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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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3:47

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

New passport rules for Brits living in New Zealand are causing some angst. Dual nationals will now be required to have a UK passport to enter their home country and can no longer rely on an electronic travel authorisation. Managing Director and Immigration Lawyer at Queen City Law, Marcus Beveridge, told Mike Hosking the UK Government is pulling their socks up on security. He says they will have a better idea of who is crossing the border, all of which has biometric and biographic and contact

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3:14

Marcos Pelenur: Energy Efficiency and Conservation...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

A new report's found New Zealand could reduce peak electricity demand by as much as a quarter by moving to off peak hours. The analysis by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority found $3 billion could be saved without changing how people live and work. Chief Executive Marcos Pelenur told Mike Hosking it's done using new technology that anyone can use, including industry. He says with "smart controllers" people can shift when they use energy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:38

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the resignations...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/26

The Justice Minister's dismissing suggestions there's an issue within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime amid resignations. Three of the five members have resigned in recent weeks including Michael Bell, Lindsay Rowles, and Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young. Young says her relationship with its chairman Sunny Kaushal became untenable. Kaushal's refused an interview but says it's well known himself and Young have different views on the group's recommendations. Justice

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90:00

Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/25

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 26th of January, we get the latest from Tauranga mayor Mahe Drysdale on the slip and the review. Should retail stores be changing their hours to better serve customers? Andrew Saville and Jason Pine cover Sam Ruthe, Wayne Smith and why the All Blacks are playing a game in Baltimore. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:35

Ben Ruthe: Sam Ruthe's father comments on son's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/25

The dream continues for a teen running sensation, Sam Ruth. He became the fastest ever 16-year-old to run the mile following this weekend's Cook's Classic. He stopped the clock at 3:53.83, but he was beaten by fellow runner Sam Tanner, who is 25. Father Ben Ruthe told Andrew Dickens that, "we just want to keep giving him the opportunity to do what he loves." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:41

Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Managing Director...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/25

Some renters across the country feel they're still being unfairly rejected for owning pets, despite recent legislation changes. New rules came into force in December, making it easier for renters with pets, by requiring reasonable grounds for refusal if landlords don't want animals on their properties. Some renters fear nothing has changed, and enforcement of the rules is needed. Aspire Property Managing Director Mike Atkinson says landlords can always choose lower risk tenancy applicants. He says

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2:35

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/25

Global tourist hotspots like Barcelona and New York are banning or restricting the use of short term accommodation, like AirBnB to try to free up housing. Now , Sydney is looking into it. Queenstown is also interested - with a third of homes empty every night due to short term rentals. Opes Partners Resident Economist Ed McKnight told Andrew Dickins that it makes sense for Sydney but not necessarily Queenstown. He says if you take away Airbnb in Queenstown - it doesn't mean there's more housing for

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6:21

Mahe Drysdale: Mayor of Tauranga hopeful that...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/25

Tauranga's Mayor says they're hopeful recovery work can resume today, after Thursday's slip at Mount Maunganui. Six people remain unaccounted for and are presumed dead. Recovery work was paused yesterday after a crack was found on the maunga, making the site unsafe. Tauranga City Council has ordered an independent review into the slip - and what happened leading up to it. Mahe Drysdale says specialist equipment was flown in from Wellington last night - to help with recovery operations. He says

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4:33

Cam Winter: Oliver Road Luxury Real Estate Founder...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/25

Queenstown's seeing a surge in ultra wealthy overseas buyers looking to purchase houses. A luxury real estate agent is reporting a 600 percent increase in overseas enquiries for properties across the lakes district. There's increased interest from former Soviet bloc countries, suggesting buyers are trying to get away from the conflict in Europe. Oliver Road Luxury Real Estate Founder and Managing Director Cam Winter told Andrew Dickens that the issue of affordable accommodation in Queenstown is

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2:10

Mark the Week: Trump's an infuriating mix of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

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. Trump: 6/10 An infuriating mix of effective and insane. It's rare for a single person to dominate news everyday all week, but there you go. Iceland: 2/10 Was Iceland his Biden moment and no one called it out? Can you threaten to invade a place who's name you can't even remember? Tony Brown: 8/10 Appeared on the show this week and set the cat amongst the pigeons. The rugby

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2:04

Mike's Minute: ACC is being scammed, but it can be fixed

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

ACC is in crisis. I'm not sure if that’s news to you or not. They are sinking in a sea of debt. They are forecast in four short years to be in the hole to the tune of $26 billion. Now there are side issues like court cases, which make decisions that envelop the organisation into a fiscal level of responsibility they can't calculate, and in that I feel sorry for them. But their turnaround plan, which has just been launched, involves them getting back to black in four years. That, if done, will be

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5:23

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

Greenland's been kept in the dark over discussions between Donald Trump and NATO about its future. The US President claims he’s laid the groundwork for a potential deal involving the Arctic island, while also backing down on proposed tariffs on NATO countries. Greenland Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen says nothing can proceed without Greenland’s clear support. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Denmark is open to Greenland being used as part of the Golden Dome anti-missile

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11:20

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson:...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

Friday has come and Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back for the first time this year to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed ACC and Kate’s pickleball injury, marriage and anniversaries, and Tim’s gift. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 23rd of January, Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell provides an update on the slip in Mount Maunganui and the recovery efforts. ACC has a plan to turn around its multibillion-dollar debt, and it seems to be bearing fruit. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week for the very first time in 2026. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts

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3:15

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO on tourism...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

The tourism rebound continues. New figures from Stats NZ show 3.48 million arrivals in the year to November – up 214 thousand on last year, and the highest level since March 2020. November alone saw 347,600 visitors, with arrivals from the US, Asia, Europe, and China all up. Tourism Holdings Ltd CEO Grant Webster told Mike Hosking there’s more to come. He says January and February are going to be even better than what was seen in November. Webster says recovery is naturally happening, and we're

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2:54

Dr Elizabeth Heeg: Forest Owners Association CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

The forestry sector is set to pay less, more efficiently. The Government is proposing further cost reductions on carbon credits, Forestry Minister Todd McClay saying they’re lowering payments from forest owners to $10.25 per hectare. It's the second reduction since the coalition took office, and proposals would see costs go down from $14.90 a hectare. Forest Owners Association CEO Dr Elizabeth Heeg told Mike Hosking they’ve been looking for efficiency in the government processes, and MPI has done a

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3:38

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist ahead of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

The Reserve Bank isn't expected to change its course, despite inflation remaining higher for longer. Stats NZ is providing its latest CPI update at 10.45am. Economists expect the inflation rate to remain about 3% – the very upper end of the Reserve Bank's target range. That's higher than forecast, reflecting a higher-than-expected rise in travel costs. ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking it’s a little too soon to be thinking about hikes to the OCR, which is likely to be conditional on

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6:33

Megan Main: ACC CEO on the organisation's plan to dig...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

ACC believes it's already seeing results from a new plan to dig itself out of a fiscal hole. The plan's been released after a critical report that found its deficit would balloon to $26 billion by 2030. It focuses on getting people back to work more quickly and significantly increasing the number of clients who have their own case manager as a single point of contact. ACC Chief Executive Megan Main told Mike Hosking it comes down to everyone playing their part. She says ACC is having early

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3:55

Quentin Smith: Queenstown Lakes Deputy Mayor on a...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

McDonald’s finally has the green light to build its golden arches in Wanaka, more than two years after first floating the idea. The fast-food giant’s secured consent for a new restaurant in the town’s Three Parks commercial area. It's almost a year after an earlier proposal was knocked back amid widespread public opposition. Queenstown Lakes Deputy Mayor Quentin Smith told Mike Hosking the bid might’ve gone through first time if McDonald’s had aimed for a commercial zone from the start. LISTEN

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2:58

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/01/22

Destruction and tragedy have come in the wake of slips caused by record rainfall in the upper North Island. Police have confirmed two bodies have been found following an early morning landslide on Pāpāmoa's Welcome Bay Road. As well, a man is still missing after being swept away by the Mahurangi River north of Warkworth on Wednesday. Hundreds of homes remain without power and there's widespread closures on the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne District on State Highways 2, 25 and 35

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