The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Gabrielle response, adjourning Parliament, housing and National's leadership
14 Feb 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...
Dr. Melanie Balbach: Study lead on research showing success of single dose temporary male contraceptive in mice
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research has found that a single dose temporary male contraceptive is showing success in mice. By temporarily immobilizing mice sperm it was found...
Christoph Schumacher: Economist says Gabrielle damage repair, loss in productivity could cost tens of billions of dollars
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An economist is warning that the repair of Cyclone Gabrielle could cost our economy tens of billions of dollars. The flow on effect of repairing damag...
Russell Craig: Microsoft National Technology Officer on why public cloud services are expected to pick up in the next few years
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By 2026 public cloud services could add $21 billion to the New Zealand economy, along with creating 134,000 jobs. Spending on public cloud services is...
Alison Andrews: Transpower CEO provides an outage update as 225k are without power due to Cyclone Gabrielle
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
225,000 people are currently without power across New Zealand and the widespread damage looks as if it could take a few days to repair. Energy compani...
Kieran McAnulty: Emergency Management Minister provides an update as Cyclone Gabrielle moves offshore
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclone Gabrielle is moving offshore, but the danger isn't over in many parts of the North Island. About 25,000 people have now been forced from their...
Mike's Minute: Truancy has been an issue for years, not just in an election year
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eagle-eared listeners might have picked up yesterday the non-answer from Chris Hipkins over truancy. Yes, an announcement is coming this week, maybe e...
Rueben Davidson: Banks Peninsula Community Board member on Lyttleton residents' concerns over cruise ships
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lyttleton residents are complaining the amount of cruise ships coming in are overwhelming the area, with fears of a Starbucks or trinket shop opening ...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Govt can't stop the storm but can provide info and support
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland businesses are wondering when they're going to get a break. Aucklanders are being advised to evacuate if necessary and to expect widespread p...
Steve Badger: Director of Avos to Go on some growers expecting less than 40% of produce to be able to be exported this year
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well it's a combination of the not so perfect storm for avocado growers. Between the fruit getting blown off trees in the wind and the fact that avoca...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on deal reportedly close with Rio Tinto over Tiwai Point
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to Contact Energy, it is looking as if Rio Tinto are ready to make a deal with Tiwai Point. Rio Tinto had previously said the Tiwai Point al...
Aileen Lawrie: Thames Coromandel District Council CEO describes Cyclone Gabrielle's impact as carnage
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Thames Coromandel region's being described as carnage. District Council Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie told Mike Hos...
Roger Ball: NEMA Director of Emergency Management provides an update on Cyclone Gabrielle
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Officials are considering declaring a national state of emergency -- as Cyclone Gabrielle continues to cause severe weather across the North Island an...
Robert Patman: China may be testing the USA's military reflexes
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are concerns that China could be trying to test America's military reflexes by sending surveillance balloons over North America. US fighter jets...
Chris Hipkins: Take the warnings about Gabrielle seriously
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is urging people not to be complacent when it comes to Cyclone Gabrielle. He says we have to take the red weather warning...
Rachel Kelleher: Auckland Emergency Management says Gabrielle is an 'evolving situation'
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The cyclone could have different effects on different regions. Auckland Emergency Management Duty Controller Rachel Kelleher told Mike Hosking that it...
Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO on flight cancellations due to Gabrielle
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All domestic flights and most international flights through Auckland Airport are cancelled. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran says that the d...
Mike's Minute: Reality trumping ideology for the planet this week
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn’t been a good week for the planet has it? We have found out we are making more single use plastic than ever before. We have found out oil co...
Mark the Week: In a mess of a world, he reminds us what heroes look like
09 Feb 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. NZ Rugby: 4/10 There is som...
Nick Lane: QOROX business development manager on 3D printed ramraid protection
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A technology innovation company are taking ram raid protection into their own hands by 3D printing concrete planter boxes, outdoor furniture and seati...
Mody Maor: Breakers coach reflects on a remarkable season and looks ahead to the semi-finals
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a huge turn around season for the Breakers. After being on the road for the last few years, the team have secured a home advantage for the...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on customers' rights after claims Ed Sheeran seats changed without holders' permission
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some Ed Sheeran fans are up in arms, claiming their seats for this weekend's concerts at Auckland's Eden Park have been changed without their permissi...
Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Association CEO on NZ exporting $11.4 billion worth of red meat in 2022
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once again the farmers are saving us. In 2022, New Zealand exported $11.4 billion worth of red meat but the meat industry’s global markets started e...
Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor pushes back on suggestions she's sneaking policy through to give council more powers
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rotorua's Mayor is pushing back on suggestions she's sneaking policy through to give the council more powers. The Rotorua Lakes Council has voted to p...
Dean Humphries: Colliers director on forecast of international visitors to rebound to around 2.1 million by the end of May
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's onwards and upwards for New Zealand's hotel sector. 2023 is off to a good start, with strong-forward bookings and high demand for the rest of the...
Mike Hosking: The TVNZ/RNZ merger had to go
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make no mistake about it, the dumping of the TVNZ/RNZ merger is the dumping of a dumb idea. I told the then Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern that, as she...
Mike's Minute: The 'policy bonfire' is smart politics
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Personally, the best bit of ‘Backdown Wednesday’ was the dumping of the egregious social insurance. It wasn't just another tax from a government t...
Aaron Keown: Chch City Councillor on potential fines of up to $20,000 for posting junk mail
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch residents could soon face a fine of up to $20,000 for posting junk mail or littering in charity donation boxes. Under the new waste manag...
Pamela Anderson: Iconic actress on her new memoir, documentary and finding comfort in being alone
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic actress, Pamela Anderson, told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking ahead of the release of her memoir Love, Pamela and her documentary Pamela, a Love ...
Brett Siegel: NBA insider and reporter on Lebron James becoming the NBA's all-time leading points scorer
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lebron James has taken the crown of NBA’s all-time highest point scorer. With 38,388 total points he has now surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record ...
Christopher Luxon: National Leader says the Govt's policy bonfire is a stupendous waste of money, time and resources
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"It's getting rid of dumb stuff." That's how National Leader Christopher Luxon has described the Government's policy bonfire. He told Mike Hosking it'...
Paul Spoonley: Sociologist says the Law Commission is better placed to work on hate speech legislation, than the Govt
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A sociologist says the Law Commission is better placed to work on hate speech legislation, than the Government. The legislation has been thrown on its...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO says the ability for businesses to pass minimum wage hike cost on is very low
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are concerns the hike to minimum wage could be devastating for businesses. The Government has announced the minimum wage will rise by $1.50 to $...
Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner won't say how exactly $500 million worth of cocaine was found in Pacific Ocean
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Authorities aren't going into detail about exactly how they managed to intercept half a billion dollars worth of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean. The 3.2...
Mike's Minute: Co-governance is not the way forward for New Zealand
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If and when the new Prime Minister gets around to his bread and butter reset, the work he has to do on Three Waters is going to be something to behold...
Craig Hyde: Burt Munro Challenge chair on the return of the event after not going ahead last year
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After not going ahead last year, the Burt Munro Challenge is set to commence today. Running for 16 years, the annual motorcycle challenge sees bikers ...
Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Megan Woods clash over Government's response to surging retail crime
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There has been Opposition outrage at the Government's response to surging retail crime. Police received a record 10,000 incident reports in October la...
David Seymour: Act leader says he can form a working Government with National, despite doubting it is much different from Labour
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Seymour is promising he can form a working Government with National, despite doubting it is much different from Labour. The Act Leader delivered...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent says a specialist team from LA is on the way to provide earthquake relief for Turkey and Syria
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Relief is on the way to Turkey and Syria after two devastating 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes. More than 6,300 people have died, with the World Hea...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says they'll be having conversations at Cabinet today about re-prioritisation
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something concrete is on its way about the Government's policy shake-up. It comes after a newly reshuffled Cabinet was asked to take another look at i...
Laurie Mains: Former All Blacks coach says Japan will benefit most from All Blacks World Cup exodus
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese rugby is set to reap the benefits from this year's All Blacks World Cup exodus. 114-capped Aaron Smith and 112-capped Beauden Barrett will he...
Jevon McSkimming: Police Assistant Commissioner on 10,000 reports of retail crime in month of October last year
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police are standing by their approach to retail crime in the wake of surging incident reports. They received a record 10,000 reports of retail crime i...
Din Redzepagic: Pharmacist says if pharmacies waive the $5 prescription payment, they'll see better engagements with patients
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research has found people who have to pay prescription fees are more likely to end up in hospital. A year-long study involving more than 1,000 peo...
Mike's Minute: We're overdue to make calls around insurance and building
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things that may be revealed out of the weather mess is the fact we are woefully underinsured as a country. It's these sorts of things that ...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt on Six Nations, Super Smash and Breakers
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the weekend's sporting news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief on data showing tourism industry may be short as many as 80,000 workers
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latest data shows the tourism sector could be short 80,000 staff, an increase of 13,000 more than last year, with some concerned we may be going backw...
Rachel Barker: Plastics NZ CEO on record amounts of plastic waste produced worldwide despite government efforts
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite government efforts to reduce single use plastics, we are producing record amounts of plastic waste worldwide. In 2021, we produced 139 million...
Tui Ruwhiu: Directors and Editors Guild on calls for NZ to join Australia in major shakeup for local film, television production
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for New Zealand to join in Australia in a major shakeup for local film and television production. From mid-2024, streaming services like Netflix...
Chris Penk: National Courts spokesperson has concerns rising court delays aren't being taken seriously by the Government
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is concerned rising court delays aren't being taken seriously by the Government. Data from October shows family court applications older than...
Jason Walls: Political editor says 501 deportees will be a hot topic when Chris Hipkins visits Anthony Albanese
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
501 deportees will be a hot topic when Chris Hipkins visits Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. Today's one day trip to Canberra will be his firs...
Mike's Minute: Auckland has performed exactly as expected this week
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So Wayne Brown took some heat this week. Wayne is Auckland's mayor and Wayne wasn’t up to much, apparently, when he should have been last Friday. He...
Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby on Ed Sheeran fluffing his lines, Mike was wrong about Ardern and Wayne's week
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark the Week: Not all polls are created equal
02 Feb 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. Auckland Transport: 2/10 ...
Peter Fitzsimons: Australian Republican Movement head on replacing monarch's face on $5 note with Indigenous desing
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Queen Elizabeth’s face will no longer appear on Australia’s $5 note and will not be replaced by King Charles'. The new bill will feature an Indige...
Simeon Brown: National Transport spokesperson on the Government reviewing light rail project despite $72 million spent
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Light rail may be set to join the list of incomplete Labour party projects. Right next to the abandoned Harbour Bridge cycle way, the axed four lane h...
James Shaw: Greens' co-leader plans to put his time into NZ's climate change response, not Wellington Central
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greens' co-leader James Shaw is planning to put his time into New Zealand's climate change response, not the Wellington Central electorate seat. He's ...
Prof Robin Gauld: Questions raised around why we are not appropriately measuring non-urgent hospital treatment
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An unclear picture is being painted of the level of need in our health system. An editorial in the latest Medical Journal raises questions about why w...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster expects unemployment rate to hit 4.3 percent by the end of the year
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An economic consultancy group says a recession is inevitable. That's despite Finance Minister Grant Robertson saying it isn't a foregone conclusion. I...
Rick Herd: Naylor Love CEO on Westpac report showing tough times ahead for the building industry
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from Westpac shows tough times ahead for the building industry. The figures show construction demand will fall due to cheaper house price...
Mike Hosking: If we avoid a recession, then the election race is on
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let me pose this one for Labour party fans. So far this week we have a poll bounce, let's assume it's real. Let's assume it sticks, which means the ra...
Rod Liddle: UK correspondent suggests there's more than one motivation for UK strikes
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
British trade unions have come out in force for the country's biggest strike since 2011. An estimated half a million workers including teachers, unive...
Mike's Minute: Govt are in a fuel subsidy precedent they can't get out of
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The proof in the pudding that if you hand out free stuff people become addicted, is to be found in the already alarming concerns being expressed as to...
Kaylee Bell: Kiwi country artist on opening for Ed Sheeran, performs 'Keith'
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for a song and a chat with one of our favourite musicians in the country. When we last spoke to country pop singer Kaylee Bell she was about ...
Marilyn Giroux: Sports Marketing lecturer on rumours of FIFA Women's World Cup Saudi sponsorship
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s Women's FIFA Football World Cup has reports of a Saudi Arabian sponsorship. Saudi Arabia has a well publicised history of oppression of ...
John Carran: Economist on record low unemployment, rising salaries and wages
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment remains at a record low of 3.4 percent and wages are continuing to rise. In the December quarter all salary and wage rates increased 4.1 ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends decision to extend the fuel tax subsidy until March
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is defending the decision to extend the fuel tax subsidy. Chris Hipkins has announced the 25 cent fuel tax cuts, and ...
Warrick Dent: Wellington NZ General Manager says Ed Sheeran's show will give businesses a real boost
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington's local economy looks to be the big winners from Ed Sheeran's concert tonight. The pop superstar is playing to a crowd of 48,000 at Sky Sta...
Dave Bodger: Gull GM says fuel tax subsidy extension has alleviated fears from the trucking sector
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fuel tax subsidy extension has alleviated fears from the trucking sector. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins yesterday announced the fuel price subsidy,...
Arran Jones: Independent Children's Monitor executive director on social workers making just 29% of visits to children in care
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New figures are laying bare the failings of Oranga Tamariki. The Independent Children's Monitor has found the agency is placing a third of children in...
Mike's Minute: Three Waters spending is now grossly wasteful
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking for work, there is still one job left at the highest level of the Three Waters structure. They have announced they have appointed t...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Minister for Auckland needs to consult with business leaders
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Bridges is calling on the new Minister of Auckland, to listen to the concerns of businesses in our largest city. Mount Roskill MP Michael Wood i...
Leanne Otene: Principals' Federation President says Jan Tinnetti is a great appointment as Education Minister
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Principals are welcoming the appointment of one of their own, to the role of Minister of Education. Jan Tinnetti is replacing Chris Hipkins in the por...
Leanne Geraghty: Air New Zealand say they are making good progress clearing Auckland Airport backlog
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Airlines will working to clear the backlog at Auckland Airport as quickly as possible. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraght...
Rachel Kelleher: Auckland Emergency Management Duty Controller says flooding situation has ramped up in past few hours
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders are being warned to remain alert for ongoing dangers, as this morning's heavy rain starts to ease. Red and Orange Heavy Rain Warnings rema...
Ayesha Verrall: New Health Minister says she is keen to reduce hospital waiting lists
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Minister of Health is keen to reduce hospital waiting lists. Ayesha Verrall is taking over the portfolio previously held by Andrew Little. Lat...
Finn Robinson: ANZ Economist says unemployment figure won't necessarily reflect what will happen over the coming year
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brace for turn-around in the labour market. Stats NZ is due reveal announce the latest official unemployment rate later this morning. Some economists ...
Mike Hosking: The flood response was a mess, but we expected that
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To be honest, there are a lot of other things I want to be talking about, and we will try and get to them all later. But the Auckland mess, which may ...
Chris Whipple: Journalist and author on his new book 'The Fight of his Life: Inside Joe Biden’s White House'
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's fair to say it's been a tumultuous first two years of Joe Biden’s presidency. What started with approval ratings in the 50s with an economy on ...
Mike's Minute: Polls show the Govt got the hit it wanted, but issues still remain
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There would have been a sigh of relief last night. Not just from the Labour Party, but in the two newsrooms who put the polls out. It's rare two polls...
Tim Lightbourne: Invivo founder on their chartered wine flight from Auckland to Queenstown
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does a glass of wine with a side of altitude sound? Kiwi wine company Invivo are offering a chartered wine flight from Auckland to Queenstown. Whi...
Kyle Brewerton: Auckland Primary Principals' Assn VP says directive for schools to close this week makes sense
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schools and tertiary institutions across Auckland have been told not hold in-person classes this week. Auckland Primary Principals' Association Vice P...
Christopher Luxon: National leader says he isn't too worried about Labour's latest uptick in the polls
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon isn't too worried about Labour's latest uptick in the polls. Two new polls, released last night, show support for Labour has surged ...
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies co-op chair on flooding insurance claims putting pressure on building industry
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just as building supply demand was heading back towards normal, more than 9000 insurance claims have now been made following the Auckland flooding, a ...
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent says some new faces will pick up portfolios in Labour's Cabinet reshuffle
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some MPs will be getting a promotion when Chris Hipkins unveils his Cabinet reshuffle this afternoon. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says ...
Roger Ball: National Emergency Management Agency Director says more rain is likely to impact those already badly affected
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders are being warned to remain cautious and prepared, ahead of another onslaught of heavy rain. Red Heavy Rain Warnings are now in effect, for...
Stu Potter: Stardust Me sends peoples ashes into space
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ashes of five New Zealanders —and 42 others— are about to be blasted off into space. New Zealand start-up Stardust Me has sold spaces on one o...
Tim Dower: Time for Hipkins to show us what he's made of
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for Chris Hipkins to show us what he's made of. He's done what was required of him and showed up in Auckland over the weekend, now his role i...
Tim Dower: Wayne Brown hasn't endeared himself
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mayor was on a hiding to nothing with Friday's freak weather event. He's copped criticism from a lot of quarters over the timing of the eme...
Chris Hipkins: The severe weather created unforeseen challenges
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The weather danger certainly isn't over yet in Auckland. Our largest city remains in a state of emergency this morning after another night of heavy ra...
Chris Brandolino: NIWA Principal Scientist says severe weather is caused by an "atmospheric river"
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Metereologists say the severe weather is being caused by an "atmospheric river". NIWA Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino told Tim Dower that that "r...
Desley Simpson: Auckland Deputy Mayor says weather isn't getting any better
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The evacuations are continuing in Auckland after another night of heavy rain. Auckland remains in a state of emergency, with an Orange Heavy Rain Warn...
Len Salt: Thames-Coromandel Mayor on the flood damages in Coromandel
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Waihou River has burst its banks north of Te Aroha, blocking State Highway 26. And in the Coromandel Peninsula, people are being urged to stay off...
Keeley Anderson: Tall Poppy business partner on rising crime and housing driving people south out of Auckland
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising crime may be prompting more people to pack up and leave Auckland. Latest Trade Me rental stats suggest the exodus from Auckland is continuing, ...
DC Parmet: Sir Elton John's tour manager ahead of his last two Auckland shows
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Elton John wowed a sell-out crowd in Christchurch this week and tonight and tomorrow will be his last ever Auckland shows. Mt Smart Stadium is the...
James Higham: Otago University tourism expert says Tarras airport would also completely change the face of Central Otago
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial plans to build a new airport in Central Otago is coming under further scrutiny. Eleven academics have penned an open latter against Chri...
Edward Millar: First Union policy analyst says now is the time to raise the minimum wage up to the level of the living wage
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Divided opinion, over whether the Government should be increasing the minimum wage. The number of people seeking help for financial hardship has been ...
David Seymour: Act Leader says those on the minimum wage often aren't those most in need
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Divided opinion, over whether the Government should be increasing the minimum wage. The number of people seeking help for financial hardship has been ...
Antonia Watson: ANZ chief says new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins listened to what business leaders had to say
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High praise for our new Prime Minister from the head of largest our bank. Chris Hipkins has been meeting with business leaders in Auckland, on his fir...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister explains why he did not run for prime minister following Ardern's resignation
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A week after Jacinda Ardern shocked the nation with her announcement she would be resigning her post as Prime Minister, her former deputy Grant Robert...
Suzy Cato: Beloved children's entertainer on new book, headlining folk festival and the year ahead
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know the voice and you likely know the lyrics too. Beloved children's entertainer Suzy Cato has been up and down the country all summer singing to...