The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Claire Achmad: Chief Children's Commissioner raises concerns about lacking basics
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Chi...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the bill requiring school boards to make achievement the ultimate goal
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister's looking to set it in stone what a school's ultimate goal should be. Erica Stanford's introducing a new Bill requiring b...
David Seymour: ACT Party Leader on the Treaty Principles Bill being voted down in its second reading
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Act Leader David Seymour doesn't regret spearheading the Treaty Principles Bill. The widely unpopular bill was voted down by all but its own MPs...
Mike's Minute: Should the Government force you to buy wool?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am conflicted. In the age of tariffs and free trade and making stuff that the world wants, how is it a Government can then argue that you have...
Peter Windsor: Former Williams Team Manager ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, talks Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Liam Lawson begins his new Formula One era with Racing Bulls, a new challenge has arisen if he’s to get back into Red Bull’s senior team for 20...
Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of April, Trump put a pause on tariffs, sending the stock markets through the roof, ...
Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Blacks Captain on the passing of former team doctor John 'Doc' Mayhew
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby is mourning the passing of former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew. Mayhew has passed away after heart complications, at the age of 70. ...
Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's turning up the heat on China but throwing a tariff lifeline to most others. He's authorised a 90-day pause which will see tariffs...
Adrian Macey: Victoria University Adjunct Professor of Climate Change on the report proposing an end to carbon farming
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A climate professor says forestry isn't the answer to climate change. It comes after Parliament's environment watchdog released a report proposi...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the latest tariff turmoil, OCR announcement
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says the changes to his tariff policy show he's flexible. He's put a 90-day pause on additional tariffs and lowered tariffs on all...
Shane Reti: Science Minister on the impact of merging NIWA and MetService
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Science Minister says merging our two Government weather agencies will free up millions of dollars. Incoming legislation will bring NIWA and...
Andy Caughey: Wool Impact CEO on the new building directive for wool use
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a belief the Government's new building directive for wool will be followed. From July, new builds worth more than $9 million and refur...
Mike's Minute: Is America now a global laughing stock?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Langone started a small operation called Home Depot. These days he is a billionaire and major donor to the Trump campaign and Republican Par...
Craig Hopkins: Generation Homes CEO on the cost of building a house being the lowest since 2012
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you look into building a house? CoreLogic’s latest Construction Cost Index suggests that outside of Covid, the price to build is the lo...
Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the growth of the sport
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fans may have noticed a more enjoyable Super Rugby product this season. Static time has been cut by 73 seconds, and an average of 61 points are ...
Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of April, will the tariffs affect our OCR announcement this afternoon? ...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the first debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come out on top in the first debate of the election. Of the 100 undecided voters polled after th...
Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on Andrew Little running for Wellington Mayor, meth use, David Parker
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Ginny Anderson says former party leader Andrew Little would make a great mayor. Newstalk ZB yesterday revealed Little is actively consi...
Steve Symon: Ministerial Advisory Group for Organised Crime Chair on the rise in methamphetamine use
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Methamphetamine use skyrocketed to its highest level last year as New Zealand struggles to keep pace. A ministerial advisory group on organised ...
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on international student numbers returning to pre-Covid levels
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International students are returning to New Zealand campuses, with numbers reaching pre-Covid levels. Education New Zealand says the students co...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the police pulling back from mental health callouts
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Police will continue with their plan to pull back from mental health callouts, but they're going about it more slowly. From Monday, 4 of the 12 po...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the tariffs on Apple, the increased tariffs on China
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 70 countries have approached the White House for talks following Trump’s tariffs. There's been no let up on China though – the US...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist ahead of today's OCR announcement
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are agreeing on where they think today's Official Cash Rate will land. They expect a 25 basis point cut to the OCR, down from 3.75%.&...
Mike's Minute: Snobs are complaining about Defence Force criteria
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A touch of the ol' intellectual snobbery reared its head with news that the Defence Force dropped education criteria last year. As a person who ...
Bruce Hornsby: Singer-songwriter and pianist on his career, musical evolution
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fair to say Bruce Hornsby is a bit of a legend in the music game. Even a casual fan will know ‘The Way It Is’, the intro often consid...
Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 8th of April, the Government has announced a major defence spend – the highest since WWI...
Vaughan Mabee: Amisfield Executive Chef on the restaurant being named third best in the world in Food & Wine’s Global Tastemaker Awards
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Central Otago has once again caught the attention of world-renowned food critics. In Food & Wine’s Global Tastemaker Awards, Queenstown’...
Brian Burke: World of Wearable Arts Executive Creative Director on the preparations for 2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The World of Wearable Arts is already preparing for this year's show. Executive Creative Director Brian Burke has announced he's returning for a...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the $12 billion budget for defence
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's promising to spend big in areas of defence, including improving its fleet in the air, and on the land, and sea. The long-awaite...
Ron Mark: Former Defence Minister on the Government's new $12 billion defence budget
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark's toasting the coalition Government following a commitment to more defence spending. It's pouring $12 billion o...
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on ensuring victims of crime receive reparations
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Justice Minister says he's hunting for a solution to make sure victims of crime get their reparations. Figures released under the Official ...
Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the increasing chances of a trade war between the US and China, and Europe
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US is facing a trade war with China and a potential trade war with Europe. Donald Trump's threatening to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to m...
Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on Inland Revenue gaining $600 million from tax audits
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An increase in crackdowns has paid dividends for Inland Revenue. It collected $600 million in extra taxes from 3,600 audits between July and De...
Mike's Minute: The Treaty Principles Bill is a half-baked, deeply divided mess
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Treaty Principals Bill is on its way to the gallows as the select committee came back Friday and suggested it wasn’t getting its support. It was...
Full Show Podcast: 07 April 2025
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 7th of April, how will our share market react today after we dealt with the worldwide t...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on Labor leading in election polls, Dutton scraps in-office working scheme, solar power batteries
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian is next month and the polls are showing Albanese's Labor out in front. Opposition leader Peter Dutton is scrapping his scheme tha...
Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners Director on the new NZX trading week post tariffs
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market has seen the biggest daily fall since the Covid-19 period, as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs announced last week. Beijing r...
Christopher Luxon: PM on New Zealand's reaction to Trump's tariffs, Treaty Principles Bill, Manawanui report, removing barriers to using overseas building products, Oranga Tamariki boss resignation
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon says he has no regrets about the Treaty Principles Bill. Parliament's Justice Committee has recommended the bill not proceed when it...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on changing shopping habits
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping habits have shifted - cheap goods were up by 33% last year, which is more than double across 5 years. Kiwibank says spending on website...
Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the changes made to building granny flats without consent
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public feedback means small dwellings can now be built without consent up to 70 square metres. It was originally set at 60 square metres. ...
Sir Ron Young: Retired Chair of the Parole Board on why short sentences are doing more harm than good
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently retired Chair of the Parole Board, Sir Ron Young, is saying short sentences may be doing more harm than good. "We can't do anything abo...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the backlash from Donald Trump's tariffs
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States is reacting to Donald Trump's tariffs, with people turning out in their thousands to protest across the country. The markets h...
Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on reaction to Trump's tariffs
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world is reacting to the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump over the weekend. The Dow is down 2,231 points and the biggest names...
Mike Hosking: Why did we celebrate the Covid five year anniversary?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here was a headline to mark the day: "We aren't ready, the next pandemic is coming." In that line of paranoia is everything that was wrong with ...
Mark the Week: Three in a row is three in a row
03 Apr 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 Māori Party:...
Mike's Minute: I have loved my years in the media game
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The irony was not lost on me this week as two things job related happened. The first was the survey that suggested over half of us regret our ca...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Weather and coffee runs, compulsory Shakespeare, and Mike's 25 years at ZB
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back once more to Wrap the Week with Mike Hosking. They discussed going for a coffee run in the stormy weather,...
Peter Windsor: Former Williams Team Manager talks F1, previews the Japanese Grand Prix
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes are on Japan this weekend as Liam Lawson races for the first time since his demotion from Red Bull Racing. The Kiwi driver has lost his...
Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 4th of April, we get the reaction both from New Zealand and around the world to Trump’s “...
Brad Setser: Former US Department of Treasury Economist on the impact of Donald Trump's new tariffs
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement is being described as a shockingly radical shift in policy. The US President announced 10% tariff...
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the move to improve medical wait times and the problems in Gisborne and Nelson
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister's confident two of the Government targets will improve this year. Health New Zealand data shows child vaccinations, cancer t...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the tariffs imposed by the US, discrepancy in tariff reporting
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trade Minister is playing down New Zealand's chances of getting an exemption to Donald Trump's 10% tariffs. The Trump administration says it...
Phil Goff: Former High Commissioner to London on the comments that led to him loosing his role
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Goff is standing by his comments about US President Donald Trump as he arrives back in New Zealand. The former High Commissioner to the UK was sa...
Mike's Minute: We are housing snobs
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A housing development for you. A housing development that once again shows how reality beats theory. Housing is a New Zealand obsession. W...
Jason Young: NZ Contemporary China Research Centre Director on the reaction to the Chinese research vessel in our waters
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The view of a Chinese vessel in our waters highlights our complicated relationship with the country. The visit has been approved by the New Zeal...
Rich Naish: RTA Studio Architect on the new Living House prototype
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new affordable housing solution has just been completed. The Living House, designed by RTA Studio, takes just six weeks to build, costing only...
Full Show Podcast: 03 April 2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3rd of April, the final report into a $627 million mental health programme has been relea...
Steve Williams: Famous golf caddy talks his career highs and lows, relationship with Tiger Woods, new book
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been about 14 years since Kiwi Steve Williams last caddied for the great Tiger Woods. But to coincide with the 2025 Masters and the 20th ...
Douglas Irwin: Dartmouth College Economics Professor on the potential impact of Donald Trump's tariffs
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An economist says Donald Trump's 'liberation day' could better be described as 'watch your wallet day'. The US President will be announcing his...
Guy Pascoe: Independent Schools of NZ CEO on parents making significant sacrifices to send their kids to private school
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a belief a surge in Kiwi parents making significant sacrifices to afford sending children to private schools won't last. In som...
Karen Orsborn: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO on the first five years of the Access and Choice Programme
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A $664 million mental health programme seems to have challenges to address to help it reach its targets. The Access and Choice Programme receive...
Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the new rules cracking down on dodgy builders
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's crackdown on cowboy builders is seen as a step in the right direction. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says ther...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the special elections in Wisconsin, Florida
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two special elections in the US are racking up quite the price tag. Voters are heading to the polls in two special elections in Florida and Wis...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on potential impact of US tariffs on Australia
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump tariffs are looming over Australia. Washington is expected to announce new tariffs on its trading partners tomorrow, and opinions are divi...
Mike's Minute: Labour are the ones with a Greens issue
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As exercised as some have been this week about social media, the Greens and their behaviour, the bigger issue is not the Greens, but Labour and all wh...
Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2nd of April, New Zealand has abandoned its bid to host the America’s Cup after the Go...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Te Pati Māori, the Green Party, new ferry deal
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new test for Parliament's processes. Te Pāti Māori MPs are refusing to appear before a Privileges Committee hearing about last year's haka i...
Simon Poter: Halo Sport Managing Director on the settlement between Ineos and NZ Rugby
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Petro-chemical conglomerate Ineos have dug deep into their pockets to resolve financial differences with New Zealand Rugby over kit sponsorship. ...
Matt Terrill: Republican Strategist on the special elections in Florida and Wisconsin
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Voters are heading to the polls in two special elections in Florida and Wisconsin. Florida's holding special elections for Matt Gaetz and Mike W...
Chris Simpson: Major Events Group Founding Director on New Zealand abandoning the bid to host the America's Cup
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Central and local government are being challenged to work together to attract major events. The bid for Auckland to host the next America's Cup...
Graeme Edgeler: Constitutional law expert on Te Pati Māori members being summoned before the privileges committee
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Privileges Committee will meet with or without Te Pati Māori. The party's refusing to front up for alleged threatening behaviour towards Da...
Grant Nicholson: Health and Safety Lawyer on the new regulatory reforms
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An opinion new health and safety regulatory reforms is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. The Government's change makes clear landowner...
Mike's Minute: You can't beat Wellington on a good day - and when was that?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sort of hinted at this the other day when the monitor for the Wellington City Council put out his second report. My question was, given there ...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the Commerce Commission report into the airport's targeted returns
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission and Auckland Airport's latest interactions are being seen as a sign regulation is working. Auckland Airport isn't liftin...
Joseph Parker: Kiwi Boxer on his upcoming fights, future career
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Parker’s next fight is still up in the air. The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pul...
Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2025
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 1st of April, Winston Peters has revealed the new ferry deal. The majority seem reasonably...
Mark Thompson: Former Chair of the Ferry Ministerial Advisory Group on the new ferry deal and its timeline
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a view that the ferry deal timeline is optimistic. Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced two road and rail-enabled ferries and upg...
Winston Peters: Minister for Rail on the new ferry deal, the Benjamin Doyle situation
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The coalition is showing unity on the Cook Strait ferry deal. Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced two road and rail-enabled ferry and po...
Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist on the central bank reviewing its capital requirements
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank appears to have caved to pressure with its decision to review its capital requirements. The central bank introduced stricter ru...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Marine Le Pen being banned from running for office
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bad news for France's National Rally party as leader Marine Le Pen's been barred from running for office for five years. She's been found guilty...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on the health and safety law reform
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pledge to "bring back common-sense" to New Zealand's approach to workplace health and safety. The Government confirms small businesses will on...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on what the polls are predicting in Australian election and why BBQ's are banned in Victoria
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian election has been called for 3 May and the polls have swung in favour of Labor. Cost of living is going to the booths with voters...
Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2025
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 31st of March, we talk the dud that was the supermarket announcement and how the curren...
Christopher Luxon: PM on Winston Peters ferry announcement, disappointment around supermarket plan, and the reason for buying unserviceable Air Force planes
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says all options are on the table as Nicola Willis issues a six-week consultation to ensure 'all options are exhausted.' The announceme...
Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on what to expect for Quarter 1, stabilisation in interest rates, the primary sector and rising consumer spending
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASB has seen some stabilisation in interest rates, the primary sector and rising consumer spending. It comes as it was announced Q4 was higher t...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive on Government supermarket announcement
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has said all options are on the table as Finance Minister Nicola Willis issues a six-week request for information. Willis threate...
Marc Mitchell: Breakers new coach on future and investors
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Breakers officially have new owners. The basketball team have a a majority owner in 47-year-old American Marc Mitchell. Mi...
Sarah Dalton: The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive director
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half of the Government's $400m savings target has come out of Heath NZ in the form of contractors and consultant spending. The Association of Sa...
Mike's Minute: The supermarket announcement was a dud
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about teasing me on a Sunday morning. At 10am we are told Nicola Willis is giving us the good word on supermarkets. She doesn’t like the ...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's Liberation Day and the death of Richard Chamberlain
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has coined Wednesday as 'Liberation Day', when he will roll out tariffs promised to free the country from foreign goods.&nbs...
Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on consumer confidence in US and New Zealand
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US consumer confidence is feeling the economic and tariff uncertainty, as Lululemon shares fell 15%, and inflation expectations are picking up. It com...
Mike Hosking: Union movement creates more chaos
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Village Roadshow, no small player in the movie industry, this week filed for Chapter 11. They have been having some legal issues with another major st...
Mark the Week: Signalgate's a good sign of how mad and dopey that lot are
27 Mar 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. Signalgate: 1/10&...
Mike's Minute: The older worker has never been more valuable
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most uplifting part of the week for me in terms of news was the combination of Winston Peters and his very wise words over diet and work. Th...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Liam Lawson, Bob Geldof,
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back on the air, joining Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the Liam Lawson situation and B...
Tim Lightbourne: Invivo Wine Founder on the growth of New Zealand wines in the US Market
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand winemakers are continuing to make moves in the US. Amid an uncertain market, we were the only nation in the top ten US wine supplie...
Full Show Podcast: 28 March 2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of March, it’s official – Eden Park will be getting a revamp, and Auckland won't b...
Andrew Benson: BBC Formula 1 Correspondent on Liam Lawson being demoted from Red Bull Racing
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Lawson has had the keys taken off him at Red Bull and will complete the Formula 1 season with the franchise's Racing Bulls development team. ...
Adelle Keely: Acumen CEO on the growing distrust in public institutions
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is eroding over time in our public institutions. The Acumen Edelman Trust Barometer reveals 67% of New Zealanders express a sense of grie...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the savings from the public sector job cuts
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says they've over-delivered on their promise to save money from public sector job cuts. Latest Public Service Commission da...