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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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88:51

Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/15

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of February, Eden Park boss Nick Sautner got his wish and we can finally use Eden Park as a proper stadium - plus the worst kept secret, State of Origin is indeed coming to NZ. The Prime Minister responds to his coalition partner's ideas of getting rid of the Maori seats and dropping some MP's from Parliament, plus these cultural leave entitlements in the public sector. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville cover off the chaos of the

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Mike's Minute: A mindset shift is needed to recapture...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/15

I am increasingly impressed by Iain Rennie, who is the Treasury boss. He seems to say a bunch of interesting and insightful stuff. Last year he warned about our growth rate, our debt and our inability to grow our way out of our troubles. He advocated for asset sales. This past week he was at the Waikato University Economic Forum where he talked about our problem of exporting our best and brightest. Ironically the latest migration stats came out at the same time. The worst might be behind us. Our net

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2:31

Mark Orams: AUT Sailing Professor discusses dramatic...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/15

The Black Foils suffered a nasty end to their home race this weekend. Their F50 Catamaran crashed into the French team, leaving Kiwi grinder Louis Sinclair with two broken legs. Race organisers then shifted to a split-fleet format for the remaining races over safety concerns. AUT Sailing Professor Mark Orams told Mike Hosking that it's time for SailGP to 'crank up' the safety measures. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:21

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/15

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The second State of Origin game is coming to Eden Park, how many Kiwis are going to go see the Aussies play? The guys review the Super Rugby from the weekend, and a number of F1 drivers are unhappy with the rule changes, are we in for a slow season? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:44

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister responds to calls for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/15

The Prime Minister says Labour's concerns with the India Free Trade Agreement is "politicking", and Chris Hipkins wanting attention. Labour's saying they want the un-redacted advice about the deal and greater protection for migrant workers. In a letter to Chris Luxon, Chris Hipkins wants more clarity about the clause which requires New Zealand business to invest $33billion into India. Luxon told Mike Hosking that none of their concerns are real problems. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:53

David Seymour: ACT Leader supports proposal to reduce...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/15

Act hasn't made it's ‘radical’ public service reform a bottom line, for potential post-election negotiations. It wants to cut government departments from 41 down to no more than 30. The number of ministers would be reduced from 28 to 20, with all of them sitting around the cabinet table. Act leader David Seymour was asked by Mike Hosking whether it's a non-negotiable. He says it's easy to say something will never happen if something isn't a bottom line..but everyone has to negotiate a position, and

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2:35

Nick Sautner: CEO of Eden Park sets new standards to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/15

Auckland's Eden Park CEO says new event rules will align us better with global venues - as the stadium's granted more concerts and a State of Origin match The Government's announced new settings, lifting the number of concerts allowed each year to 32 - 12 large and 20 medium-sized - without the need for resource consent. Night-time sport will also be allowed on any day, as long as games are over by 10.30pm - and New Zealand's first ever State of Origin match will be held next year. CEO Nick Sautner

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2:04

Mike's Minute: Greg Foran is back where he belongs

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/13

Greg Foran is back where I suspect he belongs, and likes. The former Air New Zealand boss, if you have missed it, is off to Kroger, which is America's second biggest grocer behind Walmart. I have never met a New Zealander who has worked in America that belongs in America more. It was evident from the first time I met him that he was American. You can spot them in their shirts and ties. They are conservative and yet impeccably pressed. He looked like he had starched himself getting out of bed each

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89:13

Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 13th of February, is there a water tax in the RMA bill? Chris Bishop responds to some angry farmers. Karen Chhour answers questions about why there is Maori leave entitlements at Oranga Tamariki and whether it is more widespread than one Government department. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson on concert reviews, adult kids back at the house and Kiwis bed times. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on

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2:00

Mike's Minute: March 6th is the start of redemption

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

March 6th is your day. This is the date that the changes to foreign buyers of expensive houses comes into play. This date, in a way, is like the LNG announcement. The idea of foreign buyers for houses isn't new. It's been part of the Government's plan ever since the Government became the Government. The LNG idea got floated in the winter of 2024, not long after the Government became the Government also. This proves one of two things - either it's hard work being in Government and things take longer

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11:21

Mark the Week: Spot the sport going places

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

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. LNG: 7/10 An example of the times. A decent idea to help solve a genuine issue and yet too many miss the point and bitch about tax vs levy vs fee. Greg Foran: 7/10 Back where he belongs. There is a book there. What he thought it might be and what it was, is several chapters worth. OT and cultural leave: 2/10 When you promise something as this Government did, especially around

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2:42

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO talks ahead of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

Super Rugby Pacific is back this weekend as Season 30 kicks off. Round one is full of derbies, as the Highlanders host the Crusaders tonight, then the Blues take on the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Mike Hosking that there's a focus on improving the pace of play to maintain viewer interest. 'We want to see close matches, we want to see fast games, and we want to continue to see a reduction in static time.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:19

Sir Russell Coutts: SailGP CEO looking forward to...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

Auckland is hosting the second round of Sail GP for the season, with 13 teams racing at the Wynyard Point Race Stadium. Organisers have boosted capacity with a grandstand that is 30% larger than last year as demand continues to grow. Sir Russell Coutts told Mike Hosking that, "the growth has been incredible, I think we've expanded our audience way beyond the avid sailing fan." The Black Foils will be looking to bounce back after a rough start to the campaign in Perth. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:46

Leann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

A shared ambition for the Canterbury region - is expected to secure the region's long term success. Business Canterbury, The Canterbury Mayoral Forum and the private sector have come together to form shared goals for the region. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking that everyone agrees they need to invest in what makes the region unique - which is better infrastructure, housing, affordability and the environment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Karen Chhour: Children's Minister seeking explanation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

The Government is seeking an explanation from Oranga Tamariki. This follows confirmation of the existence of a clause which allows for 'discretionary paid cultural leave', which is self-defined and not subject to managerial scrutiny. Children's Minister Karen Chhour said that the clause was added prior to her becoming minister in 2023, and although she can't get rid of the contract, she intends to make her feelings known. "I can't scrap signed contracts, but what I can do is make my concerns about

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3:38

Graham Leaming: Skellerup Chief Executive celebrates...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/12

Manufacturing company Skellerup has posted a record first half net profit, up 20% to $28.9 million - and they've upgraded their full year earnings guidance. The tariff hit is now expected to be just $2.5million this year - about half of what they originally feared. Chief Executive Graham Leaming told Mike Hosking that the company has made an effort in the US, and says the company's actions have helped prepare for the tariffs. "We have a strong presence on the ground in the US. We've got 50 people

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2:23

Mike's Minute: Here's why we need the LNG facility

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/11

I don’t blame Chris Hipkins and Co. for a moment, calling it a gas tax. That’s politics when you are in Opposition, especially when you have no policies yourself. What I despair about is yet another chapter of myopic nonsense around dumb words for cheap points. The truth is comparatively simple and most of it is indisputable: we need more power supply than we have. We need more reliable power supply than we have. We got caught dangerously short in the winter of 2024. Labour, in turning off the gas,

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12:40

Maren Morris: Country pop artist talks her career...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/11

Grammy winning country pop star Maren Morris has made her way to New Zealand as a headlining act. After starting at just 15 years old, her 20 year career has seen her break boundaries, win numerous awards, and producing multiplatinum and gold certified music. Morris is a few shows into her ‘Dreamsicle’ tour, having performed in Australia and Auckland, with one more show in Christchurch before she hops over to the States. She told Mike Hosking headlining her own tour has been incredible. “We’ve

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3:43

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the MYOB...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/11

Signs of growing positivity from New Zealand's small and medium sized businesses. A new report from MYOB reveals that 33% of SMEs polled have more work or sales lined up for the first quarter than usual, and a further 40% say they have the amount they’d normally expect. The green shoots are showing up in sectors that have struggled of late, including manufacturers, retail, and construction. ABC Business Sales CEO Chris Small told Mike Hosking the vibe is incredibly positive, especially in

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88:30

Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/11

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of February, the Government has announced an independent review into the monetary policy during Covid – practical or political during an election year? The All Whites have secured a game against England just before the World Cup – their highest-profile game in decades. And country-pop singer Maren Morris is in the country and joined for a chat about her career, from starting a 15-years-old to winning a Grammy. Get the Mike Hosking

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