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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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3:17

Tim Lightbourne: Invivo Wine Founder on the growth of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/27

New Zealand winemakers are continuing to make moves in the US. Amid an uncertain market, we were the only nation in the top ten US wine suppliers to increase its volume last year. Data suggests it’s the 16th year in a row New Zealand wine has reported growth. Invivo Wine Founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking there’s big opportunities over in the States, with New Zealand wines being sold right around the country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 28 March 2025

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2025/03/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of March, it’s official – Eden Park will be getting a revamp, and Auckland won't be getting a new stadium. Kiwi’s trust in our public institutions is eroding over time – a survey revealing it’s at its lowest point since 2022. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Bob Geldof with Mike as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN

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6:34

Andrew Benson: BBC Formula 1 Correspondent on Liam...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/27

Liam Lawson has had the keys taken off him at Red Bull and will complete the Formula 1 season with the franchise's Racing Bulls development team. He lasted two Grands Prix before management decided to replace him with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda for his home event next weekend at Suzuka. The switch confirms widespread speculation. BBC Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson told Mike Hosking the line CEO Christian Horner is running about “duty of care” is them trying to dress the situation up as

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2:53

Adelle Keely: Acumen CEO on the growing distrust in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/27

Trust is eroding over time in our public institutions. The Acumen Edelman Trust Barometer reveals 67% of New Zealanders express a sense of grievance with business, media, government and NGOs – surpassing the global average of 61%. Many feel overlooked by those in power and disillusioned as a result Acumen Chief Executive Adelle Keely says it's a wake-up call for those in charge. She says for the past few years, businesses have been the most trusted institution - but this year for the first time,

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4:37

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the savings from...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/27

The Finance Minister says they've over-delivered on their promise to save money from public sector job cuts. Latest Public Service Commission data shows the core workforce decreased 4% in the year to December 2024. Public Service Minister Judith Collins says the Government's expecting to save $800 million by June – double the initial target. Nicola Willis —the coalition government's initial Public Service Minister— told Mike Hosking the money saved is going into much better purposes. She says it’s

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2:30

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO's hopeful they can gain...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/27

The boss of Eden Park remains hopeful of convincing the Government to help fund a major expansion. Auckland councillors have voted to back the upgrading of the stadium over the building of a new arena near the waterfront. But Eden Park has yet to secure any public funding. Chief Executive Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking work will now begin on making a case to government. He says while everyone's doing it tough right now, there are opportunities for money to be re-allocated and invested in New

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3:43

Luke Bradford: Royal College of GPs Medical Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/27

A review confirms better access to care should be a key priority. Health New Zealand's released a Clinical Quality and Safety Review using data from the past decade. It reveals the number of people waiting more than four months to see a specialist tripled between 2020 and 2023. Royal College of GPs Medical Director Luke Bradford told Mike Hosking fewer people are also choosing not to access care, especially since Covid. He's concerned there's been a drop off in immunisations and cancer screenings

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2:22

Mike's Minute: The harsh reality of elite sport

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/26

The problem with Red Bull and Liam Lawson is several fold. One, the most egregious part is, if the reports are true, that Honda offered another $10 million to get their man Yuki Tsunoda in the seat. This is not new, they have done so before but were rebuffed. Two, next weekend would be the first track Liam had actually driven on previously. Red Bull would have known this when they hired him. To have two races on unknown tracks is pretty tough. Three, they hung in with other drivers who struggled a

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3:05

Dean Smith: Summerfruit NZ CEO on cherry exports...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/26

This summer was one to remember for the cherry industry. Exports have hit a new milestone, surpassing five thousand tonnes. The previous record was about 4,200 tonnes in the 2017/18 season. Summerfruit New Zealand CEO Dean Smith told Mike Hosking exports were not only high, but also of high quality. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:12

Bob Geldof: Irish Singer and Philanthropist on his...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/26

Is there anybody who doesn’t know the name Bob Geldof? Along with the Sex Pistols and the Clash, Geldof and the Boomtown Rats are attributed with changing the face of music. A significant part is due to the Live Aid concert and Geldof’s activism – which is part of the reason he’s made his way to our shores. Geldof has a couple of dates lined up in New Zealand, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Live Aid and the 50th anniversary of the Boomtown Rats. The show’s called ‘An Evening with Bob

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Full Show Podcast: 27 March 2025

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2025/03/26

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of March, the banks are continuing to call for capital rules to be eased. But Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews is warning against it. We get reactions to the new sentencing and drug driving testing laws coming into place. Fonterra's CEO Miles Hurrell defends the proposal to sell of the company's consumer brands, like Anchor. And the iconic Bob Geldof is the country for his stage show - so he joined Mike in studio for a

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6:33

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO explains the reasoning...

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2025/03/26

Fonterra’s elaborating on the details of their consumer brand sell-off. The conundrum comes off the back of a monster half year result in which operating profit rose to 16%. The planned divestment could see brands like Anchor and Mainland sold off. CEO Miles Hurrell told Mike Hosking the key for any good business is knowing what you’re good at. He says that over the years, the returns as an ingredients business have been stellar, but farmers aren’t getting the desired return on capital from the

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3:36

Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/26

Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull in Formula 1 remains gridlocked by speculation. Reports suggest Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda will swap with Lawson for the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend, joining defending world champion teammate Max Verstappen. Lawson's opportunities have been slim on unfamiliar tracks in a new car thus far, one of which was in the wet at Melbourne. Formula 1 Journalist Chris Medland told Mike Hosking Red Bull has likely decided to make a change before the situation becomes

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3:49

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on roadside drug...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/26

There's confidence roadside drug testing won't pick up prescription drugs. Legislation giving police powers to do random saliva tests has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. Police should be ready to use tests late this year. Transport Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking there will be two tests at the roadside. He says it will be testing for cocaine, ecstasy, and marijuana. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice President on...

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2025/03/26

The Law Association is calling the recent passing of sentencing law changes a great example of democracy in action. The new law caps the sentence discounts judges can apply at 40% and adds new aggravating factors. Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade told Mike Hosking issues raised —such as the wish to see the sentencing reduction proposals softened— were taken on board. She says many select committee submitters shared similar concerns, and these seem to have been reflected. But Kincade

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3:05

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert on...

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2025/03/26

A careful balancing act on how far banks should have to go to prepare for a rainy day. Parliament's Finance Select Committee is currently seeking feedback on whether the Reserve Bank's capital requirements for banks should be changed. The current rules are stringent and costly. Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews told Mike Hosking we also can't go too far the other way. She says if a bank fails, and there isn't enough money to pay people out, that will have a huge impact on the whole

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2:10

Mike's Minute: Get some expertise around the council...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

Lindsay McKenzie is still busy at work. You will have forgotten the name because like so much news these days, it's hot stuff until it isn't. Lindsay is the bloke that was appointed to watch over Wellington Council because of their dysfunction. He has just written his second report. His first report seemed sort of sympathetic. Yes, they were a mess, but they were decent people sort of thing. His second report seems to suggest not a lot is getting better. Some councillors have continued their

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9:58

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

Labour's admitted the gang patch ban hasn't turned out as badly as they feared. The Deputy Police Commissioner has confirmed staff are pleasantly surprised at the ban's effectiveness, saying it's brought more control to the situation. It comes as Gisborne police are given more powers to deal with gangs. Labour police spokesperson Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking the fact it's gone well is a good thing. She says given fears haven't eventuated of frontline officers getting hurt, she can recognise

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Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2025

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2025/03/25

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 26th of March, the national stadium debate is continuing to drag on - and Rugby World Cup CEO Martin Snedden is calling for some action. The government has written to Labour and the Greens asking for cross party support for its RMA reform - Mike asks Chris Hipkins whether Labour will get on board. And Mike loves the idea of people needing a qualification to be able to become a local councillor or Mayor. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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2:41

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on employment...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

Employment confidence has bottomed out. The Westpac-McDermott Miller index shows it's slipped to a level not seen since the post-2020 Covid lockdowns. It's fallen in four of 11 regions —including Auckland— which dominated the national average. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking business is still doing it hard, directly impacting the ability to hire and expand. He says more than 60% of firms let staff go within the last year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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