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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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3:25

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/17

Several of the major banks expect a significant bounce back in GDP for Q3 when Stats NZ releases its economic figures later this morning. Westpac and ANZ both predict a gain of about one percent, putting that down to a jump in activity across the board. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Heather du Plessis Allan while she's nervous some of that could turn up in the revised numbers down the track, it's looking positive. She says some of the corners should be knocked off the volatility in the

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Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2025

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2025/12/16

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of December, Nicola Willis responds to the surplus being pushed out another year, the third blowout in her two years as the Finance Minister. Indycar champ Scott Dixon is on to talk his career and the launch of a new world class karting facility in Auckland. And Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen cover all the highs and lows of 2025 on the final Politics Wednesday for the year. Get the Mike Hosking

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1:50

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Nicola Willis needs to be...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

It's no surprise that Nicola Willis has pushed out surplus by another year. That now makes it three years in two years, as in she has delayed surplus by three years in just the space of the two years she’s been at the Finance Minister’s desk. Had she kept her pledge, the one she made about tidying up this country’s books when asking for our votes in 2023, we would be seeing a surplus next year. Now it’s 2029 at the earliest. Getting our books back in order is important if we don’t want our kids to

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4:44

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Nick Reiner being...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

The son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner is being held on suspicion of the murder of his parents. Police say 32-year-old Nick Reiner's been booked for murder after Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. They say he's a suspect in the case and is being held on a US$4 million bail. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Reiner and his wife had apparently taken their son to a holiday party, where he had apparently been

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11:49

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on retail...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

Today Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell to recap the highs and lows of 2025 on the final Politics Wednesday for the year. They also discussed the retail crime numbers, the state of the Government’s books, the need for a social media ban, and the situation with Nicola Willis and Ruth Richardson. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:56

Scott Dixon: Indycar Champion on the opening of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

A momentous day for New Zealand motorsport. The Sir Colin Giltrap Raceway, a world-class karting facility in Auckland, is officially opening. The track builds on the country’s heritage and pathway to the world stage. It will be opened by Indycar champion Scott Dixon, who told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s going to be huge, especially for the young talent in this country. He says that we pack a big punch for such a small country, so it’s really great to see that everyone’s pulled this off. LISTEN

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2:30

Angus Chambers: General Practice Owners Association...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

A possible win for the General Practice Owners Association, as they take on the so-called healthcare duopoly and cost pressures. Their proposal for a breakaway Primary Health Organisation is gaining traction, with 116 GP practices, covering 833,000 enrolled patients, showing interest. If approved by Health New Zealand, it would become the country’s largest PHO, representing around 16% of total enrolments. General Practice Owners Association Chair Dr Angus Chambers told Heather du Plessis-Allan that

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2:20

Vi Hausia: Former Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Deputy...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

Questions over whether the postal voting system is working after a South Auckland local body election was overturned. Judge Richard McIlraith ruled irregularities altered the outcome of the Papatoetoe vote for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board. The case involved stolen voting papers and fraudulent use, and a new election must be held by April 9. Former Deputy Chair Vi Hausia told Heather du Plessis-Allan this was discovered when names of people who didn't cast a vote, showed in the system. He says

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8:07

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

The Government insists it has a plan to turn the economy around. Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows the country is first forecast to be in the black by 2029-2030. The Finance Minister has admitted the country is borrowing money to pay the interest bill on the debt. Nicola Willis told Heather du Plessis Allan that bill is about $9 billion a year. She says around 80% of borrowing over the next few years will be for capital assets like hospitals, schools, and roads. There may also be

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3:28

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/16

Critics aren't convinced the Government's new mega-Ministry will work. It's merging the environment, housing and urban development, and transport ministries into a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. Right-wing think tank NZ Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich says it will still report to the same number of ministers. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan having it fully operational in six months is also ambitious. Hartwich says the ministries are busy with RMA

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1:37

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Bondi attack was a race...

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2025/12/15

This business of Australia tightening up its gun laws feels like it runs the risk of distracting from the bigger problems over there. I don’t think guns were the problem on Sunday. Australia already has some of the tightest gun laws in the world. This is a race relations problem. This attack was predictable. There was no shortage of warnings. Jewish businesses have been set alight in recent years, synagogues have been attacked, obviously Jewish people have been hassled, Israeli people have been

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11:37

Tom Sainsbury: Kiwi Comedian on season 3 of Small...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/15

Tom Sainsbury is back in our ears, and he’ll soon be on our screens too. Season three of the Kiwi comedian’s one-man murder mystery series has just released, but it’s actually season one that’s about to make the headlines. The first season of his ‘Small Town Scandal’ podcast has been turned into an eight episode TV series, releasing in February next year. It’s the biggest project Sainsbury’s done to date, but he revealed to Heather du Plessis-Allan that he’s struggling a little bit to recognise just

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90:38

Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2025

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2025/12/15

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of December, how is Australia responding to the Bondi Beach terror attack, and what questions are being asked of the national intelligence network? Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce previews the HYEFU numbers and explains why it may not be the worst thing if the surplus is pushed out another year. Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury talks the new season of his podcast ‘Small Town Scandal’ and the first season

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3:09

John Minty: Splore Owner on the 2026 Festival being...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/15

Splore's announced it'll come to an end next year after hopes of a Government lifeline fell through. Next year's instalment of the annual boutique music and arts festival at Auckland's Tapapakanga Regional Park will be the last due to low ticket sales in recent years. Long-time owner John Minty says they weren't considered for the Government's $70 million Major Events Fund. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while ending the festival is potentially premature, the writing is on the wall. Minty

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3:27

Michael Zekulin: Australian National University...

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2025/12/15

Sydney's terror attack is raising questions about intelligence shortcomings and where security systems could be beefed up. A 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son allegedly shot dozens of people celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah at Bondi on Sunday evening. The younger man had been investigated by the country's security agency before and wasn't considered a threat. A senior lecturer of terrorism and radicalisation told Heather du Plessis-Allan that intelligence services are probably watching

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6:50

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister ahead of...

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2025/12/15

There’s a view that New Zealand's still a while away from being a 'rockstar' economy. Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update documents are coming out early this afternoon, carrying key economic metrics. Treasury's also releasing a Budget Policy Statement outlining priorities for upcoming spending. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce told Heather du Plessis-Allan it was a pretty average year for the economy, and next year looks to be better. Joyce says getting core spending below 30% of GDP is the

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2:18

Louise Saviker: Student Job Search CEO on the number...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/15

Students are still battling to find consistent work leading into the summer break. Fifty thousand people applied for work through Student Job Search in November – the highest number this year. Chief Executive of Student Job Search Louise Saviker told Heather du Plessis-Allan while there are more jobs being listed, these are largely one-off or casual roles. She says this means students need even more jobs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

Charles Croucher: 9News Australia Correspondent on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/15

The Bondi Beach massacre has propelled the Australian Government to overhaul its already-tough gun laws. Sixteen people died and dozens were injured when two shooters opened fire on a Jewish gathering on Sunday night in what's been labelled a terror attack. Now 26 victims remain in hospital, with six fighting for life. A 24-year-old suspect is also in hospital under police watch while his 50-year-old father, who's also believed responsible, died at the scene. The older man had been a licensed

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3:27

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

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2025/12/15

New data shows the service sector has now dipped in activity for six months in a row. The most recent PSI recorded performance at its lowest since May, at 46.9. For growth, it needs to sit at 50 or above. ABC Business Sales CEO Chris Small told Heather du Plessis-Allan the results were a surprise. He says the data had suggested the low point would be during Winter. The sector is blaming the weak economic environment for the downturn, Small saying that in comparison, the retail sector saw a boost

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90:20

Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025

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2025/12/14

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of December with Heather du Plessis-Allan, we go to Australia to discuss the latest with the antisemitic Bondi terror attack. The Prime Minister drops in for the final time this year and tells us of his contact with Australia PM Anthony Albanese over the Bondi attack and whether this debate between Willis and Richardson is harmful to the Government. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Black Caps, the cost of the FIFA World Cup

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