The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Mike's Minute: Christian Hawkesby's difficult job today

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To give you an insight into just how hard Christian Hawkesby's job is today, have a look at what the shadow board says.  The NZIER has a monetary...

John Roberts: Director of Muttley's Estate on the first shelf stable pet friendly wine

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new horticultural initiative is set to transform New Zealand into a commercial catnip producer.  Kiwi startup, Muttley's Estate, is believed to...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk retail crime, police, and private hospitals

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest topics of the week so far.  They discuss...

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2025

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of May, what will Christian Hawkesby and the Reserve Bank do today? We look ahead t...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on export momentum, new trade deals

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister says New Zealand's hustling on the world stage, looking for every opportunity.   KPMG's latest Agribusiness Agenda suggests Ne...

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the new independent Building Consent Approvals authority

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's changes happening in the construction sector.  Construction Minister Chris Penk is launching the country's first fully independent reside...

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the increase in access charges for truck drivers

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Access to the Port of Auckland is going to get more expensive for truck drivers.  Peak access charges for trucks entering the Fergusson Container...

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist ahead of today's OCR announcement

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BNZ's the latest bank to drop its home loan rates, anticipating a change to the Official Cash Rate this afternoon.   The Reserve Bank's expected ...

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain on the teen who died playing a Run it Straight game

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a belief official 'Run it Straight' events are trying to mitigate head injuries, but has risk written all over it.  Ryan Satterthwaite —...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the car ploughing into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A day of celebrations has turned violent in the UK after a car collided with pedestrians at Liverpool Football Club's victory parade.  Authoritie...

Mike's Minute: The pressure is on Christian Hawkesby

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure is on the new Reserve Bank fill-in Governor tomorrow.  Although given it’s a committee, in theory he is more of a messenger. ...

Libby Weaver: Biochemist, Author, and Speaker on her new book 'Fix Iron First'

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A common deficiency could be holding you back.  Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a ...

Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on the company's record return

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the challenging economic conditions, Turners Automotive is standing strong.  The company announced a record year to March, returning a pr...

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2025

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of May, are police deliberately not investigating retail crimes if the value is under...

Sue Coutts: Zero Waste Network NZ Director of External Affairs on coloured plastic waste

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A year’s worth of plastic waste, once collected for recycling, may now end up in the landfill.  The market for coloured plastics dried up with ...

Shelley Houston: KiwiLeather Innovations Founder on turning kiwifruit waste into a leather alternative

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi ingenuity has found a new use for the 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit that is rejected each year.  KiwiLeather Innovations is taking the byproduc...

Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor on the upgrade to the city's hospital

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson's Mayor says upgrading the city's hospital will be a turning point for its health services.  Completion of a 128-bed inpatient building ha...

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ CEO on the judicial review into the ban

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's being accused of rushing a greyhound racing ban, affecting hundreds of jobs.  Racing Minister Winston Peters gave the industry 2...

Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Advisory Group Chair on the new Police directive for shoplifting

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers are seeking clarity on a Police directive on shoplifting.  RNZ reports police staff have been told to not investigate allegations of th...

Mike's Minute: Luxon might be fighting the wrong battle with super

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is suggested Peter Dutton in Australia lost the election because of his nuclear issue and work from home policies. I personally think he lost becau...

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on National-Liberal coalition makeup, young people fighting in a mall with machetes, the flooding in NSW and Formula 1

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's National-Liberal coalition has made up after a three day split.  New Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley is expected to announce her shad...

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2025

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 26 May. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iH...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on raising the retirement age, outsourcing surgeries, the Northern Motorway speed limit and more

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Mike Hosking about the week's big issues after the budget announcement last week.  Health New Zealand's a...

David Nash: Bluff Distillery co-founder on the New Zealand gin taking home several international awards

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alcohol out of New Zealand's showing strong results around the world.  Bluff Distillery's London Dry Gin had a very good day out at the Gin Guide...

Robin Whyman: New Zealand Dental Association Spokesperson on the growing child dental waitlist

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than half of the children on the waiting list for dental surgery have been waiting more than four months. Data from Health New Zealand shows that...

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on sanctions for beneficiaries

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More benefit sanctions are coming in today for beneficiaries not meeting their requirements.  People on a main benefit like Jobseeker Support cou...

Scott Caldwell: Greater Auckland writer on the city's density rules

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Changes are coming to Auckland City's density rules.  It means height limits for buildings have been increased, and more buildings are expected.&...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Russia's latest raid on Ukraine and the people caught after escaping a New Orleans prison

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv on Sunday, killing 12 people.  Ukrainian officials say it's th...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on New Zealand's economic signals

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's economic recovery is now forecast to be slower than the half year update.  Unemployment is slated to peak at 5.4 percent in the Jun...

Ryan Bridge: We need more of a heads up on Kiwisaver

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiSaver.  I was thinking about this at the weekend. I get why the government is doing the old switcharoo. I get it. Means test the government s...

Mike Hosking: Is the butter debate really supermarkets ripping us off?

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you are following the butter debate, specifically the Costco part of it. Why? Because it's an insight into how the world works, especially the ...

Mike's Minute: This was a classic centre-right budget

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's likely, and indeed forecasted, that if this Government is re-elected next year it will end its second term in 2029 having never run a surplus. No...

Full Show Podcast: 23 May 2025

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 23rd of May, it's all things Budget on the show this morning - KiwiSaver changes, how t...

Mark the Week: The Greens shouldn't be let near a calculator

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Budget: 7/10 In totality s...

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on second leg of A-League Semi Final

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland FC have the second leg of their A-League semi-final clash against Melbourne Victory tomorrow night. It’s the home leg for AFC – with Go M...

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on $200 million contingency fund for new gas fields

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An oil and gas lobby group is celebrating the Government's 200 million dollars for gas fields. Resource Minister Shane Jones announced the money would...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Budget 2025, return to surplus, and New Zealand's growing debt problem

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is defending her budget and growth agenda, despite a surplus being some years away. The Government's books aren't set to return t...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the private jet crash near San Diego

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two people are dead and eight injured after a plane crashed in San Diego overnight. The small business jet crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighbourhoo...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist talks Budget 2025 and whether the government can get back to surplus

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A view suggests says yesterday's Budget is highlighting New Zealand's fiscal realities. It found more than 21-billion dollars in savings - including n...

Mike's Minute: What I hope from the Budget

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What I hope for today is a sign and a sense that what we are facing economically as a country is real, and it's real bad, and the Government see it, a...

Barnaby Weir: Fly My Pretties leader and co-founder on the band's return, 7th album

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of New Zealand’s most influential music groups is back after five years out of the game.  Fly My Pretties was first formed in 2004, and bro...

Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters co-owner on the lack of accountability from Watercare, Auckland Council for norovirus contaminated waters

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

North Auckland oyster farmers have been hit with a wave of uncertainty.  Norovirus has been found in the Mahurangi River where the shellfish are ...

Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2025

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd of May, we talk to the major sectors to hear their wish lists for today's Budget. &n...

Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on the potential changes to KiwiSaver in Budget 2025

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiSaver's a hot topic in today's budget announcement.   Low and middle income earners could be getting tax back on their contributions into the...

David Wills: Nurses Society National Director on the sectors hopes for Budget 2025

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All quarters of the health service need funding, not just lip service.   That's the message from the Nurses Society ahead of the Government's bud...

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the potential changes to the KiwiSaver scheme, Budget 2025

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A promise today's budget will deliver real growth for the economy.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours away from unveiling her 'No BS Budget...

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says New Zealand's in the early stages of an export-led recovery

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a belief New Zealand's entering the early stages of an export-led recovery.   Stats NZ data reveals it's at $1.4 billion in April, compar...

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the closure of Auckland's Smith & Caughey's

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Smith and Caughey's closure indicates what needs to change in Auckland's CBD  The city's most iconic department store is closing its doors after ...

Jason Te Brake: Zespri CEO on the record season of sales

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zespri’s largest-ever crop has topped $5 billion in global sales   After some challenging seasons, the kiwifruit company has exceeded their lon...

Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ Policy Director on the infrastructure announcements still to come from the Budget

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Billions in spending has already been announced, and more to come for today's budget.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours away from unveilin...

Mike's Minute: Chris Hipkins needs help

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins needs help.  For the life of me I have no idea why he is wasting his time defending the Māori Party.  He says their punishmen...

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the dissolution of the Liberal-National Coalition

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Liberal-National Coalition has called it quits after more than 60 years in partnership. National's leader David Littleproud says the parti...

Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2025

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st of May, Privileges Committee Chair Judith Collins discusses the adjournment of the ...

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on gifts for MPs, Parliamentary debate, Budget 2025

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week so far. Mike'...

Chris Dibble: JLL NZ Research and Strategist Consultancy head on the demand for retail space

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Demand's strong for bricks and mortar retail, despite the growth of online shopping.   JLL NZ's new report estimates almost 255-thousand square m...

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group Chair on Z Energy expanding its grocery offering to try help with competition

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Z Energy's expanding its 'top up shops' in hopes of helping with competition in the grocery sector.  The gas station chain is expanding its groce...

Winston Peters: Deputy Prime Minister on the foreign buyers ban, heckler at the rail announcement

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hints the foreign buyer ban could be lifted, but not yet.  OneRoof reports rumours have been swirling with some agents telling them politicians h...

Luke Bradford: Royal College of GPs' Medical Director on EDs diverting patients with vouchers for urgent care clinic consultations

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a belief EDs could be diverting patients away with vouchers for urgent care clinic consultations, more than they are.  It's believed Auck...

Judith Collins: Privileges Committee Chair on the Te Pati Māori punishment debate, comments from Chris Hipkins

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The chair of the Privileges Committee wants Labour's Leader to apologise.  Chris Hipkins told TVNZ Judith Collins had publicly condemned “unciv...

Mike's Minute: The vote today is for standards and rules

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The debate around the Privileges Committee and their decision for the Māori Party MPs starts today.  It's set to be a long-winded and largely po...

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the possibility of the Vatican hosting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says the Vatican's 'very interested' in hosting negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.  The US President's held two separate phone...

Murray Bartlett and Annie Murphy: Actors on the second season of 'Nine Perfect Strangers'

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ returns for a second season.   Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko ha...

Full Show Podcast: 20 May 2025

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th of May, millions are being invested into rail and tax changes for foreign investors –...

Andrew Jefferies: Echelon Resources CEO on the falling rate of natural gas production

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A continuing squeeze on natural-gas supply, with little hope for a quick solution.  Production fell 20% in the first quarter, compared on the yea...

Jimmy Rushton: Foreign Policy and Security Analyst on the latest developments between Russia, Ukraine, and Trump

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says the tone and spirit of this morning's conversation with Russian's President Vladimir Putin were excellent.  This comes followin...

Sir Lockwood Smith: Former Speaker of the House on the vote on Te Pati Māori's behaviour in the house

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former Speaker of the House has been worried Parliament's standards have been slipping over the past few years.  It comes as the Privileges Com...

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the investment into New Zealand's rail network

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister says maintenance to keep the country's railways working is long overdue.  Chris Bishop, alongside Rail Minister Winston Pe...

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on the foreign investment changes

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's frustration over the Government's lack of pace in changes to encourage foreign investment.  It's set aside $65 million over four years to...

Mike's Minute: Stop mucking around - remove the foreign buyer ban

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OneRoof had a story over the weekend about an apartment in Auckland that is for sale for $17 million. It was for sale for $16 million, so they have pu...

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on Anthony Albanese at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration, Victoria's budget, F1

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the pope’s inauguration in Rome over the weekend. While there, he met with Ukrainian President ...

Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2025

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 19 May. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iH...

Christopher Luxon: PM live in studio with Mike Hosking

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says his Government is calling out bureaucrats falling foul of the government's expectations. It comes off the back of Winston Pete...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Spokesperson on positive news for the manufacturing sector, inflation expectations

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's good news for the manufacturing sector.  Business BNZ performance of manufacturing index shows an upward of 0.7 points. JMI Wealth Spokesper...

Penelope Barton: Crimson Global Academy CEO on why more students are opting for distance learning

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are changes to the way New Zealanders are getting educated, with distance learning increasing.  Correspondence schooling has seen a 32 perc...

Suze Redmayne: Rangitīkei MP on the changes to KiwiSaver that would allow it to be used to buy a farm

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The rural community of members bill is looking to adjust the rules around KiwiSaver so that it can be used to buy a farm.  The change would also ...

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners Resident Economist on rules being relaxed for home owners and their mortgages

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rules are being relaxed around borrowers using flatmates to pay their mortgage. Previously, borrowers would need signed documentation from a flatmate...

Dr Grant Davidson: Rural Healthcare Network Chief Executive on the Government's investment into urgent care

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government’s announced $164 million will be spent on five new 24/7 urgent cares across the country. Rural areas will have round the clock, on c...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on opposition to Trump's 'big beautiful bill' and a terrorist attack in Palm Springs

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump is facing strong opposition from members of his own party, after they blocked the advancement of the President's budget bill...

Mike's Minute: Net Zero is toast and we should recognise that

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Tony Blair.  A new report he is a part of sees him joining the growing list who argue that Net Zero is doomed.  Net Zero will b...

Mike's Minute: I miss the good old days

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I asked Judith Collins yesterday, just what has become of us?  The “us” I was referring to is this country. But I amended that in my mind yes...

Mark the Week: Brooke van Velden took her moment and ran with it

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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: 7/10 ...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the soaring food prices

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Soaring food prices might be hard to swallow.  Stats NZ figures reveal prices rose 3.7% annually last month, with increases across all food categ...

David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on the company's half-year profit more than doubling

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Half-year profit has more than doubled for New Zealand seafood company Sanford.  It's the best result in a decade for the company, which took hom...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, Trump

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US is sharing its low expectations of current Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, with both sides backing out of sending their leaders.  Russia's ...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Fonterra's new cheese, golf, and is Mike a bully?

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The week has come to an end once more, and Mike Hosking was joined by Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the...

Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2025

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 16th of May, yet another pre-Budget announcement – $275 million for the new Social Invest...

Mark Orams: AUT Sailing Professor on the next America's Cup being hosted in Italy

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The America’s Cup is headed to Italy for the first time.   After a successful campaign in Barcelona in 2024, Emirates Team New Zealand will aga...

Winston Peters: Deputy Prime Minister on the slipping standards in Parliament after the c-word incident

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters says behaviour in Parliament has become degrading.  It comes after a recommendation three Te Pati Māori MPs be suspended for thei...

Andrew Coster: Social Investment Fund CEO on the $190 million in funding it will receive in the 2025 Budget

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Social Investment Fund CEO says their new approach will help address New Zealand's social issues.  It's receiving $190 million in this year's...

Mike's Minute: My take on the c-word debate

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First, a small update on what I said yesterday on pay equity.  My gut says it won't damage the Government.  Don’t get me wrong – if I wa...

Grant Hensman: Director of Skyline Enterprises on surpassing 100 million rides

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A major milestone for one of our most iconic tourist attractions.  The Skyline Luge has surpassed 100 million rides across its eight tracks aroun...

Mick Ryan: Former Australian Major General and strategist on the meeting between Russia and Ukraine

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine and Russia are set for the first direct talks since the war began.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally attending the t...

Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2025

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 15th of May, Privileges Committee Chair Judith Collins is on to discuss the punishment su...

Bill Foley: Auckland FC Owner on the team's inaugural A-League football season success

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland FC owner Bill Foley's revelling in his side's inaugural A-League football season success.  The Black Knights won the Premier's Plate for...

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on net migration remaining low

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Net migration is expected to stay low, with global affairs keeping many people where they are.   Stats NZ data shows there was a net migration ga...

Sir Don McKinnon: Former Foreign Minister on Donald Trump potentially joining the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The presidents of Russia and the US are both down as “maybes” for attending the peace talk with Ukraine, due to start later today.  Ukraine's...

Jennifer Mills: Employment Mills specialist on the PSA going to the Employment Relations Authority about working from home

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doubts over the PSA's arguments on work from home policies.  The union's heading to the Employment Relations Authority after mediation didn't res...

Judith Collins: Privileges Committee Chair on the suspensions of Te Pati Māori

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judith Collins calls for “civility” in Parliament after suspending three MPs and attacks on female MPs. Collins praised Act MP Brooke van Velden ...

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Pope Leo's first week in papacy, upcoming inaugural mass

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The newly elected pope's preparing to deliver his inaugural mass this Sunday.  A number of world leaders are expected to attend, including Ukrain...

Mike's Minute: The pay equity changes are in muddied water

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here is another example of the way the pay equity game is played by the media.  If you choose not to call a minister the c-word, you run a headli...