The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Stephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum Executive Director on the further threat of tariffs from Donald Trump
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are more tariff threats from President Trump after a tense standoff with Colombia. The South American nation rejected US planes of deporte...
Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the changes to visa settings to allow tourists to work remotely
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's signalling more visa changes could be on the way to encourage overseas travellers. There's been a loosening of visa settings, ...
Tim Carter: Synlait acting CEO on the company's share price climbing by 16%
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The news is continuing to get better for Canterbury milk company Synlait. Its share price climbed 16% yesterday off the back of news it's expect...
Jude Ball: University of Otago Senior Research Fellow on the first of its kind youth vaping study
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A first of its kind University of Otago study has revealed worrying misconceptions among our teens about vaping. The study found widespread beli...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on News Poll, Australia Day protests, Australian of the Year
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australians came out in their thousands yesterday when protesting to change the date of Australia Day. Melbourne saw around 25,000 people turn o...
Karl Christensen: Ohakune business owner on the closure of Desert Road
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ohakune is basking in the closure of Desert Road, as businesses are reaping the benefits of a detour. The Mountain Rocks Café & Bar owner K...
Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2025
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 27 January. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning o...
David Worsley: Tennis journalist wraps up the 2025 Australian Open finals
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jannik Sinner has defended his Grand Slam title in Melbourne overnight, beating German Alexander Zverev. Saturday evening saw Madison Keys throw a spa...
Wipari Henwood: Fire and Emergency Northland District Manager on the Mangawhai Tornado
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Major clean up is happening today in Mangawhai after a severe tornado rolled through the Northland town. Fire and Emergency Northland District M...
Peter Dunne: Political commentator on oral submissions today for the Treaty Principles Bill
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parliament is back to business today and straight into it with oral submissions for the Treaty Principles Bill. Today's speakers, including Andr...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on rising dairy prices
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of dairy is climbing for consumers - the Global Dairy Trade auction seeing a 1.4% across the board. Why are the prices continuing to tr...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's first week, and Conference Championship day in the NFL
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
California's secretary of state has approved an effort to gather signatures for a vote in 2028 on whether the state should leave the US and become an ...
Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management representative on Global PMIs, the luxury brand that is soaring, and why things are looking up in the red meat sector in NZ
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States has stood out as the only major economy experiencing significant expansion amid Global PMIs. The economic health indicator was...
Craig Gabriel: Australian Open commentator on the match between Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the pointy end of the Australian Open. Aryna Sabalenka will meet American Madison Keys in the final of the Australian tennis Ope...
Ryan Bridge: Make movies short again
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Oscars nominations have come out and guess what? Wicked the Musical with Ariana Grande is on the list for Best Picture. It's two hours and ...
Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson: Film lengths, Donald Trump, does NZ have a culture of saying no?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is underway, and Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson joined Ryan Bridge to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the growing lengths of films, Do...
Christine Rankin: Former WINZ CEO on the 22% increase of people cancelling their benefit after finding work
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s encouraging Jobseeker data for the long-term. Just over 33,000 people cancelled their benefits after finding work in the six months t...
Full Show Podcast: 24 January 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 24th of January, Resources Minister Shane Jones tells Ryan Bridge the Government wants to o...
Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on the new Invest New Zealand agency
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief a new agency focused on driving up foreign investment is well overdue. The Government is creating Invest New Zealand to attract o...
David Seymour: ACT Leader on his State of the Nation speech, privatising healthcare and education
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour is making it clear the country can't just wait around for change. The ACT party leader is delivering his State of the Nation addre...
Nic Cavanagh: Snow Sports NZ CEO on the cancellation of the Winter Games
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The largest snow sports event in the southern hemisphere is no more. The Winter Games have been held annually in Queenstown and Wanaka over the ...
Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the potential to open mining on Department of Conservation land
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Jones says Kiwis need to get over themselves as he looks to open mining on Department of Conservation land. The Prime Minister yesterday d...
Ryan Bridge: Our economy is still in the wilderness
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So we have an inflation number, which is better than not knowing, but it doesn’t tell us much. 2.2 percent for the year to December, no change from ...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the relationship between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A strong relationship is being forged between Italy and the United States. Donald Trump has called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a “fa...
Luciane Buchanan: Kiwi actress on her career, the success of 'The Night Agent'
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi actress is making waves on international screens. Luciane Buchanan began her rise to fame in her teens, but it was the last few years whe...
David Linklater: Driven Deputy Editor on the Toyota Aqua being the most stolen car in 2024
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Toyota Aqua has held onto its title for the third year in a row. The hatchback is New Zealand’s most stolen car, making up 8% of all stole...
Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2025
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 23rd of January, Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich tells Ryan Bridge the OCR and mortgage rate...
Tim Hurdle and Josie Pagani: Former National Party senior advisor and political commentator ahead of Luxon's State of the Nation Speech
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Economic growth and recovery is expected to be front of mind as the Prime Minister prepares to address business leaders in Auckland today. Chris...
Keir Giles: Chatham House Senior Expert on Russia on Ukraine's need for security on the border for a ceasefire deal
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's scepticism over whether European countries would be willing to provide more security in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump has warned of...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on what the inflation rate could mean for interest rates
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest inflation rate is giving confidence to cut interest rates. Stats NZ figures show the inflation rate for the year to December hasn't ...
Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on a fifth of the country's new build consents being in Canterbury
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's no surprise from the Christchurch Mayor that construction is booming in Canterbury. The region's councils consented about 6,500 homes in...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Government's focus on pulling in more Chinese tourists
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a push for the Government to focus on increasing tourist numbers to maximise economic growth. Nicola Willis —the minister now charged ...
Virginia Nicholls: Alcohol Beverages Council Executive Director on the growing popularity of the zebra striping trend
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent UK health trend is growing in popularity for Kiwis. Zebra striping means alternating between alcohol and a no or low-alcohol drink whil...
Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 22nd of January, the latest inflation data is coming out today, so how will that shape u...
Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen talks polls, Treaty Principles submissions, and Donald Trump's inauguration
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour has eked ahead in the polls as the cost of living crisis bites. The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has Labour overtaking National, th...
John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative council chair on dairy prices increasing, Fonterra predicting record high farmgate milk price midpoints
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The dairy sector's upbeat heading into the new year. Dairy prices are up 1.4% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, while Fonterra's still p...
Matt Terrill: Marco Rubio's former chief of staff on Rubio being confirmed as Secretary of State
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new Cabinet's awaiting confirmation to drive home Donald Trump's vision for America. Trump's four year presidential term has officially begun,...
Kate Gainsford: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the shortage of secondary school teachers
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are teacher shortages across a range of subjects in secondary school, as there generally are at the start of each year. More than 400 pri...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of the latest inflation numbers
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cautious optimism from economists ahead of the latest inflation numbers. Stats NZ will deliver its latest inflation update on the year to Decemb...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the response to Trump pardoning those convicted on January 6th
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's outrage over Donald Trump's decision to release convicted Capitol rioters from prison. The new President has signed off a flurry of exe...
Ryan Bridge: Labour could learn from the Dem's failures
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald J. Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. Behind the pomp and ceremony are lessons for politicians on the...
Bic Runga: Kiwi musician chats the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour, career, new music
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s iconic performers – dazzling audiences since the release of her first single in 1996. She went on to reac...
Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2025
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 21st of January, it's Inauguration Day for Trump and The Spectator’s Amber Duke joined o...
Amber Duke: The Spectator Washington Editor on Donald Trump's inauguration as US President
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. In his speech he said that "America's decline is over" and the "golde...
Nick Wilson: Professor of Public Health on the leaking in the water infrastructure
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a far higher rate than global leaders. Otago University research shows 21% of piped wate...
Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager on the number of job applications far outweighing job ads
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Job applications remain at historic highs, far outweighing the number of jobs being advertised. SEEK's revealed job ads dropped 2% in December a...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on Nicola Willis gaining the Economic Growth portfolio
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says he wants Nicola Willis to drive economic growth across all ministries in her new role. The Finance Minister has been giv...
Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency principal on company liquidations reaching a 10 year high
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Company liquidations are at a 10 year high. Data from the Companies Office shows there were 2,500 liquidations last year – the highest since ...
Commentary Box: Sail GP, Auckland FC win against Melbourne, Dubai Classic
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the Sail GP in Auckland over the weekend, Auckland FC's win against Melbourne, Daniel Hill...
Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on new hate speech laws in NSW and unofficial campaign launches from Dutton and Albanese
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New hate speech laws have been strengthened in New South Wales after the latest antisemitic attack in Sydney. How will these laws be implemented...
Nick Hill: Tataki Auckland Unlimited CEO on Sail GP's debut in Auckland
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Early indications suggest it has been a strong weekend for Auckland businesses following three major events. More than 25,000 people attended th...
Simeon Brown: New Health Minister on the Cabinet reshuffle and updated portfolio
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simeon Brown is making his priorities clear as he prepares to take over as Health Minister. The portfolio has moved from Dr Shane Reti to Brown, movin...
Kaya Yurieff: Reporter on TikTok's blackout in the United States
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has given TikTok the all-clear to continue operating in the US, despite a federal ban. The Chinese based-social media platform "went dark...
Geoffrey Miller: International Geopolitical Analyst on the Israel-Palestine ceasefire
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three hostages are returning home after a 15-month-long capture, as a ceasefire is bought to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The hostage-prisoner excha...
Ann-Marie Johnson: Bed and Breakfast Association President on the busiest summer ever for some Kiwi hosts
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This summer has served up the busiest summer ever for some Kiwi bed and breakfast hosts. Modern accommodation has taken off in recent years, wit...
Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2025
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 20th of December, the terrible economic news continues to get worse as our GDP dropped ...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance & Strategy on the government's renewed focus on economic growth
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luxon's Government has reshuffled cabinet, including the economic growth development portfolio that saw Nicola Willis take over Melissa Lee's role.&nb...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent Richard Arnold on Trump vs Tiktok, and the bumpy start for the first hostages release in the Middle East ceasefire.
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As he prepares for his inauguration, Donald Trump can't make up his mind on the ruling to ban Chinese app TikTok. The soon-to-be President has s...
Best of 2024: What happened to Tim Wilson?
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap the biggest news stories from the week. Mike's got an update on the coffee kiosk and what on ...
Best of 2024: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"110% real": New season of 'Nadia's Farm' shows the realities of Royalburn Station It's been about five years since Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie ...
Best of 2024: Paddy Gower hits out at 'Facebook keyboard warriors'
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Gower has slammed “keyboard warriors” claiming the media is getting what it deserves for going “woke” amid mass job losses. ...
Best of 2024: Dame Lisa Carrington on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking beyond the finish line: Dame Lisa Carrington discusses her success, writing endeavours Arguably New Zealand’s greatest ever Olympian, ...
Best of 2024: Tim Wilson's expert piano performance
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. They talked Mike’s ventures in wood and metalwork in sch...
Best of 2024: Luke Combs on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"An insane blessing": Luke Combs on his country music stardom, chances of a NZ tour Luke Combs is a country music megastar. The 34-year-ol...
Best of 2024: Jerry Seinfeld on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I never stop": Jerry Seinfeld discusses NZ tour, comedy career One of the most iconic names in comedy, Jerry Seinfeld is no stranger to audienc...
Best of 2024: David Walliams' surprise visit with Mike Hosking
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking might just be David Walliams’ biggest fan — and he couldn’t believe it when the comedian surprised him in the studi...
Best of 2024: Christopher Luxon loses a bet on the Mike Hosking Breakfast
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been forced to wear a Highlanders jersey this morning after the team beat the Crusaders on the weekend. Lux...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon has made the right call re Waitangi
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon’s made the right call not going to Waitangi next year. He's probably going to cop it from the press gallery for being a wuss...
Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest GDP figures, economy
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an expectation that weakness in the last economic quarter is behind the country's slump. Stats NZ reports gross domestic product dropp...
Full Show Podcast: 20 December 2024
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of December, the terrible economic news continues to get worse with the significant GD...
Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson: Liam Lawson, drinking, politicians
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas just around the corner, Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Year. They discussed Liam Lawso...
Bob McMurray: Formula 1 Commentator on Liam Lawson claiming Red Bull Racing's second seat for 2025
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Red Bull have given Liam Lawson his Formula 1 wings. Lawson will take the Red Bull team's second seat for 2025 following the departure of Sergio...
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO says the second bridge being built in Ashburton is a lifeline for the South Island
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashburton's incoming second bridge is being viewed as an economic lifeline for the South Island. Work on the project will begin in 2026. T...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the potential shut down of the US Government
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A potential US government shutdown is on the cards as Donald Trump calls on Republican lawmakers to reject a cross-party funding bill. The inco...
Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist on the likely way the Reserve Bank will respond to the drop in the GDP
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's uncertainty if the Reserve Bank will change tack following the revelation of New Zealand's deep recession. Stats NZ figures out yesterda...
Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO on the agency falling behind in its target to lift childhood vaccination rates
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health New Zealand's falling behind in its target to lift childhood vaccination rates. The agency's quarterly performance report to the end of S...
Michael Johnston: Former Victoria University Dean and NZ Initiative senior fellow on the proposed free speech law for universities
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A proposed law change will prohibit universities from adopting positions on issues that aren't related to their core role and functions. They'l...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The judge who yelled at Winston should lose her job
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most surprising things about that judge allegedly yelling at Winston Peters in the Northern Club is that she is still in her job. I w...
Mark Hadlow: Kiwi Actor and Order of Merit recipient on his new show GOMIL, or Grumpy Old Man in Lycra
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most Kiwis will know the name Mark Hadlow. The NZ Order of Merit recipient is best known internationally for his roles in King Kong and the Hobb...
Steve Tew: High Performance Sport NZ Director on the funding allocation leading into the LA Olympics
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As always, there are winners and losers in High Performance Sport’s latest funding round. In the lead up to the LA Olympics in 2028, the organ...
Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2024
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of December, Heather du Plessis-Allan asks just how bad is our Q3 GDP will be, and w...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on quarter three, upcoming GDP release
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An economist says the third quarter was tough in pretty much every sector, for the New Zealand economy. The major banks are all predicting betwe...
John Kidd: Enerlytica Director on OMV staying in the country, the need for reinvestment in the gas industry
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s uncertainty around whether a large gas supplier staying in New Zealand will benefit the sector in the long run. One of New Zealand's l...
Erica Stanford: Lead coordination minister for the redress for the Lake Alice survivors on the budget for the redress
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is defending its budgeting for the torture redress of Lake Alice survivors. It's set aside more than $22 million for eligible sur...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the school shooting in Wisconsin in the US
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 17-year old female student is the suspect in a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. One teacher and a teen student have died, and six people...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government aren't fixing our economic mess
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We knew the Government books were going to be bad, but not this bad. No way we’re getting to the surplus we expected in 2028. That is now so f...
Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2024
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of December, the Government books are in a shocking state, so Heather du Plessis-Al...
Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses hope to employ more migrants after changes to work visas. The Government's updating the Accredited Employer Work Visa in March, remo...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Treasury's update, political scandals
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's suggested the Government's dealing with an economic hangover. The half year economic and fiscal update, opening the Government's books, sig...
John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on the draft decision to reduce card payment fees for businesses
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission has issued a draft decision to reduce fees for businesses accepting card payments. It's proposing an estimated reduction...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the current economic outlook, HYEFU
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A promise the Government's eyeing-up growth as the light at the end of the economic tunnel. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is vowing to keep cut...
Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on the economic outlook revealed in Treasury's half yearly economic and fiscal update
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a view growth is coming, despite a grim outlook for the New Zealand economy. The half year economic and fiscal update shows a surplus ...
David Seymour: ACT Leader and Regulation Minister talks early childhood education, Treasury update
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s hopes a review into early childhood education will better clarify regulation for the sector. It's made 15 recommendations to simplify ...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on Prince Andrew's latest scandal with the alleged Chinese spy
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Andrew seems to be standing on increasingly thin ice. The UK has upheld a ban of an alleged Chinese spy who formed an "unusual degree of ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Councils forced the Govt to bring out the big stick
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even people who think councils do a fantastic job must by now understand why the Government is going to have to pass law to get councils to focus on d...
Josh Emett: Chef on the call for hospitality workers, upcoming summer season
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hospitality sector is optimistic about the coming season. On average, restaurant revenue was down 6% in the second quarter, improving marked...
Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2024
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of December, the Government are reining in local councils, telling them to get back t...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister confirms the Government has signed off on two rail-compatible ferries
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's defending the Government effectively delaying a Cook Strait ferry decision. Christopher Luxon appears to have let slip the ...
John Barker: International Organisation of Vine and Wine Director-General on the 20 year low forecast
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a bleak outlook for domestic wine production, with a two-decade low forecast. Estimates suggest New Zealand's output will be down 21% thi...
Campbell Barry: Local Government NZ Vice President on removing the wellbeing measures from the Local Government Act
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mayor doubts removing wellbeing measures from the Local Government Act will change much. The Government's removing references to social, econ...