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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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3:12

Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice President on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/26

The Law Association is calling the recent passing of sentencing law changes a great example of democracy in action. The new law caps the sentence discounts judges can apply at 40% and adds new aggravating factors. Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade told Mike Hosking issues raised —such as the wish to see the sentencing reduction proposals softened— were taken on board. She says many select committee submitters shared similar concerns, and these seem to have been reflected. But Kincade

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3:05

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/26

A careful balancing act on how far banks should have to go to prepare for a rainy day. Parliament's Finance Select Committee is currently seeking feedback on whether the Reserve Bank's capital requirements for banks should be changed. The current rules are stringent and costly. Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews told Mike Hosking we also can't go too far the other way. She says if a bank fails, and there isn't enough money to pay people out, that will have a huge impact on the whole

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2:10

Mike's Minute: Get some expertise around the council...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

Lindsay McKenzie is still busy at work. You will have forgotten the name because like so much news these days, it's hot stuff until it isn't. Lindsay is the bloke that was appointed to watch over Wellington Council because of their dysfunction. He has just written his second report. His first report seemed sort of sympathetic. Yes, they were a mess, but they were decent people sort of thing. His second report seems to suggest not a lot is getting better. Some councillors have continued their

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9:58

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

Labour's admitted the gang patch ban hasn't turned out as badly as they feared. The Deputy Police Commissioner has confirmed staff are pleasantly surprised at the ban's effectiveness, saying it's brought more control to the situation. It comes as Gisborne police are given more powers to deal with gangs. Labour police spokesperson Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking the fact it's gone well is a good thing. She says given fears haven't eventuated of frontline officers getting hurt, she can recognise

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Full Show Podcast: 26 March 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 26th of March, the national stadium debate is continuing to drag on - and Rugby World Cup CEO Martin Snedden is calling for some action. The government has written to Labour and the Greens asking for cross party support for its RMA reform - Mike asks Chris Hipkins whether Labour will get on board. And Mike loves the idea of people needing a qualification to be able to become a local councillor or Mayor. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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2:41

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on employment...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

Employment confidence has bottomed out. The Westpac-McDermott Miller index shows it's slipped to a level not seen since the post-2020 Covid lockdowns. It's fallen in four of 11 regions —including Auckland— which dominated the national average. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking business is still doing it hard, directly impacting the ability to hire and expand. He says more than 60% of firms let staff go within the last year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:49

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the replacement for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says compromises will need to be made in reforming the Resource Management Act. The Government's replacing the Act with a new planning framework, including rules around land development and environment protections. It's seeking cross-party support. Hipkins told Mike Hosking the country's administration can't keep putting infrastructure projects on hold. He says that if there are projects underway, even if they’re not the administration’s first choice, they’ll keep doing

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3:27

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

A leading Australian economist says more focus needs to be put on productivity to pull Australia out of a deficit. The federal Budget announced yesterday included tax cuts and cost of living relief for households. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham told Mike Hosking with big spending measures announced in the lead up to the election, deficits to the tens of billions are forecast for years to come. He says the best way to change that is to boost Australia's slumped productivity, which is at the same

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4:35

Martin Snedden: Rugby World Cup 2011 CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

There's a belief the bigger problem with Auckland's stadiums is not having the right sized venues. Councillors are set to vote tomorrow on whether to back Eden Park 2-point-1 or build a new Quay Park site. The latter project can be scaled down to 20-thousand for smaller events, from 50-thousand for big ones. But Rugby World Cup 2011 chief executive Martin Snedden told Mike Hosking they can't keep putting smaller events like test cricket into big stadiums. He says even if they build the new stadium

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3:52

Tania Kura: Police Deputy Commissioner on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/25

The Police Deputy Commissioner says staff are pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of banning gang patches. Rival gang tensions in Gisborne mean officers have just been given extra powers to search and impound vehicles and seize weapons, following eight incidents in a week. Tania Kura told Mike Hosking the gang patch ban has been really good for them. She says it's brought more control to the situation, with staff admitting it's probably gone better than they thought. However, Kura says this

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5:08

Catherine Field: Paris Correspondent on the trial of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

French actor Gérard Depardieu's gone on trial – charged with sexually assaulting two women on a film shoot four years ago. About 20 other women have also accused the 76-year-old of improper behaviour, but this is the first case to come to court. He's the highest-profile figure to face accusations in the French response to the Me Too movement. Paris Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking his has been a long time coming. She says he's such a giant in the industry, so the courts have shied

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2:14

Mike's Minute: The interest on our national debt will...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

June 2026 is not far off. In fact, it's next year and next year is election year. By that time, it is being reported, the interest on our national debt will be $11b. Do you see how this works? Not long ago the warnings were issued that it might reach $10b and at the time, it was pointed out that that is multiple times more than the Police budget. That's just in interest. Once we pay the $10b our debt doesn’t diminish. It's exactly the same. We have gone nowhere. We've just kept the wolf from the

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10:12

Pete Murray: Australian Singer Songwriter on his...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

It’s been 17 years since Pete Murray last graced Kiwi stages. The 3x number one album selling Australian singer-songwriter has announced a 55 date tour in Australia – including four stops in New Zealand. He’ll be in the country next month, bringing just himself and his guitar. Murray told Mike Hosking that although he last performed here 17 years ago, he’s made the journey across the ditch much more recently. “Loved New Zealand, getting back over there and holidaying with the family just recently

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89:38

Full Show Podcast: 25 March 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of March, the Government is adjusting the RMA again – will this change be the end of it all? The Prime Minister is back from India and talking Kainga Ora, councils stopping the clock, and our national debt. Australian singer Pete Murray is coming back to New Zealand after 17 years to play some shows, so he came on for a chat. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your

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2:58

Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair weighs in on New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

Australian beef exporters are being described as ‘lopsided and unfair’ by American farmers. Over 20 years, the trade deficit between the two countries is thought to be $45 billion – America is hoping tariffs will fix that. Beef + Lamb Chair Kate Acland told Mike Hosking New Zealand is not the target of America's proposed tariffs. She says the Americans’ concern is over “unfair trading practices”, and New Zealand plays with a really straight bat. Acland says there’s no restrictions on American meat

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2:22

Andrew Pragnell: NZ Football CEO on the All Whites...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

The All Whites have secured a spot at next year's expanded football World Cup, beating New Caledonia 3-nil in the Oceania qualifying final at Auckland. New Zealand needed an hour to score when defender Michael Boxall headed in from a corner - replacements Kosta Barbarouses and Elijah Just also struck. This marks the third time the All Whites have qualified for the World Cup, which now accommodates 48 rather than 32 teams. NZ Football CEO Andrew Pragnell told Mike Hosking this is probably the

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9:47

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the changes to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

Christopher Luxon says the country needs to get faster at building things. The Government's announced it is replacing the Resource Management Act with a new planning framework, including new Acts around development of land and on protection of the natural environment. It comes after the Government also announced plans to allow trusted builders to approve their own work and look at whether consenting authorities are fit-for-purpose. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking too many things are standing in

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3:42

Janette Campbell: RMA Expert Advisory Group chair on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

There are hopes reforms to the Resource Management Act have walked the line between development and environment. The Government's new framework for planning includes new acts around development of land and on protection of the natural environment. Each act includes a set of national policy direction for simplifying and streamlining local government plans and decision-making. RMA Expert Advisory Group chair Janette Campbell told Mike Hosking they're confident it's hit a balance. She says they had a

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3:07

Chris Wilkins: Massey University drug researcher on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/24

A massive spike in meth use is being linked to a change in global shopping habits. Christopher Luxon has asked ministers to look into meth use, after annual wastewater results show a 96% increase in consumption last year compared to 2023. Massey University drug researcher Chris Wilkins told Mike Hosking it's likely a case of both people using more, and more people using. He says the increase represents the changes to the drug market, which is moving from a brick-and-mortar store, to a global

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4:01

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Howard Lutnick's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/03/23

Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary is facing backlash for his “cavalier” comments regarding Social Security. Social Security employees have been warning that the Trump administration’s plan to cut staff will result in delayed benefit cheque. Secretary Howard Lutnick says that anyone who complains about a missed Social Security cheque is a fraudster. This is despite 40% of all seniors living alone being entirely reliant on the payment – some 40 million people. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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