The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Katy Armstrong: NZ Immigration was under 'huge pressure' to introduce new work visa system
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a review into the accredited employer work visa. Owner and principal consultant at into NZ immigration katy Armstrong told Mike Hosking...
Chris Hipkins has come back swinging after comments made by Stuart Nash
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins has come back swinging after comments made by Stuart Nash. The ex-Police Minister yesterday criticised Hipkins and Justice Minister Kiri...
Mike's Minute: Labour's behind the scenes look reveals all
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We could spend some time on the ineptitude of Jan Tinetti, who may well go down as one of our most ineffective education ministers. The blow out in ...
Neil Finn: Crowded House founder on the band's success and their upcoming album 'Gravity Stairs'
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 40 years on, Crowded House is still going strong. The band was formed in Australia back in 1986, with kiwi Neil Finn and Aussies Paul Hester ...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University on the call to cap and reduce agricultural subsidies
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Trade Minister off at the World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi, there’s been a call for an immediate capping of agricultural subs...
Todd Dawson: Napier Port CEO on the record number of visitors this summer cruise season
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Napier Port says this summer cruise season is expected to be its busiest ever. It's had 72 cruise visits this season, with another 17 bookings comi...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says the Government is heavily invested in education, launches inquiry into school building projects
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says the Government is heavily invested in education and knows it needs to step it up. It's launching a three-month inquiry into...
Jan Tinetti: Labour's Education spokesperson defends the previous Government's spending on school property
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Tinetti has defended the previous Government's spending on school property, saying they had the funding factored into their budget. Labour's ed...
Stuart Nash: Former Police Minister says Hipkins "misjudged" the Criminal Proceeds Act reformations
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Nash has hit out at his former Labour colleagues over changes to laws targeting gangs he wanted to introduce, but which others wouldn’t progr...
Sally Mackay: Nutrition expert raises concerns as Popeyes set to open in Auckland
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Popeyes is set to appear in Auckland's Takanini in April. Auckland University nutritionist Sally Mackay told Mike Hosking that it's another addition t...
Daniel L. Davis: Houthis Won't be afraid of of losses after latest US attack
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen have been carried out by US and UK fighter jets over the weekend. The Pentagon says fighter jets carried out st...
Chris Cahill: Law should allow officers to take gang patches off people
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The union representing Police officers is waiting on the detail of the Government plan to curb gangs. Legislation is soon to be introduced banning gan...
Thomas Nash: Wellington Trains are in a 'bad situation'
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Admission Wellington's trains are in a 'bad situation.' The region's public transit users are set to face around 10 to 15 years of buses replacing tra...
Mark the Week: Ginny Andersen ends the week looking increasingly isolated
22 Feb 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. Grant Robertson: 7/10 W...
Mike's Minute: Labour's approach to poverty was a dismal failure
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The poverty figures out yesterday confirm once and for all that what the previous Government tried to do was all theory and no reality. We are going...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent ahead of the Odysseus spacecraft's attempt to land at the moon's south pole
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An attempt at the closest ever landing to the Moon's south pole will take place a little later this morning, at NZT 10.30am. Robotic spacecraft Odys...
Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the increasing rates of child poverty
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Child poverty continues to increase, coming as no surprise to frontline organisations The latest Stats NZ figures show a two percent rise to 12.5% ...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the current cost of air fares becoming the new normal
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bad news for air travellers as current air fares are set to be the new normal. Air New Zealand has announced earnings before tax of $185-million for...
Wrapping the week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby discuss the coffee kiosk, Tim Wilson's injury
22 Feb 2024
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 ...
Peter Nunns: NZ Infrastructure Commission Director of Economics on the report saying we should be spending 60% of funds on maintenance
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new Infrastructure Commission report has found that we need to be spending 60% of funds on what already exists. Its worried not enough investment ...
Penny Simmonds: Tertiary Education and Skills Minister says they're changing the fees free year to "reward achievement"
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's looking to recognise achievement with its plan to change the tertiary fees free policy. The Tertiary Education Commission s...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister ahead of the World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tough talks lie ahead for the Trade Minister who's heading to World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi. Todd McClay will be vice-chairing the m...
Greg Johnson: Kiwi Musician on his 13th studio album and upcoming 1000 Miles Tour
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 40 years and counting, highly prolific kiwi singer-songwriter Greg Johnson is still going. Those decades were packed with awards and albums, ...
Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis player on the appointment of Stacey Jones as coach
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Kiwis have a new coach. Rugby League legend Stacey Jones has officially been given the role, having served as assistant coach from 2018 to 2023....
Mike's Minute: My thoughts on Ginny and Mark
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of life's oddity's when it comes to things playing out publicly, that what might have exploded one day, doesn’t on another. The tragedy o...
Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister is in talks with Air NZ and Auckland Airport over redevelopment plans
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Minister is in talks with Air New Zealand and Auckland Airport about their latest stoush over redevelopment plans. The airline claims t...
Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman on the inconsistencies in Oranga Tamariki's practices
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Chief Ombudsman says Oranga Tamariki needs to start getting the basics right. In his latest report, Peter Boshier details distressing themes fro...
Willy Leferink: Synlait supplier on the potential net loss in Synlait Milk's results
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait Milk is warning of a potential net loss in its half year results. The independent milk processor is projecting a 17-to-21-million-dollar los...
David Letele: Community Leader reflects on his friendship with and the death of Efeso Collins
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions are running high after the death of Green MP Efeso Collins. The 49-year-old died after collapsing at a charity event in Auckland yesterday....
Gary Stead: Black Caps coach ahead of the first Australia v NZ T20 test today
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and New Zealand are going head-to-head today in the T20 opener in Wellington. The city is expecting the largest crowd for a cricket game i...
Mike's Minute: The record on Grant Robertson
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are several questions you can ask about Grant Robertson bailing now. 1) Why not on the night, or shortly afterwards? He seemed to give some ...
Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the shipping concerns from the Productivity Commission
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses are being warned supply disruptions are set to continue due to an uncertain global environment. The Productivity Commission's final repor...
Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen hits out against National's Mark Mitchell's previous work history in the military contracting sector
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour’s police spokeswoman, Ginny Andersen, claims Police Minister Mark Mitchell was “paid to kill people” and has asked him whether he kept a ...
Lillian Morton: Nutritionist says the reasons people don't eat well and exercise despite knowing they should are complex
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're not alone in being overweight as the rest of the western world is also struggling. Health New Zealand's latest review of the state of our heal...
Andre Castang: ANZ Economist says the bank is standing by their predictions of further interest rates
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ is standing by its prediction of more interest rate rises this year. The country's largest bank is forecasting the OCR will be hiked two more ti...
David Seymour: Associate Health Minister says pharmacists are supportive of his move to bring back pseudoephedrine
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour says pharmacists and members of the public are supportive of his move to bring back pseudoephedrine. The cold and flu drug was banned...
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader says Grant Robertson indicated his departure from politics long ago
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins says Grant Robertson indicated his departure from politics long ago. The former Deputy Prime Minister and former Finance Minister is s...
Shannyn Bristowe: Nurses' Organisation National Student Uni Co-Chair says student nurses need a financial fix to get them through placement
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses are calling for something to be done about the financial hurdles they face while finishing their studies. The Nurses Organisation 2023 Studen...
Ben Bayly: Restaurateur and TV Personality on the return of his show 'A New Zealand Food Story'
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi chef Ben Bayly is returning for another season of his highly anticipated show 'A New Zealand Food Story'. The show is returning for a third seas...
Mike's Minute: Our immigration reset needs to happen now
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The good news from the new immigration minister is that a reset on numbers is coming. I think the major issue is not that too many people are coming...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the long-term neglect of Police infrastructure
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long-term neglect of Police infrastructure has led to health and safety concerns at a number of stations nationwide. The Police Association says is...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor is confident that his preferred budget plan will be backed
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mayor is confident the public —and councillors— will back his preferred budget plan. Councillors will vote today on seeking public fe...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the new measures to reset the welfare system and immigration setting changes
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has spoken to a lot of Work and Income frontline caseworkers who say their biggest frustration was people abu...
Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on St John's decision to pull some ambulances off the road
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St John's move to pull some ambulances off the road has shone a light on our public health system. The service is aiming to rein in costs for when a...
Christine Rankin: Former WINZ boss agrees with Govt's jobseeker sanctions policy
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former Work and Income boss is applauding the Government's benefits policy, saying there's no future for someone on welfare. From mid-2024 there ...
Morgan Bailey: Space junk mission launch shows promising signs for future
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Japanese satellite launched into orbit by Rocket Lab will collect data on space junk. It's currently travelling about 27-thousand kilometres per hou...
Stephen Hoadley: Alexei Navalny's death shows a stark reading
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of surprise over Alexei Navalny's death. The 47-year-old Russian opposition leader died at the weekend, after collapsing following a walk in hi...
Nick Leggett: Govt needs to learn from success of fast Coromandel SH25A opening
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fast tracking the opening of State Highway 25A proved to be a boost to the Coromandel's local economy. The road, which was closed due to storm damage ...
Nicola Willis: This is not the time to 'fritter cash away'
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's time to get real about what it will take to get a country with the modern infrastructure we need. Prime Minister Chris Luxon ...
Mark the Week: The Joe Biden Report was damning
15 Feb 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. New Auckland stadium: 7/10 Mor...
Callum Hedge: Kiwi motorsport driver on his interesting start to 2024 and this weekend's NZ Grand Prix
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Callum Hedge has had an interesting start to the year. The 19-year-old motorsport driver started 2024 with some health issues, but is back with a ba...
Mike's Minute: We don't need a super debate right now
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The odd stat of the week was the 50,000 people who claim superannuation but also earn over $100,000 a year. That doesn't mean anything. But as a res...
Dan Mathieson: Zespri CEO expects a strong kiwifruit season, with an expected 193 million trays sold
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Good times seem to be ahead for kiwifruit lovers. Zespri expects to ship around 193 million trays of the fruit to markets across the globe, a signif...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the sectors enthusiasm despite a slow recovery post-Covid
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a slow post-Covid recovery for tourism, despite last year's surge in overseas arrivals. Stats NZ reports that 2.96 million people visited in ...
Kaitlyn Smith: Herald Sun reporter ahead of Taylor Swift's Melbourne Concerts
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Airports around the country will be filled with eager Swifties heading off to Melbourne this weekend. Taylor Swift left a 'Blank Space' in Kiwi hear...
Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister on Benjamin Netanyahu ignoring pleas for a ceasefire and continuing to prepare for a ground offensive into Rafah
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Worried have been sparked that Israel's Prime Minister is ignoring pleas from other countries to not continue with a ground offensive into Rafah. N...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the expectation that they will find cost savings while also growing their headcount
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Public sector agencies have been directed to find cost savings ranging from 6.5-7.5% on average. Public Service Minister Nicola Willis told a separa...
Nick Bryant: Former Correspondent and Author on the United States Presidential election
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the United States Presidential race continues picks up pace, so does its intensity. It’s an interesting year for the US, as the court cases and...
Mike's Minute: Auckland Council couldn't deliver on the stadium design
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By now you will have seen the drawings of the new stadium in Auckland. It has come with the usual bullish talk of doability and vision, the way all ...
Ruth Shinoda: Head of the Education Evaluation Centre on less than half of year eight students meeting maths expectations and nearly a quarter of primary teachers feeling unqualified to teach it
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another hit to the already fragile view of the education system. A new report from the Education Review Office has found that less than half of year...
Richard Kennedy: Country Director of Randstad NZ on the data showing that 61% of workers aren't interested in career progression
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moving up the ladder seems to be less of a priority for workers these days. Randstad’s Workmonitor report revealed that 61% of workers say that th...
David Seymour: Associate Education Minister on his plans for cracking down on the rate of absent kids
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour's getting ready to throw the book at the parents of chronically absent kids. As the Associate Education Minister, Seymour's been task...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister promises to streamline consenting process
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's promising to tackle construction costs with proposed building consent reforms. The cost of building a house has increased significa...
Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor gives an update on the blaze in Port Hills
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch is in for a scorcher today, with 28 degrees and wind from mid-morning as the Port Hills fire continues to burn. More than 130 firefight...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on Fletcher Building's shares plummeting after the announcement of their half-year financial results
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a view that the entire Fletcher Building board should go as the company's Chief Executive and Chair call it quits. The company's half-year...
Stefan Nikolic: Managing Director of Zodiak on the revelation that Airbnbs are more expensive than hotels in Auckland
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travellers take note: Airbnb’s may no longer the budget option. Auckland has been revealed to be one of 25 cities across the globe where the avera...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the status of the 111-emergency call system
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Both the former and current Police Ministers maintain that while the emergency call setup needs updating, it is currently stable. Official Police do...
Mike's Minute: The wheels are finally turning for a new med school
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The thing you ask when we heard about the University of Waikato and the Ministry of Health signing a memorandum of understanding for a third medical s...
Haggai Matar: Israel journalist on the pressure being placed on Israel to stop its ground offensive in Rafah, Gaza
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A growing line of countries is heaping pressure on Israel to stop its ground offensive in southern Gaza. More than 1.5 million Palestinians are curr...
Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners Investment Director on Fletcher Building's CEO and Chairman standing down after a $120 million net loss
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building's chief executive and chairman are standing down after a worse than expected half year result. The country's largest construction ...
Shane Reti: Health Minister on the opening of a third medical school at Waikato University
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister says they're adding places to existing medical schools as well as building a third. The Health Ministry's signing a memorandum ...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on the cancellation of trains due to heat
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's being described as a bit of a shambles after transport issues this week. Auckland Transport says up to one-in-three train services will ...
Jevon McSkimming: Deputy Police Commissioner on the state of the 111 emergency system
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says that fixing our 111-emergency call system is a priority but can't commit to doing so before 2026. Official Police documents clai...
Andrew Webster: Warriors Coach on the upcoming season and how the team will play
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Riding high on the success of their 2023 season, it’s almost time for the Warriors to return for 2024. The team has been back into their training ...
Mike's Minute: Blame it on the bank? NZ's true housing crisis
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be nice to think that rent-to-build could break the cultural and psychological barrier it needs to so that you can have a large building...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the legislation aiming to replace Three Waters and the cancellation of Auckland trains due to heat
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister believes re-structuring water delivery will provide consistency for councils. The clock is ticking as the Government has set itse...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the increase in dairy export demand due to the conflict in the Red Sea
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict in the Red Sea is playing into Kiwi dairy farmers' back pockets. Yemen's Houthi rebels have been targeting ships travelling through the Su...
Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister says that council-controlled water plans are expected to be financially sustainable
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new Local Government Minister is confident in his replacement to three waters. The government's looking to introduce legislation attempting to m...
David Gordon: KiwiRail spokesperson on the cancellation of Auckland Trains due to the heat
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiRail appears to be stating the obvious by saying there's an underlying fragility in Auckland's Rail Network. Some Auckland train services were ...
New programs to help Kiwis launch backyard businesses start
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New programs have been launched to help get New Zealand's backyard business ideas off the ground. Entrepreneurs can apply to get free coaching service...
Mike's Minute: Will there be a movement that national can't ignore?
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I said that I think Act are onto something. It was referencing the angst we saw at Waitangi and how those who gather at such places and thos...
John Murphy: Supermarket Costs Are Moving In The Right Direction
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supermarket costs may be moving in the right direction. The latest Infometrics Foodstuffs Grocery Supplier Index has found supplier costs increased 4....
Israel Set To Proceed With Ground Offensive On Rafah
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel looks set to proceed with its ground offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza, despite a lack of support from western allies. Correspondent Gavin Gr...
Ben Harlum: Taylor Swift Brings Huge Crowds Ahead Of Las Vegas Superbowl
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Las Vegas is in Super Bowl mode today as thousands are in town for the big game. The NFL match between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers ...
Mark Mitchell: Additional Money Will Help With Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Emergency Management Minister says additional money for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery will help Hawke's Bay reach silt removal targets. The Governmen...
Mark the Week: It's been a good week for regular kiwis
08 Feb 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. The short week: 7/10 Wh...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court in the attempt to remove Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in an attempt to rid the Colorado ballot of Donald Trump. Voters claim he participated in an insurrect...
Sophie Moloney: Sky CEO on the upcoming NRL and rugby matches being aired for free on Sky
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great news for sports fans as another dose of free sports is on its way to screens. Friday Night Footy will see 25 NRL matches shown live on Sky Ope...
Mike's Minute: Stop falling for celeb scams. Take some responsibility
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The use of so-called well-known people in scams, I would argue, is now so common that a couple of things should be happening. The first question: is...
Carl Taylor: MBIE Combined Building Supplies Co-op Chairperson on the number of building consents steadying
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building activity may be easing as new numbers show demand returning to pre-Covid levels. Recent years have seen a strain on the sector, with record...
Fiona Bolden: Rural GP Network Chairperson says they are starting to see recognition that the GP funding model is a problem
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s hope change is on the horizon for the GP funding model. Clinics are hiking prices as government funding fails to keep up with rising costs...
Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Coordinator says we need to find new ways to finance infrastructure projects
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It might be time to look at new methods to get transport projects across the line. Auckland's Regional Fuel Tax will be scrapped at the end of June...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor on the uncertain future of the Mount Ruapehu ski fields
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an uncertain winter ahead for Mount Ruapehu's ski fields. Whakapapa Holdings has pulled its bid on the Whakapapa side of the mountain, cla...
Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Association Chief Executive on New Zealand's red meat exports dropping by 14% in October
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The red meat industry is taking a bit of a hit. Red meat exports in October were down 14% on the same month the year before. Exports to China, our...
Liam Lawson: Kiwi Racing driver on the release of 'In The Wings', his appearance in 'Drive to Survive' and what's to come in 2024
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a busy year ahead for Liam Lawson, both on and off the track. He’s the reserve driver for both Red Bull and Visa Cash App RB, formerly k...
Rob Enright: Environmental law specialist on Mike Smith having won the right to sue companies for their role in climate change
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The actions of some of our biggest polluters are set to be thrust into the spotlight. Climate activist Mike Smith has won the right to sue seven com...
Mike's Minute: Time for some facts on the Treaty Principles Bill
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was wondering how long it would take, given what we have seen this week at Waitangi. ACT have launched a campaign to outline some facts on their T...
Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director says the unemployment numbers feel "wonky"
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's latest unemployment figure didn't quite land where many expected. Stats NZ figures show it's risen to 4% in the three months to Decemb...
Tony Blakely: Covid-19 Inquiry Chair on the opening of public submissions of feedback of the Covid response
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s now an opportunity to tell the Royal Commission of Inquiry about your Covid pandemic experiences, and the lessons you want to leave for the ...
Angela Strange: Waikato Regional Councillor on Te Huia increasing their off-peak services
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The passenger train between Hamilton and Auckland is increasing off-peak services. Beginning today, Te Huia will have a third service on Thursdays ...