The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Michael Reddell: On problems if no changes are made to superannuation

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A warning there'll be problems, if no changes are made to superannuation. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh has made it clear there's a need f...

Sharon Chandra: On calls for a review of New Zealand's child support system

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for a review of New Zealand's child support system, which is being described by some as broken.. Figures released under the Official Information...

Shaun Paterson: On the recent property boom in the Coromandel

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A property boom in the Coromandel. OneRoof figures show demand for properties in the area is up 113 percent on last year Bayleys Coromandel General Ma...

Mike's Minute: We must question insurance companies

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the insurance market the last to get a good going over from the regulatory authorities?  Having become a country that loves a good market study, w...

Mark the Week: Ginny Andersen's police numbers were the bust of the week

29 Aug 2024

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.    Ginny Andersen's Police N...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the rising optimism businesses have for the future

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ's latest report shows businesses are feeling more optimistic for the future than they have in years.   The monthly update shows business confiden...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The tribulations of Council administration

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back again to Wrap the Week with Mike Hosking.  They discussed the tribulations of getting council approval for pool...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris' upcoming first interview as Democratic nominee

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kamala Harris is about to give her first and possibly only interview before the November election.  The sit down with CNN’s Dana Bash is expected t...

Full Show Podcast: 30 August 2024

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 30th of August, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks after police secured a couple of m...

Beauden Barrett: All Black ahead of the Super Rugby Championship match against South Africa

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks are embracing their Johannesburg welcome as they prepare to play at one of the toughest rugby venues on Sunday morning.   Several memb...

Martin Glynn: AA Transport Policy Director on the potential introduction of widespread road user charges

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A sudden shift to road user charges may mean a fairer system for all drivers.   Fuel excise tax could be gone —and petrol cars hit with the charges...

Winston Peters: Acting Prime Minister on his bid to establish Auckland Transport

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters has found a strong ally in his bid to disestablish Auckland Transport.   The New Zealand First leader's proposed a bill to give the ci...

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the success of Operation Avon and the arrest of Christchurch's Comanchero chapter

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Praise for Christchurch police after wide-scale arrests of Comanchero gang members.  Every patched member of the Christchurch chapter has been arrest...

Mike's Minute: Surely the clock is ticking for Chris Hipkins

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can see how the rumblings around the future of Chris Hipkins as Labour Leader have started.  They have added to their problems this week with the...

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the investigation into the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Italian investigation into the deadly sinking of the 'unsinkable' Bayesian superyacht could drag on a while.   New Zealand-born captain James Cut...

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's expansion into high protein ingredients

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new venture for Fonterra.  The dairy giant has announced a $75 million expansion to its Studholme factory in South Canterbury.  It will be ...

Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2024

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of August, the Darleen Tana saga has yet another chapter with legal action now under...

Ellesse Andrews: Kiwi Olympic Cyclist on her success in the 2024 Paris Games and cycling in New Zealand

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While it was in Tokyo that Ellesse Andrews emerged onto the Olympic scene, it was in Paris that she established herself as the one to beat in world tr...

Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director on the need for bipartisan support for infrastructure

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuning into the public's stance on infrastructure could stand politicians in good stead.   Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's laid out his plans ...

Andrew Hoggard: Associate Environment Minister on the review into the assessment of Significant Natural Areas

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are further details on the Government's review of how Significant Natural Areas should be identified.  The scope's been decided and will look a...

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry CEO on the concerns with raising the international visitor levy too high

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns the international visitor levy could be raised too high.  The Government's being warned $273 million dollars of visitor spending i...

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the NCEA prerequisite test failure rates

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Education Minister says NCEA results are disappointing.   More than half of the 55 thousand teens who attempted the new NCEA prerequisite tests f...

Andrew Geddis: Otago University Law Professor on Darleen Tana's legal action against the Green Party

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A law expert doubts former Green MP Darleen Tana will be successful in their legal action against their former party.   They're trying to stop the Gr...

Mike's Minute: The Goldsmith scandal is no scandal

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was never five percent, it was always spit balling.  Paul Goldsmith as Treaty Negotiations Minister is in a meeting with the seafood people, who a...

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the forecast 7% increase in house prices in 2025

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BNZ expects house prices to remain flat this year, then lift by seven percent over 2025.   They don't think declines in mortgage rates will cause an ...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on the gang asset seizure processes, oil and gas exploration

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Minister says the wheel of justice is turning too slowly following a major seizure of gang assets.   After a 10 year investigation and cou...

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2024

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of August, the calls are getting louder for a bipartisan agreement to allow long te...

Andrew Jeffries: Echelon Resources CEO hits out at Labour's plans to reinstate the ban on oil and gas exploration if returned to power

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An energy sector leader is slamming the opposition's plans to bring back the oil and gas exploration ban.   Labour suggests renewable energy options ...

Jonathan Dean: The Times Executive Culture Editor on Oasis' first tour in over 15 years

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Gallagher brothers aren't looking back in anger by announcing their UK rock band Oasis' first tour in over 15 years.  Fourteen concerts are plann...

Dougal Sutherland: Clinical Psychologist on the filming of crashes for social media

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A psychologist is encouraging the public not to engage in online content like that recorded after a horror crash on Auckland's southern motorway.   P...

Mervyn Chetty: Auckland Council Licensing Manager on the situation with E-scooter company Beam

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Council says it was aware of dishonest behaviour from E-scooter company Beam before it was made public.   Australian media exposed the compa...

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the changes coming to the aviation sector

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The spotlight's on the aviation sector, with a raft of changes on the way.   From next month, airports will face monthly performance reports and clos...

Mike's Minute: Uber decision could have a chilling effect

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Uber drivers have won their case in the Court of Appeal. It agrees with the Employment Court that Uber drivers should be employees, no...

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the debate over whether teenagers should be able to travel without supervision

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A debate in the UK has arisen about whether teenagers should be able to travel without parental supervision.  Location, Location, Location presenter ...

Alison Moyet: English Singer on her upcoming album 'Key' and her New Zealand tour

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Moyet rose to fame in the 80’s as one half of the synth-pop duo ‘Yazoo’, going solo just one year later as the duo disbanded.  Her caree...

Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of August, will the government's plan to tackle the energy crisis make a difference? ...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the deadlock in forming a permanent government

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

French politics are still in a deadlock, with no permanent government in sight.   President Emmanuel Macron's been holding talks with both the leftis...

Chris Whelan: Universities NZ Executive Director on the concerns that university funding isn't keeping up with costs

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns that university funding is not keeping up with costs.  A Tertiary Education Commission briefing paper suggests the financial books...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says natural gas could be found if there was incentive to find it

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister believes natural gas could be found if investors are encouraged to look for it.   Cabinet has agreed to cut regulation, reverse a ...

Simon Craddock: Taranaki Port CEO on the ability of the port to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taranaki Port says it could be ready to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027, if Government passes new regulations.   Cabinet's agreed to end the ban...

Brooke van Velden: Minister of Internal Affairs on the terms of reference for Phase 2 of the Covid-19 inquiry

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's confirmed its terms of reference for the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry.   Phase Two will cover matters of public interest lik...

Max Whitehead: Employment expert on the Court of Appeal ruling that Uber workers are employees

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses.  The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not co...

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister: On the Government hoping to move ahead with its Fast Track Bill

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government are hoping to quickly move ahead with its Fast Track Bill - despite facing some speed-bumps. Cabinet will recommend changes to the prop...

Holly James: On the opening of former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's pub

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brits have been queuing up ahead of the opening of former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's pub. Hundreds of people queued for hours to be among th...

Aaron McCloy: On the warming climate lifting demand for tropical seedlings

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The warming climate's shifting our growing conditions - and lifting demand for tropical seedlings.   Plant nursery Far North Tropicals has seen deman...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2024

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 26th of August, has the government backtracked on its fast track legislation? Mike speaks t...

Phil O'Reilly: On new eligibility and obligations for emergency housing coming into effect today

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A harsher eligibility criteria and new obligations for emergency housing come into effect today.   Now anyone staying for longer than a week,  will ...

John Tookey: Construction expert: worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A construction expert worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yeste...

Mark the Week: The power crisis is a shambles

22 Aug 2024

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.    Banks: 6/10  Coming to t...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Democratic National Convention ahead of Kamala Harris accepting the nomination

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

History's in the making in Chicago as the US gears up for its first Asian American and Black female presidential nominee.   Vice President Kamala Har...

Mike's Minute: The vibe of the economy is turning

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we end the week can I proffer the idea that there is an intangible starting to bubble as a result of Adrian Orr's big move last week.  As far as I...

Marty Toomey: Winter Games CEO on this year's games and the economic impact of the event

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Games are afoot!  More than 500 athletes from 35 countries are descending on Queenstown from today as the largest snow sports event in the southe...

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Aiport CEO on the 87% increase in annual underlying profit

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Airport is reporting an 87% increase in annual underlying profit as its post-Covid recovery continues.  International traffic is at 91% of p...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim's expert piano performance

22 Aug 2024

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 school,...

Stacey Jones: Kiwis Coach on the return of the Pacific Nations Cup, taking on Australia

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown is on in earnest for Stacey Jones, with a date confirmed for his first fixture in charge of the Kiwis.  He'll begin his tenure against ...

Full Show Podcast: 23 August 2024

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 23rd of August, Sir John Kirwan offers up an explanation as to why Leon McDonald left the A...

Sir John Kirwan: All Blacks Great on the shock exit of Assistant Coach Leon MacDonald

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan says Leon MacDonald’s coaching future will have to be overseas after exiting as the All Blacks assistant coach ye...

Mark Mellman: Democratic Pollster on how long the spike in support for Kamala Harris will last, Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Trump

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Analysts question how long a spike in support for Kamala Harris will last.   Today marks the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and whe...

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the second lot of chances to the Resource Management Act

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A second lot of changes to the Resource Management Act has been announced.   It follows the first, which will cut regulation for winter grazing, fres...

Mike's Minute: We need the full story on the power crisis

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A not unfair question to ask, as we return to the power crisis of 2024, is are we being told the full story?  For the third time Tiwai has been asked...

Grant Dalton: Team NZ CEO ahead of the America's Cup preliminaries starting tonight

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are claims from America's Cup and Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton that taking the regatta to Barcelona has already paid off.  It comes ahead ...

Simon Thwaites: Silvermoon owner on repurchasing the business, plans to open new stores in Christchurch

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a belief jewellery store Silvermoon will shine bright again.  Simon Thwaites has bought the business again after selling it in 2017, after ...

Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2024

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd of August, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown talks whether the Government would...

Roger Gray: Ports of Auckland CEO on the decreased in goods going through New Zealand's ports

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The volume of many goods going through our ports is continuing to decline as the economic downturn continues.  Port of Auckland has announced a 22% i...

Ruth Shinoda: Head of ERO’s Education Evaluation Centre on the number of children starting school without knowing how to read or write

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are calls for less screen time and more conversations with children before they begin school.  The Education Review Office research reveals too...

Phil Barry: Voluntary Heritage Group Convenor on the need for a shakeup to heritage building rules

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An advocate says there needs to be a major shakeup of the rules around heritage buildings.   Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton say...

Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the findings of the inquiry into the treatment inequities depending on race, sexuality, gender, mental health

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Police say gaps in how they treat people are often explained by things outside of their control.   They commissioned a three-year inquiry which has r...

Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister outlines his expectations to Local Governments regarding spending

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Local Government Minister's outlining his expectation to councils ahead of day two of the local government conference.  Local Government New Zeal...

Mike's Minute: There won't be any action on the banking report

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big report day for big issues.  Report Number One: The ComCom and the business of banking.   The market doesn’t work, more banks would help, how...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the first day of the Democratic National Convention

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden reflected on his legacy and laid a case against Donald Trump in a rousing address.   The President's speech ended the first day of the Demo...

Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2024

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st of August, the banks respond to the Commerce Commission report saying there isn't e...

Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on police enforcement of the smoking, vaping bans, increase in formal warnings

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carryi...

George Adams: Synlait Board Chair on Bright Dairy's plans to increase ownership of Synlait

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The largest investor of struggling Canterbury milk processor, Synlait, will increase its ownership if its planned equity raise gets approval.  China'...

Darleen Tana: Former Green MP on their decision to remain in Parliament, the situation with the migrant workers

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Darleen Tana has made their choice to remain in Parliament.  They have declined the Green Party’s request to resign, leaving the Party to deliberat...

Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the lack of enforcement of vaping and smoking bans

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Police Association says officers' workloads are big enough without enforcing smoking and vaping bans.   Newstalk ZB has revealed in the four year...

Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO disagrees with the Commerce Commission's report saying the banking sector isn't competitive

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ's chief executive believes New Zealand's banking system is competitive.  The Commerce Commission's market study found there's little competition ...

Catherine Field: France Correspondent on Zelenskyy's address seeking further aid for Ukraine from Western allies

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine’s President is keeping pressure on Western allies as they struggle to defend two key positions against Russia.  In an evening address over ...

Mike's Minute: The Government have read things right

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, one poll tells us something by not really moving and another poll tells us something by being badly misrepresented.  The TV1 news numbers last ni...

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rescuers are scrambling to search for six people, including British tech mogul Mike Lynch, who are missing after a tornado capsized a super yacht off ...

Tami Neilson: Country and soul singer on her newly announced New Zealand tour 'Neilson Sings Nelson'

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of New Zealand’s country music faves is making her return to New Zealand.  Tami Neilson, a multi-award winner and friend of the great Willie Ne...

Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on New Zealand's falling birth rates

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Concern over falling birth rates after new figures show it's the lowest since World War II.  Stats NZ says the national fertility rate was 1.5 births...

Mark Wilkshire: Co-Operative Bank CEO on banks dropping their rates after the OCR cut

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a battle of the banks after last week's Official Cash Rate cut.  Most banks dropped their advertised retail loan rates within minutes of last...

Bill Derrough: Former Democratic National Committee Treasurer on the support for the Democrats, the National Convention

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A former US Treasurer says he hasn't seen this level of support for the Democrats since Barack Obama's presidential campaign.   The Democratic Nation...

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th of August, the Democrats National Convention is getting underway, so will they see th...

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on the increase in job ads for the month

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope that employment numbers could be a sign of economic growth.  Seek job ads are up 3% for the month, with retail and government jobs incre...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister ahead of the Commerce Commission's banking sector report, on his address at the Kīngitanga coronation celebrations

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon says the Government will be acting on the Commerce Commission's final report on the banking sector.  The watchdog's final report is...

Mike's Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal are overstepping

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

​For a Government looking to save money, it beggars belief that they haven't had a decent look at the Waitangi Tribunal. Yet again they strike, this...

Francois Barton: Claims better regulation is needed to combat workplace safety

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Claims better regulation is needed to combat workplace safety.  A report's found you're twice as likely to die at work in New Zealand, than in Austra...

Simeon Brown: On new drug and breath testing targets

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government hopes increased breath testing will make people think twice about drink-driving.   It's aiming to conduct 3.3 million breath tests a y...

Jacqui Church: Waikato District Mayor discusses boy racer and police run-in at weekend

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns the Waikato's central location will continue to make it a popular location for boy racer "meets".  It comes after four police vehicles were ...

Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2024

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 19th of August, $1.3b is being spent to up the amount our police drug and drink test ou...

Mark the Week: The All Blacks will win well, because that’s what they do

15 Aug 2024

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.    Adrian Orr: 3/10  Adrian...

Ethan Blackadder: All Blacks Flanker on last week's loss to Argentina and this week's rematch

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks are looking to right last week’s wrongs as they face off against Argentina in this weekend’s rematch.  The side had their first lo...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: The Sink Conundrum

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined the show once more to Wrap the Week alongside Mike Hosking.  They discussed the ingredients of Pringles, and Tim ...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister on the incoming changes to the Companies Act

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing directors' safety and accountability is the goal of the Commerce Minister's shake up of the Companies Act.   Andrew Bayly is looking to mak...

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the doctors accused of taking advantage of Matthew Perry's drug addiction before his death

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two doctors are among those accused of taking advantage of Matthew Perry's drug addiction before his death.  The Friends star died in his hot tub las...

Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 16th of August, Kim Dotcom's extradition notice has been signed. So how long will this drag...

Jeff Latch: Golf NZ CEO on the possibility of an LIV Golf event in Christchurch

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rumours have been circulating that the Saudi-backed LIV Golf is teeing up an event in Christchurch, possibly as early as next year.  The Herald u...

Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the changes to short-term worker visas

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new short-term worker visa's proving popular within the wine growing industry.   Immigration Minister Erica Stanford's creating a new subcategory o...

Clive Elliott KC: Barrister on the possibility of Kim Dotcom being extradited to the USA

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Dotcom may have his work cut out if he wants to stay in New Zealand.  The tech mogul's been fighting to remain here for more than a decade, but t...