Janes claims Russia has approached Indonesia about basing some planes in the country's south. Indonesia's defence minister says the reports are "simply not true". International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Mike Hosking the nation has very clearly denied the claims. He says we should take them for their word, as it

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4:50

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/15

President Donald Trump is going after the oldest United States university in a push to reshape top institutions. He's demanding Harvard University makes changes to hiring, admissions, and teaching practices to curb anti-Semitism on campus. The institution says no Government should dictate how a private university operates. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Trump is reacting by freezing close to NZ$3.5 billion in federal funds. He says the White House is calling for an end to the

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2:17

Mike’s Minute: A good example of why people don’t...

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2025/04/14

I have a good example as to why so many people don’t trust the media. Like most things it's got complicated and a lot of it is fuelled by emotion. So a simple survey, the likes of which was published by AUT over the weekend, can never come close to capturing exactly what the relationship between the industry and the punter really is. But the US President had a medical over the weekend. It has been widely reported and in fact, I have read a number of the reports that states he is in pretty good

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6:38

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the government saving...

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2025/04/14

The UK Government has saved the troubled British Steel Company. It will mean a steel mill in Scunthorpe will be saved after negotiations with its Chinese owners reportedly broke down. The bill gives the UK Business Secretary the control of the company and the right to use police powers if necessary to ensure workers are paid. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says the raw materials to keep the mill running have been paid for. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:57

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the concerns...

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2025/04/14

Europe is concerned about the flow on effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs. With a 145% tariff on China, there are fears that instead of cheap products making their way to the US, they’ll be shipped to Europe, weaking local industries. Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that although Trump cut the tariff on Europe, leaders are saying not to breathe a sigh of relief just yet. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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