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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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89:48

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of August, the calls are getting louder for a bipartisan agreement to allow long term oil and gas exploration. Mike speaks to a company who might well come back. The government is pushing the heat on airlines with new reporting requirements - Transport Minister Simeon Brown explains all the details with Mike. We get the inside scoop on the Oasis reunion from the journalist who originally broke the story. And we find out exactly

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4:12

Andrew Jeffries: Echelon Resources CEO hits out at...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/27

An energy sector leader is slamming the opposition's plans to bring back the oil and gas exploration ban. Labour suggests renewable energy options should take precedence. Meanwhile, the Government's aiming to reverse the ban, with Resources Minister Shane Jones says natural gas is critical to keeping the lights on. Echelon Resources Chief Executive Andrew Jeffries told Mike Hosking gas can provide a backup for us. He says it provides jobs, tax revenue, and security. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:47

Jonathan Dean: The Times Executive Culture Editor on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/27

The Gallagher brothers aren't looking back in anger by announcing their UK rock band Oasis' first tour in over 15 years. Fourteen concerts are planned for the UK and Ireland in July and August next year. Oasis split in 2009 due to a feud between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. The Times Executive Culture Editor, Jonathan Dean, told Mike Hosking the tour was all-but confirmed after Liam made a hint on X. He says it's been inevitable for a while as the warring brothers were bound to move on.

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2:37

Dougal Sutherland: Clinical Psychologist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/27

A psychologist is encouraging the public not to engage in online content like that recorded after a horror crash on Auckland's southern motorway. Police are slamming the livestreaming of the crash that killed three people at Ramarama on Monday. They say it was recorded before emergency services arrived and showed close-ups of the deceased in the van and injured laying on the road. Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland told Mike Hosking an interest in death is clashing with social media

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4:39

Mervyn Chetty: Auckland Council Licensing Manager on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/27

Auckland Council says it was aware of dishonest behaviour from E-scooter company Beam before it was made public. Australian media exposed the company for deploying too many scooters in some cities and manipulating its data. The council's since accused the company of breaking its contract, and is referring the matter to the police. Auckland Council Licensing Manager Mervyn Chetty told Mike Hosking it was tipped off this month. He says it included internal comms from Beam, showing an intent to

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3:01

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the changes...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/27

The spotlight's on the aviation sector, with a raft of changes on the way. From next month, airports will face monthly performance reports and closer airfare monitoring. Transport Minister Simeon Brown's also ordered a review of the Civil Aviation Authority's proposed hikes to determine if they're proportionate and justified. He told Mike Hosking it's been tough for the aviation industry on the back of the pandemic, but it plays a critical role in our economy. Brown says every single part of

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2:11

Mike's Minute: Uber decision could have a chilling...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

The New Zealand Uber drivers have won their case in the Court of Appeal. It agrees with the Employment Court that Uber drivers should be employees, not contractors. Other courts in other countries have broadly come down on the same lines. But not in California. The other day, the court there agreed with the people. And the people had voted in a proposition that drivers should be contractors because that’s what drivers signed up to. So you can ask, is democracy right? Or is a court right? The

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5:57

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the debate over...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

A debate in the UK has arisen about whether teenagers should be able to travel without parental supervision. Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp is speaking out about feeling "sick" and "profoundly shocked", when social services contacted her about allowing her 15-year-old son to travel with a friend in Europe. Officials says the safety of children is their "absolute priority". UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Allsopp believes the complaint was made

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11:52

Alison Moyet: English Singer on her upcoming album...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

Alison Moyet rose to fame in the 80’s as one half of the synth-pop duo ‘Yazoo’, going solo just one year later as the duo disbanded. Her career has spanned four decades, 9 studio albums, two of which went to number one on the charts, and 23 million albums sold. She’s returning to New Zealand for the first time in eight years, bringing her upcoming album ‘Keys’ to Kiwi audiences. Moyet told Mike Hosking that singing live is her main focus, and so everything she does in terms of recording is to

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89:43

Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of August, will the government's plan to tackle the energy crisis make a difference? Mike asks the Prime Minister for his thoughts. We have more details on the next stage of the Royal Commission into our Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden explains what exactly will be looked at. Mike has deep concerns over the implications over the Court of Appeal's Uber decision. One of the voices of the 80s, Alison

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4:11

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the deadlock...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

French politics are still in a deadlock, with no permanent government in sight. President Emmanuel Macron's been holding talks with both the leftist New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen says she'll block any potential left wing Prime Minister, despite the left securing more of the vote. France correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking the caretaker government is somewhat liked, but that could just be the lingering buzz from the Paris

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2:15

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Executive Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

There are concerns that university funding is not keeping up with costs. A Tertiary Education Commission briefing paper suggests the financial books of Massey University and Wellington's Victoria University are deemed high risk. RNZ reports eight universities had forecast a combined deficit of $42 million. Universities New Zealand Executive Director Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking the Government controls about 70% of funding. He says they are making choices on expenditure, but it comes down to a

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9:15

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says natural gas...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

The Prime Minister believes natural gas could be found if investors are encouraged to look for it. Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation, reverse a ban on oil and gas exploration, and review the electricity market's performance. Opposition to the proposal believes there isn't anything to be found. But Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that investors have just been avoiding New Zealand because of its anti-exploration attitude. He says a change to the settings will mean the companies have more

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4:54

Simon Craddock: Taranaki Port CEO on the ability of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

Taranaki Port says it could be ready to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027, if Government passes new regulations. Cabinet's agreed to end the ban stopping the imports in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills. It will also speed up overturning a ban on oil and gas exploration, and will review the electricity market's performance. The port's Chief Executive Simon Craddock told Mike Hosking that the infrastructure to import LNG could be ready in 18 months, But, he says, it would

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3:29

Brooke van Velden: Minister of Internal Affairs on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

The Government's confirmed its terms of reference for the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry. Phase Two will cover matters of public interest like the use of vaccines and lockdowns. It will assess whether a reasonable balance was struck between health goals and social disruption and the economic impact of decisions. It's appointed Grant Illingworth KC chair, and Judy Kavanagh and Anthony Hill commissioners. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden told Mike Hosking the three have

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4:10

Max Whitehead: Employment expert on the Court of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/26

A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses. The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. Uber says it will appeal, and claims the move will increase uncertainty for workers who enjoy the flexibility of contract work. Employment expert Max Whitehead told Mike Hosking that 97% of Kiwi enterprises are small businesses and operate similar to Uber. He says there would be huge impacts on the country's economy, people, and work if

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5:10

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister: On the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/25

The Government are hoping to quickly move ahead with its Fast Track Bill - despite facing some speed-bumps. Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, including switching who has the final say from Ministers to an independent panel. I comes after 27-thousand public submissions were made on the bill. However, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking he's confident the public want the bill, with hundreds already signing up for fast-track approval. He says energy, housing, and

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3:45

Holly James: On the opening of former Top Gear...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/25

Brits have been queuing up ahead of the opening of former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's pub. Hundreds of people queued for hours to be among the first customers at The Farmer's Dog in the Oxfordshire countryside. Holly James say told Mike Hosking her group camped outside the pub for nine hours, after driving from Leicester the night before. She says everyone in front of them in the queue were diners, meaning they got the first pint poured at the pub. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:52

Aaron McCloy: On the warming climate lifting demand...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/25

The warming climate's shifting our growing conditions - and lifting demand for tropical seedlings. Plant nursery Far North Tropicals has seen demand increase four fold every year, since it formed three years ago. Bananas, pawpaw and pineapples are among those being sent across the country - including to typically colder regions like Invercargill Nursery founder Aaron McCloy told Mike Hosking there's a lot of potential both for casual gardeners and commercial growers. He says people are

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89:34

The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 26...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/25

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 26th of August, has the government backtracked on its fast track legislation? Mike speaks to AUT's John Tookey and puts that question to RMA Reform Minister, Chris Bishop. Could New Zealand become a hub to grow tropical fruit? Mike speaks to a grower who reckons pineapples and bananas could be our horticultural future. We get a review of Jeremy Clarkson's pub that opened over the weekend. On the Commentary Box, Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt

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