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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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2:08

Mike's Minute: The real reason for the Covid report

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

I am glad the Covid report has been released. Why wouldn’t it be? It's ours, we lived it and are living through it. It says a lot of stuff you thought it would say; compulsory mandates were one of the most controversial measures. No kidding. The country was not prepared for border closures or MIQ. Really? They run the line that we had fewer infections and therefore fewer deaths than other countries. I note Chris Hipkins yesterday was still rejecting the idea that vaccine mandates were a mistake. And

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2:54

Andrew Galloway: Alcohol Healthwatch CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

It’s becoming easier to order alcohol online, with fewer checks being conducted. New research from Alcohol Healthwatch suggests 73% of orders are being delivered without ID being checked, and 49% were contactless deliveries. In some instances, it’s arriving on doorsteps within 17 minutes. CEO Andrew Galloway told Mike Hosking that the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 was developed for a brick-and-mortar style arrangement. He says that New Zealand has high levels of harm as a result of alcohol,

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Full Show Podcast: 29 November 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of November, we get an expert’s reaction to the full Covid-19 Phase 1 report. We did the push-ups a couple of weeks ago - now we have the fitness margin for how many star jumps you should be able to do. How does Simeon Brown hold up? Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson answer the "hypothetical" question of whether Mike is a snob for buying a $600 bottle of wine as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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8:52

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on the passing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

The Australian senate's passed world-first laws preventing under 16s from using social media. The ban will come into force at the end of next year, and social media companies will face fines if they fail to take reasonable steps to keep children off. The ABC reports the late vote last night came as the government rammed through most of its legislative agenda on the final sitting day of the year. Australia correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking that messaging apps will be exempt. He says the

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10:43

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

It’s the end of the week, and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They chatted about star jumps, spending habits, and whether Mike is a snob for buying a $600 bottle of wine. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:10

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on Black Friday sales...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

Retailers are hoping for bumper Black Friday sales today. Retail NZ says Black Friday and Boxing Day are the biggest shopping days of the year. It comes at a time when retailers are struggling, with 70% not meeting their sales targets in the September quarter according to the Retail Trade Survey. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says it would be good to see Black Friday generate more foot traffic down the line. She told Mike Hosking that retailers are considering shorter sale periods next

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3:54

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the gang tangi,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

The Police Minister says gangs are showing a high level of compliance with the new laws. Police are expecting large numbers of Mongrel Mob Barbarians in Nelson over the weekend, and will be deploying officers from Tasman and Canterbury to check for breaches. Yesterday, six people were arrested for allegedly breaching the patch ban at a Tauranga tangi. Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that leaders of the gangs in particular are trying to respond, and fundamentally don't seem to want to draw

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3:31

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister says councils have...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

The Transport Minister says councils have other options to increase revenue, not just through higher fares. NZTA's ordering councils take a higher revenue share and agree to new targets by December 19th. Public transport authorities have requested an urgent meeting, saying the targets would see bus, train, and ferry prices surge. But Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking it's a lazy approach to just increase fares. He says councils have a range of tools including increased advertising, sponsorships,

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2:53

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

Workers earning over $180,000 will lose the right to raise unjustified dismissal claims under a new policy. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the change allows more flexible dismissal processes for high-income employees. The policy aims to enhance labour market flexibility and will be introduced through the Employment Relations Amendment Bill next year. Workers making over $180,000 a year will no longer be able to raise an unjustified dismissal claim if they lose their

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4:19

Murray Horn: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow says the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/28

A business think tank is critical of the first part of New Zealand's Covid-19 review, believing it's not comprehensive enough. Phase 1 of the pandemic response report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry brings 39 recommendations. They include planning for quarantine measures, allowing movement of public sector capability during a pandemic, and assigning a minister to lead implementation. New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow, Murray Horn told Mike Hosking the report misses some areas. He says it

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2:02

Mike's Minute: Is the CEO to blame for work and safety?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

I am more knowledgeable about the Pike River tragedy than Tony Gibson's Auckland Port court case. But out of Pike River came the law that got Gibson, as former boss of the Port of Auckland, over the death of a worker. He has been found guilty. He may appeal. You would imagine if the verdict stands and a penalty is imposed, it would have a severe chilling effect in the world of CEOs. Just where is the line for a boss in looking after the safety of the staff, beyond the broad-based and widely

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89:23

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 28th of November, we get reaction from the Reserve Bank and Steven Joyce after our last OCR cut of the year. Phase 1 of the Covid inquiry is complete, and inquiry chair Professor Tony Blakely has some surprising comments about vaccine mandates and lockdowns. Mike couldn't believe Mitch James was quitting music, so had to get a friend of the show on for one last time as a musician. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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3:24

Rachin Ravindra: Black Cpas all-rounder on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

The Black Caps are riding the increased wave of support from the public as they head into the opening test against England in Christchurch, starting this morning. Day three on Saturday is sold out, while minimal tickets remain to today's opening day. Black Caps all-rounder Rachin Ravindra told Mike Hosking the team's historic whitewash in India has helped the cause. He says that there’s a lot more people congratulating them for their efforts in India as they’re walking around. “That’s what we want

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11:07

Mitch James: Kiwi Musician on his decision to step...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

Mitch James’ eleven year career is set to come to an end. His beginnings were humble, busking on the streets of London and performances at open mic nights that lead to world tours and over a decade of music. James’ final single ‘Beautiful Stranger’ came out last month and his final album is imminent, with only a few remaining bits of admin to complete before the album’s release. He told Mike Hosking that it’s been a crazy journey but he’s come to the end of his tether with the entertainment

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7:23

Karen Silk: Reserve Bank Assistant Governor talks...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

The Reserve Bank remains concerned about domestic inflation as it points to more OCR cuts next year following the latest 50 basis point cut. Inflation is now at 2.2%, with weak global demand pushing tradeable inflation down to -1.6%. But non-tradeable inflation —things like insurance, rates, power and rents— remains at 4.9%. Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Karen Silk told Mike Hosking that needs to be brought down to just under 3%, which is where it's historically sat. She says this type of

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5:11

Tony Blakely: Outgoing Head of the Covid Inquiry on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

The outgoing head of the Covid inquiry has found vaccine mandates caused huge pain to a "substantial minority” during the pandemic. Tony Blakely says the Government should look at whether their benefits outweighed the harm they caused. Blakely will deliver the report from the first phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry to Internal Affairs Minister Brook van Velden today, but the Government may not release it until next year. He says New Zealand did well, although mistakes were made. Blakely

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4:44

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the cuts to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

It’s a tale of two economies, for now. The Reserve Bank is forecasting more OCR cuts next year, sooner than previously expected, after yesterday's 50-basis point cut to 4.25%. But Governor Adrian Orr says growth remains weak globally. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking there are green shoots in the economy, but they're confined to specific sectors like commercial property, dairy, kiwifruit, and the tech sector. He says big-employing industries like service and retail have been

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4:21

Casey Costello: Associate Minister of Health on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/27

There’s been a change in approach in a bid to secure Smoke-Free 2025. Minister-in-Charge, Casey Costello's unveiled a refreshed Health New Zealand action plan. It includes no new funding or programmes, with the existing $24 million budget being reallocated to the frontline. Costello told Mike Hosking the Government's tried to pare back the programme to practical applications and tools for those wanting to quit. She says it's about informing and leading people to available services, rather than the

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8:04

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on latest poll...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/26

New polling shows Australians are losing hope in their Labour led government ahead of an election middle of next year. The Redbridge Poll found half of all voters think the country is headed in the wrong direction, with less than a third seeing it as on track. Australian Correspondent Steve Price says this is very bad news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Price says voters are concerned about the government’s focus and 6% of Australians agree strongly that the government is focused on the right

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3:50

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/11/26

The US President-elect is pledging to hit Canada and Mexico with large taxes. Donald Trump says of many first executive orders, one will be charging the neighbouring countries 25% goods tariffs. He says they'll continue until they clamp down on illegal border crossings of drugs and migrants. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the last time Trump played the tariff game it was with China, which resulted in Trump having to give US farmers bailouts worth $23 billion. He says

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