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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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6:20

Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the proposed plan for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/09

There’s confidence a new gas importing facility will deliver benefits that outweigh the costs. The Government’s confirmed it will build a liquefied natural gas import facility in Taranaki, with a contract expected by mid-year. It says the project will save the country about $265 million annually – roughly $50 per household. Energy Minister Simon Watts told Mike Hosking that Huntly Power Station only covers 50% of the energy problem, and while they have gas generation capacity out there, they don’t

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6:31

Paul Paynter: Yummy Fruit Company General Manager on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/09

People are being urged to buy local tinned fruit as imports from overseas flood the market. New Zealand’s peach industry took a significant hit last year, when Heinz Wattie’s told multiple peach growers it would no longer need their fruit. It's because many consumers are choosing imported fruit instead after China dumped hundreds of thousands of canned peaches into the market at a much lower cost. Hawkes Bay's Yummy Fruit Company general manager Paul Paynter told Mike Hosking there's a difference

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3:02

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/09

A proposed multi-million dollar liquefied natural gas import facility is winning support from electricity companies. The terminal will be housed in Taranaki, with the Government aiming to have a "build" contract locked down mid-year. It expects it will save each household about $50 a year once up and running – from late next year at the earliest. Contact Energy's Mike Fuge told Mike Hosking it removes the drama of the system. He says when suppliers and gas users can't get gas, everyone gets very

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4:19

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on half the Crown...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/09

Questions marks surround whether benefits from Crown Regional Holdings investments have been assessed properly. More than half of their $433 million loan book is now considered at risk of —or currently in— default. Most of the portfolio covers the Provincial Growth Fund and the current Regional Infrastructure Fund. Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett told Mike Hosking we've got to keep demanding accountability from these investments. He says we need to better understand why these

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88:51

Full Show Podcast: 09 February 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/08

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 9th of February, David Seymour on a huge amount of unqualified ECE sector teachers and if we're worried about it. The Prime Minister is on to talk unemployment, fast tracking and when we will announce a State of Origin game in New Zealand. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the Superbowl, the Winter Olympics and the Davis Cup and it's disappearance from mainstream sporting events. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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1:48

Andrew Saville: Sports talker shows off stunning new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/08

As promised on this morning's show, here's Andrew Saville in his signature new look!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:14

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/08

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The T20 World Cup, does everybody have a team these days? Are they worth the Black Caps' time? The guys discuss what Winter Olympic sport they'd take a crack at, and the Super Bowl - a sporting occasion or a marketing occasion? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister remains hopeful for a...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/08

The Prime Minister remains hopeful for a fall in unemployment this year. Unemployment's reached a 10 year high of 5.4% - with Auckland's unemployment rate rising again to 6.4%. Job numbers have increased, but that's been offset by more people joining or re-joining the labour market. Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking that the economy's rebounding, and that should flow through to the job market soon. He says there's always a lag effect - with unemployment being the last economic indicator to turn around

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2:31

David Seymour: Deputy PM and Associate Education...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/08

David Seymour wants to reassure parents things have improved - despite new data showing growing workforce challenges in early childhood education. Nearly 34,000 teaching staff were employed last year, but just over two-thirds were qualified. Almost 10,000 staff had no formal qualifications - nearly double the number in 2011. Associate Education Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking that parents should know the number of teachers with formal qualifications has increased. He says in actual fact the

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3:24

John Munro: Barrister says jury system is fundamental...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/08

A defence lawyer says our jury system's fundamental - despite there being scope for improvement. Open Justice can reveal potential jurors were paid more than seven million dollars in fees and expenses in 2024 - up from 5.69 million two years prior. The Ministry of Justice can't say how many of these people were selected for a jury. Barrister John Munro told Mike Hosking that there's always going to be some slippage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Josie Vidal: Minerals Council Chief Executive says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/08

Fears a decision around mining could affect New Zealand's reputation on the world stage. Trans-Tasman Resources' proposal to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years in South Taranaki has been declined in a draft fast-track decision. The panel found there would be credible risks of harm to Maui dolphins, little penguins and fairy prion birds. Minerals Council Chief Executive Josie Vidal told Mike Hosking that it does New Zealand no favours. She says it comes at a time when we're trying

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5:25

Richard Arnold: US correspondent chats Nancy...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/06

US correspondent Richard Arnold caught up with Andrew Dickens to chat about the biggest news in America. Microsoft founder Bill Gates is facing backlash following a number of mentions in the most recent Epstein file release. Among the release was an email allegedly written by Epstein about Gates which claimed he hid a sexually transmitted disease from his wife after contact with “Russian girls”. Meanwhile, a search is underway in Arizona for the mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie,

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5:03

Gillian Blythe: Water NZ CEO on the need to invest in...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/06

Following this weeks wastewater spill in Wellington Gillian Blythe, Water NZ CEO, has emphasised the need for a reform of water infrastructure and oversight. "I think what's really critical is that we need to have regulatory oversight and we need to be able to highlight what it is that the the type of non-compliance is," she told Andrew Dickens. "Sometimes those non-compliances can be at the lower end, whether a report was filed at the right time, whether a sample was taken in the right time period,

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4:57

Chris Hipkins: Opposition leader on co-governance,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/06

Opposition leader Chris Hipkins joined Andrew Dickens to chat about Waitangi Day hecklers, co-governance, and equal opportunity. He also spoke about moving back towards using te reo for official titles, something the National coalition has moved away from. "There's nothing to be scared of by embracing te reo Māori and having, Māori names for government departments," Hipkins said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:29

Steve Cullen: Criminal defence lawyer explains...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/05

Brenton Harrison Tarrant was jailed for life in August 2020, with no possibility of parole, after he plead guilty to the murder of 51 people and wounding 40 in the Christchurch terror attack. Tarrant is now, five years later, attempting to overturn his conviction with claims he was not in a rational state when he plead guilty. Criminal defence lawyer Steve Cullen spoke to Andrew Dickens about the appeal saying, "It's a very difficult situation for all, but we have to let the wheels of justice grind

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2:43

Al Gillespie: International Law Professor says a new...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/05

The New START treaty, signed by the United States and Russia in 2010, was a nuclear arms reduction treaty which has now expired. US President Donald Trump has now called for a brand new nuclear treaty, prompting fears of a new global arms race. International Law Professor Al Gillespie told Andrew Dickens, "Mr. Trump is the one who let it void, he was saying, well, it's not fair that only America has these restraints in Russia. "He wanted other countries like China to also have restraints, but China

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12:16

Marty Toomey: NZ Team Chef de Mission chats Winter...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/05

The Winter Olympics are set to kick off in Milano Cortina, Italy this weekend with the opening ceremony taking place on Saturday February 7 at 7.30am NZT. New Zealand team Chef de Mission Marty Toomey joined Andrew Dickens to chat about how the team is settling in, and the high hopes for this year. "I think from a New Zealand team perspective, there's no doubt that this team is made up of athletes that are stronger across the board than we have been previously," Toomey said. LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:28

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist chats US...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/05

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold joined Andrew Dickens to discuss the economic news in New Zealand and around the world. They discussed European interest rates, the global dairy trade, and the US job market and dollar. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister addresses...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/05

A number of politicians, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour, were heckled during Waitangi speeches with conflicts surrounding treaty principles interpretations remaining the primary contention point. Although, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says that, despite the evident tension, progress is being made. "We attended the National Iwi Chairs from a couple of days ago on Wednesday, and there's a real constructive and positive vibe, and appetite to

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2:16

Mark the Week: Brian Tamaki broke the camel's back

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/02/04

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. The economy: 7/10 Overall, a good news week, but a reminder that until we get the jobs right we ain’t properly right. Foster and Hansen: 9/10 The wackiest story of the week by a mile. Could it be real? Could it be fantasy? Are the union completely mad, or completely brilliant? Epstein: 3/10 It needs to lead somewhere tangible. Having a lot of emails and photos of underwear and

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