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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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4:05

Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Forestry...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/04

There's hopes new legislation will protect the most productive farmland. The rule change will stop Category 1 to 5 land being converted into forestry. Those with category 6 land will only be allowed to convert 15 thousand hectares. Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson Toby Williams told Mike Hosking that it restores the balance between farming and production forestry, and makes sure they’re playing on an even field. He says they’ve been working on for three or four years with the National

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3:03

Dawn Freshwater: Auckland University Vice Chancellor...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/04

Auckland University's keen to work with Immigration New Zealand in a bid to boost international enrolments. Data shows enrolments are up year-on-year but lag around 7% behind pre-Covid levels. Auckland University Vice Chancellor Dawn Freshwater told Mike Hosking there's already some work going on in terms of automation and support for international applications. She says visa processing times are critical. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Todd McClay: Agriculture Minister on the panel...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/04

The Government's paying little attention to global action around climate change. A coalition-appointed panel's suggesting New Zealand weaken its current 2050 climate target of up to 47% less emissions than 2017. It's offered a new target of just 15%. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay told Mike Hosking the rest of the world needs to step up, but we only need to focus on New Zealand. He says we don't need to lead the world or do more than others, and the Government will likely just focus on our

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5:09

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Pete Hegseth...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

There’s more trouble with Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. Allegations have come out about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nomination for Secretary of Defense. Reports reveal that he was twice ousted from military organisations he led for financial mismanagement and improper behaviour, as well as allegations of sexual assault from 2017. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that in an email following Hegseth’s divorce in 2016, his mother wrote that she has no respect for any man that belittles, lies,

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2:13

Mike's Minute: We told you, it would work fine

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

From our “it worked fine, even though many didn’t think it would” file, there are two things to mention. Thing number one is the benefit sanctions the handwringers argued were unfair and not nice. It turns out virtually no one has hit red. Remember it was the green, orange, red system? All the Government ever asked in introducing them was for you to do your bit. You are not sanctioned for not having a job. You are sanctioned for not trying. Virtually everyone is doing their bit, as only 1% are in

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3:40

Willie Wiese: Alliance CEO on the new AI Meat Eating...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

New AI technology is giving farmers an insight into the eating quality of their lamb and beef. Alliance group-shareholders can now use Meat Eating Quality technology to analyse the tenderness, juiciness and flavour of meat. Chief executive Willie Wiese told Mike Hosking the tool predicts the performance of livestock using genetics. He says they've tested and validated the outcomes of the predictions against chemistry tests. Alliance will have regional benchmarking data on the new technology by the

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89:39

Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2024

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2024/12/03

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of December, our health debt is coming down, but Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy says there is more work to be done. We finally get some good news on tourism - international visitor numbers and spending is up, so is the industry seeing the benefits? For the last time of the year Mike, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen cover off the big topics on Politics Wednesday, as well as the people they've met that like Mike. Get the Mike

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7:50

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

In the final Politics Wednesday of 2024, Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to dig into this week’s biggest political stories. With just one sitting session left for the year, Parliament has shifted its focus to examining Government agencies for this year’s Scrutiny Week. Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking that it’s important to hold people accountable – if people are saying things that aren’t true, then they need to front up and explain where they got the

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2:38

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on the boost in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

Tourism operators are reaping the benefits of a boost in international visitor spending, but believe there's more work to do. International visitor spending has risen by 30% in the year to September. It's grown to just under $11 billion. Tourism Holdings Chief Executive Grant Webster told Mike Hosking it's around 85% of pre-Covid levels, and they have to focus on growth. He says that there have been some barriers put in place with increases in the visitor levy, but 2026 is where they're going to get

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3:37

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the changes to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

The Transport Minister says changes to Auckland Transport have been a long time coming. Auckland Transport will have its right to make decisions about policy, planning, and strategy taken away. A new regional transport committee will be formed with the goal of creating a 30-year transport plan. Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking AT took the news well. He's spoken with the Chief Executive who's keen to help make the transition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:09

Rob Nicol: Rugby Players' Association CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

There’s confidence All Black Sevu Reece was not given special treatment after charges against him ended in a discharge without conviction. The 27-year-old Crusader crashed a car into a garage door after being asked to leave the post-Christchurch Cup Day party last year. Reece initially pleaded not guilty before admitting a reduced charge of wilful damage yesterday. Rugby Players' Association chief executive Rob Nicol told Mike Hosking we have to trust the judicial system. He says anyone with a high

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4:22

Lester Levy: Health Commissioner on Health NZ's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

Health Commissioner Lester Levy says a lower health deficit than expected is a sign of progress. Health New Zealand's revealed a $1.1 billion deficit – well short of the $1.76 billion it initially reported. The Opposition's accused the Government of manufacturing a crisis to justify its cuts. Levy told Mike Hosking he's confident Health New Zealand will be at zero deficit in three years, assuming nothing unexpected happens. But he says that's a temporary and fixable problem, unlike the real

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2:48

Greg Smith: Bremworth CEO on Kainga Ora's decision...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/03

Wool sector advocates are disappointed with housing agency Kainga Ora for saying no to pricey wool carpets. A prior directive suggested Kainga Ora should choose wool over synthetic fibres for carpets, but the state landlord has chosen the latter as it's around 34% cheaper. Bremworth Chief Executive Greg Smith told Mike Hosking they were not asked to participate in the procurement process. He says nylon and wool are often comparable in price, and is unsure where Kainga Ora got their numbers from

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5:05

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the shaky...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/02

France’s Government seems to be on the brink of collapse. It looks likely to fall apart later this week after far-right and left-wing parties said they will vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The move comes after Barnier pushed through the 2025 social security budget without a vote. France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that even if Barnier wins this vote, it’s only part of the battle, as he will still need to get the rest of the budget through

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1:51

Mike's Minute: Councils should stop playing games...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/02

Fluoride is a funny thing. I like it. Not too much, but just enough to help out in the water. Not everyone shares the view, but science is on the right side. Before he left his job Ashley Bloomfield (remember him?) issued an edict to a number of councils to fluoridate the local water. He had the power to compel them to do it. Most have, some have had a bit of an angst about it. Tauranga wasn’t thrilled, but the problem was if you didn’t, you could be fined a couple of hundred grand and then $10,000

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12:11

Ivan Cleary: Penrith Panthers Coach on the team's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/02

Ivan Cleary is the most successful sports coach in Australia. A former Warriors coach, Cleary has led the Penrith Panthers to victory, claiming the NRL Grand Final four times in a row. He’s now co-authored a book all about leadership and success, detailing, as Cleary puts it, what he’s learned and how he leads. ‘Not Everything Counts but Everything Matters’ reflects on the decades he’s spent on both sides of the game, as both a player and a coach, his mental health, and the time he spent coaching

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89:37

Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/02

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd of December, the benefit numbers are up, and the lower target set by the Government is the one most at risk of not being hit. The Prime Minister talks the Supreme Court decision on the Foreshore and Seabed Act, autopilot on our ships, and what's happening with the CRL. Ivan Cleary is currently the most successful coach in Australia and has a new book out around leadership and expertise. It piqued Mike's interest, and he had to ask him

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3:03

Max Harris: Thorndon Chambers Barrister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/02

There’s a chance for the Government to reset, with a successful appeal from the Attorney-General offering more clarity on Māori customary rights to the foreshore and seabed. The Supreme Court's rejected a Court of Appeal judgment as a narrow interpretation of criteria. It's unanimously ruled applicants must use and occupy an area, and maintain this use without substantial interruption. Thorndon Chambers barrister Max Harris told Mike Hosking the Supreme Court's cleared up a lot of the details. He

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3:01

Muriel Willem: Whangarei New Focus Career Guidance...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/02

A variety of barriers still exist for some people looking for work. The number of people on the Job Seeker benefit increased by 8,000 in the September quarter to sit at 70,000. Whangarei New Focus Career Guidance Service founder Muriel Willem says some people are missing skills in areas like computers. She told Mike Hosking that at the moment, even people without those barriers are finding it tough. Willem says that's because there just aren't that many jobs out there. LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:43

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the Supreme...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/02

The Government's reconsidering amending customary marine titles legislation following a landmark Supreme Court decision. The court's rejected a Court of Appeal judgment from October last year as a narrow interpretation of criteria. It's unanimously ruled applicants must use and occupy an area for customary rights to the foreshore and seabed, and maintain this use without substantial interruption. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking it was a quick decision from the court. He says it

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