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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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10:22

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/09

There’s fresh criticism of Labour's selection process, while the party itself continues to brush off concerns. Police are reviewing whether new Labour candidate Rakesh Naidoo shared any sensitive information with the party while deciding whether to stand. His bid for Parliament was announced on Monday after two months of discussions with Labour, but he only informed his manager last week. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan Richard Chambers is responsible for maintaining

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Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2026

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2026/06/09

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Wednesday the 9th of June, we hear from an expert why the Government's proposed LNG terminal shouldn't go ahead. We go to Waikato to celebrate the opening of Fieldays for 2026. Heather dives into the changing perceptions New Zealanders have towards Asia. And on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen go toe-to-toe over the appointment of Rakesh Naidoo to the Labour list. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full

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4:32

Suzannah Jessep: Asia New Zealand Foundation CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/09

Global instability is reshaping our relationships with major powers and pushing us closer to Asian countries. The Asia New Zealand Foundation's new survey of members finds Japan is viewed as our most trusted partner in the region, followed by Singapore. The US is now seen as a bigger threat than China – with trust in both about the same. Asia New Zealand Foundation CEO Suzannah Jessep told Heather du Plessis-Allan threat perceptions are quite elastic – it rose during the first Trump presidency,

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4:12

Marama Davidson: Green Party Co-Leader on their...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/09

The Greens are calling for a beefed-up Privacy Commissioner to tackle major breaches. The party's campaigning on plans for the Commissioner to apply for penalties of up to $500 thousand for breaches by individuals, and $10 million for corporations. Any penalty would have to go before the courts. Greens Co-Leader Marama Davidson says the Manage My Health hack showed the need to close the gap allowing companies to treat New Zealanders' data as an afterthought. She told Heather du Plessis-Allan the

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2:59

Richard Lindroos: National Fieldays Society CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/09

It’s all go at Hamilton's Mystery Creek, with Fieldays kicking off today. About 100 thousand people are expected to flock through the gates over the next four days to view the latest agriculture tech and innovation. There are more than 1000 exhibitors and delegations travelling from key markets, including Europe, Latin America, and China. National Fieldays Society CEO Richard Lindroos told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s a testament to the strength of agribusiness and people’s eagerness to engage and

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2:51

Andrew Eagles: Smart Energy Alliance Spokesperson on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/09

LNG is being thrown back into the mix, and an energy coalition is urging leaders not to forget about renewables. The Government's pressing on with plans to build an LNG import facility in Taranaki and dumping a proposed power bill levy to pay for it. It also plans to enforce stronger dry year supply requirements and penalties for gentailers. Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson Andrew Eagles told Heather du Plessis-Allan we're in a much better position than in 2024, when there was a shortage of

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2:31

Lanny Wong: Mangawhai Pharmacy Director on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/09

A move allowing click and collect prescriptions is being dubbed a sensible call. The Government's looking at introducing e-lockers for medication pick-ups, via Associate Health Minister Casey Costello's Medical Products Bill. Ministry of Health officials say it would benefit those who struggle to get to pharmacies during opening hours. Mangawhai Pharmacy Director Lanny Wong told Heather du Plessis-Allan such lockers are common overseas. She says a trial was attempted in 2023, but MedSafe shut it

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1:55

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's reset is off to a...

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2026/06/08

Now, I can’t imagine Labour’s woken up feeling awesome this morning about how that reset is going. What do you think? This is a reset – you do realise that. After months of saying nothing, having no new policy and generating headlines for Ayesha Verrall singing weird songs about ducks, they started this week with a classic reset move. They got themselves a story in the Herald on Monday, claiming Nicola Willis tried to hide secret spending in the Budget. Then they followed it up really quickly with a

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3:43

Joey Wheeler: Former Highlander and Māori All Black...

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2026/06/08

Tony Brown is set trade the bottle green and gold of the Springboks for the much more familiar black of home. The current South Africa attack coach has signed on as an All Blacks assistant coach for the two years after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks will still face Brown as South Africa's current attack coach during the Greatest Rivalry tour this year, and in a likely World Cup quarterfinal next year if both teams win their pool. Former Highlander and Māori All Black Joey Wheeler told

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90:43

Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2026

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2026/06/08

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Tuesday 9th of June, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins defends the process behind the appointment of Rakesh Naidoo to the party's list. Heather also challenges Hipkins on the generous superannuation scheme for MPs. Former Highlander Joey Wheeler talks what Tony Brown will bring to the All Blacks when he joins as an Assistant Coach in 2028. As we cross the 100 day mark of the Iran war, Middle East expert Jeffrey Pryce talks

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2:47

Andrew Fairgray: 2degreees Chief Business Officer on...

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2026/06/08

New research paints a gloomier picture for business leaders. The latest 2degrees Shaping Business Report suggests optimism about post-pandemic recovery has fallen away. It says leaders are now shifting from recovery mode to simply playing the hand they've got. Chief Business Officer Andrew Fairgray told Heather du Plessis-Allan people were looking for a return to normalcy in the years since Covid, but with all the volatility, businesses are starting to realise they need to control their own

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11:04

Jeffrey Pryce: Foreign Policy Analyst on the conflict...

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2026/06/08

A foreign policy analyst says Iran coming to Hezbollah's aid could have been a symbolic gesture, to help break something loose in negotiations. Iran fired missiles into Israel in retaliation for Israeli forces striking Beirut, which then responded in turn by blowing up Iranian targets. Donald Trump appealed to both sides to pause the shooting, but the threat of further violence remains. Analyst Jeffrey Pryce told Heather du Plessis-Allan Iran's approaching this in a measured way. He says it

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3:48

Leela Ashford: Spark Chief Brand Officer on the clash...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/08

There's debate over the future of the country's nearly 2000 remaining phone booths. Spark's planning to use the aging payphones for free calling, wifi, phone charging, and for digital advertising. But Auckland Council wants a share of the return due to the booths being on public footpaths. Spark Chief Brand Officer Leela Ashford told Heather du Plessis-Allan there are lots of little costs that go into running the booths. She says it's all on Spark and their partner, and if they have to split

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2:58

Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the...

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2026/06/08

Doubts a senior police officer gave his employer enough notice about plans to run for the Labour Party. Commissioner Richard Chambers says he only learned of Rakesh Naidoo's candidacy on Sunday afternoon, and his position is now untenable. Labour says Naidoo told a supervisor of his intentions last Thursday and followed all appropriate steps. But political commentator Grant Duncan told Heather du Plessis-Allan that may not have been enough notice. He says Police should've been able to steer Naidoo

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6:37

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Superintendent Rakesh...

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2026/06/08

The Labour Leader is disappointed by how things are playing out for the senior police officer who’s chosen to run for Parliament. Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo —the Police’s national partnerships manager— has been revealed as the 13th ranked candidate on Labour’s list. Commissioner Richard Chambers says he only learned of Naidoo’s candidacy on Sunday afternoon, and his position is now untenable. Chris Hipkins told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he’s disappointed for Naidoo, who’s done everything

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2:36

Nick Collins: Aluminium Extruders Association CEO on...

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2026/06/08

An uptick in cheap aluminium extrusion imports could be hurting local manufacturers. The Government's looking into global safeguards after imports of products, like those made here, surged 30% in the first four months of the year compared to last year. Aluminium Extruders Association chief executive Nick Collins told Heather du Plessis-Allan the US and the EU have tariffs in place. He says we need something in the range of 15–25%, so local manufacturers are on a level playing field. LISTEN

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2:59

Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says Government's...

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2026/06/08

The Government has quietly set aside $1 billion from next year's Budget but is refusing to say where it'll go. It amounts to 22 million dollars in 2027/28, before ramping up over a four-year period. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen told Heather du Plessis-Allan that this is not a common occurance. "That is just a little bit of an odd approach," he said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:40

Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO says more plasma...

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2026/06/07

Currently a record number of Kiwis are donating plasma, but it is still not enough. More than 25,000 people donated last year, but another 4000 are needed just to meet demand. NZ Blood Service CEO Sam Cliffe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the importance of plasma donations. "Plasma is one of those amazing things that can be made into 11 life-saving products, and we manufacture it into a whole load of different products which can be used to treat kids with immunodeficiency disorders, to

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1:37

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon does his best work...

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2026/06/07

Is it just me, or did anyone else notice what a contrast it was watching Christopher Luxon cracking jokes with Anthony Albanese, compared to what it was like when Jacinda Ardern visited Australia? For all her kindness and communication when she was Prime Minister, she would use those trips to Australia to give then–Prime Minister Scott Morrison a tongue-lashing—usually over the 501 deportees, which was pointless because the Aussies weren’t going to change their minds. This weekend, though, was a bit

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90:40

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

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2026/06/07

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 8th of June with Heather du Plessis-Allan, we get to the bottom of the "secret spending" from the Budget. The Prime Minister reckons it's not all that exciting. Christopher Luxon also talks his Australia trip and whether the government is going to go further in stopping unelected members voting on local councils. Heather also finds out why only four percent of eligible people are donating plasma. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the

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