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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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4:37

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the RMA reforms

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/09

A Covid-type outbreak of common sense. That's how Contact Energy's describing the Government's Resource Management Act reforms, which will see current rules replaced with two new pieces of legislation. One will be for planning, and the other for the environment. Contact Energy Chief Executive Mike Fuge told Heather du Plessis-Allan he likes what he sees. He says it will liberate the country from the burden of bureaucracy and complication. Fuge says the changes should provide much needed pace to

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2:30

Jane Carrigan: Disability Advocate on disabled family...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/09

A monumental change for people caring for severely disabled family members. A landmark Supreme Court ruling yesterday means those providing full-time care for severely disabled family members are entitled to pay. It was brought by two parents, Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys, who care for severely disabled adult children. Disability Advocate Jane Carrigan told Heather du Plessis-Allan getting minimum wage is the bare minimum for these families. She says this will impact roughly 10 thousand

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2:05

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will Australia's social...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

So tomorrow's the big day, isn't it? And it is, I think, not an overstatement to say that the eyes of the world, well, at least politicians around the world, are going to be on Australia and whether the social media ban will actually work. And that is still a live question, isn't it? We're less than 24 hours from the thing taking effect and none of us can totally say for sure that we know it's going to work. For two reasons: one, it's the internet, so there's always a workaround out there. And two,

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11:30

Jimmy Barnes: Australian Singer on 40 year of 'For...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

The Working Class Man is back. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of his landmark album, For The Working Class Man, Jimmy Barnes is bringing his most famous songs to our shores early next year. The most successful artist in Australian chart history has long loved New Zealand because we showed his band, Cold Chisel, love right from the very beginning. Cold Chisel headlined a Summer Concert Tour earlier this year, but 2026’s tour will be a solo venture for Barnes, as he plays the iconic album from start

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90:33

Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of December, what will the RMA reform, set to be announced this afternoon, look like? And why are Chinese warships shadowing our Naval vessels? Investor Malcolm Gillies has bought Wellington Rugby's 50% stake in the Hurricanes as he looks to turn the franchise around and stop them leaking money. Aussie singer Jimmy Barnes joined for a chat about visiting New Zealand on his next tour, and Working Class Man

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2:46

Christoph Schumacher: Massey University Professor of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

The debate over out long summer break is heating up. An op-ed from businessman Toss Grimley claims New Zealand’s extended shutdown hurts productivity, a stance backed up by Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges. Bridges says there’s a real perception the country “shuts down until March”, and that we’re seen more as “lifestylers” than serious businesspeople. Massey University Professor of Innovation and Economics, Christoph Schumacher told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while our summer break

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3:08

Andrew Morrison: Wool Research Organisation Chair on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

A significant milestone for the country's wool sector, with an export deal signed. Wool Source has had its first commercial export order confirmed. The Wool Research Organisation company's signed a deal with a Japanese company, for eight tonnes of Kiwi products. Chair Andrew Morrison told Heather du Plessis-Allan they’ve spent about seven years deconstructing strong wool down to a molecular level and finding applications for it. He says this is the first shipment going into the personal care market,

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5:29

Malcolm Gillies: Hurricanes new board chair on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

The new Hurricanes board chair is determined to turn around the books of the struggling Super Rugby franchise. Developer Malcolm Gillies has acquired the 50% stake in the club, offloaded by the Wellington Rugby Union to balance its own books. The franchise has collectively lost $4 million in the past three seasons. Gillies told Heather du Plessis Allan it's a good investment. He says there’s a lot of untapped potential, but there’s certainly a lot of things to do. Tony Philp, who recently departed

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3:35

Jane Rogers: Auditor-General's Sector Manager for...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

Auditors are calling out schools for questionable spending on overseas trips and travel. The Auditor-General’s latest report flagged concerns with more than 170 school boards last year, many involving how principals used coaching and wellbeing funds. Around a third were tied to travel. Sector Manager for Schools, Jane Rogers told Heather du Plessis-Allan some boards allowed personal travel to be added onto work trips. She says spending public money has to have a justifiable purpose, so they wouldn't

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2:48

Robert Patman: Otago University International...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

A New Zealand navy ship's been shadowed by seven Chinese warships in East Asian waters. HMNZS Aotearoa was carrying out surveillance and deterrence activities last month to enforce the UN's sanctions against North Korea. The Defence Force has confirmed the warships kept a safe distance throughout. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan it indicates China firmly believes in its sovereignty over the Taiwan Strait. He says a growing

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2:57

Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/08

Contractors want one thing from the Government’s RMA overhaul: a simpler system. Ministers are today announcing significant changes to consenting as part of a shake-up to the Resource Management Act. It's expected to cut the need for consents in 46% of cases that currently need them. Civil Contractors NZ CEO Alan Pollard told Heather du Plessis-Allan RMA is the biggest barrier to getting projects off the ground quickly. He says the act is complicated, vague, and creates significant costs. LISTEN

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5:51

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on high support...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/07

Australian Correspondent Steve Price joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about a recent poll showing 70% of Australian parents are in support of this weeks social media ban. But, only 35% are confident that the platforms will effectively block children. And, Sports Minister Anika Wells is in more hot water after charging taxpayers more than $4000 in flights so her husband could join her at three cricket events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:07

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on alleged war...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/07

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will not confirm whether the video footage of a strike on a Venezuelan boat will be released. Critics have called the strike a war crime. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the replacement of long-time ally and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And, self driving car company Waymo has recalled software after its cars repeatedly failed to stop for school buses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:23

John Munro: Thousands of formal warnings scrapped due...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/07

Thousands of Police issued 'formal warnings' have been scrapped after findings that 63% were issued unlawfully. 'Formal warnings' are used as alternatives to prosecutions where the offence is deemed unworthy of going through the courts. Last week, Police told all staff that compulsory training will be rolled out and an updated policy for formal warnings would be issued by the end of the year. Defence lawyer John Munroe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about how this happened, and what it

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2:54

Joe Flint: Wall Street Journal reporter on Netflix...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/07

Another major shake up is coming to the streaming sphere as Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros Studios. The $125B acquisition includes HBO Max - giving them the rights to shows like Game of Thrones, Succession, and Euphoria. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has said theatrical releases will become more limited, as Netflix sees them as not 'consumer friendly'. Wall Street Journal media and entertainment reporter Joe Flint told Heather du Plessis Allan, "generally Wall Street and Hollywood already felt

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90:25

Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/07

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 5th of December with Heather du Plessis-Allan, Mark Mitchell responds to Andrew Coster's allegations and the police are having to do away with thousands of formal warnings because officers haven't followed protocol. Prime Minister Chris Luxon responds to Coster's allegations and the taxpayers expected campaign against the Government. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine take us through Lando Norris winning the F1 Championship, Lawson getting

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4:49

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on Andrew Coster's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/07

Police Minister Mark Mitchell's doubling down on his version of the McSkimming saga timeline - calling recent claims "absolute utter nonsense." Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's come out over the weekend claiming Mitchell - and Chris Hipkins - knew about the McSkimming affair, years earlier than they're letting on. However Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan he was only told on November 6th 2024. He says Coster was told to brief him by the Public Service Commission, and he didn't buy or

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1:55

Mike's Minute: The madness of the carbon auction...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/05

It's the definition of madness. And stupidity. How many times do you have to do the same dumb thing with no result, thus proving your system doesn’t work, before you admit your system doesn’t work and give up? The last of the carbon auctions was held this week. You know where this story is going. I first got interested in this a couple of years ago when it struck me that this auction malarkey might be one of the better examples of the sheer, ideological madness that drives so much of the climate

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2:12

Mark the Week: School lunches were the stupidest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/04

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. Consumers: 7/10 Confidence at a 6-month high. School lunches: 3/10 This is the stupidest story of the week. Four days it lasted – we've become myopic. We fixate on triviality. It’s got a small village idiot vibe to it, don’t you reckon? Social media ban: 6/10 Mainly for effort, because it’s not real, it’s not practical – it’s got idealism all over it. Pete Hegseth: 3/10

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88:11

Full Show Podcast: 05 December 2025

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2025/12/04

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 5th of December, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike to wrap the year before he takes off on holiday. They also exchanged gifts, and both of them were hugely impressed with each other's loot. And for the final time of the year, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrapped the Week, talking about the gift exchange and Mike's reaction. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get

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