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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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89:28

Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2025

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2025/03/10

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of March, Canada has elected a new Prime Minister whose focus is locked on Trump and the trade war. The Prime Minister talks the coalition of the willing, bank capital and what Nicola Willis is doing about it, and whether anything tangible will come out of the India trip. Kiwi squash champion Paul Coll has had two early wins in 2025, so we get him on for a chat ahead of the Melbourne Open. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show

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3:32

Pat Dougherty: Wellington Water CEO on the...

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2025/03/10

Wellington Water's boss says local councils have every right to be angry at them. Tory Whanau yesterday described her council's relationship with the organisation as “tense” at a special meeting, following revelations last week it wasn't getting value for ratepayers' money. Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty told Mike Hosking he and his staff are doing everything they can to find the issues and fix them. He says there's been a culture of putting too much trust in their contractors, and he wants a

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4:17

Robert Fife: Globe & Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief on Mark...

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2025/03/10

A staggering victory for economist Mark Carney, who's set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister. The 59-year-old has an ample resume, having served as head of the banks of Canada and England. He's indicated he'll hold his ground against Donald Trump as the US President holds the threat of more tariffs over Canada's head. Globe & Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Fife says he'll move quick on the election front - to keep up momentum and stop Conservative attack ads against him

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10:14

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister defends...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/10

Christopher Luxon is defending his work as Prime Minister. The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll suggests Chris Hipkins has leap-frogged Luxon as preferred PM. Labour's also ahead on 34.1%, with National trailing on 33.6%. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking they're putting through legislation to address a range of issues. He says they're working harder than any government to fix what he says was a "mess" left by the last government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:34

Dame Therese Walsh: India Business Delegation Lead on...

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2025/03/10

The Prime Minister's taking one of the largest ministerial delegations to India. Christopher Luxon is heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday with a contingent of ministers and business leaders. Prioritising a deal with the fast-growing economic giant was a coalition condition with NZ First. India Business Delegation Lead Dame Therese Walsh told Mike Hosking businesses have a lot to learn about India. She says it's a good chance to get in front of heads of industry and make ourselves visible,

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4:03

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the budget battle

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/09

The US is facing a budget battle. House Republicans have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded and avoid a government shutdown. The measure is backed by President Donald Trump, but some key Republicans in the House have refused to back similar measures in the past. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Trump has posted pleading for support, but it’s uncertain if he will get it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:56

John Lawrenson: House on Hood Owner on the bar's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/09

A Hamilton bar is cutting off patrons under 20. House on Hood announced last month it would return to being a "20+ bar" on Saturdays after 10pm. It had dealt with five figure damages after lowering the age limit to 18+ for a year. Owner John Lawrenson told Mike Hosking there’s a notable difference in the way 18 year olds drink, versus those over the age of 20. He says that when someone’s 18, they’re still learning their limits and what is acceptable behaviour, and older demographics don’t

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2:10

Mike's Minute: The "Trumpian" influence is global

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2025/03/09

Say whatever you want about Trump, but his demeanour and influence is genuinely global. Peter Dutton has been accused of his "Trumpian" stance on everything from the public service to immigration, and now Winston Peters is all over DEI - diversity, equity and inclusion. DEI is not new, and the New Zealand First move to change the rules in the public service could easily have been part of the Government deal. But given it isn't, it’s a private members bill that will have to be drawn and even then, do

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89:36

Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2025

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2025/03/09

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 10th of March, the Government is aiming to speed up land acquisitions for public infrastructure, and the Environment Court is on its way out. A Hamilton bar has re-increased their age restriction to 20-years-old after too many 18-year-olds smashed up the place. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the Black Caps loss, the squash, and some Super Rugby in the Commentary Box. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning

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3:28

Brad Olsen: Informetrics Principle Economist on the...

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2025/03/09

There are positive signs of inflationary pressures easing in supermarkets. Latest data from Infometrics and Foodstuffs shows suppliers charged supermarkets 1.8% more last month than the same month last year. That's the lowest increase in more than three years. Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen says many fruit and vegetables have been getting cheaper, while dairy prices are driving costs increases. He says chocolate, coffee, and noodles are also seeing jumps. Olsen told Mike Hosking that it’s

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10:34

Commentary Box with Jason Pine and Andrew Saville:...

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2025/03/09

The weekend was filled with sport, so Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to dig into the action. The Black Caps fell short of claiming the Champions Trophy and the Crusaders were the only New Zealand team to find success with a 43-19 win over the Reds. They also touched on the squash, among other sporting events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:29

Matthew Ockleston: Dentons Kensington Swan public...

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2025/03/09

Landowners could have less room to haggle over land deemed necessary for essential infrastructure work. The Government's proposing changes to the Public Works Act to speed up the acquisition of land for major projects. There'll be premium payments to private landowners and objections would no longer go through the Environment Court. Dentons Kensington Swan public works expert Matthew Ockleston told Mike Hosking additional payments in the current legislation are low. He says an increase of up to $150

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6:12

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the proposed...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/09

A new set of amendments looks to turbo charge major infrastructure projects. The Government's proposing changes to the Public Works Act to speed up acquiring land, including premium payments to private landowners. The Environment Court will be sidelined from the objections process. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking a lot of these are NZTA roading projects. He says they don't like taking land, but it's the reality if we want to build infrastructure in this country. LISTEN

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3:58

Clinton Farley: Hotel Britomart General Manager on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/09

The benefits of major events is on full display in the city of sails. Auckland hotels saw a $5 million boost in January, largely thanks to SailGP and country musician Luke Combs' Eden Park concerts. An extra 8,000 hotel rooms were booked over the four days, both events were on. Hotel Britomart General Manager Clinton Farley told Mike Hosking the events helped make a strong start to 2025. He says that, combined with the usual inbound tourism, helped make it a cracker summer season. Farley backs ideas

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2:35

Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/09

The Government may only be putting up four projects for public-private partnerships at its Infrastructure Investment Summit later this week. It's invited large companies from 14 countries to drive foreign capital into New Zealand. Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director Barney Irvine told Mike Hosking there's a positive glow around the New Zealand market and investors are liking the signals so far, but we need to retain this interest. He says they need to see a pipeline of high-quality

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2:26

Mark the Week: What a waste the Warriors were

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/06

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. New Zealand: 7/10 Quite a bit of good news this week, from the Government accounts (which are better than thought), to house prices (which are up), to red meat exports (which are booming). All good, and welcome, news. School lunches: 2/10 In a world of seismic movement, of global upheaval, good, old New Zealand still had plenty of time for that crap. Tariffs: 2/10 About as

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2:03

Mike's Minute: The Government's finally doing what...

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2025/03/06

Am I joining too many dots? I wonder aloud whether the Government and the Prime Minister, having had by any measure a very good week, has at last got the message that some action, as opposed to yak, might be what the punter wants a bit more of? There's been several solid health changes; more doctors already here to be parked at GP's, more nurses and scripts via tech when we want them. I mean, the idea that getting a script on the net at an hour that suits you really shouldn’t be a thing, but it does

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11:55

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/06

Friday has come and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. With Chris Stapleton arriving on our shores for his New Zealand concerts, they discuss concerts and whether they’d go see a tribute show. They discussed the raft of resignations and job losses this week, as well as the ventures of nepo babies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:53

Full Show Podcast: 07 March 2025

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2025/03/06

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 7th of March, Phil Goff has lost his job as the High Commissioner to the UK – was it warranted? The Black Caps are preparing to clash against India for the Champions Trophy final and Tom Latham joined to break down the campaign to date. And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discussed the ventures of nepo babies and the raft of resignations and job losses as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning

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5:09

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent says thousands...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/06

Intense weather conditions are kicking off along the southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales coast as Cyclone Alfred inches closer. It's within 200 kilometres, and is expected to make landfall overnight. Energy providers report more than 35,000 homes and businesses are now without power. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking residents are feeling the effects of the tropical cyclone well before it makes landfall. He says 450 millimetres of rain is expected for

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