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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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Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of June, the Government has revealed their compulsory KiwiSaver plans and Mike isn't sure he wants the Government getting even more involved in it. The Prime Minister speaks on the new policy and the argy-bargy between National and the coalition partners. Jason Pine in Vancouver and Andrew Saville talk the All Whites chances against Egypt, the Warriors game in Christchurch and the Hurricanes thrashing. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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Mike's Minute: We are becoming, again, the magnet...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

The most uplifting part of the news weekend (apart from the Warriors) was the Stuff story quoting the head of an Australian investment firm confirming what is clearly already underway. Which is either New Zealanders returning to New Zealand, or Australians seeing our country as a better option than theirs. What's particularly uplifting, according to Ed Carlson who runs TrueBridge Capital, is the people coming are the bright and go-getters. It cannot be overstated what a gargantuan cock-up the last

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport. On the table today: The Warriors hopes for the title continue after another victory. The All Whites face Egypt, desperate for a win. And the Black Caps have beat England in a thrilling match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:39

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister blasts Green's...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

The Prime Minister's blasting the Greens' wealth tax, saying it would make Kiwis poorer and drive away investment. The party's proposing a 2.5% tax on net assets above 10 million dollars, excluding the family home - alongside income tax cuts for people earning under %160,000 dollars. Chris Luxon says National's focused on growing the economy, while Labour has an 18-billion-dollar hole in its plans. He told Mike Hosking that Labour would have to cover it through higher taxes or more debt, while their

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2:30

Ricki Herbert: Former All Whites Coach previews key...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

The All Whites' second match at the world cup kicks off today, as they take on Egypt. After a feisty 2-2 draw with Iran, hopes for the All Whites are high. However, Egypt's formidable winger Mo Salah poses the biggest threat to the All Whites' back line. Former All Whites Coach Ricki Herbert told Mike Hosking that a win against Egypt would send the All Whites through to the knockout stages. 'This probably is our best shot now to grab that 3 points, and that will take us straight through to the next

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3:41

Anand Menon: King’s College London Professor says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

A series of headlines in the UK press claims Keir Starmer's position as Prime Minister is no longer tenable, with Starmer expected to set out a timetable for his departure in the coming hours. It will make him the shortest serving Labour Prime Minister in the UK's history. King’s College London Professor Anand Menon says it seems clear that a new leader is in store. The just-departed mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, has returned to Parliament via a by-election, and is expected to take over Labour's

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3:42

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management's General...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

National's Kiwisaver promise could help address a gender savings gap. The party is committing to raise minimum contributions and make employers contribute for staff over 65, if re-elected in November. It would also make Kiwisaver compulsory - promising a $1500 boost for every newborn. Milford Asset Management's General Manager of KiwiSaver, Murray Harris told Mike Hosking that staff on paid parental leave will also get contributions. He says on average female balances are 25% lower than male,

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3:40

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner says Green's tax...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

Doubts New Zealand could avoid the problems other countries faced with wealth taxes. The Greens are proposing a 2.5% tax on net assets above 10 million dollars, excluding the family home. The package also includes income tax cuts for those earning under $160,000. Dentons tax partner Bruce Bernacchi says several European countries abandoned similar taxes, after wealth and investment flowed offshore. He says it would be a giant leap backwards for our economy, which is doing well at the moment. LISTEN

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Greg Smith: Generate Investment Specialist says...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/21

A warning Kiwisaver will still only remain a foundation not a complete retirement plan, despite promised boosts. National announced yesterday it will make the scheme compulsory - giving every new-born a $1500 boost, if re-elected in November. It's also promising to raise minimum contributions, make employers contribute for staff over 65, and for staff on paid parental leave. Generate Investment Specialist Greg Smith told Mike Hosking that long-term outcomes will be driven by decades of regular

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Mike's Minute: More and more proof age is only a number

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/19

As Donald Trump celebrated his 80th this week, I read the stat that he is not alone in still having work to go to. The retirement age in America is 67, but the percentage of those still in work past that age has quadrupled since the 80s. So, a couple of things come out of that: It’s often presented as a need as opposed to a want, and I think, increasingly, that isn’t the case. It is presented as some sort of oddity. In other words, the reportage of the facts and changing stats reflects another time,

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2:59

Mark the Week: The Immigration scandal is as bad as...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

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. Fieldays: 8/10 Massive crowds, good mood, lots of money changing hands. Rural NZ is booming. NZ Inc: 7/10 Actually a pretty good week economically. Spending was up, food inflation wasn’t anywhere near as bad as they thought, and GDP showed we were actually on our way. Our mood: 3/10 The evidence did not support the misery. We don’t have to be hopped up, but the score of 80 does

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Mike's Minute: Labour's "splash the cash" mentality...

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2026/06/18

What is the matter with Labour? They are giving me free doctor’s visits – I don’t want them or need them. Now they are giving me free prescriptions… it’s tens of millions of dollars we don’t have, handed out to people who don’t need it. Some people need it – give it to them. You are literally wasting money giving these things to anyone on a half-decent salary. Now, the real problem with the policies is they are paid for by the capital gains tax. Now, in case you haven’t worked it out —given it’s not

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10:27

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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

Friday has arrived, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed Mike and Kate’s holiday, travelling, and the newest business to take over the kiosk in the courtyard outside NZME. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cameron George: Warriors CEO on this weekend's clash...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

The Warriors are headed south, playing their first match at Christchurch’s new stadium. Three Warriors teams are set to run out onto the field as part of a festival of footy, the day ending with the NRL clash against the North Queensland Cowboys. Tickets for the event sold out in a few days, making it the club’s fastest-selling regular season match since their debut against the Broncos in 1995. CEO Cameron George told Mike Hosking it’s a real privilege to come to places like Christchurch and sell

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Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 19th of June, Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks the state of the economy after the Q1 GDP number and makes a comment about Shane Jones' trip. Wellington's Chamber of Commerce celebrates the cancellation of the Golden Mile project but still wants something to be done about Courtenay Place. We preview the Super Rugby Final with the Hurricanes' Malcolm Gillies and Chiefs' Simon Graafhuis and celebrate yet another Warriors sellout —this time

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Malcolm Gillies and Simon Graafhuis: Hurricanes...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

The battle for Super Rugby supremacy takes place on Saturday night with the two best teams across the season battling it out for the championship. Both the Hurricanes and Chiefs finished the round robin stages with an 11-3 record, but the former ended up finishing four points higher on the standings due to bonus points. The Hurricanes are hosting the clash at Hnry Stadium – 34,000 tickets selling out in just 15 minutes. Hurricanes Co-Owner and Chairman Malcolm Gillies and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis

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Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on the...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

Turbulence for Air New Zealand's New York route. New data shows the airline's US route flew more than 34 thousand empty seats between January and February. Load factors reached 75% during the peak summer – well below its target of 80–85%. Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley told Mike Hosking the numbers are below what the airline would typically see across its network. But he says an ultra-long-haul route does have some weight limitations, and it's unknown how the load factor is affected by

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Sam Woolford: LegaSea Programme Lead on the delay of...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

The marine conservation group that spearheaded opposition to the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill is breathing a sigh of relief that it's been delayed. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has revealed the bill won't be passed before the election. The Government had already U-turned on a controversial proposal to reduce minimum size limits for commercial fishers, but was planning to push ahead with other changes, like a ban on releasing on-board footage of fishing boats. LegaSea Programme Lead Sam

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Hayley Horan: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

Businesses in the capital are looking forward to more certainty, with the controversial Golden Mile project now officially canned. Councillors voted yesterday to scrap the CBD upgrade plan in favour of more modest upgrades. It follows a review last week finding further budget blowouts were likely. Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Hayley Horan told Mike Hosking businesses want a more vibrant city and are now feeling like they're at the table. She says the years of reviews and

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Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the GDP...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast ·

2026/06/18

Nicola Willis says the Government's focused on the country's long-term economic outlook. GDP's risen 0.8% in the March quarter. The Economic Growth Minister says the June quarter won't be as sunny, as many businesses and households have been hit hard by the Iran war and fuel crisis. But she told Mike Hosking the global oil prices are tracking lower than Treasury had forecast. She says there's every reason to believe that flows through to lower prices at the pump, lower inflation, and better

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