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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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11:21

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/05

It’s Politics Wednesday, and Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back to bicker and banter their way through the biggest political stories of the week so far. They discussed the new Horizon poll that showed the majority of Kiwis have little confidence in the Government’s ability to handle the fuel crisis and dug into how Andersen says Labour would’ve mitigated cost of living pressures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:43

John Edminstin: Bluff Oyster Festival Chair on low...

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2026/05/05

It's possible this year's running of the iconic annual Bluff Oyster Festival may be the last. Only half of the four-thousand tickets to the event, taking place on May 23, have been sold. Normally it's a sell out by now. Festival chair John Edminstin told Mike Hosking there were early fears about an oyster shortage, but that's eased. He says unless there's a freak storm in the next couple of weeks, there'll be five boats fishing for oysters right up until the festival opening. LISTEN ABOVE See

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Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2026

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2026/05/05

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 6th of May, we have new unemployment data out today and the Government is giving local councils an amalgamation ultimation. Tracy Atiga and Kanaloa Rugby have a plan to save Moana Pasifika – a plan that’s allegedly being blocked by the current group. And Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen bicker and banter their way through another Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio,

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5:24

Nick Harper: US Correspondent on the ongoing conflict...

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2026/05/05

The ceasefire between Iran and the United States seems to be on unstable grounds, the two sides making opposing claims about the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump claims they have full control of the key shipping route, while Iran is warning that any ships trying to pass through without approval will be fired at. Iran rejects claims ships have transited the Strait under US protection and also denies reports it attacked the UAE yesterday. US Correspondent Nick Harper told Mike Hosking it

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7:29

Tracy Atiga: Kanaloa Rugby CEO says rugby politics...

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2026/05/05

A Pacific rugby consortium claims politics within the sport are preventing a bid to save Moana Pasifika. The Super Rugby franchise is being disbanded at the end of the season by the current owners. However, Kanaloa Rugby claims to have the finances and plans to keep the side afloat. Chief executive Tracy Atiga told Mike Hosking that Moana boss Debbie Sorensen is preventing the bid going further. She says they would like to see their offer in the hands of the company’s directors – there's a lot of

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3:13

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director...

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2026/05/05

We're spending more on fuel, crowding out most other areas. ANZ card data from April shows spending at the pump jumped 0.9% on top of March's 20% hike shortly after the Iran war began. Spending on retail, public transport, car dealerships, and the normally recession-proof health and beauty sector all took a hit. There was an unusually large drop at supermarkets too – 1.4%. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking they've seen a decisive shift in how we grocery shop.

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3:52

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the fast-track...

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2026/05/05

The RMA Minister says councils have already signalled they'd like to join forces with neighbours. The Government's announced a fast-track amalgamation process, asking councils to submit proposals for merging with neighbours to form unitary authorities. They have three months to submit a rough plan. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking there’s quite a lot of momentum behind it already. He says they’ve had quite a lot of councillors, mayors, and people on local government land express interest in getting

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4:01

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/05

Kiwis struggling to find work aren't alone in it. Stats NZ data due out this morning is expected to show unemployment's remained steady or risen slightly in the first three months of this year. It was already at a near-decade high in the previous quarter. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking the jobs being created don't seem to be keeping pace with the number of people moving to New Zealand. He says they're expecting a marginal lift in jobs, but migration's also picking up. LISTEN

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2:29

Mike's Minute: The economic damage caused by weather...

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2026/05/04

This is quite possibly from our "hopeless causes" file. But can I at least try and make the plea that we have a look at the economic damage done by trigger-happy weather offices and compliant clickbait media when it comes to storm warnings? Cyclone Vaianu was the latest and is hopefully still fresh enough in our memories to remind us of a week's worth of hyperbole and headline nonsense that actually caused quite a lot of damage. Not storm damage, but economic damage. Spending in Northland was down

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4:45

Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the talks...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/04

European leaders have been expressing their concerns over Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" as they met at a political summit in Armenia. Project Freedom began on Monday with the stated aim of getting stranded neutral commercial ships out of the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. But French president Emmanuel Macron overnight warned the US project lacked clarity and risked further tension, Europe correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking. Other European countries were also waking up to

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10:54

Peter Windsor: Former Team Manager at Williams and...

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2026/05/04

With the Miami Grand Prix officially having run its course, it's time to assess the changes to the controversial Formula 1 regulations. Tweaks were made following backlash from the drivers, with the electric batteries impacting their ability to race effectively. Former Team Manager at Williams and former GM at Ferrari, Peter Windsor told Mike Hosking quite a few people spoke out against the new regulations when they were first implemented. “I think there was a lot wrong with them, but I think in

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89:51

Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026

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2026/05/04

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of May, immigration is shaping up to a big election issue. Minister Erica Stanford has numbers of her own, plus she responds to David Seymour's six-point plan. The so-called Freedom Project is underway in the Strait of Hormuz – what does it mean, will it allow ships to go through, and does it break the ceasefire? Former Vice Chief of the US National Guard, Randy Manner gives his take. Former Williams team manager and Ferrari GM Peter

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7:28

Randy Manner: Retired US Army Major General on likely...

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2026/05/04

Iran's rejecting claims US naval ships and merchant vessels have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. Yesterday, Donald Trump announced it would begin escorting ships through the crucial strait. However Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says statements suggesting US-vessels have passed through the waterway are "baseless". Retired US Army Major General Randy Manner believes Iran may attack more ships. He told Mike Hosking that he hoped Iran would avoid direct conflict with the United States and

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3:15

Parul Sood: Auckland Council Deputy Director of...

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2026/05/04

A largely underutilised local energy solution could be right under Aucklander's noses. In the two years it's been running, the food waste collection programme has converted 62 thousand tonnes of organic material to fertiliser and biogas for the national grid. But only about 40% of the people who received a bin are using it. Auckland Council's Parul Sood told Mike Hosking they’d love for more people to pick up the service, because it does have great outcomes, but there’s more work to be done. She

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3:56

John McWhirter: Wools of New Zealand CEO on the major...

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2026/05/04

Demand for New Zealand wool continues to grow, with one company securing a breakthrough deal. Wools of New Zealand's partnered with Turkish carpet manufacturer Kalida Hali – a deal which will see our wool exported to 69 countries. Chief Executive John McWhirter told Mike Hosking the value of wool's projected to increase 30% in the next five years. He says the value of wool clip in New Zealand was worth $250 million in 2020, but it's now worth half a billion, coming into the country as foreign

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2:34

David Keat: Energy Security Expert on the deal with...

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2026/05/04

An energy expert says having Singapore's fuel won't do a great deal for supply or price. A signed agreement between the two countries will see Singapore provide us with refined fuel in return for New Zealand food exports during economic shocks. During Christopher Luxon's visit this week, the two countries also pledged to not impose export restrictions on each other. David Keat told Mike Hosking this won't do anything for price because the cost on the day we activate it will likely be high. He says

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6:19

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on net migration...

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2026/05/04

The Government claims its tightened up immigration settings since coming into power. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says since she got the job, net migration's dropped from 135 thousand to around 24 thousand. She told Mike Hosking 70% of migrants are now high-skilled and 30% are low-skilled – a reversal from a few years ago. She says over the last two years they've built proper risk management and verification and introduced English language requirements. Stanford also says deportations are

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5:09

Simon Marks: US Correspondent chats Spirit airlines...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/05/04

US Correspondent Simon Marks joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest out of the USA. Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's 14-point peace plan which includedforces to be withdrawn from near Iran's borders, and for all hostilities to cease including Israel's attacks in Lebanon. And, the fleet of fluro-yellow Spirit Airlines planes have been grounded as the company closes it's doors. "They've been in the game for 15 years and they revolutionised the game of American flying," Marks said. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:06

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson...

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2026/05/04

ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure. Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean joined Mike Hosking to chat about the proposed changes and how they would impact our farming and agricultural industries. "We struggle to get skilled migrants now, they look at Australia, they look at Canada, they choose those over New Zealand. This is another barrier," Dean said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:11

Jordan Williams: Executive Director at Taxpayers...

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2026/05/03

Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386. The report additionally shows debt is climbing with councils owing around 220% of their annual rates revenue. Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams joined Mike Hosking to discuss the report. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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