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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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3:23

Chris Scott: Church Road Winery Chief Winemaker on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

A Napier wine has been deemed the best in the world. The city's Church Road Winery has won Best Chardonnay at the International Wine Challenge. Chief Winemaker Chris Scott told Mike Hosking that they've already been struggling to keep up with demand, and he reckons this will exacerbate the problem. Despite the local vineyard getting the accolade, France, Australia, and Spain remain top of the medal table. Kennedy Point Vineyard, based in Waiheke Island, has won Best Syrah, taking the title off

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Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2024

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of May, will the Reserve Bank's recently announced alterations to the debt-to-income ratio help or hinder the economy and housing market? Is the protest organised by the Māori Party for Budget Day actually legal? We look at the potential consequences that may come of it. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen cover Politics Wednesday and what gifts the Budget will give. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday

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10:28

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

The Police Minister is condemning protesters' plans to disrupt major motorways tomorrow. Toitu Te Tiriti is urging people to protest tomorrow as a demonstration against government action towards Māori and Māori matters. Police are preparing to deal with planned slow-moving motorcades on major roads in a bid to disrupt morning traffic. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that it's illegal. He says the right for peaceful protest will always be protected, but it doesn't mean others can

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4:36

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Robert de Niro...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

There's been clashes outside the New York City courthouse where Donald Trump's hush money trial has been held. Actor Robert de Niro has been speaking against Trump. He's argued with a spectator, saying law enforcement officers had to put their lives on the line during the 2021 Capitol protests. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that de Niro called Trump a “clown”, and said he was a “real estate hustler masquerading as a big shot”. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. claims de Niro's

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2:33

Alastair Espie: Employment Lawyer says people may...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

An employment lawyer warns that some workers will be liable for consequences for taking part in nationwide strikes tomorrow. Toitu Te Tiriti is urging people to protest against the government's position on Māori and Te Tiriti on Budget Day. Strikes need to be within a legal framework in the context of bargaining, or some health and safety issues. Employment Lawyer Alastair Espie told Mike Hosking that communication with employers will be the key. He says if people are expected at work tomorrow

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3:11

Michael Boggs: NZME CEO on the need for a backstop...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

A media company chief executive says agreements to make tech companies pay for news have been successful in other countries. A Select Committee's recommended the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill not be passed in its current form. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says they've not made a decision. Michael Boggs, the CEO of NZME which owns Newstalk ZB, told Mike Hosking that the current Minister and Prime Minister know there are issues. He says they're not looking for a handout,

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2:57

Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages Broker on the Reserve...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/28

The news isn't all bad for prospective first home buyers. The Reserve Bank has confirmed major changes to mortgage rules from July, which will prevent most owner-occupiers from borrowing more than six times their pre-tax income. It's also signalling it will keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5% for the rest of the year. Key Mortgages broker Jeremy Andrews told Mike Hosking that at the same time, the Reserve Bank is loosening LVR restrictions to allow for more low-deposit lending. He says

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5:53

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the status of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/27

Things are heating up as the UK moves closer to its general election. The election is generally a two-horse race between the two major parties, the Conservatives and Labour, but UK Correspondent Rod Liddle says nobody really seems to want either horse. He said that there’s no great enthusiasm for Labour, with a poll saying that only 15% of the public are firmly in their camp, and there’s certainly no appetite for the Tories anymore. Current PM Rishi Sunak has announced the reintroduction of

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2:04

Mike's Minute: Time to restore standards in this country

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/27

Ricardo Menendez March and teachers. Let me join a couple of dots. And the glue for the dots are standards, or lack of them. If you don’t have standards you end up with teachers who can't pass NCEA Level 1, and you end up with people like March using the F-word in Parliament. The F-word is not the end of the world, but it is indicative of the modern day outworkings of an institution that, despite whatever your political leanings, had an element of decorum and civility. Now it's full of thieves,

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5:23

Heather Saunderson: Keep New Zealand Beautiful CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/27

Keep New Zealand Beautiful claims it's been treated unfairly by the Ministry for the Environment. CEO Heather Saunderson alleges bullying by the Ministry, and the entire team has resigned. She claims ministers —past and present— have refused to meet them, there's been a lack of consultation, and funding has been withheld. Saunderson told Mike Hosking that other organisations that are legislatively mandated outside of central government receive funding, the SPCA for example gets $6.5 million a

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3:45

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the State of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/27

New Caledonia's State of Emergency has lifted after two weeks of unrest. Fewer than 20 New Zealanders are still there and wanting to come home, with one more flight today. French President Emmanuel Macron has travelled to the French island territory and says lifting it allows political dialogue. France correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that all he seems to have achieved is agreeing to lift the state of emergency. She says it's being seen as a sign that all parties that Macron

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88:57

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2024

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2024/05/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of May, cancer services in the lower North Island are at critical levels, and trains in the Wairarapa are on schedule only 25% of the time. But hey, at least that's up from February’s 5%! The Prime Minister talks the Budget, whether he is sick of dealing with the increasingly revealing problems in this country, and whether the David Seymour and Todd Stephenson situation passes the sniff test. What's happening with the motor industry

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11:00

Kay Hart: President of Ford's International Markets...

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2024/05/27

The future of cars is becoming increasingly complex. EVs, BEVs, and PHEVs have been pushed as the vehicles of the future, and yet there’s been an increasing number of major producers backtracking on the promise to go electric. The idea that the internal combustion engine will no longer be produced by 2030 seems to be out of reach. Kay Hart, the President of International Markets Group at Ford, has been in the automotive industry for nearly 25 years, and has seen quite a significant amount of

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2:39

Thomas Nash: Greater Wellington Regional Council...

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2024/05/27

Looks to be years to go until Wairarapa trains are back-on-track. Only 22.5% of Wairarapa trains arrived within five minutes of being on schedule in April. slightly improving from February's 5%. Trains have also been slowed due to track issues. Greater Wellington Regional Council Transport Committee Chair Thomas Nash told Mike Hosking that both the track and trains are too old, but work is ongoing. He says we need to make sure we don't delay the new trains even further. LISTEN ABOVE See

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10:46

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the savings and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/27

The level of the public service cuts needed to fund the Government’s tax cuts is becoming clear with more than 240 programmes scaled down or scrapped in Budget 2024. Finance Minister Nicola Willis also revealed yesterday the Government’s drive to reduce public service spending could lead to 3900 job cuts, comprising about 2750 currently filled roles and about 1150 vacancies. The Prime Minister says the Budget will deliver what they've been promising. The coalition Government will release its

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2:33

Bex Howells: Paid Placements Aotearoa Campaign Lead...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/27

There's been another push for students to be paid while on placement. Paid Placements Aotearoa's presenting a petition with more than 16,000 signatures to Parliament today, asking for paid placements to be reinstated. It's focused on students in healthcare, education, and social work. Campaign lead Bex Howells told Mike Hosking that it's normal for students to be working 40 hours, on top of a placement, each week. She says it's what they do to get by, but leaves students burnt out before they

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3:50

Richard Isaacs: Palmerston North Oncologist on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/27

A doctor at Palmerston North's Regional Cancer Treatment Service says it's holding on by the skin of its teeth. Oncologist Richard Isaacs says Te Whatu Ora has not approved new staff, despite a 2022 review saying it needed significantly more. He told Mike Hosking that the situation is just getting worse as more senior staff reduce their hours. Isaacs says finances are blocking Te Whatu Ora from approving new staff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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88:44

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2024

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2024/05/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 27th of May, we talk to the teachers and Education Minister Erica Stanford on the major investment for more teachers. The theme for the morning was just how many people had significant careers before switching mid-career to being a teacher! Guy Heveldt and Andrew Saville cover the sport, including James Preston breaking Sir Peter Snell's 800m record, the oldest running record in the country. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show

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12:12

Commentary Box: Warriors, Rob Penney, Mody Maor

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/26

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the Warriors' 24-20 win over the Dolphins, the upcoming NZR vote, Rob Penney, Jitka Klimkova's leave, Breakers coach Mody Maor stepping away, James Preston breaking Sir Peter Snell's record, and Aimee Fisher getting another one over Dame Lisa Carrington. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:30

James Preston: Middle-distance runner on breaking Sir...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2024/05/26

Kiwi middle-distance runner James Preston has made a bit of history. He’s broken Sir Peter Snell’s national 800-metre record of 1:44.3 seconds — Preston ran it in 1:44.04 in Germany. That eclipsed the longest-standing New Zealand athletics record in the books and set a qualifying time for the Paris Olympics. James Preston joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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