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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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3:18

Shane Jones: NZ First Deputy Leader on potential...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/28

The Deputy Leader of New Zealand First says his party will step in to stop management of the Waitakere Ranges morphing into co-governance. Auckland Council's proposing a board made up of Iwi, the Department of Conservation, and the council. Act Leader David Seymour has also criticised the plan as moving towards co-governance. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking they're not going to stand for it. He says they won't tolerate any slither of the West Auckland heritage land being under that type of

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2:39

Dame Kerry Prendergast: Former Wellington Mayor on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/28

Tory Whanau's shock U-turn not to run for the Wellington mayoralty again marks three consecutive one-term mayors for the capital. Whanau has this morning revealed she's dropping out of the race, saying she wants to give Andrew Little a clearer run to victory. It means Whanau, along with the two previous mayors Andy Foster and Justin Lester, only served one term in the job. Former Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast told Mike Hosking that's bad for the city, which needs stability. Tory Whanau will stand for

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2:56

Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/28

There's a belief changes to certifications and inspections for builders is a step in the right direction. Legislation introduced by the end of this year will see approved building firms, drain layers, and plumbers allowed to sign off their own work on smaller residential dwellings. Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking the Government's missed an opportunity to introduce a quality mark for builders. He says that would give homeowners the confidence a builder has the

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3:52

Geof Nightingale: Tax Expert on the tax rules for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/28

Charities have been spared from tax changes in this year's Budget. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been proposing revisions to tax rules that could see charities taxed on their business activities. But she says there are still complex issues that need to be worked through before any rules are updated. Tax expert Geof Nightingale told Mike Hosking it's likely too hard. He says there's been several goes at this over the last 20 years, with not enough tax revenue being the main problem. LISTEN

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1:54

Mike's Minute: ACC and their race-based policy

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

It is being reported as a scrap, which I'm not sure is accurate. But if it is, it is a shame and probably a lesson for the combatants, who are both supposed to be on the same side. But under MMP, is anyone on the same side? Act are concerned about ACC and their current desire to solve safety issues in the manufacturing sector. But by putting a race-based lens across it, ACC want people who have answers, or programmes, for injuries to Māoriand Pasifika. This of course is not what the Government is

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4:32

Stephen England-Hall: ChargeNet Board Member on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

The Government's changing New Zealand's approach to EV infrastructure. Grants will now turn into interest-free loans -$69-million worth for the private sector to build chargers throughout the country. The target is 10 thousand in the next five years. ChargeNet Board Member Stephen England-Hall talks to Mike Hosking about the scheme. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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90:27

Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 28th of April, how did Hawkes Bay's gang conflict warrant pan out? The Prime Minister speaks to us out of Dubai as he wings his way home about Gallipoli, the Pope's funeral and his time with Keir Starmer. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the Warriors in the top 4 and Auckland FC winning the Premier's Plate. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See

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10:26

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on FamilyBoost...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says incomplete or wrong information from the IRD is to blame for shortfalls in the Government's FamilyBoost scheme. The tax rebate of up to $75 per week was initially touted as a $249-million-a-year handout to help with covering childcare costs. Only 1.2% of eligible families received a full subsidy. Christopher Luxon talks to Luxon about the shortfall, his experience at the Pope's funeral and time commemorating Anzac Day. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:07

Edward Pentin: Vatican Correspondent on what to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

Following Pope Francis' death last week, the process begins in electing a new head of the Catholic Church. The conclave will begin early next month. Vatican Correspondent Edward Pentin talks to Mike Hosking about what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:43

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the Premier's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

Auckland FC went into yesterday's game against Perth Glory knowing they had won the Premier's plate. The win comes for finishing top of the round. The team went on to beat Perth Glory 1-0. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker talks to Mike Hosking about the achievement. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the gang conflict...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

The Hawkes Bay has seen three shootings in 48 hours as gang conflicts heat up. A gang conflict warrant has been invoked 26 times since Thursday, leading to eight arrests. Police Minister Mark Mitchell talks to Mike Hosking about the conflict. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump-Zelenskyy...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Pope's funeral to discuss next steps in Russia-Ukraine peace effort. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that this week Trump will decide whether to continue the process. It comes as Trump said in a post to truth social last week, "Vladimir, STOP!" after Russia carried out the deadliest attack in months on Ukraine. US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Mike Hosking about the meeting and what the polls are saying after Trump's

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6:23

Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on the latest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/27

The stance may be softening in the trade war between China and the United States. Last week US President Trump said the initial 145 percent tariffs wouldn't actually be that high. China appears to now be mulling their imposed tariffs. Greg Smiths of Devon Funs Management talks to Mike Hosking about the developments, the trade war's impact on the US economy and the good news for US tech stocks. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:29

Mark the Week: The drop in teacher numbers is hardly...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/23

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. Meteorological paranoia: 2/10 Between the MetService and the media, you would have thought Noah and his large ship were going to be needed, and yet... Teachers: 6/10 God bless them, but it’s hardly a surprise when you see a drop in numbers, is it? Would you be a teacher? Easter rules: 3/10 I'm not sure what’s worse, the shambles they’ve become, or the annual tedious debate

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2:10

Mike's Minute: Fascinating polling results out of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/23

Polls are funny things at the best of times, and despite plenty of evidence that they can be as wrong as they can be right, we still seem fascinated, if not obsessed, by them. There are two races at the moment being heavily polled: Australia and Canada. Canada votes this Monday, Australia in a couple of weeks. Canada is more interesting, if for no other reason than the incumbents were losing by so far it wasn’t funny, but are now leading. The PM quit and the new bloke, Carney —who once ran the Bank

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12:35

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/23

Capping off another short week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the number of people taking leave for the period, the best brand of Easter eggs, and the fact that chatbots have queues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Scott Weenink: NZ Cricket CEO on the new partnership...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/23

A groundbreaking new partnership for New Zealand Cricket, in an effort to keep the country's top players from joining other global T20 franchises. New Zealand Cricket have joined forces with the financial backers of a new franchise in North America's Major League Cricket - a competition that has a value of at least $200 million. The move could help keep leading players and coaches in the Black Caps set-up, instead of becoming global T20 freelancers. CEO Scott Weenink told Mike Hosking they're taking

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4:05

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister says there is...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/23

The Government says it's reinstating confidence in the Emissions Trading Scheme. It comes as the Climate Commission's calls for carbon credits to stay the same price, to maintain stability. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts told Mike Hosking while some carbon credit auctions haven't taken off, things are improving on other years. He says the previous Government was getting too involved and causing volatility, but he's turning things around. He says the Commission's told the Government its changes

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90:31

Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/23

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of April, David Seymour defends his controversial slash-and-burn changes to the Early Childhood Education sector. We also explore whether Donald Trump is preparing to retract his tariffs on China with insights from Doug Holtz-Eakin, a former economic adviser to Senator John McCain. Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby wrap the short week with a fun discussion on the 'best' Easter eggs currently on the market. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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4:20

Roger Beaumont: NZ Banking Association CEO on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/04/23

Telco companies and digital platforms need to step up to protect people from scams. That's the message from the New Zealand Banking Association as they roll out a new suite of their own protective measures. Chief Executive Roger Beaumont told Mike Hosking scammers prey on the vulnerable and cost New Zealanders billions every year. He says while it's not the Bank's problem, they're putting in safeguards to reduce the risk of it happening. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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