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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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5:28

Steve Price: Australia correspondent on National Day...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/29

Thousands of Australians have collectivelyrallied in a National Day of Action in protest of conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. This comes following Israeli strikes into Lebanon, which killed 30 Hezbollah leaders including Hassan Nasrallah. Australian correspondent Steve Price tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the turnout was the strongest Australia has seen in a long time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:00

Rochelle Flint: Bremworth Chief Brand and Product...

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2024/09/29

New Zealand wool carpet company Bremworth is claiming to have made the country’s first TV commercial using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Bremworth Chief Brand and Product Officer Rochelle Flint tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the AI advert is an innovative way to showcase and elevate the wool industry. The use of AI is estimated to have reduced advertising spend by 60%. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on...

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2024/09/29

There is potential for 67 building consent authorities to be replaced as the Government considers major reform of the system. Despite there being just one building code, different regional interpretations are creating inconsistencies across the country. Reform would see the process streamlined to reduce inconsistencies, costs, and delays. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk tells Heather du Plessis-Allan when considering the changes, the Government is considering how to avoid lowering

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3:31

Nick Astwick: Southern Cross Health Society Group CEO...

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2024/09/29

Kiwis are increasingly moving to private healthcare and it is costing health insurance companies. Southern Cross Health Insurance paid out close to $1.5 billion in claims in the last year – equal to $6 million every business day. 2024 results from Southern Cross show the number of claims made is up with 995,000 kiwis now on the books. Southern Cross Health Society Group CEO Nick Astwick tells Heather du Plessis-Allan kiwis are concerned about access to quality healthcare. In a normal year, the

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3:14

Gideon Levy: Israeli Journalist and Analyst on Middle...

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2024/09/29

The Middle East is on edge after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israel claims to have killed 30 top Hezbollah leaders and despite pressure from the United States to de-escalate the situation, Netanyahu says Israel is at a historic turning point. Israeli journalist and analyst Gideon Levy tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the region is very close to war. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:24

Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/29

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 30th of September with Heather du Plessis-Allan, the Government are looking at building consents to make it more consistent across the country. Just wait until you hear how much just one insurance company is paying out each day for private healthcare and you'll get a sense as to why they are all putting up premiums. Guy and Sav debate whether moving Beauden Barrett to first five was the success that Scott Robertson wanted it to be on the

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2:55

Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on major reform of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/29

The Government has announced a reform of the current Building Consent Authority structure. The proposed reforms aim to streamline and standardise consenting processes, reducing inefficiencies. Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that there have been reports of different inspectors from within the same consenting authority having different interpretations of a code. 80% of Master Builders report significant delays and costs caused by inconsistencies between neighbouring

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4:07

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on Hurricane Helene...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/29

Administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Deanne Criswell has said she doesn’t believe anyone could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding that has been brought on by Hurricane Helene. In her assessment, Criswell stated the damage was a result of warm waters, which is a result of climate change. The storm was a category four hurricane and has been catastrophic across multiple states. US correspondent Richard Arnold tells Heather du Plessis-Allan close to 500 rescues have

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4:21

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on 35,000...

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2024/09/29

An estimated 35,000 people marched in Dunedin over proposed downgrades to the city’s new hospital project. Protesters were calling on the Government to keep its promise on the build - but the Government says the project is blowing out by billions and overspend would affect infrastructure in other regions. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop tells Heather du Plessis-Allan “it’s an extremely complex project” and the Government is being as transparent as it can be. LISTEN ABOVESee

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90:12

Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2024

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2024/09/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, David Seymour has plans to prosecute parents who take their kids out of school too much and limit the number of teacher-only days. In a world first exclusive since signing his contract, Liam Lawson joined the show as a newly minted official F1 driver. Mike got the shock of the week when David Walliams popped into the studio for a surprise interview - and Kate played her role perfectly. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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3:47

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/27

The Associate Education Minister says the Government, schools, parents and students all have a part to play in attendance. The Government's instructing schools to have Stepped Attendance Response plans by 2026. It comes as students around the country ditch school for the School Strike for Climate today. Associate Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking schools should mark that as an unjustified absence. He says for people to keep their living standards and emit less, we need a lot of

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2:01

Mike's Minute: The public transport conundrum

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2024/09/27

Have a look at the report out in Sydney into their new metro line. This is the $21b behemoth that opened a few weeks ago that was going to transform Sydney's public transport. It seems, at first report, to be working – and in that is the clue to public transport generally and whether or not it is successful. The trouble with transport here, and let's be honest, we are really only talking about a couple of cities i.e. Wellington and Auckland that in theory have systems outside of a few random buses

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2:18

Mark the Week: What Fonterra is doing is not to be...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/26

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. Voting: 8/10 Democracy is a wonderful thing, and we have seen this week a new president for Sri Lanka and the first vote in America. Tory Whanau: 4/10 Four times she opened her mouth and four times the hole got bigger. Fonterra: 7/10 What they are doing for farmers and, by connection, the rest of the country at a time of real strife is not to be underestimated. Working from

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4:02

Blake Lepper: Health NZ Head of Infrastructure...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/26

Health NZ will be weighing up the two options for the new Dunedin Hospital. An independent review has found the current plan for Dunedin Hospital, is 'probably not achievable' within its current budget of $1.88 billion. The Government has said it either needs to scale back the project's main building or swap it out in favour of a "staged development" on the old site to keep it within the budget. Health NZ Head of Infrastructure Delivery Blake Lepper old Mike Hosking costs have been creeping up for

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2:24

Meg Williams: World of Wearable Art Chief Executive...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/26

Global fashion designers and local artists alike are descending on the capital as this year's World of Wearable Art kicks off. The show's been running for more than 35 years, displaying creativity and a bit of unique glitz and glam to Wellington with the theme 'Dream Awake'. World of Wearable Art Chief Executive Meg Williams told Mike Hosking it's a perfect balance of artists, with a vibrant team. She says there's headline talent alongside young New Zealand artists. Williams said they had an amazing

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4:16

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Independent...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/26

It’s a sad day for Timaru, with hundreds of meatwork jobs potentially on the line. Alliance Group has called everyone at its Smithfield meatworks to an all-staff meeting at 11am. Locals fear the plant will be mothballed this season, with production being moved to Invercargill, and up to 1200 people left out of work. Nathan Guy from the Meat Industry Association told Mike Hosking any job losses will be most unfortunate. But he says meat companies are very agile and make changes as they see fit, and

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11:40

David Walliams: Comedian surprises Mike Hosking in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/26

Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking might just be David Walliams’ biggest fan — and he couldn’t believe it when the comedian surprised him in the studio this morning. Walliams, who is in Auckland for his An Audience with David Walliams tour, sneaked into the Newstalk ZB studio on Friday before his first show, catching Hosking unawares while singing (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing. When he spotted Walliams, the broadcaster was gobsmacked. “No fricking way, how exciting is that! This is

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11:48

Liam Lawson: Kiwi Motorsport driver on securing a...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/26

After a year of waiting, Formula One’s worst-kept secret has been confirmed: Liam Lawson will finish the rest of this season driving for Racing Bulls. The 22-year-old has been locked in to drive for the subsidiary team of Red Bull at the expense of Australian Daniel Ricciardo for the final six races of the season, after which he’s expected to secure the spot for the 2025 season. The move means Lawson will step into the Racing Bulls cockpit for Formula One’s next Grand Prix in Austin, Texas on

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3:43

Michael Dearth: The Grove Restaurant Owner on it...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/25

Two New Zealand restaurants have been named among the world’s best. The Grove in Auckland and Queenstown’s Nest Bar + Kitchen made it onto Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list for 2024, a milestone fewer than 1% of the 8 million listings achieve. The Grove came in 9th in the fine dining category, and owner Michael Dearth says to get something like this is fantastic. He says that when a lot of people leave the restaurant, they’re just gushing with compliments. LISTEN

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2:31

Mike's Minute: Transpower isn't the only one at fault

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/25

I can't help but think the Transpower report into the pylon falling over is one of those reports that has to find things to say because the real reason for the report was obvious. Nevertheless, there are 26 recommendations. To recap, the company that Transpower hires to maintain the pylons hired a couple of clowns and didn’t train them. They undid a lot of bolts, and the pylon fell over. The report suggests that ultimately is Transpower's fault. I don’t see how. If you hire a painter and he

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