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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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11:48

Luke Combs: Country Music Star on his worldwide...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/02

Luke Combs is a country music megastar. The 34-year-old is one of the biggest names in the world right now, consistently battling it out against Morgan Wallen for the number one spot. He’s broken records, gone platinum, and earned a range of awards, including three Grammy nominations. It all started when he dropped out of college to pursue his musical career, moving to Nashville and making it big. Combs told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that he got really lucky in having his career take off the

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9:32

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on council rates, a...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/02

The Finance Minister has a simple message for anyone who doesn't like their rates bill. A new IRD report shows New Zealand's council rates are almost double the OECD average, with most councils opting for double digit rates rises this year. Most affected households didn't vote in the last local election. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking that if people don't like how much they're paying in rates or how it's being spent, the power is in their hands. She says if people don't like their rates bill

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3:46

Ori Goldberg: Political Analyst on the growing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/02

Israelis are becoming desperate for new leadership following the deaths of six Gaza hostages. The deaths sparked protests across the country against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not securing a deal sooner. Netanyahu is also facing criticism from US President Joe Biden, while the UK is suspending some of its arms export licenses. Political analyst Ori Goldberg told Mike Hosking that Israel's emotional attachment to the war is waning. He says its citizens reluctantly support it

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2:44

Seren Wilson: Talent Solutions Director on graduates'...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/02

There are calls for more investment for graduates as confidence hits a new low. Talent Solutions' annual survey reveals only 19% of university students feel very confident about their job prospects. Just over half were concerned about competition for early talent roles, while 40% believe there are fewer roles to apply for. Director Seren Wilson told Mike Hosking the Government and industries need to continue to invest in programmes for young people. She says we will continue to lose graduates to

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3:31

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the focus of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/02

The Transport Minister's focused on getting back to the basics. Road maintenance and building new roads and public transport infrastructure are at the centre of a $32.9 billion National Land Transport Plan. There's a $5.5 billion investment for pothole prevention, and $7 billion for state highway improvements. Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking that too much complexity has been delaying projects. He says standardisation and fast track consenting will ensure they're delivered on time and

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3:43

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO says overseas...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/02

There’s a belief overseas workers could be the answer to potential construction worker shortages in Canterbury. The Workforce Development Council for Construction and Infrastructure estimates more than 23 thousand additional workers will be needed over the next three years. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson says it's not a unique problem for the region. She told Mike Hosking that changes to the vocational system need to be aligned with immigration policy as it plays a major role in meeting

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1:50

Mike's Minute: Banks - The perceived problem vs...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/02

With the news last week that a lot of people are changing banks as they re-finance their mortgages, we once again ask ourselves whether the problem we think we have is actually a problem. We seem, at least in part in this country, to be caught up in the idea that if you are big and profitable there might be an issue. Banks have taken heat for years, so much so that Governments past, and indeed this current one, are asking some fairly serious questions about the way they do business. The rural

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3:05

Richard Corney: On how much consumers should be...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/01

A coffee company director argues consumers should be paying more for their morning fix. Hospitality venues in Wellington are weighing up raising prices, potentially cutting hours, or even shutting up shop as costs rise. Flight Coffee Managing Director Richard Corney believes the current climate is worse than Covid. He says if the price of a cup of coffee increased at the rate of operating costs - they should be charging eight dollars a cup. The Hangar on Dixon Street is having to raise its flat

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5:35

Health Minister Shane Reti: On reducing cancellations...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/01

The Government says it has a clear focus on reducing cancellations for planned surgeries. Health NZ analysis shows about eight percent of elective surgeries are cancelled within 24 hours by a hospital. One in five elective surgery cancellations are caused by an acute or emergency case, needing to take precedence. Health Minister Shane Reti told Mike Hosking there's a number of things to work on. He says they include, ensuring theatres are being used properly, with the right surgeons, and making sure

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2:52

Adele Rose: On tyres are set to be turned into...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/01

Tyres are set to be turned into industrial fuel, concrete mix and even roading as part of the country's first ever national recycling scheme. The Government backed scheme called Tyrewise will let tyre shops and members of the public get rid of them for free. At the moment, just 40 percent of the 6.5 million tyres imported into the country, are recycled. The scheme will be managed by sustainability group 3R. CEO Adele Rose says it's a much better option than having them illegally dumped or ending up

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89:32

The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 02...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/01

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of September, two-thirds of people paying child support have defaulted and court action is non-existent. This has been a problem for decades so why don't we do anything about it? If coffee cost $8 would you pay for it? Cafe owners are arguing that is the cost they would need to make it to make any money. Was it a try or not for South Africa against the All Blacks? Guy Heveldt and Andrew Saville don't have to be as diplomatic as

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3:08

Michael Reddell: On problems if no changes are made...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/01

A warning there'll be problems, if no changes are made to superannuation. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh [Cara lee Mick Leesh] has made it clear there's a need for a Capital Gains Tax and changes to super, as the population ages. She points out an increasing share of Government transfers are going to the wealthy. Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says [told Mike Hosking] there's a need to increase the age of eligibility. He says however, it could take another crisis for

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3:34

Sharon Chandra: On calls for a review of New...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/01

Calls for a review of New Zealand's child support system, which is being described by some as broken.. Figures released under the Official Information Act reveal just 0.05 percent, or 36 of 66-thousand New Zealanders in breach of child support responsibilities have been referred to court, in 12 months. Family law barrister Sharon Chandra says the general tenor of feedback she gets, is that the system is broken. She says that's not solely because of a lack of enforcement action, but also because of

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3:34

Shaun Paterson: On the recent property boom in the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/09/01

A property boom in the Coromandel. OneRoof figures show demand for properties in the area is up 113 percent on last year Bayleys Coromandel General Manager Shaun Paterson told Mike Hosking it's a huge shift and the OCR cut is a huge part of the change. He says potential buyers have been waiting in the wings waiting for something to bring confidence. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:01

Mike's Minute: We must question insurance companies

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/29

Is the insurance market the last to get a good going over from the regulatory authorities? Having become a country that loves a good market study, we've had petrol, banks, supermarkets – so surely insurance, and while you are at it, Air New Zealand, would be a good next stopping point. Australia isn't overly happy with the way their insurance industry works either, and the regulator last week hinted inspections of some sort were coming. Like banking, a lot of the insurance game there is run by

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2:37

Mark the Week: Ginny Andersen's police numbers were...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/29

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. Ginny Andersen's Police Numbers: 2/10 Bust of the week. Numbers don't lie, Ginny. Was it careless? Was it Machiavellian? Or was it just lazy? The Police: 8/10 When you arrest every single Comanchero, now that is policing power. The Greens: 2/10 What a s***show. Darleen Tana takes them to court, so they cancel a meeting. God help us if they ever end up actually having to

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3:36

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the rising...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/29

ANZ's latest report shows businesses are feeling more optimistic for the future than they have in years. The monthly update shows business confidence is at its highest in a decade, rising 23 points to 51. Expected activity jumped to a seven-year high, increasing 21 points to 37. However, actual business activity rose only one point to negative 21. Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says many businesses are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. She says we'll have to wait and see if this hope

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11:50

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/29

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back again to Wrap the Week with Mike Hosking. They discussed the tribulations of getting council approval for pools, Father’s Day plans, and touring music acts coming to New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris'...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/29

Kamala Harris is about to give her first and possibly only interview before the November election. The sit down with CNN’s Dana Bash is expected to air around 1pm. The Vice President hasn't done an in-depth interview since becoming her party’s presidential candidate. US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that normally an interview like this wouldn't draw massive amounts of attention. He says because of Harris's sudden rise to leadership, she missed months of solo interviews in the

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90:11

Full Show Podcast: 30 August 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/08/29

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 30th of August, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks after police secured a couple of major wins over the gangs this week. Winston Peters talks his members bill to disband Auckland Transport - and defends Shane Jones' comments about the judiciary. Beauden Barrett previews the All Blacks v Springboks test at Ellis Park this weekend. And Mike gives away $5000 to a worthy winner, thanks to Chemist Warehouse. Get the Mike Hosking

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