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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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3:40

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's $50...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

The Government is aiming to bolster our geothermal supply. It announced $50 million in new funding, with $23 million has been committed so far – including two $10 million loans for new plants near Rotoma and Kawerau. The aim is to cut upfront risk whilst doubling generation by 2040. Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge told Mike Hosking that New Zealand is a world leader in geothermal, and if we can maintain that edge, that’s a good thing. He says what excites them is the potential growth in the electricity

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2:54

John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the report...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students. A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolments, contributing $3.6 billion a year. But competition is intensifying, with around 14 countries now vying for the market. Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a strong story to sell. He says the quality of our education and being in an attractive, safe country are big draw cards. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:55

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the impact...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

Cost increases from the war in Iran haven’t hit supermarket shelves yet, Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin says. The latest food price index, published on Tuesday, showed food costs up 4.5% in the year to February, largely driven by red meat, but those increases came prior to the first attack on Iran on February 28th. Quin told Mike Hosking Foodstuffs was trying to anticipate what the conflict would mean for New Zealand food prices. "We are definitely seeing… dramatic increases in

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3:44

Matt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/17

The economic impact of property investors is being quantified for the first time. A report commissioned by the Property Investors Federation estimates the sector added $24.8 billion to GDP last year. It also links investors to about 126 thousand jobs nationwide – about 5% of the workforce. Advocacy Manager Matt Ball told Mike Hosking the lack of data has been damaging to the sector. He says it leads to bad policy which leads to bad outcomes, so they're trying to change that. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:12

Mike's Minute: Invented stories and the media

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

How long can you pedal an invention? On Friday March 6th the poll is out. It's bad for National and the media has concocted the idea that as a result of these numbers and the previous Monday's press conference about the war, that things have got so bad for the Prime Minister he is “considering his position over the weekend”. They have also concluded numbers are being crunched, pressure is mounting and pressure is building for him to resign. By the Monday, on this programme, March 9th it is clear no

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6:52

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK's stance on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

The UK says it won't be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East as Donald Trump urges allies to keep shipping lanes open. The US President wants nations to help police the strait after Iran used drones, missiles, and mines to shut the key channel, used by tankers carrying a fifth of the world’s oil and gas. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will work toward a fast resolution that brings security and stability, and he wants to see an end to the war as soon as possible, as it becomes more

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10:56

Dr Nikolas Stihl: Chair of the Stihl Advisory Board...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

One of our favourite tool shops is now a century old. 2026 marks 100 years for the tool company Stihl, which has been in New Zealand for over 40 years. It’s been family-run since its inception – founded by Andreas Stihl in 1926 and passed on to his son, Hans Peter Stihl, before his grandson Dr Nikolas Stihl took the reins. He’s the Chair of the Advisory Board and Supervisory Board and told Mike Hosking that remaining a family-run model has been better for them in the long run. “Family-run

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88:30

Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis breaks down the fuel situation and its impact on our economy. Another big win has brought Wētā FX’s Oscar count to eight – Matt Aitken joined Hosking to chat about the win. The man in charge of the century-old Stihl company, Dr Nikolas Stihl, is in the country, and joined to discuss one of the greatest business stories in the world. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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2:38

Matt Aitken: Wētā FX Head of Visual Effects on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

A big Hollywood celebration for the WētāFX team last night after another Oscar win. Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards in LA yesterday for their work on James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash. It brings their total Oscar count to eight. Head of Visual Effects Matt Aitken told Mike Hosking it's an acknowledgement of the team's dedication. He says they thought it was the best work ever done in visual effects, but you never know how it's going to go on the

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4:47

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the overhaul of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

The Health Minister's unveiled an overhaul of the health system. It will see workforce, budget, service delivery, and recruitment decisions made at the local level from July. Simeon Brown says it's a significant change but isn't a return to the old district health board system. He told Mike Hosking the Government's also committing $25 million towards a new winter health plan. Brown says New Zealand has a growing and aging population, so the investment is needed to ensure the country is prepared for

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2:06

Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

New alcohol legislation could go further. The Bill put to Parliament yesterday includes a raft of changes to bar licences, aiming to cut red tape and bureaucracy. But Alcohol Beverages Council Executive Director Virginia Nicholls told Mike Hosking changes should also limit the number of district licensing committees. With 67 committees currently around the country, she says it's hard to create consistency. She says it's a reflection of out-of-date rules, that doesn't acknowledge a difference

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2:48

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

Fonterra's preparing to recruit a new boss after the resignation of current CEO Miles Hurrell. Hurrell's given six months' notice to allow for a smooth transition. The board and management regularly discuss succession plans and they'll be running a robust process to appoint a new CEO. Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking it's unclear if Hurrell's replacement will come from inside or outside the organisation, but farmers have high expectations. He says Hurrell has built a

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2:24

Warren Wilmot: BYD General Manager on the increasing...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

An electric vehicle provider saw an uptake in electric and hybrid car sales over the weekend as fuel prices continue to soar. BYD General Manager Warren Wilmot told Mike Hosking the number of fully electric and hybrid BYD cars bought on Saturday quadrupled their usual sale. “We sold 80 on Saturday as opposed to the usual 20 to 25 we sell on a Saturday. “Our Australian friends did even better they sold 902.” Wilmot told Hosking a lot of people had already done their research and were sitting on the

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5:26

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing global...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has emphasised there’s a range of scenarios for inflation amidst the global oil crisis – not just the worst-case scenario of 3.7% outlined yesterday. “We don't know what's going to happen with factors that are outside of our control,” she told Mike Hosking. “We don't know how long the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed. We don't know whether Asian refineries will be able to access alternative supplies of oil in sufficient quantities, and we don't know whether importers

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6:06

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent calls One...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/16

Australia Correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to talk about the latest news out of Australia. One Nation have reached 24% in the latest poll, just five points away from Labour. Price said, "if you'd told me a year ago that they were gonna be sitting right now with a primary vote of 24%, I would've said you're crazy." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:40

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Oscars...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at today's Oscars. "They have police dogs and SWAT teams, anti-drone technology, even sharpshooters on patrol," he said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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88:22

Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel prices. The Prime Minister calls in from Samoa to confirm he didn't ask for a title and tells us what we're getting out of the trip. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk Liam Lawson's brilliant weekend, the Warriors brilliant weekend and the Crusaders not so brilliant weekend re the media ban. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every

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2:06

Peter Debruge: Variety's Chief Film Critic chats best...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

The Oscars arrive at noon (NZT) today with One Battle After Another as the front runner for Best Picture, with a chance of 76.3%, but Sinners is being eyed for a possible underdog win. Jessie Buckley is the favourite for Best Actress after already taking home the Critics Choice, SAG, and Golden Globe for her role in Hamnet. Variety's Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge joined Mike Hosking to chat his expectations for the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:46

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats visit to the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for their weekly catch up to chat fuel security, his visit to the Pacific, and Trump's calls for aid in the Strait of Hormuz. Luxon told Hosking he is 'confident' in New Zealand's fuel imports as most of our supply comes from South Korea and Singapore. "We've got very good cover and stocks," he said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:15

Mike's Minute: Is the Government ignoring advice for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/03/15

Yet another “advice ignored” story. The trouble with advice is it's not automatically right and more often than not the media seems to think it counts for something, hence their obsession with coverage. The latest example is Paul Goldsmith ignored advice around move-on orders. The media plays these advice stories up because it suits their increasingly obvious bias against the Government. But when you read the advice it’s a mixture of the vague, wrong and made up. The best part is the bit that says

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