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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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5:31

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air NZ CEO on their projected...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/14

Air New Zealand's woes are expected to last for as long as the war in Iran continues. The national carrier's revealed its looking at staff redundancies and more flight reductions due to the surging cost of jet fuel. It's now forecasting a full-year pre-tax loss of up to $390 million. Nikhil Ravishankar told Mike Hosking run rates won't get worse, but fluctuating jet fuel prices will keep weighing on the airline's financial results. He says fuel dropping from $200 to $150 is helpful, but it's not

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2:12

Mike's Minute: Reality vs ideology re: asset sales

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

Bit of buzz around Kiwibank as it potentially looks to have another crack at getting bigger, and by getting bigger, then becomes better able to take on the so-called "big four". This is business and it's politics. Asset sales are back on the agenda, especially for the National and ACT parties. NZ First, not so much. So it may well be one of those things that gets tossed around as an idea, but in the reality of an MMP environment, it goes nowhere. Making the Kiwibank story slightly unique is its role

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7:36

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on Qantas and Jetstar...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

Qantas and Jetstar have announced their biggest-ever investment in New Zealand. Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson says the Qantas Group wants to work with our Government to achieve more routes, access, and affordability. She says Jetstar's undergoing it's biggest-ever expansion in New Zealand and has added more than 800-thousand trans-Tasman seats over the past 12 months. Hudson acknowledges the airline's had to hike fares and cut some flights due to rising jet fuel prices, but says committing to New

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90:11

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 14th of May, we get a couple of interesting insights into business in this country when it comes to governance and brick and mortar retailers. Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses her ever shrinking Budget operating allowance. And CEO of Jetstar Steph Tully unpacks the recent claim they’re committed to New Zealand while also cutting routes and flights due to current jet fuel prices. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast

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2:33

Andrew Pragnell: New Zealand Football CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

A big day for New Zealand football. The All Whites squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup is set to be announced this morning. 36 players will be selected, each set to receive at least $250,000, and New Zealand Football is guaranteed US$10 million just for qualifying. CEO Andrew Pragnell told Mike Hosking it’s a massive amount of money, and a good chunk rightfully goes to the players, it’s a welcome contribution for the organisation. He says they’re probably the most international sport in regards to

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3:22

Nicole Buisson: Lightspeed Managing Director on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

Many Kiwis still prefer to shop locally and in person. A survey of about 500 people by retail management platform Lightspeed has found almost eight in ten prefer shopping in store, rather than online. About four in ten shop at independent local stores. Lightspeed Managing Director Nicole Buisson told Mike Hosking consumers very much want the convenience of online shopping, but also the human connection or the ability to go and touch and feel a product in real life. An example of this, she says, is

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3:42

Cameron Brewer: Commerce and Consumer Affairs...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

The Government says it won't punish genuine mistakes with its planned new crackdown on misleading pricing. A bill's been introduced to Parliament that would increase the maximum penalty for misleading prices from $600 thousand to $5 million. The Commerce Commission estimates such prices are costing New Zealanders tens-of-millions-of-dollars a year. Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer told Mike Hosking there's always room for error. But he says there's also some businesses who treat the current

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9:50

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the decision to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

The Finance Minister says the Budget "lolly scrambles" are well and truly a thing of the past. The Government's cut its operating allowance by another $300 million to $2.1 billion. Nicola Willis says Government ministers have been looking carefully for savings. She told Mike Hosking they're having to be very careful about the choices they make. Willis says they need to look for investments that drive growth, living standards, and affordability. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:43

Kendall Langston: Pivot & Pace Founding Partner on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/13

New research suggests nearly 100 of our CEO's are backing their businesses but not New Zealand. The Pivot and Pace survey found many CEOs are growing frustrated with the country's lack of long-term thinking. Many are saying three-year political cycles and a lack of cross-party agreement are holding the country back. Founding Partner of Pivot & Pace Kendall Langston told Mike Hosking there are other countries with visions longer than two political cycles. He says CEOs aren't wanting Government

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2:14

Mike's Minute: Has the Māori Party been a success?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

So given the original Māori Party was formed in 2004, would we call it a success? A party for Māori. What have they achieved? Have they done more damage than good? Do we differentiate between Māori and "Māori". By that I mean Māori who aren't as angsty as some and are perfectly happy on the general roll. Is the Māori movement generally just for the agitators? And as such, you have people with very specific agendas, and those agendas are almost certain to clash. I have no doubt the Māori Party in

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6:52

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the federal...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

Migration and housing supply are emerging as key issues, following the Australian Government's latest Budget. The Labor Government is raising taxes on investment properties and some trust funds to pay for a $250 tax break for working Australians. Its expected 35 thousand fewer homes will be built, despite net migration remained at 300 thousand people per year. Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking a federal surplus isn't expected until 2036 and gross debt will likely hit $1 trillion

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3:00

Sir Graham Lowe: Former Kiwis and Queensland Maroons...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

Luke Metcalf is poised to leave the Warriors. The NRL club have agreed to a request from Metcalf's management to talk with other clubs. It's unclear whether they would allow an immediate release for the halfback, who only re-signed until 2028 late last year. Metcalf has been unable to regain his halfback role since returning from injury with Tanah Boyd impressing in his absence and retaining the jersey. Former Kiwis and Queensland Maroons Head Coach Sir Graham Lowe told Mike Hosking the situation

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11:49

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week thus far. They discussed the 24 year political career of Judith Collins, who is resigning from Parliament and taking up a new role with the Law Commission. They also discussed Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's split from Te Pāti Māori to form her own party and what this may mean for Labour and the Māori seats – plus, the former Labour staffer linked to the troll social media account.

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4:33

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair unpacks the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

Competition in New Zealand's economy isn't as strong as it could be. New Commerce Commission analysis of 22 years of Stats NZ data shows average business concentration has dipped slightly. However, smaller businesses are still struggling to gain traction against larger firms. Commission Chair John Small says weak competition in essential sectors is also weakening the rest of economy. He told Mike Hosking that while the size of New Zealand does have an impact on the amount of competition we have

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89:56

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 13th of May, Trade Minister Todd McClay attempts to reassure farmers as Trump and the US look into various new tariffs. Judith Collins reflects on 24 years in Parliament and her valedictory speech. And on Politics Wednesday, Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss Collins’ career, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's new party, and the Māori seats for Labour – plus the Labour staffer linked to the troll social media account. Get the Mike Hosking

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2:56

Mel Tavendale: Waitaki Mayor on the district's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

One of the country's smallest districts could face its highest rates rise this year. Waitaki District Councillors have voted to consult on a rates rise of up to 45% to address the council's deficit. It's also consulting on lower rates rises of 19% or 27%, which would leave the council still in the red. Waitaki Mayor Mel Tavendale told Mike Hosking she'd prefer a lower rates rise, but that wouldn't solve the council's issues. She says the council has a $14 million deficit and just 12 thousand

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3:34

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

Donald Trump's on his way to Beijing for the first visit by a US President to China in almost a decade. It will include a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The US President's travelling with the bosses of Boeing and Apple, and Tesla's Elon Musk. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Trump will be trying to convince China to put more pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Charles Croucher: 9News Chief Political Editor on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

It's unclear if the Australian Government's latest tax breaks for workers will make much of a difference. The Labor Government's raising taxes on investment properties and some trust funds to pay for a $250 tax break. It will apply to 13 million Australians and come into effect in 2028. 9News Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher told Mike Hosking it's on top of similar tax breaks coming this year and next year. He says it's giving some relief to that tax-bracket but it's a pittance compared to

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8:32

Judith Collins: Retiring National MP reflects on her...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

Judith Collins says she has no regrets about spending the last 24 years in Parliament. The senior National MP has delivered her valedictory speech as she prepares to move on, to head the Law Commission. Collins has held numerous ministerial portfolios in her time in politics and led National to the 2020 election. She told Mike Hosking she's grateful for everything she's been able to do. Collins says it's been an interesting career, and she never held a portfolio she got bored with. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:23

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the US investigating...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/12

The Trade Minister says he'll be making the case against further US tariffs on New Zealand lamb. Todd McClay says he expects the US Government to launch an investigation into our lamb exports in the coming weeks. It could result in extra tariffs being imposed to protect the US sheep meat sector. McClay told Mike Hosking he and his officials will be reminding their US counterparts of the mutual benefits of the trade. He says lamb consumption and lamb prices in the US have gone up as a result of New

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