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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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3:19

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Health NZ public...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/19

Simeon Brown's hitting back over concerns of overreach from what he's calling the 'health police.' The Health Minister's directed public health doctors to stop weighing in on issues like fast food, and leading advocacy campaigns. But the comments, combined with looming job cuts, have sent shockwaves through the medical sector – who fear this 'censorship' would limit doctors' ability to effectively serve their communities. Brown told Ryan Bridge public health teams should primarily focus on

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3:20

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the Pope's...

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2025/03/19

The Pope's condition is said to be improving, but there's uncertainty over an upcoming royal visit. The 88-year-old has been in hospital for more than a month with double pneumonia, but the Vatican is now saying he's making slight improvements. King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to visit for the jubilee celebrations of the Catholic Church, early next month. But Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Ryan Bridge it's uncertain whether the Pope will be able to meet the royals. She says the Vatican is

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2:53

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgage Broker on...

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2025/03/19

A change in direction for homeowners and their mortgages. 90% of home loans were floating or fixed for less than a year in January. CoreLogic says there's anecdotal evidence borrowers have begun to fix for longer as interest rates come down. Squirrel Mortgage Broker, David Cunningham told Ryan Bridge things have changed dramatically since Christmas, with favourable rates for longer fixed-term periods. He says Westpac kicked it off with a 4.99 term for three years, ANZ doing the same at two-years,

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2:10

Mike's Minute: Is the rental market in trouble or not?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/18

So, who is right? "The rental market is like musical chairs". That was a headline yesterday. Landlords are offering grocery vouchers and incentives to sign up for rentals. But then headline number two; "Even the middle class are struggling to pay rent". Story number three was a report I read by JB Weir about wealth transfer, which is actually a story in itself. But the upshot is we are the 7th wealthiest country on Earth. If you do the median, i.e. half above and half below, we are the 5th

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Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2025

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2025/03/18

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of March, there have been overnight developments on both the Ukraine and Gaza wars, and the ceasefire call between Trump and Putin seems to be a bust. Mike recounts his troubles with One NZ and the call system. And Mark Mitchell stays up late in India to join Ginny Andersen on Politics Wednesday, talking PPPs and Rawiri Waititi's comments about David Seymour. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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11:33

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

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2025/03/18

Labour is ruling out supporting foreign investment in what it calls "critical infrastructure", including hospitals, schools, and prisons. Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds has told Ryan Bridge there is a place for some public private partnerships but won't say which ones Labour will support. Labour’s Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking that there some fundamental areas that they believe aren’t helped by making a profit out of them. However, she says, they’ve made it clear that if National goes into

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3:10

Phil Thomson: Auror CEO on the increase in retail...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/18

A silver-lining in otherwise bleak retail crime numbers. Data gathered by retail crime reporting software Auror shows the number of events with weapons in 2024 was 10% higher than 2023. It shows threatening and violent behaviour similarly increased. But Auror Chief Executive Phil Thomson says New Zealand's still doing better than some other countries. He told Mike Hosking the unfortunate part is that this is happening across every retail store, and it’s the frontline retail workers being

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3:15

Brodie McLeish: Tourism New Zealand Marketing Manager...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/18

Aotearoa's joining the Minecraft world. Tourism New Zealand's joined forces with developer Mojang to make six Kiwi hotspots playable locations within the game. That includes destinations Abel Tasman National Park, Waitomo Caves, and Tekapo, and is expected to generate $50 million in advertising value. It's a cross-promotion for locally-filmed ‘The Minecraft Movie’. Tourism New Zealand Marketing Manager Brodie McLeish told Mike Hosking the pack is available to the game's 170-million monthly users

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3:53

Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative author on the report...

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2025/03/18

There’s a belief better pathways to industry and trades training are needed. A report from the New Zealand Initiative has found just 6% of 16-to-19 year-olds participate in workplace learning, while 11% are unemployed. It states schools are geared toward university education, even though only about a third enrol in degrees. Report author Michael Johnston says apprenticeship options need to be more visible to young people. He told Mike Hosking part of the problem is apprenticeship training is viewed

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3:35

Edward Lucas: Centre of European Policy Analysis on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/18

A relatively minor breakthrough for the US in its attempts to end hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin's agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days and progress talks about a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea. It follows a call with Donald Trump, who had been seeking a temporary ceasefire on all fronts. Edward Lucas from the Centre of European Policy Analysis told Mike Hosking Putin's tardiness prior to the call could be perceived as a

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2:53

Tony Mitchell: Residential Property Managers'...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/18

Landlords offering incentives to entice tenants is said to be a simple supply and demand issue. Rental listings in Auckland and Wellington have seen investors offer free weeks of rent, or bonuses like supermarket vouchers and even free moped scooters for people who sign on to a lease. Residential Property Managers' Association Chair Tony Mitchell told Mike Hosking investors are fighting for tenants due to a lack of demand. He expects it to be only a temporary thing and hopes the strong underlying

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2:26

Geoffrey Miller: International geopolitical analyst...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/18

The war in Gaza appears to be back to square one. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says more than 400 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight, ending a fragile truce that began in January. Israel is vowing to ramp up the attacks towards Hamas. International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Mike Hosking it's been the deadliest 24 hour period since November 2023. He says things are looking grim, with Israel's Defence Minister warning he'll open the gates of hell if the

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1:58

Mike's Minute: Labour need to follow the Keir Starmer...

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2025/03/17

If the New Zealand Labour Party wants to get real about re-election, they should look no further than the UK Labour Party. Keir Starmer blew up the NHS on Friday because he said it doesn't work. He says the bloating of the numbers has not improved anything. Jobs will be lost. Before he blew up the NHS, he attacked the welfare system. He called it unjust and unfair because, essentially, there are too many people sitting on welfare doing nothing and there is no incentive for them to change their

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10:18

Blair Jollands: Kiwi musician on his career, recent...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/17

Kiwi musician Blair Jollands has made a name for himself overseas. He works as a sound designer and composer in the film industry, as well as creating and releasing his own music. Jollands has a wide range of film credits, but some of the most popular he left his mark on are Poldark, Shackleton, Midas Man, and Alien vs Predator. He’s worked with a wide range of stars, including Madonna and Rhianna, and won praise from the late David Bowie and Boy George. ‘Little Comet’ is his fourth album, which he

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89:43

Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2025

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2025/03/17

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 18th of March, there's almost a billion dollars' worth of Covid-era business loans that need to be paid back soon. Christopher Luxon joins Mike from out of India, having just spoken with Modi about our potential Free Trade Agreement. Kiwi singer and music composer Blair Jollands popped over from the UK to launch his new album, joining Mike in studio for a special performance. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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3:54

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/17

Nearly one billion dollars is still owed as the deadline for Covid-era loans approaches. Inland Revenue says many Small Business Cashflow loans will default in June if not paid off. About 130,000 businesses were issued the loans, totalling $2.4 billion. ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small told Mike Hosking he's not surprised so many owners haven't paid it back yet. He says there were no personal guarantees or general security agreements, so it was a free hit for business owners

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4:18

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the...

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2025/03/17

The Energy Minister is being urged to take action as a winter electricity price spike looms. A newly released briefing to Minister Simon Watts shows supply is tight, and gas needs to be maintained until suitable alternatives are found. It also warns some households and businesses are finding energy unaffordable. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie told Mike Hosking it's clear we need an energy system backed with coal or natural gas. He says we can't keep relying on the weather

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9:07

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the meeting with...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/17

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's adamant he won't be walking away from trade negotiations with India, even if they prove difficult. Luxon's met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explore avenues for deeper bilateral ties and make more headway towards a Free Trade Agreement. Trade negotiations will commence next month. Luxon told Mike Hosking there's sensitivity from the Indian side about dairy, as it makes up about 15% of its GDP. He says the Government wants to do everything it can to

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2:40

David Seymour: Act Leader on the party standing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/17

The Act Party is hopeful its foray into local body elections will provide greater candidate transparency. Leader David Seymour is calling for expressions of interest of anyone keen to stand, saying it's time for a clean out of local councillors. Act isn't considering challenging the mayoralty in any parts of the country. Seymour told Mike Hosking it's about ensuring voters know what they're getting and how candidates are aligned. He says voters often don't know their candidates —or their beliefs—

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3:11

Mark Storey: DairyNZ Head of Economics on the dairy...

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2025/03/17

Dairy farmers are being urged to pay down debt while they're in a good position to do so. Fonterra's already forecasting a midpoint of $10 this season. Industry organisation Dairy NZ expects the situation to continue, forecasting a payout above $10 next season. DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey told Mike Hosking it's a good chance to clear debt while payouts are rising, and interest rates are falling. He says farmers have been making repayments in the last few seasons, and they should continue

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