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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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1:59

Mike's Minute: We are open to the world – it's about...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

Well, here we go and welcome to International Investment day. I found it somewhat bewildering, if not sad, that Ginny Andersen on this show yesterday said foreign investment wasn’t the answer to our problems. Because, actually, it is. What we don't have as a country is size and scale. If we want to participate in the world, we need the world involved in what we do. We are not like America where you can, at least partially, pretend that you can produce everything you need locally and whatever it is

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11:27

Luke Smith: Senior F1 writer for the Atlantic ahead...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

The 2025 Formula 1 season is underway, kicking off this weekend with the first Grand Prix in Melbourne. The season is set to be intense, with Lewis Hamilton in the drivers seat for Ferrari, Liam Lawson making his fully fledged debut as Max Verstappen’s new wingman at Red Bull, and McLaren looking like the team to beat. Luke Smith has chased the sport for over a decade, currently working as the Formula 1 writer for the Atlantic. He told Mike Hosking this year looks so competitive, and it’s very hard

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Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of March, it's international investment day, so the big players are out to play. Sky Sport are hiking their prices... again. Athletic F1 writer Luke Smith is as excited as Mike about this weekend, and can't wait to kick the F1 season off in Melbourne. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:03

Paige Hennessy: Octagon Asset Management Equities...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

Sky TV is hiking their prices. A near-12% increase will come into effect for Sky Sport viewers this May. The company says the rise in price will allow it to keep investing in local and global fixtures, and it comes as Sky fights to keep its New Zealand Rugby rights. Octagon Asset Management Equities Analyst Paige Hennessy told Mike Hosking that while no one likes a price increase, investors see it as a reflection of reality. For Sky to make a profit, they have to reflect any cost increases in their

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5:13

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

There’s a view that if businesses aren't on social media, they aren't being seen. Tataki Auckland Unlimited has spent $103,000 on influencer created-content in recent years, while ChristchurchNZ's dispensed $27,000. Neither DunedinNZ nor WellingtonNZ have jumped on the bandwagon, but won't rule out doing so if the right opportunity arose. Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram told Mike Hosking use of influencers is important. She says it's important for the sector to operate in

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3:37

Simon Watts: Revenue Minister on the changes to the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

The Revenue Minister's confident changes to the Foreign Investment Fund will greatly benefit tech and startup companies. The Government's working on changes which would see new migrants taxed on a realisation basis for interests not easily disposable and acquired before coming to New Zealand. It applies to migrants who became tax residents here on or after April last year. Simon Watts told Mike Hosking this has been on the radar since he assumed the portfolio. He says the system hits migrants

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2:41

Mike Pannett: Acting Deputy Commissioner on the rise...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

It's thought Police efforts to get back to their roots is connecting with New Zealanders. Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey suggests public confidence and trust has risen to 69%. Acting Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett told Mike Hosking there's been a concerted effort to get back to basics and ensure things are done well. He says measures like the Community Beat programme is proof of efforts to increase officer visibility and public reassurance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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3:31

Paul Newfield: Morrison CEO on the Government's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

A lot's riding on the Government as it opens the country up to more offshore investment. Representatives of more than 100 foreign entities are in Auckland to eye up potential opportunities at the Infrastructure Investment Summit. The Government's hoping for more project funding and public-private partnerships. Chief Executive with infrastructure investor Morrison, Paul Newfield told Mike Hosking New Zealand needs to be painted as a great place to invest. He says the Government needs to present a

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3:08

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic Property Economist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/12

Housing affordability is improving, but it's not the same story for renters. New CoreLogic data for the fourth quarter of last year shows falling property values, rising incomes and lower mortgage rates have seen affordability at its best level since pre-Covid. It says the median home value is around seven times the median annual household income, well down from the market peak in 2021. But renters are still facing some strife, with the rent-to-income ratio at a record 28%. Chief property economist

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2:35

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the economic...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

The US economy is in chaos as Donald Trump continues to push ahead with his tariff plan. The US President's confirmed Australia won't be exempt from new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and has announced 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports. This is in response to Ontario's now-suspended 25% surcharge on electricity exports. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that investment giant Goldman Sachs says there is now a 1-in-5 chance of a recession in the US

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2:21

Mike's Minute: What we've learnt from the Treaty Bill...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

We should give a shout out, or at least take a few moments, to read Lyric Wairiri-Smith's account of the Treaty Principles Bill submissions. She works for The Spinoff, and she sat through virtually all of the 80 hours of submissions and cast a series of observations by way of a “50 things I learned” list. The 37th thing she learned was the lack of media interest. You may recall at the start of the process it was a mad wall to wall, blow-by-blow account of what was one of the country's most

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11:30

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

Today on Politics Wednesday, Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest drama surrounding the Government’s school lunch programme, the Treaty Principles Bill submissions, and the upcoming Infrastructure Investment Summit. Representatives from some of the world's largest banks and investment firms are arriving in Auckland for the summit. Delegates will be formally welcomed by Ngāti Whātua Orākei and Christopher Luxon this afternoon. Cabinet Ministers will then front

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89:29

Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of March, the Government is slashing requirements, making it easier for Kiwi businesses to win Government contracts worth over $50 billion. NZ Rugby is shaking up the junior rules with a proposal that would see kids play with smaller sides until they reach high school. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk school lunches and the Treaty Principles Bill submissions on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast

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2:58

Mike Hester: NZ Rugby Participation Development...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

Junior Rugby is potentially in for its biggest shakeup in decades. Under a new proposal, kids wouldn’t play 15-a-side until they reach high school, playing 10-a-side until year 7 and 13-a-side in year 8. The changes are aimed at improving enjoyment and confidence levels. NZ Rugby Participation Development Manager Mike Hester told Mike Hosking they want to provide opportunities for kids to continue their skill development, so they have the skill sets and experiences they need to play locally or

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2:59

Julian Leys: Building Industry Federation CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

An expectation less red tape for Kiwi businesses bidding for Government contracts will benefit the economy. The Finance Minister's slashing 71 requirements in the Government's procurement rule book down to 47 – including scrapping a company's requirement to pay their employees a living wage. It's also introducing a new economic benefit test. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys told Mike Hosking this will help growth. He says we're going to see better deals, more work for local

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5:29

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on scrapping...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

The Economic Growth Minister is making it easier for New Zealand businesses to win government contracts. Nicola Willis is scrapping 24 requirements in the Government's procurement rule book, including a requirement for the company to pay cleaning, catering, and security staff a living wage. She's also adding a new economic benefit test. Willis told Mike Hosking they're encouraging agencies to not just choose the cheapest option. She says they want the billions of dollars the government spends on

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8:17

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

Belief from David Seymour that the collapse of a school lunch provider is a non-story. The Libelle Group, which is sub-contracted by Compass Group to deliver about 125,000 meals daily, has gone into liquidation. The Minister in Charge, Seymour says that won't impact lunch deliveries. He's admitted the Government knew Libelle may have been in strife when it signed the deal, but had no reason to believe it would fail. Seymour told Mike Hosking the issue is a contractual matter between two companies,

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2:57

Jimmy Rushton: Foreign Policy Analyst on Ukraine...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/11

The US is immediately lifting its pause on military aid and intelligence-sharing to Ukraine. It follows several hours of discussions between officials from Washington and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia this morning. Ukraine's backing the United States' 30-day ceasefire proposal – contingent on Russia's agreement. Russia's not at the talks. Kyiv-based foreign policy analyst Jimmy Rushton told Mike Hosking this is a major win for the Ukrainian government. He says the Ukrainians are doing everything they can

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2:08

Mike's Minute: Is the public service sabotaging the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/10

My long-held suspicion, oft produced for the Prime Minister on Tuesdays, that the public service might well be working against the Government seems to have been laid bare in the Deloitte report into the failed health system. As you will be aware, we are going back to a board from a commissioner. But what the report seems to indicate is the board or commissioner is not the issue. The issue is incompetence. The fact a board was replaced is not about whether it’s a board. It's about the fact they never

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9:28

Paul Coll: NZ Squash Champion on defending his title,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/10

Paul Coll admits fulfilling a dream by winning the New Zealand Open squash title in front of a record crowd in Christchurch. The 32-year-old says the tournament exceeded expectations. A 2-time British Open Champion as well as a Commonwealth Games Champion, Coll is currently ranked number 4 in the world. He told Mike Hosking the tournament was a really good week for everyone involved, especially him, but he knows that those who travelled from abroad to compete had a good time. He says he was trying

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