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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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5:52

Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO on the agency falling...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/19

Health New Zealand's falling behind in its target to lift childhood vaccination rates. The agency's quarterly performance report to the end of September shows immunisation rates for children at 24 months has fallen. There was also a reduction in the number of people being seen in less than four months by a specialist. Stays in emergency departments are shorter as more newborns are enrolled with GPs. Chief executive Margie Apa told Heather du Plessis-Allan they're keeping a close eye on declining

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3:09

Michael Johnston: Former Victoria University Dean and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/19

A proposed law change will prohibit universities from adopting positions on issues that aren't related to their core role and functions. They'll be required to actively promote an environment where ideas can be challenged, controversial issues discussed, and diverse opinions expressed. Universities will have to adopt a statement on freedom of speech and report annually on it. Former Victoria University dean and NZ Initiative senior fellow Michael Johnston told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's not a

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2:03

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The judge who yelled at...

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2024/12/18

One of the most surprising things about that judge allegedly yelling at Winston Peters in the Northern Club is that she is still in her job. I want to be clear; I don’t want her to lose her job over this, and I don’t even want to be seen to be calling for her head. I’m just pointing out that she should lose her job. Because what happened was actually quite serious. We are talking about a judge yelling, not denied, at the deputy Prime Minister, the second most senior politician in the country. She

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10:55

Mark Hadlow: Kiwi Actor and Order of Merit recipient...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

Most Kiwis will know the name Mark Hadlow. The NZ Order of Merit recipient is best known internationally for his roles in King Kong and the Hobbit, but he has his fingers in many pies. In 2017, Hadlow had a one man show called MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra), exploring the male midlife crisis and the way many of them turn to road cycling. The show received rave reviews, touring the country for eight years. Seven years on, Hadlow has created a sequel – GOMIL, standing for Grumpy Old Man in Lycra,

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6:45

Steve Tew: High Performance Sport NZ Director on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

As always, there are winners and losers in High Performance Sport’s latest funding round. In the lead up to the LA Olympics in 2028, the organisation has allocated $163 million to 36 different sports. Rowing, yachting, athletics, cycling, and canoeing all got a funding boost, while sports like hockey, equestrian, and men’s sevens are worse off. Director Steve Tew says past performance was key when making the decision. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan they really need to hone in on the sports,

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90:10

Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2024

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2024/12/18

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of December, Heather du Plessis-Allan asks just how bad is our Q3 GDP will be, and whether we’ll slip back into a technical recession? High Performance Sport NZ has decided who they're dishing out the funding to – so who are the winners and losers? Kiwi actor and NZ Order of Merit recipient Mark Hadlow is bringing back his stage show 'Middle Aged Man in Lycra', by doing a sequel - ‘Grumpy Old Man in Lycra’. Get the Mike Hosking

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3:16

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on quarter three,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

An economist says the third quarter was tough in pretty much every sector, for the New Zealand economy. The major banks are all predicting between 0.2% to 0.4% contraction when Stats NZ releases the GDP data for the third quarter just before 11am today. It'll likely mean our third technical recession in two years. ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Heather du Plessis-Allan the agriculture and forestry sector were essentially the only positive performers. He says construction, retail, and

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4:35

John Kidd: Enerlytica Director on OMV staying in the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

There’s uncertainty around whether a large gas supplier staying in New Zealand will benefit the sector in the long run. One of New Zealand's largest gas suppliers, OMV, will stay in the country. Its executive board's decided not to sell 100% of its shares. Enerlytica Director John Kidd told Heather du Plessis-Allan the sector needs continual re-investment. He says the real question is if they keep investing, given they tried not to be the owner of the assets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:38

Erica Stanford: Lead coordination minister for the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/18

The Government is defending its budgeting for the torture redress of Lake Alice survivors. It's set aside more than $22 million for eligible survivors who were tortured at the psychiatric hospital in the 1970s. They'll be able to choose between a one-off $150 thousand payment or apply for independently assessed redress. Lead coordination minister Erica Stanford told Heather du Plessis-Allan it was a hard call to settle on $150 thousand. She says there's no precedent for this situation anywhere in

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4:53

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the school...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/17

A 17-year old female student is the suspect in a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. One teacher and a teen student have died, and six people were injured at the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. Police say the suspect was found dead. CNN reports this is the US's 83rd school shooting this year, overtaking last year's record 82. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan that evidence suggests the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He says the family is

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2:11

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government aren't...

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2024/12/17

We knew the Government books were going to be bad, but not this bad. No way we’re getting to the surplus we expected in 2028. That is now so far away it’s not even in Treasury’s forecast period anymore. It’s some time, who knows when, in the 2030's. We’ll have to borrow another $20b in debt to tide us over for the next four years. That’ll push our interest payments over $10b every year. So we’ll be spending more on our debt interest than we spend on Defence, Corrections, Police, and Customs

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90:15

Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2024

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2024/12/17

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of December, the Government books are in a shocking state, so Heather du Plessis-Allan asked Nicola Willis how much is on the last Government, and how much is on her. Did you hear the one about the judge, the doctor, and NZ First at the Northern Club? Trust us, it's a doozy. For the final time this year Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the books, political scandals, and what they're getting each other for Christmas on Politics

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1:44

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the changes to the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/17

Businesses hope to employ more migrants after changes to work visas. The Government's updating the Accredited Employer Work Visa in March, removing the median wage threshold and reducing minimum experience requirements for lower skill roles. They'll also reduce the minimum threshold for how many domestic workers must be employed. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s a step in the right direction. She says there are a lot of areas where businesses can’t get

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11:58

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/17

It's suggested the Government's dealing with an economic hangover. The half year economic and fiscal update, opening the Government's books, signals a surplus is further away than previously thought. Politicians are clashing on what the numbers signal. Speaking to Heather du Plessis-Allan, Labour's Ginny Andersen's accusing the Government of austerity, as public sector jobs have faced the chop. She says that hits our local bars, restaurants, and businesses and slows the economy. National party

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2:58

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on the draft...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/17

The Commerce Commission has issued a draft decision to reduce fees for businesses accepting card payments. It's proposing an estimated reduction of around $260 million a year where costs are handed down from banks to process payments. The commission revealed in July that businesses incur $1 billion in fees to provide card payments. Chair Dr John Small told Heather du Plessis-Allan a few will be annoyed by it, but it's important they strike a balance. He says they've consulted widely on it and

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7:32

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the current...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/17

A promise the Government's eyeing-up growth as the light at the end of the economic tunnel. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is vowing to keep cutting what she sees as wasteful spending. The half year economic and fiscal update suggests books will remain in the red for longer than predicted. Nicola Willis told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's going to be challenging, and the Government's making significant trade-offs. She says we're looking to a path of growth with inflation under control and interest

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2:36

Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/17

There’s a view growth is coming, despite a grim outlook for the New Zealand economy. The half year economic and fiscal update shows a surplus is not expected until at least 2029. Cost savings which have led to job cuts and re-prioritisation in the public sector this year are set to continue. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale told Heather du Plessis-Allan there are green shoots of economic activity. He says unemployment's not as bad as it was, and wages are growing, both of which will help

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4:58

David Seymour: ACT Leader and Regulation Minister...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/17

There’s hopes a review into early childhood education will better clarify regulation for the sector. It's made 15 recommendations to simplify and modernise regulation, to help better provide safe, high-quality care and education. Regulation Minister David Seymour says one major issue is the overlapping of multiple agencies on the same matters. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan the plan is to have one regulator and one rule, so providers can get on with educating. Seymour says how that plays out is

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5:28

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Prince Andrew's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/16

Prince Andrew seems to be standing on increasingly thin ice. The UK has upheld a ban of an alleged Chinese spy who formed an "unusual degree of trust" with Prince Andrew. The British Home Office banned the man on national security grounds in March 2023, believing the relationship could be used for political interference. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he keeps getting himself into trouble. He thinks it's inevitable that King Charles will cut his brother out of royal

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2:08

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Councils forced the Govt to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/16

Even people who think councils do a fantastic job must by now understand why the Government is going to have to pass law to get councils to focus on doing their jobs. It has been clear to councils for about four months now that the Government wanted them to drop the distractions and just do their work. Yet, councils just can’t help themselves. Even last week Tauranga City Council voted to install unelected Māori representatives on the council, who will not improve ratepayers lives at all but will

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