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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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2:51

Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/11

There’s little faith from some in the freight industry that new Cook Strait ferries will be delivered on time. The Government's announced its intention to buy two new ferries for the Cook Strait crossing but is being criticised for refusing to reveal the cost. The first stage of the procurement process is set to finish in March, with the vessels sailing by 2029. But Mainfreight Managing Director Don Braid told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's not sold, and expected more information. He expects the

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2:27

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm with NZ Post - Stop...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

It looks like NZ Post might finally pull a trigger they haven’t pulled yet and stop delivering mail to some letterboxes. It's kind of been on the cards for some time, but up until now the proposal has mostly been to not deliver to new houses. Now, what they're talking about is not delivering to existing houses, houses that already have letterboxes and have been getting mail in them for years. So, no more mail. Instead it will be replaced with clusters of boxes where we have to go get our mail

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2:36

David Moffett: Former NZ Rugby CEO on the possible...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

There are a few wrinkles in the possible appointment of the next New Zealand Rugby Chairperson. David Kirk is rumoured to be up for the position, the businessman synonymous with New Zealand rugby. Although being based in Sydney might be a small issue, the larger wrinkle is the Silver Lake deal – a deal that saw the relationship between NZR and the Players’ Association fall to an all-time low. As Chairperson, Kirk would be in charge of implementing the deal his faction fought against. Former NZ Rugby

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3:19

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ CEO on their...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

Supporters of greyhound racing are already devising a plan to challenge the Government's ban on the industry. The Racing Minister's announced plans to wind it down over 20 months, giving time to re-home almost 3000 racing dogs. Legislation has passed in the house under urgency today to prevent the greyhounds being killed as a result. Greyhound Racing NZ Chief Executive Edward Rennell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that there’s a lot of misinformation out there regarding greyhound racing. He says

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90:21

Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of December, the new Cook Strait ferry plan will be announced today, and Heather du Plessis-Allan got some thoughts ahead of time. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has some genius numbers around a capital gains tax that might be ever so slightly off... by 20 times more than we've ever looked at. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell spar over ferries, police numbers, and accountability on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show

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10:15

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

There's a hold-up for the Government's latest crackdown on boy racers. Police Minister Mark Mitchell had said he'd introduce legislation this year giving police new powers to seize vehicles from boy racers following a string of illegal meetups. But that will no longer happen. Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan the law change wasn't as simple as he thought it would be. He says there's still complexity to work through, but it's at the front of the queue for next year. Labour’s Ginny Andersen says

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2:55

Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy & Advocacy Lead...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

Transport operators are waiting with bated breath for the Cook Strait ferry announcement expected today. It's understood the Government will finally share plans for the future of the Interislander service after cancelling the previous project. While Transporting New Zealand's Billy Clemens won't speculate on the Government's plans, he told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's hopeful it will ensure the longevity for the vital service. He says there must be a competitive market. There are also hopes rail is

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4:33

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

The Climate Change Minister says their latest plan could get us to our net zero 2050 target six years early. The Government's released its second Emissions Reduction Plan. Key policies include planting trees on Crown-owned land and introducing both a network of 10,000 EV charging points and agricultural emissions pricing by 2030. Simon Watts told Heather du Plessis-Allan this gives us a path to hit the goal as early as 2044. He says we need a plan that's practical and achievable, and they've been

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2:49

Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO on the focus on increasing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

There’s a particular focus on increasing the number of doctors in Health NZ's three-year Workforce Plan. The plan looks at changing the way it delivers care and boosting training, overseas recruitment and retention of workers. It shows New Zealand needs more than 5000 doctors in the next decade. Chief executive Margie Apa told Heather du Plessis-Allan they recognise more work is needed to recruit doctors. She says there's a lot that leave the country early in their careers, so Health NZ's looking

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4:49

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the possible...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

A possible motive has been revealed for the man who allegedly gunned down a major health insurance CEO. New York prosecutors have charged 26-year-old Luigi Mangione with murdering Brian Thompson last week. He was arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald's yesterday, reportedly carrying a firearm and a hand-written document. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allal it was critical of the healthcare industry. He says Mangione wrote about how these "parasites had it coming" and

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4:17

Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Spokesperson on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/10

There are concerns that bank's environmental goals will hurt petrol stations. Federated Farmers says it's been told by small petrol stations that banks will stop lending to them, and all existing debt will need to be paid by 2030. Spokesperson Richard McIntyre says it's because of commitments to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan it doesn't seem like they're going after the big players. Richard McIntyre says they're worried about small communities losing their petrol

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4:11

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK's response to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

Both the US and UK leaders say they're committed to promoting a peaceful formation of a new government in Syria. Rebels are in control of the country and former President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC his diplomats will be engaging intensively with allies in the region. He says there are no tears for Assad but there needs to be a peaceful transition. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the UK Government has

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2:30

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Banks aren't the moral police

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

Yesterday a long running court case came to an end – at least for now. BNZ has won permission to shut down Gloriavale’s bank accounts. Now I actually feel quite uncomfortable about this. I’m no fan of Gloriavale – I’d like to see the place close and the people there realise how weird their situation is. So I should, on the face of it, like what BNZ is doing because it will effectively, probably, shut down Gloriavale. Because without a bank, how can Gloriavale continue? No one else will bank them –

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11:59

Cassie Henderson: Kiwi Singer on her new EP 'The...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

Cassie Henderson first reached Kiwi ears at age 14, when she made it all the way to the X-Factor quarterfinal. Fast forward 11 years and it’s been a big year for the Kiwi singer, returning to the music scene in a big way. Henderson quit her job last year in favour of pursuing music full time. She’s released a couple of EPs, and her latest, ‘The Yellow Chapter’, marks the midpoint of Henderson’s ‘The Chronicles of a Heart Broken’ trilogy. The lead single ‘Seconds to Midnight’ has dominated the

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90:04

Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of December, Heather du Plessis-Allan is running the show and is joined by an investment banker to see whether the Government’s intentions for Kiwibank will make it competitive with the bigger banks. The Prime Minister talks Kiwibank, what the ferry announcement will, or won't, be and whether the polls show he's out of touch with National voters. Kiwi singer Cassie Henderson has just wrapped up her headlining tour and joins Heather to

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4:02

Ruth Shinoda: Education Evaluation Centre leader on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

There's a recommendation schools put clearer relationship and sexuality education in place. An Education Review Office report has found too much inconsistency in what students are learning. It calls on secondary schools to increase sex-ed teaching and tell parents what will be taught, rather than consulting them. It also found young people are being exposed to risks, particularly online. Education evaluation centre lead Ruth Shinoda says the curriculum should be revised. She told Heather du

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2:49

Andrew Body: Financial Markets Expert on the efforts...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

An investment banker says the most sensible thing for Kiwibank to do is join the banking oligopoly. A Commerce Commission report on banking found the sector isn't competitive enough, as it's being dominated by the big four Australian players. The Government's announced its intentions to find investors to deliver Kiwibank up to $500 million dollars to drive competition. Financial markets expert Andrew Body told Heather du Plessis-Allan he doesn't think it'll become a disruptor. He says that Kiwibank

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2:03

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

Employers are in favour of ACT's plan to allow them to withhold pay for workers on partial strikes. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden wants to reverse a previous Government move which prevented pay being docked if workers continued to do some work during a strike. Currently pay can only be withheld during a full strike. Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Heather du Plessis Allan the current rules aren't working. He says they campaigned against

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9:35

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the issues with...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

The Prime Minister says the argument for stopping bootcamps is ridiculous. Police found two bootcamp teens who'd absconded when they responded to an alleged carjacking in Hamilton over the weekend. One evaded Oranga Tamariki staff at the tangi of another participant who'd died in a crash and fled. Christopher Luxon told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's a defeatist and negative mindset to throw the towel in now. He says they're trying to change the life of even one of the 10 teens, one where they

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6:22

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the return of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/12/09

Air New Zealand's chief executive says it's a matter of when, not if, they return to London. The airline faces another two to three years of disruption waiting for new aircraft and the completion of maintenance on existing ones. The disruptions already cost the airline up to $150 million a year. Greg Foran told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've been given spots at Gatwick Airport. He says it got them excited initially, but they haven't got any planes. Greg Foran says he expects to get those planes

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