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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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89:59

Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of October, Jobseeker numbers are up on last year, so is this the last cab off the rank for the growth this country needs? The Prime Minister was asked about the new prosecution guidelines that call for prosecutors to take race into account, and whether or not he has issues with fast track plan. F1 reporter Will Buxton has become a household name thanks to Drive to Survive, and his new book looks at the sport over the decades. Get the

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2:42

Christine Rankin: Former WINZ boss on the 12%...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

The former WINZ boss says a jump in Work Ready Jobseekers is no surprise. The Ministry of Social Development's September figures show the number of people on the benefit has increased by almost 12% in a year. It means more than 12,000 people are receiving the weekly payment. Former WINZ boss Christine Rankin told Mike Hosking the increase was predicted by economists. She says it's obvious it's going to get worse before it gets better. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:15

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on Wellington City...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

The Prime Minister is signalling potential intervention in Wellington City Council. It comes after the council has been forced back to the drawing board on its Long Term Plan, after a $400-600 million budget shortfall from backtracking on its airport shares sale. Mayor Tory Whanau says she hasn't heard anything from the Government about intervention. But Luxon told Mike Hosking they're keeping an eye on the council. He says if they need to intervene, they will. Luxon is also standing by the

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3:16

Grant Bacon: Barrier Air CEO says the business of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

New Zealand's small regional airlines say business is booming despite challenges in the sector. Air New Zealand has recently scrapped a number of smaller regional flights. But Barrier Air has been adding routes, saying they're observing strong patronage. Chief Executive Grant Bacon told Mike Hosking the industry is in poor condition, but they're happy with their performance. He says their flights are on average 70% full, with services paying their way for the carrier. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:02

Brian Roche: Incoming Public Service Commissioner on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/14

Incoming Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says taking on the role was a big decision, but he believes he has a contribution to make. He'll start in the role in November, holding it until July 2027. Roche has held previous roles across both the public and private sector. He told Mike Hosking the Government sets the tone for how the public sector works. Roche says this Government's been very clear in its desire to raise the sector's performance, and he says the sector itself would like

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5:25

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on a person arrested...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

Another person's been arrested for an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The former President has been speaking at Coachella, California, three weeks out from election day. Las Vegas man Vem Miller was intercepted by police at a checkpoint about 800 metres from the rally. US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking he was carrying a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine. “This bloke was 49, we don’t have a lot of detail abouthim as yet, but this follows of course

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7:22

Steve Price: Australian correspondent says state...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

No Australian Premiers are planning to attend the welcome event for King Charles III in Canberra. King Charles III is visiting Australia and Samoa from this Friday to October 26. He's visiting both Canberra and Sydney, but is not coming to New Zealand. Australian correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking the premiers have decided they're too busy to attend the reception for the King next Monday. “Jacinta Allan’s said ‘I got Cabinet on that day, I don’t think I’ll be able to get up to Canberra’

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2:22

Mike's Minute: We need more detail on this Future Fund

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

It sounds good on paper, or in front of your fans, but we need more detail on the so-called Future Fund, the $100 billion it will raise and the tax incentivisation that will be needed to get the money here. It is the new New Zealand First policy. They celebrated their 31st get-together over the weekend. Peters got a reasonable amount of coverage, and it didn’t have too much of the old days about it where the TV cameras wander around looking for weirdos to say funny things. The thing about Government

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89:43

Full Show Podcast: 14 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 14th of October, both Seymour and Peters were out over the weekend spruiking foreign investment. So how do we go about achieving it successfully? We are the most expensive place in the world to jump on a cruise ship and travel here, so no wonder there are 20% less on the way. Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt debate whether Bathurst was exciting or not, Nadal retiring and Mike and Sav's imminent visit to a dingy, dirty pub. Get the Mike

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11:54

Commentary Box: Bathurst, America's Cup, Rafael Nadal

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss Brodie Kostecki's maiden win at Bathurst, Team New Zealand going 3-0 up over INEOS Britannia in the America's Cup, Rafael Nadal retiring, the Black Caps' tour of India, Jimmy Butler's wine cellar,and an imminent visit to a dingy pub. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:18

Sam Jennings: Horowhenua District Councillor defends...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

Controversy in Levin over a recent move to end residential berm-mowing. Horowhenua District Council is making property owners responsible for mowing berms to save about $250,000 a year. Many city councils – like Auckland and Wellington – require owners to mow their own berms, while others – like Christchurch – "strongly encourage" it. Horowhenua District Councillor Sam Jennings told Mike Hosking during consultation most residents supported the change, but public opinion has since shifted. “It’s all

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4:16

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs managing director on claims...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

Foodstuffs is pushing back on claims our groceries cost more than the rest of the world. Year-on-year inflation for comparable products has remained flat on 0 percent, according to the co-op. Blame is being put on GST for pushing up prices – Australia, for example gets, meat, fish, produce, milk and more GST-free. Foodstuffs New Zealand managing director Chris Quin joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

Winston Peters: NZ First leader says foreign invested...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

NZ First leader Winston Peters says his changes to the tax system to attract foreign investment are aimed at people with more than a “lousy $20 million”. He made the initial announcement before thearrest of two peoplefor allegedly shoving one of his ministers trying to shield him from protesters. His speech at the NZ First conference in Hamilton yesterday to make the announcement was interrupted before Peters was accosted outside the venue. Peters told Mike Hosking the changes to the tax system were

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3:52

Jacqui Lloyd: NZ Cruise Association chief executive...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

A pared-back cruise season is underway in New Zealand. The Diamond Princess has docked in Lyttelton this morning, after being in the capital over the weekend. The New Zealand Cruise Association says port calls and passenger numbers are expected to be down 20 percent overall this year. Chief executive Jacqui Lloyd told Mike Hosking costs are largely to blame. “What we’ve seen over the last year is increases in port fees, increases in government levies, increases in regulation, but also we need to

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3:19

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative executive director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

An easier road for foreign investors looking at New Zealand's companies and property. The Government's new law reforms will allow overseas investment to proceed - so long as it doesn't go against our interests. Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says right now, we rank 38 out of 38 countries for openness to investment. New Zealand Initiative Executive Director Oliver Hartwich told Mike Hosking New Zealand's always been one of the most difficult places for investment. “That part of

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2:11

Sam Hoyle: Auckland Police Assistant Commissioner on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/13

An Auckland police boss says gangs play a big part in gun crime – but it's not just gangs. RNZ reports there were 879 gun crime offences across Auckland in the first six months of the year - 28 more than the same time last year. Just 18 of those were committed by people with a firearms licence. Police Assistant Commissioner for Auckland Sam Hoyle told Mike Hosking that covers everything around gun offending. He says from teenagers playing with imitation weapons to high end, they're seeing it

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7:13

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Jo...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/10

An Australian Chief of Staff claims they’ve been bullied out of a job. Jo Tarnawsky, former chief of staff to Richard Marles, says she was forced out of her job after seeking help over workplace bullying. She claims that the Deputy Prime Minister essentially removed her from her role in a phone call in April, without the proper process. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking that she’s apparently been locked out of her office since, unable to work. He's unsure where this will land,

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2:23

Mark the Week: What is it with this country and ships?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/10

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. Ships: 1/10 Two in a week with issues, one admittedly more serious than the other. What is it with this country and ships? Nobel Prizes: 8/10 They get scant coverage in a world that has never been more desperate for brilliance and individuality and the celebration of the human spirit and achievement. Home ownership: 8/10 Surely the hero number out of the census - more of us own

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2:16

Mike's Minute: Work more, not less

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/10

Another of the small gems to come out of the Census is that we are working less. Does that surprise you? It doesn’t remotely surprise me. I still connect work with success in the sense that attitude in life is everything and people with the right attitude tend to be successful and work hard. They tend to get stuff done, they tend to have ideas, and they tend to be more upbeat, more into life, and more active. The malaise that this country has gone through as a result of Covid is reflected in the

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89:46

Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/10

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of October, the Government books are in worse shape than we thought, so is this bad from a reputation standpoint for a National-led Government? Steven Joyce joined the show to discuss. The Auld Mug is officially up for grabs as of this weekend, so Team NZ boss Grant Dalton talks to Mike ahead of the race. Mike has an issue with the new Afternoons hosts Tyler Adams and Matt Heath, so he aired his grievances to Kate Hawkesby and Tim

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