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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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3:37

Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the need for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/12

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce says the council needs to financially compensate businesses affected by the Golden Mile works. Construction on the Kent and Cambridge intersection with Courtenay Place will begin in April, as part of the project to revitalise the city's tired night-life stretch. Mayor Tory Whanau previously floated a business support package, but officials yesterday said that was no longer an option. Business Central CEO Simon Arcus told Mike Hosking that while the works need to be

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3:24

Andrew Szusterman: South Pacific Pictures Managing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/12

A mapped-out shake-up of television and screen production legislation is garnering overwhelming support. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has laid out five proposals to combat declining viewership and ad revenue in light of the global shift to streaming. Merging the Film Commission with NZ on Air and requiring offshore platforms to invest in more local content are among the suggestions. South Pacific Pictures Managing Director Andrew Szusterman told Mike Hosking the recommendations are on

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7:17

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Australia's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

There are contradictory statements from Donald Trump, who says there will be no exceptions to the steel and aluminium tariffs, but seems open to treating Australia differently. The US President's signed off on 25% tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports, but yesterday Australia's Prime Minister spoke to Trump, who assured him he'd consider exempting Australia. Trump says Anthony Albanese is a very fine man, and luckily for Australia, it buys a lot of US planes. He says Australia is one of the

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1:52

Mike's Minute: Pain for New Zealand Rugby

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

For a sport that is hardly sizzling in a sports world that is sizzling, the pain for New Zealand Rugby has clearly just got a whole lot worse. INEOS had a six year deal worth apparently $48 million. That’s $8 million a year. They have walked three years early and as a result are being sued by NZR. I don’t blame them. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is an interesting bloke. He is involved in English football through Manchester United and with Mercedes F1. He was involved in the America's Cup with Ben Ainslie, but

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3:26

Ian Porter: LA Trobe University Researcher on the new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

A new device is expected to save Australia’s wine producers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Researchers in Melbourne have developed a smoke sensor can determine whether grapes are still salvageable after being exposed to smoke and fire. Wine Industry Smoke Detectors track smoke events like bushfires and burn offs around vineyards and advise winegrowers as to whether it’s likely to taint their grapes. LA Trobe University Researcher Ian Porter told Mike Hosking all they want is for growers

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11:24

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

David Seymour has been making headlines recently, with Labour Leader Chris Hipkins even saying he should be removed as a minister for his behaviour. The ACT Leader has been criticised after he drove a Land Rover up the steps of Parliament in a fundraising effort before being stopped by security. He has since apologised to the Speaker for his actions. Seymour's also under fire for writing a letter of support for Philip Polkinghorne after the eye surgeon expressed concern around how Police were

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89:59

Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of February, Kainga Ora have finally decided enough is enough when it comes to unpaid rent, and are making a move to recoup the losses. How much trouble is NZ Rugby in money wise after starting legal proceedings against their main sponsor Ineos for a seeming breach of contract? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk whether David Seymour should be sacked on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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3:55

Paul Barber: Salvation Army's State of the Nation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

The Salvation Army's raising the alarm as living standards deteriorate across New Zealand. Its state of the nation report's out, revealing one in four children also report they often or sometimes go without food. It finds we have around 400 thousand needing welfare support, the highest number in decades. Author Paul Barber told Mike Hosking the measurements are being taken to see both what’s improving and to be realistic about what’s getting worse. He says they’ve seen a fantastic increase in the

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5:58

Simon Porter: Player Agent on NZ Rugby taking legal...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

Ineos has described New Zealand Rugby's legal action as unfortunate, as the two parties clash over a strained sponsorship agreement. Ineos failed to pay their first 2025 instalment of an $8 million a year deal, which NZR see as confirmation they've exited the arrangement early. The Sir Jim Ratcliffe-owned petrochemical company claims they tried to negotiate a solution before legal action hit the table. Local player agent Simon Porter told Mike Hosking the parties will have had extensive discussions

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3:55

Tama Potaka: Associate Housing Minister on Kainga...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

The Government says Kainga Ora still needs to be reasonable amid a crackdown on rent arrears. The Associate Housing Minister says Kainga Ora's owed $16 million in unpaid rent. Currently around 10% are behind on their rent. The agency says those willing to enter a repayment plan have their debts reduced, but those unwilling could have their tenancy ended. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka told Mike Hosking those who need support will be helped, but those refusing to pay will face action. Potaka

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2:36

Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on the rising...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

Rising gold prices could have miners flocking to the West Coast. The regional council has told Local Democracy Reporting it's bracing for an influx of miners new to the industry, and its environmental rules. Resource Management Chair Brett Cummings —who's a gold miner— warns the council’s consent workload will likely intensify. Development West Coast Chief Executive Heath Milne told Mike Hosking the demand is real. He says the value of gold at the Federation mine has jumped from $2.5 billion to $3.6

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3:02

Robin Whyman: Dental Association Policy Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/11

The highly contentious battle over fluoridated water could be picking up steam again, despite many being over it. New Zealand First's new Member's Bill seeks to repeal the laws from 2021 giving the Director-General of Health central decision making authority. It would also mandate binding local council referendums. Dental Association Policy Director Robin Whyman told Mike Hosking the legislation already went through the whole select committee process where the public was consulted. He says there

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2:13

Mike's Minute: We are losing to the Australian economy

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

A must read for a reality check is the ABC, as in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and their exploration of the New Zealand vs Australian economy. Normally the ABC, like a lot of public broadcasters, tease you with a headline and end up concluding nothing so they can claim to be balanced. Not so in this case. Gareth Hutchens is your author, and the headline is "Inflation has fallen in NZ and Aus - but which is faring better?" It's always instructive to read specific comparisons, look at the

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3:05

Mike Summerell: NZ School Sport CEO on rowing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

Rowing officials have banned allowing what are effectively year 14 students —once referenced as "eighth-formers"— from competing at the premier annual Maadi Cup regatta after decades of angst. The practice would sometimes see pupils spend more time grunting away in skiffs than studying in the classroom during the opening term of the year. New Zealand School Sport boss Mike Summerell told Mike Hosking a resolution was found. He says it came down to the idea of what’s fair. Summerell says that their

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89:54

Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of February, we have economic growth winging our way, so will that turn the economy around? The Prime Minister is on to talk his dropping poll numbers, economic growth, and whether there's a riff between him and David Seymour. Famed comedian Ben Elton is coming back to the country for a new show - so will Mike be the butt of more of his jokes? He joined the show for a quick chat. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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12:38

Ben Elton: British Comedian on his return to New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

Ben Elton is a staple of the comedy scene. He’s known as a pioneer for British comedy and the Godfather of Standup, though it’s his work on Blackadder and The Young Ones that he’s most well known for. Elton’s been in the industry for four decades, last visiting New Zealand’s shores back in 2021 for his Ben Elton Live Tour. The comedian is winging his way back this year, bringing his Authentic Stupidity Tour to Kiwi audiences, exploring the emergence of AI and the “idiocy” of the human race. Elton

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2:18

David Farrar: Curia pollster on National slipping in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

National's power in the polls looks to be shifting. Both the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and the 1News-Verian poll show the left bloc has the numbers to form a government if an election was held today. Both also have Christopher Luxon losing support in the preferred Prime Minister stakes. Curia pollster David Farrar told Mike Hosking people heard the bad economic news in December and are now unsure if the country will get out of it. He interprets the poll as people not abandoning the Government out

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10:27

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the slipping...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

Christopher Luxon admits the Government has work to do following its latest slide in the polls. Both the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and the 1News-Verian poll show the left bloc would have the seats to form a government. Chris Hipkins is also gaining ground on Luxon in the preferred prime minister rankings. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking the results are a sign of how Kiwis are feeling. He says people are facing a tough economic time, and they want the Government to resolve that

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5:45

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

World leaders, tech bosses, and AI moguls have clashed at a Paris summit. The city's hosting the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit with French president Emmanuel Macron saying he wants to do better at leading in the field, but better governance and protections are needed. Paris correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking talk of interfering with the largely unregulated social media sector has ruffled feathers, especially with US Vice President JD Vance. Vance says the US is angry over what

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3:04

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/02/10

A lot could be riding on the Government's upcoming global investment summit. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's hoping to tease out more foreign financial investment in New Zealand's projects and industries at the two-day event in March But Simplicity Chief Executive Sam Stubbs says he's concerned Luxon will spend more time focused on offshore money than domestic money. He told Mike Hosking getting a dollar from overseas is a lot harder than getting a domestic dollar in the door. Stubbs says we'll

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