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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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2:32

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on the new rules faced...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/03

The Electricity Authority is being accused of tinkering around the edges instead of solving the real issues with the electricity market. The authority will introduce a set of new rules from October 30th which will force power companies to tell customers if they're on the best plan they provide. Power company Electric Kiwi's Chief Executive Huia Burt told Mike Hosking that won't be enough for most. She supports customers having more information but says they will need to compare plans from

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1:58

Mike's Minute: What did the unions achieve?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

I watched a woman from one of the unions explain how much work had been done to settle their claim. The allied health workers have signed off their deal. That’s 12,000 physios, social workers, etc. There was more work to do, she said. I bet there is. Unions are dreadful things and they're full of people who are full of hate and misery. The health workers got about 2.5% this year and a bit over 2% next year. The principals got something similar and the secondary teachers got the same thing. The

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5:20

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on France's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

France is increasing its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades. It will also significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies, French President Emmanuel Macron announced. He says the “period of geopolitical upheaval” means France, the EU’s only nuclear power, must strengthen its deterrent in the face of multiple threats. France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that in the past, France maintained a policy of “strict sufficiency” for its nuclear

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3:32

Lindsay Parkinson: Rose Family Estate CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

Another Kiwi success story from the world of wine. Marlborough’s Wairau River 2025 Sauvignon Blanc has made the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection for 2026 – chosen by top sommeliers from 17 countries across six continents. It’s the only Australasian wine to make the list. Rose Family Estate CEO Lindsay Parkinson told Mike Hosking this award is all about balance, and some sommeliers have very specific requirements, so they’re chuffed to meet those. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 3rd of March, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State looks at the US’ next steps in the Middle East, and we take a look at the impact it may have on NZ trade. A New Zealand wine company is the only Australasian brand named in the World’s Best Sommelier Selection for 2026. And Liam Lawson joins the show ahead of the first race of the season this weekend and his second full season in Formula 1. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show

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5:07

Joel Rubin: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

Donald Trump says the US had projected a four-to-five-week operation in Iran but could go much longer. Some of Iran's retaliatory strikes have been targeted at key energy infrastructure in the region, including an oil refinery and natural gas plant. The Iranian Red Crescent says at least 555 people have been killed in attacks on the nation. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under the Obama Administration, Joel Rubin told Mike Hosking that while Trump had a plan for the first days of the

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12:08

Liam Lawson: Kiwi Formula 1 Driver on his new car,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

LISTEN ABOVE OR IF YOU'RE OUTSIDE NEW ZEALAND - LISTEN BELOW Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson is not having “fun” in his new car, but is excited to see what the new Formula One season brings. Melbourne hosts the first Grand Prix of the year this weekend, and the Kiwi driver had some productive practice sessions ahead of his second full season in the competition but is still getting to grips with his car. Speaking on Mike Hosking Breakfast, Lawson said his new car is not “super fun” to drive yet. “In

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3:01

Todd McClay: Trade and Associate Foreign Minister on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

The impact of the Middle East conflict on our trade is still unclear. Thousands of Kiwi containers are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, with more than $3 billion worth of goods headed for the Gulf each year. Trade and Associate Foreign Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand would only look to alternative markets if the conflict drags on. He told Mike Hosking it's interesting US stock markets haven’t reacted significantly, which shows they've likely factored something like this in. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:51

Louise Upston: Social Development and Employment...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

The Government believes its traffic welfare system is increasing people's chances of getting a job. The system was introduced in August 2024 and uses traffic light colours to help beneficiaries stay on track with their obligations. An evaluation has found nearly 99% of Ministry of Social Development clients are fulfilling their obligations, and the number of sanctions issued has dropped 10.6%. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking 83 thousand people have left the

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3:01

Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/02

Promising signs when it comes to consumer arrears. The latest Centrix data shows the number of people behind on their payments in January was 491 thousand. That was up 20 thousand from December, largely expected due to seasonal trends. But Chief Operating Officer Monika Lacey told Mike Hosking that despite the seasonal increase, arrears are still down on last year by almost 1%. She says overall, Kiwis are managing their money quite well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Full Show Podcast: 02 March 2026

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2026/03/01

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of March, we get the latest on the war in Iran plus what it could mean for petrol prices back here in NZ. The Prime Minister is in and gives his thoughts on the legalities of the strike, airport charges the highest in the world at Auckland and the Air NZ result. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the NZ Open, the first race of the Indycar season and whether it's the Warriors year as they have their first game this weekend. Get the

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2:28

Mike's Minute: What's the answer to our child poverty...

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2026/03/01

To the so-called poverty issue. The report actually uses the word "hardship". Kids in hardship, roughly, is flat. About 14% of kids allegedly live in some form of hardship. Hardship is often replaced with the word poverty. They are different things and, also, the measure of hardship is open to real inquiry. The stats department interviewed 18,000 families and "hardship" is a house that goes without 7 of 18 necessities e.g paying the power bill on time, feeling cold etc. Now, without getting too

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2:19

Michael Glading: NZ Open Tournament Director explains...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/01

The Government has been helping to fund events such as the NZ Open for a while, but should they be contributing to an already successful competition? NZ Open Tournament Director Michael Glading says that the Government gets a return on it's investment, and that the NZ Golf Open is one of their top earners. 'Certainly right up there in terms of return for dollar spent, and the money that flows into this event is phenomenal.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:17

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says he has never...

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2026/03/01

The Prime Minister says New Zealand has never supported the Iranian regime. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that it's a regime which has brutally repressed it's own people, killed tens of thousands, and sponsored terrorism around the world. He also said that the missile strikes were 'independent attacks' from the US and Israel, and that New Zealand was not informed of the attacks before they happened. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:18

Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Adviser discusses...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/01

The US/Israeli missile strikes against Iran have caused uncertainty around oil prices. 20% of the world's crude oil travels through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has threatened to close and it has already heavily restricted access to the region. AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins told Mike Hosking that prices hinge on the ability to move oil through the Strait, but that won't be an easy task. "it's easy to target vessels within it, and it's what the response will be from the Americans

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4:39

Gregg Carlstrom: The Economist's Middle East...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/01

Iran may be overstating its military capabilities in the wake of US and Israeli attacks. Coordinated strikes have killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and multiple senior officials, resulting in Iran launching counter strikes across the Middle East. Iran officials say almost 150 people have been killed from a strike on a girls school. The Iranian President has appeared on state television claiming its armed forces are crushing enemy bases. The Economist's Middle East Correspondent

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4:15

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair says new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/01

Farmers say new KiwiSaver rules are a win for rural staff looking to buy property. Farm workers, rural teachers, police and defence personnel can now use KiwiSaver to buy their first home, or even a farm, due to the Government lifting a long-standing restriction. Previously, these workers were blocked because their jobs required living in employer-provided housing. Federated Farmers' Dairy Chair Karl Dean told Mike Hosking that there's about 50,000 farms nationwide, most with just one or two staff

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2:22

Mark the Week: New Zealand's turnaround is real

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/26

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. New Zealand: 8/10 It really has been quite the week. From the dairy to the spending, the turnaround, without question, is real. The confidence is up and the roll could be close to being on. Kiwifruit: 9/10 The forecast and plan released this week is a good example of how you think big when you are bullish. Mitch Barnett: 4/10 We wish him well, obviously, but the geography of the

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2:08

Mike's Minute: Air NZ has issues and the turnaround...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/26

There is no doubt that Air New Zealand has issues. In a week of company reports, the vast majority contained good news. Air New Zealand was a glaring exception. A national airline losing money in an industry that is booming doesn’t make sense. They have engine issues – that is real and it's not over. They have eight grounded planes and planes that don’t fly don’t make money. They have issues getting planes, but that has been applicable to everyone. So it's a perfect storm of sorts. But if you read

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6:10

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the continued...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/26

Progress towards a nuclear deal between the US and Iran remains murky with all-out war still a potential outcome. A third round of indirect talks has just concluded in Geneva, with further discussions to take place in Vienna next week. The pressure's on Iran, with the US deploying its biggest military build-up to the Middle East in decades. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the debate about whether an attack is viable is spilling out into the public now. LISTEN ABOVE See

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