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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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2:23

Mark the Week: The gang laws represent a turning of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/21

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Basketball: 7/10 The most popular school sport in the country. Who doesn’t love a pick-up game and a lay-up? The gang laws: 7/10 Because they represent a turning of the tide, a restoration of some common sense and some realisation of just how shabby this place had become. World War III: 3/10 Let's keep our powder dry, shall we? A missile does not an escalation make. You might

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2:03

Mike's Minute: Who's worse – Elon Musk or Disney?

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2024/11/21

I am trying to work out which I like least – Elon Musk or Disney. Elon bought Twitter and turned it into 'X'. He paid $44 billion, and they say it's worth about $10 billion now, but he doesn’t care. It's worth $10 billion because a lot of corporates bailed because of its ugliness. He argues it's free speech, but it's free speech at the lowest level, so it's ugly. He still defends it, and it makes life for a libertarian like me hard because I like the idea of truly free speech and, as a result of

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3:07

Ben Hanna: Stripe Head of New Zealand on Apple Pay...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/21

New Zealanders can now make contactless payments entirely on iPhones. Any retailer with a supported iPhone can accept payments from cards or digital wallets. It's paid via an app from one of Apple's payments service partners including Stripe, Worldline, Windcave, and ANZ. Ben Hanna, Head of New Zealand at Stripe, told Mike Hosking that it cuts down on the costs of running a traditional Eftpos machine. He says it cuts down on hardware costs, deployment time, and administration. LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:47

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

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2024/11/21

Friday has come once again and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. This week they discussed the Coldplay concerts, famous people's guitars (including one signed by Donald Trump), and how much they'd be willing to pay for a scoop of chips from the fish and chips shop. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 22 November 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/21

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 22nd of November, is the Government's desire for a third medical school at Waikato at risk after David Seymour raised concerns about the cost? All Blacks' captain Scott Barrett pops in for a word ahead of their clash against Italy – the final game in the end of year international tour. Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby talk Coldplay, Trump guitars, and the price of fish and chips as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show

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3:03

Simon Bridges: Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/21

New Zealand's relationship with the incoming Trump administration will be the main topic at a US Business Summit in Auckland today. It will feature speeches from the Prime Minister, Trade Minister Todd McClay, US Ambassador Tom Udall, and a variety of business voices. Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says it will be a great chance to get the Government's perspective on the American relationship. He told Mike Hosking that Trump’s win is hugely consequential, and it’s not enough for

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5:16

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Matt Gaetz...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/21

After being clouded in sexual misconduct allegations, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to become Donald Trumps' attorney general. The former Republican congressman says he felt he was becoming a distraction, and didn't want to waste time on a "scuffle". US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Gaetz had faced intense scrutiny over a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use. He says this is the first loss from Team

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4:44

Scott Barrett: All Blacks Captain ahead of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/21

The All Blacks have stuck with the tried and tested for their final fixture of the year against Italy in Turin on Sunday morning. Changes are minimal from Paris – the team is relatively close to what could be termed a first-choice 23. There are five changes to the run on-side that lost to France, four being injury related. Captain Scott Barrett told Mike Hosking they had a focus on improving each game they played in the end of year tour. He says that while the narrow loss to France hurt, the team

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3:10

Sam Broughton: Local Government New Zealand President...

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2024/11/21

Councils are celebrating the government's decision to lift the debt cap, allowing them to borrow more money. It follows an average 15% rates increase this year across the country. Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton told Mike Hosking that councils currently have two options - borrow or lift rates. He says they have to borrow more because residents can't afford to fund the infrastructure deficit councils are in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:33

Paul Hofman: Paediatric Endocrinologist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/21

A paediatric endocrinologist believes the Health Ministry's puberty blocker stance is sensible. The Ministry's brief shows a lack of good quality evidence backing the drug's effectiveness and safety for treating gender dysphoria. It says they should only be prescribed by a clinician experienced in gender-affirming care, as part of a team offering a full range of support. Paul Hofman told Mike Hosking puberty blockers are safe and reversible, and have been used by hundreds of thousands of kids in the

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5:07

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the cost-benefit...

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2024/11/21

David Seymour's concerned about the rationale behind the new Waikato medical school. National campaigned on the idea of a new medical school with a greater focus on rural and primary healthcare. The ACT leader wrote to Health Minister Shane Reti saying he was dissatisfied with a cost-benefit analysis on the school, which must be presented according to the coalition agreement. Seymour told Mike Hosking they have to be sure this is the most efficient way to get doctors. He says they had not counted

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4:56

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the nurses and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

New Zealand aren’t the only ones suffering from healthcare struggles. Italy released their 2025 draft Budget, and medical professionals in particular are unimpressed. Nurses and doctors went on a nationwide strike, drawing 85% of support according to trade unions. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking that they’re saying not enough money has been allocated to healthcare, and they have insufficient resources to pay staff and keep the system functioning. She says the system is rather

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2:05

Mike's Minute: The ComCom Transpower decision is madness

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

It's ironic that we mention the Commerce Commission yesterday and here we are today, indulging in a bit more of its madness. Lines charges, the cost of getting power to your house, is going to get more expensive. Your bill will rise for the next handful of years by up to $85. That’s over $1,000 a year. Is your power better? No. Do you get more power? No. You just pay more. Why? Because the Commerce Commission decided they are going to let Transpower and local lines companies charge more so they can

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4:31

Chris Wilkins: Massey University Drug Researcher on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

A researcher believes international drug smugglers are flooding the New Zealand market, bringing prices down and availability up. The New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey found cocaine use is increasing, with 48% of respondents reporting they've used it at some point in their life. It finds meth's also dropping in price, with a gram becoming 36% cheaper over the past six years. Massey University drug researcher Chris Wilkins says the majority of Australia's meth comes from Mexican cartels. He says

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89:51

Full Show Podcast: 21 November 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of November, the new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers reveals his plans for the next five years, and touches on the gang patch ban that came into effect overnight. Just how much meth, cannabis and cocaine are we consuming? We look at the annual drug trend survey. The Naked Chef Jamie Oliver hasn't done a New Zealand interview in eight years, so after the launch of his new cookbook, he joined Mike for a chat about his 25 years in

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3:43

Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

There's a view Netflix isn't paying enough attention to New Zealand's screen industry. The movie and TV streaming corporation is setting up an office in Sydney to take care of Australia and New Zealand. So far, the content and commissioning has been heavily based across the ditch. Screen Production and Development Association President Irene Gardiner told Mike Hosking that some international productions have been shot in New Zealand, and they’ve bought the odd pre-existing show, when it comes to

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10:22

Jamie Oliver: Celebrity Chef on his successful...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

Jamie Oliver has built a culinary empire. He’s a household name in the kitchen, writing 23 cookbooks and selling over 46 million copies. Oliver sprung into the spotlight 25 years ago with ‘The Naked Chef’, a BBC Two cooking show that ran for three series. He landed the role after he appeared in the background of a BBC documentary about The River Cafe in Fulham, where he was working as a sous-chef at the time. Oliver told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that he got lucky. “It was never planned,” he

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3:35

Louise Upston: Child Poverty Reduction Minister on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

The Government's released a new child and youth strategy, with a focus on supporting children and their families in the first 2000 days. It aims to lift 17,000 children out of material hardship by 2027. 2000 days is just over five years. Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking the Government needs to focus its efforts – if they attempt too many things, they won't achieve anything. She says this is a plan to work across government ministers' departments to get things done

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2:48

Dev Strause: Traffic Direct General Manager on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

The Transport Agency's spending is in the spotlight. The Transport Minister's calling NZTA's costs “eye-watering” and excessive after revealing a near $800 million spend on traffic management over the past three years. Simeon Brown says a new framework is coming to reduce costs. Traffic Direct General Manager Dev Strause told Mike Hosking it will be made, but change doesn't happen overnight. He says it takes a bit of fine tuning to be able to redevelop and retrain all the workers, especially when

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3:48

Richard Chambers: New Police Commissioner on the gang...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/20

Police have already acted on the new gang patch ban. The Gangs Act 2024 came into effect at midnight last night, banning the public wear of gang patches and insignia. New Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Mike Hosking that at three minutes past midnight, Hastings police stopped a vehicle displaying gang insignia, and they are now facing prosecution. He told Hosking the person staff dealt with was respectful and followed the orders of police. “I’m happy with how that went, and I suspect

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