The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Mike's Minute: Striking teachers are losing parent's support
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We enter another week, yet another week, of industrial action. Yes, it’s the teachers again. The upside is that the primary sector got themselves so...
Ben Logan: Survival expert on the four children who lasted 40 days in a Colombian jungle
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A survival expert says the four children who lasted 40 days in an unforgiving Colombian jungle is a testament to human endurance. The siblings aged th...
James Shaw: Green Party co-leader on their revised tax plan
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party has revised their tax policy, promising a 2.5% wealth tax, targeting assets worth two-million-dollars, or four-million for couples. Th...
Mike Shaw: OliverShaw Tax Advisory Director on Green's tax-free threshold
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party's eyeing sweeping changes to our tax system... but not all financial experts are onboard. It's promising a 2.5% wealth tax, targeting ...
Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spokesperson on the implementation of medical taskforces
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Health Minister's unveiled a new plan to even out the playing field when accessing healthcare treatment around the country. Ayesha Verrall says th...
Mike's Minute: My hero of the week
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rory McIlroy is my hero of the week. Watch the Netflix doco-series Full Swing. Rory features in one episode and comes across very well. He said he fee...
Mark the Week: An astonishing week, an astonishing revelation and astonishing behaviour
08 Jun 2023
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. Michael Wood: 1/10 An aston...
Wendi Henderson: Former Football Fern on 23 winners of FIFA Women's World Cup receiving $447,000
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every player in the FIFA Women's World Cup has $49,000 coming their way and the 23 players in the title winning team will each get $447,000. The money...
Brendon Hartley: Le Mans defending champion looking to add a fourth title to the list
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Le Mans is all set to go ahead this weekend. And defending champion Brendon Hartley will be in attendance, looking to add a fourth championship to the...
Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist says it may be too early to read into Govt's higher than expected deficit
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may be too early to read too much into the Government's higher than expected deficit. Latest Treasury figures show the Government has recorded a $7...
Samantha Murton: College of GPs President says the Government's proposed five percent funding increase isn't enough
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors are saying the Government's proposed five percent funding increase isn't enough. A number of general practice associations have written to Te ...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says not selling the full airport shares is second rate
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland needs a deal. Councillors will be back around the table at 10 this morning - as its budget considerations stretch into a second day. Mayor Wa...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO responds to claims increased landing fees could make travel less affordable
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport's clapped back at airlines after their claims that increased landing fees could make travel less affordable. Qantas and Air New Zeala...
Mike's Minute: Today we find out Hipkins' leadership chops
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You could have heard a pin drop at Question Time yesterday. How many times had Michael Wood been asked by the Cabinet Office to sell his Auckland Airp...
James Caan: Successful British-Pakistani entrepreneur and former Dragons' Den star is bringing his new venture to NZ
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want a sense of how the UK economy is fearing, and how to get into business, then James Caan is your man. The British-Pakistani entrepreneur we...
Loren Heaphy: ChristchurchNZ spokesperson says city has matured from post-quake status, picking up momentum
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ōtautahi Christchurch is making progress in its earthquake and pandemic recovery. Thanks to five major summer sporting events, the local economy has...
Greg Miller: Owner of Esk Valley restaurant on $8.8m of Hawke's Bay cyclone grants going unspent, to be returned to MBIE
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Out of the $30 million provided to the Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce to help businesses stay open after the cyclone, about $8.8 million of it has be...
Maurice Williamson: Council expenditure committee chair on whether Chris Darby and Julie Fairey will vote on Airport share sale
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland councillors will decide today whether to sell the council's shares in Auckland Airport. Newstalk ZB's Michael Sergel told Kate Hawkesby Mayor...
Maddison Burgess-Smith: Business group spokesperson on NZ Post hiking bulk mail prices by 100 percent in last five years
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A group of businesses and organisations wants the Government to step in to stop postage price rises. From next month, New Zealand Post is hiking price...
Peter Dunne: Former Cabinet Minister says Michael Wood needs to go from Cabinet
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A big question for Chris Hipkins over whether to remove Michael Wood from cabinet. Wood remains stood down as Transport Minister after it was revealed...
Mike's Minute: Michael Wood has to go
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins did to Michael Wood the least he could, without doing nothing. At least he did something, which is an improvement on Jacinda Ardern. Ard...
Pollies: Andrew Little and Mark Mitchell on Michael Wood, Jan Tinetti and electoral changes
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Little and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Cath O'Brien: BARNZ director on warnings sweet spot of passengers blindly accepting high air fares may be ending
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The International Air Transport Association are warning that the sweet spot of passengers blindly accepting high air fares may be coming to an end. De...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO calls for solutions after recording almost 40 percent increase in retail crime
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grocers are calling for solutions after recording an almost 40 percent increase in North Island retail crime. Data collected from New World, PAK'nSAVE...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent on PGA Tour agreement to shock merger with Saudi rivals LIV Golf
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement of a merge...
Iain White: Professor says New Zealand needs a more consistent approach to flood risk management
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A claim New Zealand needs a more consistent approach to flood risk management. Researchers have found that there are different standards of risk in di...
Clint Smith: Former Labour Party senior staffer claims Hipkins is starting to be known for action on ministers behaving badly
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A claim Chris Hipkins is starting to be known for decisive action on ministers behaving badly. Michael Wood has been stood down from his Transport por...
Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar Headmaster says the Government's new vaping regulations aren't good enough
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland headmaster says the Government's new vaping regulations aren't good enough. New rules include banning new vape stores near schools and mar...
Mike Hosking: These electoral changes will never see the light of day
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the shortened week, with a good, old electoral slap in the face. If the Government were aiming for major change to the way we elect Governm...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister will have some questions for Michael Wood over undeclared shares in Auckland Airport
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins will have some questions for Michael Wood over revelations he hadn't declared his shares in Auckland Airport. The Transport Minister did...
Cameron Craigie: Scientist discusses chicken accounting for a third of Kiwi meals a week, beef at 22 per cent
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new study into Kiwis' meat-eating habits shows 9 in 10 of us are still meat eaters. New Zealanders seem to gravitate towards chicken over red meat, ...
Vaughan Couillault: Education expert says issues around Andrew Tate deepened when he was incarcerated
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Ministry has been warned about the prevalence of content from influencer Andrew Tate in schools. Documents show officials are looking in...
Deborah Hart: Independent Electoral Review Panel Chair says they want to test voting changes with the public
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting public support will be key for any changes to our voting system. The Independent Electoral Review Panel has recommended a variety of changes t...
Edward Willis: Law Professor says Michael Wood could have benefitted from his own political decisions with airport shares
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Senior minister Michael Wood could face harsh legal backlash for not declaring he owned shares in Auckland Airport. The Minister who holds the transpo...
Mike's Minute: 1,800 cops isn't the victory the Government think it is
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was it a hollow victory? Indeed, was it a victory at all? The Government made much yesterday of the latest police graduation. The Prime Minister was t...
Mark the Week: Jan Tinetti should be embarrassed and ashamed
01 Jun 2023
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. Ron DeSantis: 6/10 He's “...
Simon Graney: Outward Bound acting CEO on efforts to expand into the North Island
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Outdoor education programme Outward Bound are looking to expand into the North Island. They have narrowed their search down to the Coromandel Peninsul...
Neil McAra: Southland Chamber of Commerce President on Tiwai Point owner Rio Tinto's profit of $122m
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls have come for support in Southland as the future of the Tiwai smelter remains unknown amid large profits. The smelter faces closure next year if...
Shannon Barlow: Recruitment expert says counteroffers are becoming more commonplace in negotiations
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High demand for workers is giving more power to some at the negotiating table. A Frog Recruitment survey shows 79 per cent of managers have made mor...
Vivien Maidaborn: Internet NZ CEO is comfortable with the plan but has some questions around changes to Broadcasting Act
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for the public to get involved in the consultation on plans to tighten up rules for the media. Internal Affairs have released a discussion docum...
Michael Wood: Associate Finance Minister says $1 billion for cyclone-affected properties is evidence based, could change
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The categorisation of cyclone affected properties could continue to shift, as the finer details are ironed out. The Government will help fund council ...
Mike's Minute: The teachers aren't helping themselves
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another strike. Yes, it's the teachers again. In an industry crippled by lack of performance, they have divided yet another day of not tu...
Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfer on his 'dream come true' season and earning a PGA Tour card for the rest of the year
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan fox is having a "dream come true" season. In the last month and a half he's played two majors, The Masters and the the PGA Championship, earning ...
Adam Maggs: Auckland Emergency Management on increase in stolen tsunami sirens
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tsunami sirens are still being stolen in Auckland. Auckland Council has revealed 21 siren units have been stolen from sites across the city since the ...
Nathan Wallis: Child development expert on research finding higher levels of screen time linked to poorer development
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is more common to see kids with an iPad in their hands than without them nowadays. And according to new research higher levels of screen time in ch...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on Budget announcement, Auckland Airport and cost cutting measures
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has made a last-minute bid to build support for a $2.3 billion sale of the council’s airport shares ahead of releasing ...
Robert Stubbs: Forestry operator shutting up shop after 23 years due to a raft of troubles
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing concern has come that the forestry sector isn't being run in a sustainable way, with businesses on the chopping block. A 23-year-old busine...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on figures showing reversal in increase of arrears in mortgages
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cost of Living pressures don't look like they are abating anytime soon but we may actually just be acclimatising to our new norms. The latest Centrix ...
Ruth Money: Victims' advocate says her experience is that there is more crime happening
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A victims' advocate says her experience is that there is more crime happening. The number of people charged with non-traffic offences has halved since...
Mike's Minute: Jan Tinetti represents shoddy government leadership
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a regular to this show, then you will know my interest in the Jan Tinetti scandal. There is not a shadow of a doubt in my mind, or I sus...
Irene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers Guild President on proposed tweaks to current Screen Production Grant
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some good news has come for the screen production industry with the Government proposing a tweak to the current Screen Production Grant, starting with...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand Chief Executive not taking being crowned Airline of the Year for granted
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's boss isn't taking its latest award for granted. The company has been crowned AirlineRatings.com's Airline of the Year, beating the l...
Troy Patchett: Property development expert says National's housing density U-turn will put off developers
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's U-turn on housing density is one of many factors leading developers to put their projects on ice. The party has pulled out of its bi-partis...
Christopher Luxon: National Party leader responds to Prime Minister's dog whistling comment around bilingual road signs
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has been hard to keep up with the National Party's ever-changing opinion on bilingual road signs. But after their clarification the party does in f...
Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers CEO says we need to spend on what's essential, then fix transport funding model
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disappointment at the idea of hiking fuel taxes. Treasury warns rising costs in the transport sector and a large loan granted to Waka Kotahi may mean ...
Simon McDowell: Fertility expert says changes to surrogacy laws have taken a long time to get underway
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surrogacy laws are set to be updated to move with the times. Currently, parents have to adopt their child using adoption laws, which are 70 years old....
Mike's Minute: We don't need Māori road signs
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What possible, sensible, and the key word here is 'sensible', reason can there be to introduce Māori road signs? The idea is out for consultation as ...
Michael Bublé: Grammy-winning artist ahead of returning to New Zealand as part of the 'Higher Tour'
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The King of Christmas albums is coming back to our shores. Grammy award winning Michael Bublé is on the road and will be here this June as part of th...
Gareth Wallis: Tauranga City Councillor on reintroducing free parking during weekends and after 5pm weekdays
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of last year Tauranga City Council re-introduced paid on-street parking. But it ended up meaning less people were coming into the City Cent...
Dr Angela Lim: Mental health platform boss on UK's Met Police stopping attending calls related to mental health incidents
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In September, the UK's Metropolitan Police will officially stop attending emergency calls related to mental health incidents. Police are not trained t...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says legislation before select committee will introduce tougher penalties for those who flee police
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says legislation currently before select committee will introduce tougher penalties for those who flee police. But he tol...
Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb NZ CEO on report forecasting a 30 per cent decrease in average farm profit
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beef and Lamb are forecasting a 30 per cent decrease in average farm profit. A new report shows on farm inflation is at 16.7 per cent, which the highe...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President says the public want more police out there on the streets full stop
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Association says changes to the fleeing drivers policy is bigger than just pursuits. The new Fleeing Driver Framework gives officers more s...
Sam Stuchbury: Motion Sickness' Executive Creative Director on Road by Karangahape
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why wait until 3am to party on Auckland's Karangahape Road when you can smell like it 24-7? The limited edition perfume "Road by Karangahape" is being...
Mike's Minute: Here Come The Attacks And The Desperation
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of good news for the National Party over the weekend. The attack came from Labour that we are going to be $100 worse off under National. The wor...
Chris Bishop: National's Housing spokesman on the party's housing policy
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National says it'll give central government "reserve powers" if councils don't deal with housing intensification the way it wants. The party has confi...
David Kelly: Registered Master Builders Federation CEO on making the Apprenticeship Boost scheme permanent
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A positive reaction in the trades followed the Government's promise to make its Apprenticeship Boost scheme permanent. The programme —which was intr...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the plan to raise the US's debt ceiling
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Speaker of the Republican controlled US House of Representatives believes that changes to a deal to lift the debt ceiling will be transformational...
Brett O'Reiley: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Chief Executive on the Indo-Pacific supply chain agreement
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Employers and Manufacturers' Association says a new Indo-Pacific region supply chain agreement is a foot in the door for New Zealand. Trade and Ex...
Janfrie Wakim: Child Poverty Action Group Founder on the debts owed by beneficiaries
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Debts owed by current and former beneficiaries have ballooned to 2.4-billion-dollars. Ministry of Social Development data shows nearly 600-thousand-pe...
Mike's Minute: Australia just need to look at us for The Voice
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you believe the Liberal media, papers like the Sydney Morning Herald, they will tell you that Parliament there has “erupted” over claims by Pet...
Mark the Week: It would have been zero if it hadn't been for Ginny Andersen's appearance on the show
25 May 2023
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: 2/10 It wou...
Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby find out how Mike Hosking won $10
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week that was - and Mike had some financial news to share. LISTEN ABOVESee ...
Steve Wiggins: Payments NZ CEO on bank payments now available seven days a week from today
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From today, kiwis can make electronic bank payments seven days a week. No more having to wait for payments to go through after public holidays or week...
James Foulds: Psychological Medicine professor says 10% of funded positions in mental health sector are vacant
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Employing only clinicians with a tertiary level degree, is a luxury our mental health system can no longer afford. That's the argument being made by...
Steve Cullen: Criminal lawyer on Police Minister Ginny Andersen not ruling out law tweak to address violent youth offenders
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police Minister Ginny Andersen isn’t taking legislative change off the table as the Government attempts to stem rising violent crime, particularly o...
Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on research finding hosting large sporting events shows no evidence of greater participation
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, the trickle down benefits from hosting large sporting events shows no evidence of greater participation levels. New research claims there ...
Michael Wood: Transport Minister says Waka Kotahi is investing $2.8 billion into State Highways between 2021 and 2024
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Argument has broken out over how much the Government is investing in our roads. National claims the Government has reduced funding for State Highway m...
Chris Luxon: National leader says New Zealanders shouldn't lean too heavily on polling numbers
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition leader Chris Luxon says New Zealanders shouldn't lean too heavily on polling numbers. The two right wing parties would be able to govern al...
Mike's Minute: Government advice on saving money is condescending
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the line about history repeating itself? What undid the Helen Clark Government was shower heads and water pressure. It wasn’t their only issu...
Teddy Swims: American singer ahead of bringing his 'Sleep is Exhausting' tour to NZ
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may not be able to place the name, but you'll very likely have heard the voice. Teddy Swims, real name Jaten Dimsdale, is an American artist who f...
Glen Sowry: Queenstown Airport CEO on new plan for predicted 33% increase in flights
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, Queenstown Airport predicted it would need to double the number of flights to one every four minutes to accommodate an expected 5 million pas...
Samantha McNaughton: Report author finding freight and logistics sector labour shortage could widen to 18,000 by 2028
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The freight and logistics sector urgently needs skilled workers - and they need them yesterday. Without any intervention, labour shortage in the secto...
Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is confident inflation is finally being brought under control
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is confident inflation is finally being brought under control. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a...
Cathy Wilson: Early childhood education leader claims the ECE Budget promised a Ferrari but delivered a lemon
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Early childhood education leaders are claiming the ECE Budget promised a Ferrari but delivered a lemon. They are calling on the Minister of Education ...
Mike Lee: Marketing expert says Labour's power saving ad campaign is patronising
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour is being ridiculed over a new advertising campaign about energy saving 'Find Money in Weird Places' promises to show New Zealanders how to save...
Don Brash: Former Reserve Bank Governor says he does not envy Adrian Orr's position
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is in a difficult situation. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a further 25 basis points to 5.5 pe...
Mike's Minute: Finally an admittance from the Government on crime
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did we have a breakthrough of sorts on the programme with the Prime Minister, or was it more gaslighting? Ginny Andersen, who is so out of her depth i...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on emergency housing, crime and OCR
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Jo Collins: Adelaide wine expert on Hawke's Bay recognised as a world class wine destination
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the likes of Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Adelaide - Hawke's Bay has been recognised as a world class wine destination. The region has taken the ...
Edward Rennell: CEO of Greyhound Racing NZ on recent report finding injuries to dogs are still trending upwards
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greyhound racing is still on notice. The most recent report from the Racing Integrity Board, which is the fourth report into greyhound racing over the...
Ginny Andersen: Police Minister concedes the increase in crime isn't just down to more reporting of crime
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister concedes the increase in crime isn't just down to more reporting of crime. Reports of several categories of crime like serious ass...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts a bigger 50 basis point hike to the Official Cash Rate
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brace for another hike to interest rates, with the Reserve Bank reviewing the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold...
Nicola Willis: National's finance spokesperson downplays cost of their tax cuts, amid calls for the party to front up
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is downplaying the cost of their tax cuts, amid calls for the party to front up. The Council of Trade Unions is picking the policy will cost ...
Roderick Mulgan: Lawyer on NZ Law Society proposal to introduce statutory duty for lawyers to perform in accordance with Treaty
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What first started out as a report into sexual misbehaviour in the law industry, has now become a proposal from the New Zealand Law Society to introdu...
Guy Pearce: Aussie Hollywood star of 'The King's Speech' fame on his new show 'The Clearing'
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the Hollywood stars that started out his career just across the ditch. Guy Pearce got his start in Neighbours before he was destined for t...
Mike's Minute: We have never given more to people who can't be bothered
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There was a headline, my despair and a crime committed all in one story. So what was the headline? "Want free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill ...
Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent says €1.2 billion fine against Meta by EU is due to privacy concerns
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Privacy concerns are behind a €1.2 billion fine against Meta, the operators of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The European Union has slapped the...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister stands by govt spending despite the part it may be playing in driving up inflation, interest rates
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is standing by government spending, despite the part it may be playing in driving up inflation and interest rates. Economists are n...
George Wood: Devonport-Takapuna board member says Waka Kotahi need to review Harbour Bridge closure settings
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between 12:30pm and 7:30pm on Saturday, the Auckland Harbour Bridge was closed five times. After the bridge was damaged by a truck in 2020, Waka Kotah...