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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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2:24

Mike's Minute: The free trade deal should be celebrated

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

The greatest sadness of the India Free Trade Deal, for me to this point, is that the rhetoric has not paid due respect to where free trade basically began. New Zealand. We are the pioneers. Well, the modern pioneers. The concept goes back to the mid 1800's where Britain and Europe had various deals. The GATT agreements of the 1940's made significant progress but the deal with Australia in the 80's put it well and truly on our radar and, along with Roger Douglas, Mike Moore made a name, if not fame,

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4:15

Bridget Abernethy: Electricity Retailers and...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny. Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year – the same as last year. But profits for the big four gentailers spiked 42% in the six months to December. Electricity Retailers and Generators Association Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy told Mike Hosking the reliable and modern power delivery Kiwis expect comes at a cost. She says a range of factors are occurring together, requiring an increase in

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10:28

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week to date. They discussed the Maiki Sherman situation, the amount of drinking that goes on at Parliament and whether it's appropriate, and whether Labour mislead ratings agency Fitch on the details of its Capital Gains Tax. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:51

Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones discusses the deal that would bolster our supply of diesel – plus, power companies are set to raise their prices again. Mike gives his take on the Maiki Sherman saga and the role this show had in the story. And Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk drinking in Parliament, Maiki Sherman, and whether Labour misled Fitch over tax plans on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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2:42

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the rise...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

Home lending is on the rise – up 17.5% in the six months to December. The Banking Association's latest report also shows almost a quarter of new loans going to first home buyers. Chief Executive Roger Beaumont says it's encouraging, because a few years ago they were thought to be locked out of the property market. He told Mike Hosking that there’s been a relatively flat housing market, combined with a significant reduction in interest rates. Beaumont says that in 2023, those on a twelve-month

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3:38

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

AI seems to be having a positive impact on Kiwi businesses. A new report from 2degrees and Deloitte suggests small and medium businesses using high levels of AI made around $400,000 more in 2025 than comparable non-users. Larger businesses averaged around $59.1 million more, with 82% of firms using some form of AI. 2degrees Chief Business Officer Andrew Fairgray told Mike Hosking the ones getting the best results are being disciplined and going deep. He says they’re not just redesigning existing

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2:49

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

The Government says work to modernise aviation rules is already off the ground. Its major sector overhaul is promising to update pilot training and safety rules, cut red tape, and ease drone use on farms. Associate Transport Minister James Meager told Mike Hosking there are 23 projects to get into, with three already started. He says they're taking 20 years' worth of work and fast-tracking it to get it done in two. Meager told Hosking an aviation council paper last year showed training organisations

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4:20

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the deal...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/28

The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions. The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million litres of diesel to be stored at Marsden Point. It's put up $21.6 million this month. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking the deal provides a buffer in the event of a logistical problem or a clog in the supply lines. He says it could come to pass that things will normalise in a much quicker way than the average “armchair critic” believes, but

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2:06

Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think. Business sales from small and medium businesses are up and by quite a lot. They're up 21% in fact. Why would you buy a business at a time like this? You know why. Because life goes on and people have dreams and those dreams don’t get buffeted about by fiscal uncertainty. There were 27,000 confidentiality agreements signed in the past year. That's a lot of agreements. For an average of $800,000 you can buy your

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11:50

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

Returning after a long and packed weekend, Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to wrap the weekend’s sporting news. On today’s agenda: The success of the first Super Round at Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium and the Super Rugby Pacific results. The looming fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Plus, Sebastian Sawe has become the first man to run a marathon in under two hours and they touched on the NFL draft. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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90:28

Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of April, Trade Minister Todd McClay called in from India to discuss the signing of the FTA, and King Charles has touched down in the US in the wake of an attempted assassination over the weekend. The PM was in after a short week to talk the India trade deal, our fuel supplies, ACT’s displeasure with the major events fund, and the stoush with TVNZ. And Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discussed a successful sporting weekend at One NZ

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4:17

Paul Spoonley: Emeritus Professor and Koi Tū Centre...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

New Zealand’s look seems set to change. A new report from Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures predicts New Zealand's population could look very different in the coming years. It expects there to be fewer births, emptying of rural centres, and more Asian people than New Zealand Europeans in Auckland. Co-author and Emeritus Professor Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking they don’t want to catastrophise, but these changes will come so we need to discuss it and make appropriate policy decisions. He says an

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3:45

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the signing of the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

The Trade Minister says there won't be any unpleasant surprises in the final text of our free trade agreement with India. The deal is due to be tabled in Parliament today after Todd McClay signed it in New Delhi overnight. New Zealand First has concerns over what it means for immigration, while Labour's concerned about potential requirements for investing in India. McClay told Mike Hosking there's no reason for any concerns. He says this is a high-quality deal, they've been open with the public, and

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2:43

Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director urges the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

The freight industry wants any transport changes to save fuel introduced now, not later. The Government is looking at allowing some heavy vehicles to carry more weight per trip as well as potentially allowing them to travel during off-peak times. Mainfreight Managing Director Don Braid told Mike Hosking they shouldn't delay. He says supply is the biggest worry, so these sorts of initiatives need to be implemented so we don't get to phase two or three. Braid says it could have been done the moment it

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10:21

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

The Prime Minister says New Zealand's free trade agreement with India should be in effect by the end of the year. The deal's been signed in New Delhi overnight. It's due to be tabled in Parliament today, have its first reading in May, and then go through select committee and public consultation before its final reading, possibly in late September. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that having the deal already signed is positive. He says there is a clause in the deal in which India will match

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3:08

Robert Jobson: Royal Commentator on King Charles'...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/27

King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in the US for their state visit on the back of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The 31-year-old suspect, California teacher Cole Allen, is currently appearing in court over the shooting and been charged with attempted assassination of the president. The royals are visiting the US for four-days with a bilateral meeting with the President planned. Royal Commentator Robert Jobson told Mike Hosking it's hoped Donald Trump and the

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2:13

Mike's Minute: Moana Pasifika was a bust from the start

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/24

If you want a lesson in how to set up a business properly, then Moana Pasifika is not your guide. I wandered through the whole sorry saga in Kate MacNamara's excellent work, which took me back once again into how it all started and how most likely, even then, it was always going to end up the way it has. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell has said there is no public money for professional sport, and he is right. And yet before he ever arrived with his head screwed on properly, we were run by people who

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2:36

Mark the Week: How hard did the India FTA have to be?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/23

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. The India FTA: 8/10 Got there at last. Todd McClay is signing and Labour's on board. How hard did it ever have to be? Labour and the FTA: 3/10 You knew they would blink. But it was either pathetic games or an inability to make a decision, both of which should give you pause for thought this election. NZ First and the FTA: 2/10 "Butter chicken tsunami" is low rent. It's base

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1:59

Mike's Minute: My disappointment of the week

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/23

Disappointment of the week for me has been the gargantuan mess Formula 1 has got itself into in the name of climate change. They want to be net zero by 2030. The question you can quite rightly ask as of this week, or as of the 2026 rules changes, is, at what cost? In looking to save the planet not everything has to be ruined. Christmas tinsel is up 40% because of the war and all the plastic bits that go through the Strait of Hormuz. I'd rather go without Christmas tinsel than ruin F1. Max Verstappen

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11:26

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/04/23

It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the state of New Zealand’s politicians, David Seymour’s new financial literacy proposal, and the gift Mike received from what may be his youngest listener. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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