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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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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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2:24

Ashley Jones: Champion of Ashley's Law on the passing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/16

There's hopes new legislation helps ease the often rocky path of divorce for abuse victims. A bill passed by Parliament means survivors can end their marriages if they have a protection order against their spouse. The Bill's nicknamed 'Ashley's Law', and is championed by Ashley Jones. Jones told Mike Hosking she didn't expect it to be passed unanimously, and can't believe she was fundamental in changing a law. She said it’s a huge reminder that one voice can make a change, and if you fight hard

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4:04

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

Donald Trump's told supporters to get out and vote for him - two months late. The oldest-man-to-run-for-the US President mixed up the date when telling Pennsylvania voters to turn up on Election Day, which is actually three weeks from today. He says everything would work out if everybody votes on January 5th, or before. US Correspondent says that in contrast, Kamala Harris has told her supporters Trump is unstable and unhinged. She says a second Trump term would be a huge risk for the US and

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7:00

Roger Partridge: NZ Initiative Chair on the report...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

Is a shake-up needed for the Supreme Court? That's the question posed by a New Zealand Initiative report, which suggests the court may be straying into Parliament’s domain by granting itself the power to rewrite legislation it deems unfavourable. It believes Parliament needs to reassert its sovereignty, to stop what it sees as the current drift towards judicial supremacy. Author, Roger Partridge proposes a maximum judge term of five to seven years, which will see them returned to the Court of Appeal

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11:12

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

Mike Hosking was joined by Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell to touch on some of the biggest political stories in Politics Wednesday. They discussed the current state of Wellington City Council, our dislike of wealthy politicians, and whether Christopher Luxon is as out of touch as the polls think he is. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of October, we discuss what will happen with the inflation number today, plus the struggles businesses are facing trying to have tables out on the street. We explore a new report from the NZ Initiative about Supreme Court creep when it comes to rules and regulations. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk about why we don't like rich politicians and whether Luxon is getting the cut through needed on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike

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3:57

Gary Judd: King's Counsel wants Parliament to end the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

A senior legal professional wants Parliament to intervene in what he considers the politicisation of the judiciary. It comes amid controversy over compulsory Tikanga Māori courses for law students. Gary Judd KC has complained to the Government Regulation Review Select Committee. He told Mike Hosking Tikanga shouldn't be infused in legal process, and he wants Parliament to take a stand. He says if the committee agrees, it would send a signal that the current rules are unacceptable. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:14

Jack Pugh: Cap Snap inventor on winning the James...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

A young New Zealander has created a tool to reduce healthcare worker injuries when opening glass ampoules. The Cap Snap is a multi-tool for safe opening of steel caps on glass vials and cracking open ampoules. It also helps separate each component for better waste management. Jack Pugh won the national James Dyson Award for the invention and has been shortlisted in the global top 20. Pugh told Mike Hosking the hope is to get it as mechanically simple as possible so it's cheaper and easier to

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3:56

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

Most economists are forecasting the latest inflation rate to be well within the target band. There’s a widespread expectation that it will fall within the 2.2-2.3% range. The latest Stats NZ Consumer Price Index number will be released just before 11 this morning. As it cut the Official Cash Rate last week, the Reserve Bank said it was confident inflation was now below three percent. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking they're picking another OCR cut in November. She says they're

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3:10

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplied Co-op Chair...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

There's ongoing concerns for the construction sector, with fewer new builds being considered. Corelogic's latest construction index shows just a 1.1% increase in cost during the September quarter. Overall cost growth remains subdued, reflecting an easing of pressure for labour and materials. Combined Building Supplies Co-op chair Carl Taylor told Mike Hosking the increase in land costs isn't aiding the industry. He says a 400-square metre section at Preston's Subdivision in Christchurch was

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2:44

Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ CEO on the price...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/15

Alfresco dining's coming at a high cost to hospitality owners. Outdoor dining fees in Queenstown are being hiked almost 1600%, in some cases costing businesses $51,000 dollars a year. Meanwhile, the Tauranga City Council's introducing the fees at $150 per square metre, just below Auckland's highest fee of $154 dollars per square metre. Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage told Mike Hosking that public spaces allow businesses to expand and attract more customers. He says businesses aren't

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5:41

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Europe-China...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

Tensions are running high at the Paris Motor Show. The industry is struggling with weak demand as European automakers aim to defend their position in the market. The EU is gearing up to impose hefty import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, as the rival automakers attempt to get a foothold in the competitive market. France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that the Chinese Government subsidises their EV industry, so this is the Europeans attempting to even the playing field

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2:16

Mike's Minute: The prosecution guidelines highlight...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

From our “you wonder why we are where we are” file, there's a note from the Solicitor General to the Police Prosecution Service about the new system they will have in place as of the start of next year. The Solicitor General updated the prosecution guidelines. This is what she said: "The goals remain to ensure New Zealand continues to benefit from prosecution processes, which are underscored by the core values of transparency, equality and fair application of the law to all participants and reflect

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4:23

Belinda Himiona: Social Service Providers CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

Oranga Tamariki is having to face up to potential back office blunders. The Auditor General has launched an inquiry into the agency’s funding decisions, as earlier in the year there were instances of social service providers having their funding cut with little to no heads up. The inquiry will look at the processes, criteria, and planning Oranga Tamariki had in regard to its decisions, the communication involved, as well as other related matters. Social Service Providers CEO Belinda Himiona told

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12:23

Will Buxton: F1 Reporter and Presenter on his career,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

Will Buxton is one of the big names in Formula 1 reporting, the unofficial presenter of ‘Drive to Survive’. He’s been on the circuit for nearly 25 years, starting off as a staff writer for the official Formula 1 magazine and working his way up. “It’s been a wonderful twenty, yeah, twenty, nearly twenty-five years in Formula 1,” Buxton told Mike Hosking. “I’ve loved every second of it.” Two decades of experience in the industry have led Buxton to release an introductory book, ‘Grand Prix: An

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