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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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3:19

Rehette Stoltz: Gisborne Mayor on review into low...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/20

A long-awaited rethink of local body elections is underway, as Local Government New Zealand seeks feedback on how to tackle poor voter turnout. Little over 40 percent of the population had their say in 2022. A bordering on ancient postal system could be the blame. Electoral reform group member and Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

Peter Burling: Team New Zealand skipper says historic...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/20

Team New Zealand's skipper says his team's historic America's Cup win feels surreal. The sailing crew have now won the event three times in a row. Peter Burling says they're still in celebration mode. He told Mike Hosking they've been working hard and the victory's incredibly special. “It’s, I think, incredibly hard to compare it to any of the other ones, to be honest. They’re all just so different and special in their own unique ways. They’ve all got plenty of curves in the road and the challenges

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2:17

Mark the Week: Liam Lawson was up there in terms of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

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. The America's Cup and Spanish tourism: 7/10 Despite the protests and locals telling everyone to go home, more people than ever showed up. Wellington City Council: 1/10 Now that is a scandal. The Local Government Minister: 4/10 He has to act, given he's pulled the trigger and made the threat. Reputationally, you can't go round threatening people then doing nothing. Luxon: 4/10

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3:19

Tim Lightbourne: Invivo Co-founder on the success of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

Americans seem to love New Zealand wine. Grafton-based Invivo was flying off US shelves, selling more than 40,000 cases of sauvignon blanc in 2024 alone. It’s set to be on show in Times Square at an exclusive wine exhibition this week, run by Wine Spectator. Co-founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking that both New Zealand wine and sauvignon blanc are growing as categories in the US market. He said that wine as a whole is relatively flat and driven by cabernets and chardonnays, so there’s room to

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3:43

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO ahead of their first...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

It’s the beginning of a new era of football in New Zealand. Auckland FC is set to kick off their A-League career tomorrow at Mt Smart Stadium, backed by big names in the industry. Bill Foley, Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray, and more recently, Steven Adams, have put their money behind the team. CEO Nick Becker told Mike Hosking that the team is super ambitious, and while he won’t say straight away that they’ll win, it’s what they’re intending to go out and do. He said that they’ve invested in the team,

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10:48

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

The week has come to an end and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. Kate had a few gripes with Mike and the show this morning, airing out her grievances on air while Mike and Tim spent some time sitting on the fence. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 18th of October, the Greens have voted to oust Darleen Tana, falling on their own sword regarding the waka jumping legislation. It’s a new era for football in New Zealand with Auckland FC's first game taking place this weekend. CEO Nick Becker joins the show. Kate Hawkesby has some gripes with Mike and the show today, airing out her grievances as she and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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2:45

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the mandatory...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

The Government says New Zealand's now standing up for itself against Canada in an ongoing dispute over our dairy exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched mandatory negotiations with Canada to address its failure to comply with agreements by blocking the ability for New Zealand dairy to be sold in the country. He told Mike Hosking an independent panel has already ruled in our favour, and Canada will now have to act differently. McClay says they will either have to change their process or pay

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3:29

Josh Rom: Entertainment reporter says Liam Payne was...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

Former One Direction star Liam Payne was active and posting on social media just hours before his death. The 31-year-old and father-of-one died after a fall at a hotel in Buenos Aires. He's famous for being a member of one of the world’s best-selling boy bands at the time, then developing a solo career. Entertainment reporter Josh Rom told Mike Hosking that online activity showed Payne having a good time in Argentina, supporting former bandmates Niall Horan’s tour. He says that picture being

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3:12

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

Chlöe Swarbrick is confident in the Greens' argument about proportionality of the House being affected by now independent MP Darleen Tana. Party delegates have voted to ask Speaker Gerry Brownlee to oust Tana from Parliament, invoking the waka-jumping law it has previously opposed. It's now down to Brownlee to decide if Tana's resignation from the party —but not Parliament— affects the proportionality of the House. The Green Party co-leader told Mike Hosking she's proud the 185 delegates

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4:03

Chris Wilkins: Massey University Researcher on health...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/17

There's concern in the health sector over medicinal cannabis being treated as a one-stop-shop for illnesses. A study published in today's Medical Journal reveals the products are becoming more psychoactive, with higher THC levels. The lead author says many GPs aren't confident in prescribing medicinal cannabis themselves. Massey University Researcher Chris Wilkins told Mike Hosking it is an evolving market, still in its early stages. He says patients should have multiple treatment options outside

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7:36

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the End of Live Bill...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

A divisive bill has had its first reading in the UK’s House of Commons. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, setting off an emotional debate. It would allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults with six months or less left to live the right to choose to end their lives with medical help. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking that there’s a “fairly clean” split in the House, the left largely in favour of the bill, and the right largely

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2:02

Mike's Minute: What will the Greens do on Darleen Day?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

I assume you are as excited as I am, for today is Decision Day. It’s Meeting Day, Deal with Darleen Day. Darleen is off to court, as you do, but her former party is going to have another meeting, and it is suggested they may even make a decision. They need 75% to boot her out of the Parliament via the waka jumping law – I have no idea whether they will get that or not. If you haven't followed this, and I don’t blame you, trying to understand the way the Greens think requires tremendous patience, and

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11:44

Tony Quinn: Former Motorsport driver and entrepreneur...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

The story of self-made millionaire Tony Quinn is fairly well-known, but there’s more to the tale. Quinn made his fortune through pet food and confectionary but is a keen motorsport driver and the visionary behind Highlands Motorsport Park in Central Otago. Originally released in 2016, his book ‘Zero to 60’ is getting a facelift, ‘Zero to 60 and Beyond’ sharing new stories in ten new chapters. Quinn told Mike Hosking he was inspired to write down his life story by his grandfather. “My Grandfather,

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Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of October, inflation is at its lowest level since 2021, which Finance Minister Nicola Willis sees as a win. But have we overcooked it? How is it that ACC has gone from $1 billion in the black to $7.2 billion in the red in the span of a year? ACC CEO Megan Main joined the show to explain. Entrepreneur and racing enthusiast Tony Quinn is back on the show to talk his new book 'Zero to 60 and Beyond'. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full

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5:17

Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Mayor on the price increase...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

Hospitality owners are getting hit with a large bill for outdoor dining. Queenstown District Council's increased its alfresco dining fees after pausing rises during the pandemic. One hospitality business has seen their per square-metre cost rise from $160 to $600. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers told Mike Hosking that $600 is 30% of the rental rate of the CBD, which is a standard industry practice shared by other cities such as Christchurch. He says rates haven’t been increased since 2006, and after

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5:19

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the inflation rate...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

The Finance Minister says there's more work to be done to get the economy growing. New Zealand's inflation rate is officially back on target at 2.2%, its lowest rate in more than three years. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking she's already focused on looking ahead to the next Reserve Bank decision in November. She says they’ll be looking at how the economy is functioning and how monetary policy is transmitting through, and reducing interest rates further will be good for many businesses. LISTEN

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1:52

Bernadine MacKenzie: Head of Veteran Affairs New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

More men and women are set to be remembered on Anzac Day. Veterans Affairs Minister Chris Penk has announced the public holiday will soon officially recognise veterans from conflicts after 1966. The bill's expected to be introduced before Anzac Day 2025 and passed before the following year. Head of Veteran Affairs New Zealand, Bernadine MacKenzie told Mike Hosking the legislation will be catching up to what's already happening. She says people have increasingly used Anzac Day to remember and honour

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7:15

Megan Main: ACC CEO on the agency's $7.2 billion deficit

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

The head of ACC says they're working hard on improving rehabilitation performance. The government agency has reported a $7.2 billion deficit a year after posting an almost $1 billion surplus. It says the cost of services and compensation rose 16% over the year. It's proposing to hike levies for vehicle owners, workers, and business owners. ACC Chief Executive Megan Main told Mike Hosking levies have been held flat or reduced in the last decade, while costs have been increasing. She says they

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2:41

Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillor on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

There's confusion over the size of Wellington City Council's fiscal hole. The council is scrambling to fill a $400-600 million shortfall in its 10 year budget to mitigate its insurance risk, amid threats of Government intervention. But Councillor Nicola Young told Mike Hosking the council doesn't have a clue how much money it actually needs. She says they've been told by council officers figures like $200, $400, and $600 million, so the council is aiming to find $500 million. LISTEN ABOVESee

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