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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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11:14

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/03

The Prime Minister's open to corporate tax cuts in this year's budget. Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB last night that our corporate tax system isn't competitive enough with other countries. She confirmed the corporate tax rate, currently sitting at 28 percent, is being looked at as part of the whole business tax system. Christopher Luxon confirmed with Mike Hosking they're willing to make changes, and there's a lot of possible options. He says any announcement would be part of the May

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3:36

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/03

Centrix is keeping positive despite rising financial hardship and almost half a million Kiwis behind on loan repayments. The credit reporting agency's latest Credit Indicator report shows consumer arrears are 1.3% higher year on year, with financial hardship up 19%. But Managing Director Keith McLaughlin told Mike Hosking the figures are seasonal and have been impacted by Christmas and the school new year for the last 15 years. He doubts this is worth reading too much into, and trends show

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6:58

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on about the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

A suspected antisemitic terrorist attack is being investigated by Police in Sydney after a caravan packed with explosives was discovered. Officials have said the incident would have killed "a lot of people" had the van blown up. Why was the Prime Minister not immediately informed of what could have been Australia's largest terrorist attack? Australian Correspondent discusses the details with Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Grant Illingworth KC: Chair of phase two of Covid-19...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

A submission portal and an awareness campaign have been launched today as part of phase two of New Zealand's COVID-19 inquiry. The initiative is looking into all aspects of the pandemic, and is set to receive many submissions. Chair of the Covid-19 Royal Commission inquiry Grant Illingworth KC joins the show to discus phase two of the inquiry. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:46

Louise Upston: Social Development and Employment...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

The government has announced more sanctions for those receiving an unemployment benefit. A new job search initiative requires individuals to complete a minimum of three employment searches a week and reporting to the Ministry of Social Development. In addition to this, a mandatory upskilling course has been implemented for five hours per week. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston talks to Mike Hosking about what the new sanctions involve. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:56

Charles Finny: Former NZ Trade Negotiator on Trump's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

It has been a busy week for US President Donald Trump, who is only a fortnight into his second term. Tariffs are on the way for Canada, Mexico and China, off the back a major plane crash in Washington D.C., and an ISIS project in Somalia. Former New Zealand Trade Negotiator Charles Finny said the new tariffs are more extreme than those during Trump's first presidency. "He's undercutting his legal basis for justification for for these for these tariffs, and it's very worrying indeed." Where does New

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89:19

Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 3 February. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

Rob Coneybeer: Venture Capitalist and Shasta Ventures...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

The Far Out Convoy is bringing together leading founders and international investors for a road trip from Auckland to Queenstown, with half of the attendees coming from Silicon Valley in the US. Venture Capitalist Rob Coneybeer said New Zealand "has done a great job at attracting foreign talent." What potential are investors seeing in New Zealand? LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:03

Jim Dolan: Australian Sports Journalist on the NFL...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

Australian sport is celebrating a major touchdown as the NFL heads to Melbourne. The league will host multiple in-season games at Melbourne's MCG beginning next year. This comes as the sports championship game, the Super Bowl, takes place in a weeks time. Australian Sports Journalist Jim Dolan talks to Mike Hosking about the impact of this major sporting decision. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:34

Bruce Robertson: National Superstock Speedway...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

Palmerston North Council is calling for an extension on the ban of sugary drinks at sports grounds. That brings a total of 8 venues targeted in the ban, including the Trusts arena, which is the home of the turbos, as well as the Speedway. National Superstock Speedway promoter Bruce Robertson talks to Mike Hosking about the impact of such a ban on his industry. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:37

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth representative on Trumps...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs over the weekend to Canada, Mexico and China - Canada has retaliated with 25% tariffs on the US, and Mexico and China also have counterattack plans. Andrew Kelleher of JMI Wealth told Mike Hosking that this will add to the cost of many household items. What does New Zealand have to do to ensure security amidst a potential trade war? ANZ Consumer Confidence was released on Friday, falling four points to 96.0. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:05

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's tariffs,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/02

US President Donald Trump says he intends on using Guantanamo Bay, a detention camp on the coast of Cuba, to house deported immigrants. The President instructed the Pentagon and Homeland Security to prepare 30,000 beds on the site. US Correspondent Richard Arnold said at the height of the detention centre's use, 800 accused terrorists were kept there. "I have seen these cells, there are no windows in the building," he said. Arnold joins the show to discuss what is involved in this order, and the

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2:32

Mark the Week: We are in deep, deep trouble with the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

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. Donald Trump: 8/10 Yes, there's some madness and puffery and stuff you know will never happen, but he has a lot of energy and “buy in”. This will be a dramatic and, I think on balance, successful four years. Our economy: 2/10 While we distract ourselves with frippery over Mexican barbs and asset sales that aren't happening, listen to the Reserve Bank or HSBC or any financial

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1:55

Mike's Minute: Is hospitality about how hard you're...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

Proving life is what you make it, I walked into a local restaurant over the holidays. It's Italian and very good, and they have a new owner. Who was this person, I inquired? He came from hospitality, had worked in the city, but he and a mate had decided to, as he put it, take a punt. "It's better to be an owner than work for someone," he said. I immediately admired him. The restaurant had been put up for sale because it wasn’t making any money. That's a familiar story in hospitality and yet I can

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10:09

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

The A-Team is back to Wrap the Week, with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joining Mike Hosking to discuss the week that was. They discussed Mike’s coffee woes, how being 60 differs to being 40, and a wayward delivery of cherries. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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90:09

Full Show Podcast: 31 January 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 31st of January, we have years of backlogged primary industry health products in need of approval – David Seymour responds to the situation. A leaked letter has revealed that BNZ is dropping a fuel company from their bank and closing their accounts, Todd McClay digs into the situation. The Wrapping the Week A-team is back with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson, who sneak in an appearance before the end of January. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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2:15

Greg Smith: Bremworth CEO on Kainga Ora allowing wool...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

The wool sector's prepared for price challenges as Kainga Ora backtracks on a previous ban. The social housing agency will allow wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply for carpet and underlay in its homes. It's used synthetic carpet for the last decade. Bremworth CEO Greg Smith says the industry can win on durability. He told Mike Hosking their suppliers have seen wool business double in three years, and if they can get the price right, the sector will win more. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:41

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the major plane...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

Officials say there are no survivors from the Potomac River plane crash. An American Airlines flight and US Military helicopter collided mid-air near Reagan Washington National Airport last night. The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew, while the army helicopter was carrying three people. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the situation was preventable. He says American Airlines’ CEO Robert Isom appears to be blaming the military crew for being in the wrong place,

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6:57

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister responds...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

The Associate Education Minister believes the coverage of the new school lunches are blowing things out of proportion. David Seymour told Mike Hosking that the media are taking the worst of the reviews and comments about the lunches to make it seem “terrible”. “I read in the Herald this morning about a restaurant critic they had saying it was not the worst meal that I have ever had, it actually had a lot of vegetables in it.” He told the principals complaining that they had to fork out school money

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3:57

Liz Shackleton: Animal and Plant Health NZ CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

A primary sector advocacy group says a review of new plant and animal products is critically important for New Zealand farmers. A backlog of more than 100 applications are awaiting approval, and it could take up to four years to clear the queue. Now, a dozen primary sector businesses and groups are calling for swift action to clear the backlog. Animal and Plant Health New Zealand Chief Executive Liz Shackleton told Mike Hosking the Government has one chance to get it right. She says it's a

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