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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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5:02

Todd McClay: Trade Minister believes New Zealand...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/30

The Trade Minister believes New Zealand exporters will do well during the Donald Trump presidency. The US has now overtaken Australia as the second largest destination for our exports. Our Government remains in the dark about whether New Zealand will get caught up in Donald Trump's tariff plan. But Todd McClay told Mike Hosking trade to the US rose under the last Trump term and should again this time around. McClay says while there is uncertainty about what Trump may or may not do around tariffs, he

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1:54

Mike's Minute: The banks aren't reading the mood

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

There is little in life more nauseating than a sycophant. These are people who do not what they believe is right, but bend to the whim, flavour, or mood of the day. The corporate world is full of it. The tech giants have been badly exposed as they decide fact checking is for losers now that big Don is running the place. The battle is being fought locally as well. There is word New Zealand First are looking at a members bill to make banks do business properly. Currently, and this is also a major

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4:58

Chris Schulz: Consumer NZ Senior investigative...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

A reminder to concert-goers to prepare for cancellations and date changes. Canadian rapper Drake is the latest artist to push out his New Zealand shows by two weeks, a month out from the original dates. It follows the cancellations of Juicy Fest, the Timeless Tour, and Paradise Rock festival. Consumer NZ senior investigative journalist Chris Schulz told Mike Hosking paying $10 dollars for insurance on a ticket can be worthwhile He says it's a good idea for shows a year away, as a lot can happen in

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9:55

Marcus Armstrong: Kiwi IndyCar driver on his new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

It’s shaping up to be a massive year for Kiwi IndyCar driver Marcus Armstrong. He’s joined up with Meyer Shank Racing, joining Felix Rosenqvist in the team's lineup – competing on all the oval, road, and street races. Armstrong comes from a background of F4, Formula 3 and Formula 2, and told Mike Hosking that over the years he feels like he’s grown better at working with his team. “There’s 350 people that we work closely with, and making sure that we communicate properly and explain our thoughts of

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89:46

Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 30th of January, it only took a year and a new minister, but the speed limits are going back up. Transport Minister Chris Bishop joined the show to discuss the change. NZ First MP Shane Jones talks about standing up to the "woke" banks, and his comments in the House to Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March. And, Kiwi Indycar driver Marcus Armstrong talks his new season with his new team. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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3:04

Mike Stokes: Indicator CEO on the survey of sales...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

Sales teams are still bracing for some tough months ahead, according to consultancy firm Indicator's latest survey of sales team leaders. Only 39% of respondents say they’re achieving growth – the lowest seen since the survey began in 2008. Indicator CEO Mike Stokes told Mike Hosking four in five don't think we're out of the woods yet. He says most say we'll recover in the second half of the year at the earliest, while some think we won't recover until next year. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:51

Shane Kingston: Turners and Growers COO on their...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

Canterbury has been pinpointed as a prime apple growing location by a grower looking to expand. Turners and Growers is opening up its commercial apple growing endeavours to the region, committing to 125 hectares thanks to an agreement with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Chief Operating Officer Shane Kingston says they believe it's important to adapt and build resilience by growing varieties in different climates. He told Mike Hosking Canterbury has excellent opportunities with its flat land,

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5:59

Shane Jones: Resources Minister on banks reducing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

The Resources Minister is hitting out at banks for punishing "god-fearing regional businesses". New Zealand First's Shane Jones has told The Australian newspaper banks are imposing "woke-riddled" costs on a productive sector, by reducing services to fossil fuel businesses. Jones told Mike Hosking he has every right to fight this, despite banks struggling with things like margins and the commerce commission at the moment. He says the fossil fuel businesses are doing nothing wrong, what they're

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2:20

Tim Wilkinson: Otago Medical School Acting Dean on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

Otago University's urging the government to raise the cap on how many students can study medicine. It comes amid a GP shortage across the country. Medical School Acting Dean Tim Wilkinson told Mike Hosking they're keen to train more GPs, but Government imposed enrolment limits are in the way. He says the shortage goes beyond GPs and impacts many disciplines. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the new speed...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/29

The Transport Minister says the Government's more focused on drunk and drugged drivers than speed limits. The Government has reversed the first of 38 speed limit reductions across the country's State Highways. The rest are due to come into force before July, while another 49 sections of road are open for public consultation. Transport Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking his goal is to address what he claims is the number one killer on New Zealand roads: drugs and alcohol. He says the country

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8:06

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the shooting...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

A prominent former gangland figure was killed. Sam ‘The Punisher’ Abdulrahim was shot multiple times in an alleged ambush in Melbourne. Police believe a white Porsche SUV seen leaving the carpark immediately after the shooting was involved, the car later found burnt. Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking that there’s been a number of attempts on his life over the years. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:14

Mark Lister: Craigs Investments Partners Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

A Chinese AI start-up's emerging as a threat to US tech companies and has sent their stocks in to a tailspin. DeepSeek has revealed an artificial intelligence model similar to services like ChatGPT, but built for a tiny fraction of their cost. It claims to have spent just $5.6 million on development compared to the billions ploughed into the tech by US counterparts. Craigs Investments Partners Director Mark Lister told Mike Hosking that if DeepSeek’s model is everything it claims to be, they’ll be

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1:53

Mike's Minute: The Govt need to move on foreign...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

The good people at OneRoof were hinting at it the other day. They were reacting to what I know to be a bit of a buzz within the real estate community that the Government are going to move on foreign buyers this year. I talk to a lot of agents. They range from telling me it's on, to those who hope it's on, to those who want it to be on but aren't holding their breath. Currently you can buy a house if you are Australian or Singaporean. Apart from that there are hoops and hurdles for some foreigners,

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89:47

Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of January, the Police force is set to see change in their middle management – Commissioner Richard Chambers shared the details. Privatisation is back on the minds of the Government, so Sir John Key gave his thoughts as to whether it’d serve New Zealand well. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen round out the A-team, returning for Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio,

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10:35

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

Today on Politics Wednesday Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to wrap the political week thus far. They talked the new jury duty bill, the increasing speed limits, and where the Government is at heading into 2025. The Police Minister is welcoming a member's bill that could see more seniors serving on juries. National's Whanganui MP, Carl Bates, has proposed raising the age when people can be automatically excused from jury duty from 65 to 72. People could still be excused for

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Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

There’s less optimism from Mainfreight over the impacts of global shipping changes. Two of the world's largest shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk are joining forces, a move some commentators believe will reduce freight prices and provide arrival time reliability. But Mainfreight Managing Director Don Braid told Mike Hosking he's not sure it will mean cheaper freight rates, adding it mostly operates on the East to West corridors anyway. He says it's possible for cheaper freight to result

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9:49

John Key: Former Prime Minister on the potential sale...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

Sir John Key doubts asset sales would achieve much. The former Prime Minister says cutting bureaucracy and allowing better foreign investment would have more of an impact. National says it may campaign on state-owned asset sales next election, a policy New Zealand First is dead against, while ACT's floating privatisation of health and education. Key told Mike Hosking people are opposed because of what he thinks is ideological mumbo jumbo. He says they just want to say everything is fantastic when

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3:08

Sophie Maloney: Sky TV CEO on the broadcast outage...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

Sky says its satellite headache will be solved by early April. The broadcaster's apologised after hundreds of customers complained of repeated outages and technicians failing to show up. An ageing key satellite is said to be to blame. Sky TV Chief Executive Sophie Maloney told Mike Hosking it will be replaced in the coming months. She said the team has been working very hard to ensure they’re managing the signal interruption as best they can. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:29

Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on 17...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/28

The Police Commissioner says a loss of 17 executive-level roles will have no impact on Police delivery. Richard Chambers is opening consultation on a proposal to disestablish 37 executive and support service positions and create 20 new roles. He says a restructure will result in a stronger police leadership which is fit for purpose and delivers on his priorities. Chambers told Mike Hosking police executives are important, but there are too many of them. He says trimming the number will make those

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5:18

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on Elon Musk...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/01/27

Elon Musk has continued to weigh into German politics ahead of next month's election. The billionaire has made a video appearance at a rally for far-right party Alternative for Germany. Musk has previously written an op-ed supporting the party, and hosted its leader Alice Weidel in an interview on X. Europe Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that it looks as if Musk is having an effect, primarily due to his actions being rebroadcast on his X, which has a far greater reach than German

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