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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: 09 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/08

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of October, we look at what Adrian Orr may do with the OCR today as well as the Government’s crackdown on dodgy builders. We've got new data as to how the Health NZ deficit blew out, so Commissioner Lester Levy is on as they try to turn it around. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk Dunedin Hospital and buy outs for flood victims on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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6:26

Lester Levy: Health Commissioner on Health New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/08

The Health Commissioner's pushing back on claims Health New Zealand's dealing with a manufactured crisis. The agency's finances jumped from a half-a-billion dollar surplus to a $1.4 billion deficit in April, now expected to blow out to $1.76 billion. Some have argued this comes down to its lack of funding. But Lester Levy told Mike Hosking health expenditure's been increasing year-on-year for a long time. He says we currently have more revenue going into the agency than we have previously, even

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4:01

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist ahead...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/08

The Reserve Bank could still surprise us with this afternoon's Official Cash Rate decision. Interest rates have been falling, with markets pricing in a 50 basis point cut. But former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says the central bank may opt for another option, like a 25 basis point cut. He told Mike Hosking when he was on the Monetary Policy Committee that makes the OCR decision, they always received advice on what the market and economists were expecting. But he says they're never swayed

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3:19

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the work to bring...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/08

The Government promises it's pulling all the levers to bring down driver licence wait times. It's allowing people to drive on an overseas licence for 18 months in November, extending it from a year. The Transport Minister's admitted there's still more work to do after scrapping the unlimited free driver licence re-sit policy. Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking NZTA is speeding up the training process as well. He says the Transport Agency's recruited extra training officers. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:22

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO says the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/08

There’s a belief the problems in the building industry are due to an insufficient number of pre-requisites. The Government's looking at changes to registration and licensing regimes, with a focus on lifting competence and accountability requirements. Larger fines could also be on the cards for individuals and companies for hiding non-compliant work during inspections. New Zealand Certified Builders chief executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hosking it's more of a skills issue. He says the bar for

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4:38

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Hurricane Milton...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/08

People in Florida are urged to evacuate before Hurricane Milton hits. US President Joe Biden has warned it could be the worst storm in a century. It comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene killed around 200 people and caused damage in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that last night, it gained strength so fast it became one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded. He says some Florida weather

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2:25

Mike's Minute: We will never not be jealous of people...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

I was going to suggest we are petty, but I have been saved by the Brits. They are having a couple of debates over money. One is involving a woman called Sue Gray, who has quit, and the other is over the role of Cabinet Secretary, which is the country's top civil servant, a job which is currently vacant given the incumbent stepped down for health reasons. As it turned out, Sue Gray was earning more than the Prime Minister which, for reasons I'm not entirely sure about, needed to be turned into a

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7:48

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the pay drama...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

The UK Prime Minister’s chief of staff has quit her role, saying she “risked becoming a distraction”. Sue Gray was caught up in a conflict over pay, after the BBC revealed that her salary was higher than Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer’s. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking that this is quite a remarkable decision. He said that in the last six to eight months, Starmer hasn’t sacked anyone despite there being calls. Liddle says the howl within his own camp had become so grave that he

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12:29

Nick Bryant: Former US Correspondent on the latest in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

The rubber has hit the road in the US Election. Just one month out from voting, the debates have been wrapped up and the only thing left is for the candidates to continue campaigning. It’s a tight race, with Kamala Harris maintaining a narrow lead in key battleground states. Former US Correspondent Nick Bryant told Mike Hosking that Harris has turned out to be a better candidate than many expected. He said that while there has been some mixed messaging and Harris has some weaknesses, she is a

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3:21

Bruce Patten: Loan Market Mortgage Advisor on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

Mortgage rates are continuing to fall, but it isn't getting any easier for many people to access bank loans. Latest figures from interest.co.nz show one-year mortgage rates have fallen to around 6.33%, down from about 7.35% in January. But banks have told our newsroom they're still testing applicants at between 8.5 and 8.7%. Loan Market Mortgage Advisor Bruce Patten told Mike Hosking that banks are being overly cautious at the moment. He said that it won’t be until inflation rates get back to normal

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89:47

Full Show Podcast: 08 October 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 8th of October, we finally hear from the Navy about the HMNZS Manawanui sinking, and David Seymour previews his Treaty of Waitangi debate taking place tonight. The Prime Minister is in studio to talk about some of the under-fire ministers, where the $3b figure came from for Dunedin Hospital, and if we have money for a new naval ship. A month out and we are on the final stretch for the US election. There's no more debates and no more court

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4:34

Gavin Ellis: Media Commentator on TVNZ potentially...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

TVNZ's potentially looking at a challenge as it looks to further compete against streaming sites. The state broadcaster's consulting with staff on shutting its 1News website in February and investing in streaming service TVNZ+. TVNZ has a savings target of $30 million and has already axed its midday and late night news bulletins, as well as said goodbye to its 'Fair Go' show. Media commentator Gavin Ellis told Mike Hosking there are some huge risks. He says it's moving from a broadcast environment

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3:40

Garin Golding: Chief of Navy on the sinking of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

Moves have been made by the Chief of Navy to shut down speculation about the loss of the Manawanui. The $100 million naval vessel was surveying the area off Samoa's coast on Saturday, when it hit a reef and sank the following day. Most of the 75 rescued crew members have returned to New Zealand, with the final few flying back today. Divers are heading out to the site today to assess the depth, the condition of the ship, and any presence of oil. Rear Admiral Garin Golding told Mike Hosking a Court

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11:45

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister defends Nicole...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms) Nicole McKee is not a liar and is doing a good job as minister. “She still holds the position that high-capacity magazines need restrictions on them,” Luxon told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking Breakfast. “The Arms Act is 40 years old, so it does need some reviewing," he said. “It’s entirely appropriate we revisit the Arms Act and make sure it’s fit for purpose. On Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello, Luxon said

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2:20

David Seymour: ACT Leader on the Treaty of Waitangi...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/07

David Seymour is looking forward to discussing his Treaty Principles Bill with a Ngati Toa leader tonight. Helmut Modlik will debate Seymour two months after Modlik called him out. A draft of Seymour's Bill will be ready for public release and discussion next month, but National says it will support the bill only to its first reading. The ACT leader told Mike Hosking the debate is needed, because people think others can't have an opinion on something they're not an expert on. He says New Zealand

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12:26

Commentary Box: NRL grand final, America's Cup, NZR...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/06

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss Ryan Fox in Mississippi, the Penrith Panthers beating the Melbourne Storm 14-6 to win their fourth-straight NRL premiership, Team New Zealand's America's Cup opponents confirmed and Jimmy Spithill's retirement, ongoing issues at NZR and the All Blacks' end of year tour, and Mike's new 77-inch TV. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike's Minute: More of us are a part of the housing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/06

Possibly my favourite stat from the Census was that home ownership is up. Who would have thought? Well, those of us that follow facts would. But the commentary around housing, sadly, is dictated to us by pressure groups whose best interest is served by telling us how broke we all are, and abetted by a media who sadly don’t ask a lot of questions any more and more often than not simply parrot whatever the press release of the day says. So, the message is portrayed as one of being unable to

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3:08

Dr Kathryn Bradbury: Auckland University senior...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/06

Trans-fats are somewhat of a silent killer. 645,000 people died globally because of high TFA diets in 2019. New University of Auckland analysis says many foods here have them, but don’t disclose them. It might not be long until they’re banned altogether. University of Auckland population health senior research fellow Dr Kathryn Bradbury joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on report...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/06

Suppliers to supermarkets appear to be charging more, more often. Which comes with a warning it could be the new norm. Foodstuffs has commissioned a report by Infometrics tracking the prices of 60,000 products — which has found they appear to keep gradually rising by 2.3 percent a year. Infometrics CEO and principal economist Brad Olsen joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:58

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister says first list...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/10/06

The Government's signalling the first list of projects to be fast-tracked won't be the last. 149 projects are being lined up to receive the fast-track treatment. It would see the building of up to 55,000 new homes, 180 kilometres of roads, and 11 mining projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking the advisory group recommended 342 projects to go through to the next stage - but they didn't have capacity for all. “We’ve gone for the highest quality applications. Not to say the

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