The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Mike Hosking: Corporate New Zealand finally speaks out against the Govt
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mood of the Boardroom, which is out in the Herald today, is in some respects, the Government's day of reckoning. You might recall a few years back...
Mark the Week: What he was trying to say and how it played out were two different things
22 Sep 2022
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 Monarchy: 9/10 "It was ...
Ian Foster: All Blacks head coach ahead of Bledisloe Cup match vs. Australia at Eden Park
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A number of changes for the All Blacks heading into this weekend's must-win Rugby Championship match against Australia. Captain Cane is out, which see...
Cherie Taylor-Patel: Principals' Union supports new scheme replacing school deciles
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Schools now know how much funding they will get under a new scheme replacing school deciles. Nearly 90 per cent are getting more funding under the new...
Stuart Smith: National’s viticulture spokesperson on sample sale member's bill pulled
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully some good news is on the way for our viticulture industry. A member’s bill was pulled out of the biscuit tin yesterday that would help str...
Sophie Maloney: Sky Television CEO after announcement of new $200 box
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some new changes coming in the streaming world, with Sky revealing they're set to launch their new box before Christmas at the cost of $200....
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Assn CEO as pressure mounts on Govt following Mood of the Boardroom survey
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting on the Government, to come up with a better plan for the tough economic times. In the latest annual Herald Mood of the Boardroom ...
Paul Buchanan: Strategic analyst says a better option than expelling Russian ambassador would be expelling attaché
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here in New Zealand, the Government is mulling over whether to expel Russia's ambassador. Strategic analyst Paul Buchanan told Mike Hosking a better o...
Mike's Minute: Yet more climate hypocrisy
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have a look at the photo that Justin Trudeau posted of his trip with our PM via his private jet from London to New York. If you haven't seen it, it's ...
Joseph Parker: Heavyweight boxer ahead of interim championship bout vs Joe Joyce
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Parker is back in the ring this weekend, fighting for the championship that he last won in 2016. Parker is fighting the undefeated Joe Joyce fo...
Kay Armstrong: Immigration consultant says re-opening of Pacific visa registrations is a big deal
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of much-needed Pacific labourers can now return to New Zealand, to work. Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced the re-opening of v...
Maria Doyle Kennedy: Irish actor and singer on her new show 'Recipes for Love and Murder'
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Doyle Kennedy is easily one of Ireland’s most successful entertainment exports. She's been in the business more than 30 years and has had star...
Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns coach after win over short handed Jamaica
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We finally got some netball between the Silver Ferns and Jamaica last night. In between visa and passport issues for the visitors, as well as needing ...
Edward Lucas: European policy expert says calling up the reservists is a dramatic gambit by Putin
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Centre for European Policy Analysis Senior Fellow Edward Lucas says calling up the reservists is a dramatic gambit by Putin. He told Mike Hosking it s...
Simeon Brown: National MP says there are perceived conflicts in awarding of contracts to Nanaia Mahuta's husband
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hoped an investigation will provide clarity into how ministries award contracts, and declare conflicts of interest. The Public Service Commission...
Catherine Hall: Alzheimers NZ chief research has highlighted the way Kiwis with dementia are being failed
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alzheimers NZ says global research has highlighted the way New Zealanders with dementia are being failed. The latest World Alzheimer Report says the l...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Labour's dwindling popularity
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the leadup to the 2023 election, it's been observed that Labour's honeymoon period may be drawing to a close. Our Australian correspondent Murray O...
James Erskine: Mission Estate Concert promoter and partner at SEL confirms Robbie Williams as headliner
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mission Estate concert speculation is over. Their big act reveal is none other than Robbie Williams - who we had on the show two weeks ago and he ...
Christopher Luxon: National Party leader going with trust approach for the Uffindell report
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon is going with the ''trust me'' approach when it comes to the Uffindell report. He had already said he wasn't going to release it to ...
David Moger: Playcentre Aotearoa Chief Executive on playcentre vote
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final day of voting for a big decision for playcentres. They are voting on whether to centralise their resources into one big pot to be contr...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader on Grant Robertson's election worries
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are our MP's being put in more danger this election campaign at public events? Grant Robertson said yesterday that the election campaign will be under...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent on Puerto Rico hurricane Fiona
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Puerto Rico faced substantial damage from Hurricane Fiona earlier this week. The hurricane caused flash flooding and storm damage, as well as knocking...
Micheal Reddell: former Reserve Bank Economist on whether we need to have a discussion about government spending
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Australia their treasurer Jim Charles says they need to have a national discussion about how to pay for Government spending. Yes, their budget defi...
Mike's Minute: Ardern exposed as a climate hypocrite
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The headline was "Ardern hitches ride to New York with Canadian Prime Minister." What it should have read is "Ardern exposed as climate hypocrite." Sh...
Mike's Minute: Plenty of lessons from Uffindell saga
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So as predicted in the battle of wayward MPs, as far as Sam Uffindell is concerned, there is nothing to see here. As regards Gaurav Sharma v Sam Uffin...
James Smith: Personal trainer-turned author on his new book, NZ tour
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Personal trainer James Smith has taken it upon himself to change the fitness world. He's known as the world's best straight talking and no-nonsense he...
Brendan Duffy: Palmerston North Hospital Foundation and chair on kids only waiting area
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Palmerston North Hospital is getting a ‘kids only’ waiting area in the emergency department. Design work has begun on the area, which has been put...
Melanie Webber: Teacher's union on report finding MoE went ahead with new modern learning environments without evidence
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report has found the Ministry of Education barrelled forward with their new modern learning environments without any evidence behind it. The New...
David Farrar: Political commentator on Sam Uffindell being welcomed back into the National Party
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Uffindell has been welcomed back into the National Party caucus. The report into his alleged bullying of a university student has found the allega...
Sebastian Gehricke: Otago University researcher on whether we need to reform Emissions Trading Scheme
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been asked as to whether we need to reform our Emissions Trading Scheme. Climate Change Commission chair Rod Carr spoke at a business a...
Robert Hardman: Royal correspondent says he's never seen a day like the Queen’s funeral in his career
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Royal correspondent Robert Hardman told Mike Hosking he's never seen a day like the Queen’s funeral in his career. “At one point in the day I did ...
Mike's Minute: Economic day of reckoning is still coming
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson, if you remember back to Friday's programme, defended the Reserve Bank when I suggested to him that their forecast of 4.1 percent for ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent with updates
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Albanese makes it down to the UK to see the newly designated King Charles III. Australian correspondent Murray Olds has more to explain, inclu...
Charles Ninow: Director of Art at Webb's auction house on BNZ art auction
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The BNZ art collection that went under the hammer at Webb's sold better than predicted. Of the 50 pieces up for grabs in round one, it was a white glo...
Fiona Guy Kidd: President of the Criminal Bar Association on our judicial system
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two Mongrel Mob members have been sentenced for their senior role in a sophisticated meth ring in the Waikato. The issue is with their sentences - Jam...
Sir Don Mckinnon- Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth on the lead up to the Queen's funeral
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to happen a few hours from now, with all attendees on their way to the service. One of those who will be at West...
Phil Dampier: Royal commentator on the eve of Queen Elizabeth's funeral
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Queen Elizabeth's funeral is set to happen in a few hours. In the UK, the time to go pay respects to the Queen's coffin is drawing to a close, and all...
David Parker: Environment Minister on new rules to protect productive land
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The urban sprawl will no longer be taking over our most productive farmland. The Government has announced new rules to protect that land to provide se...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent on immigration battles between states
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the US, multiple states are shifting immigrants around to different locations. Florida and Texas in particular, are redirecting immigrants sent t...
Simon Wallace: NZ Aged Care Association chief executive on the lack of staff in the aged care sector
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A very real indicator of just how badly the lack of staff is affecting the aged care sector. Staff at aged care facilities are legally required to not...
Mark the Week: What we have seen this week could not have been done any more spectacularly
15 Sep 2022
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 Monarchy: 9/10 "What we...
Mike Hosking: Time to see the back of our Covid obsession
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The good news for me this week around the relinquishing of the Covid rules, was not so much the masks, lights, or mandates, but the case numbers. We w...
Cecile Shea: Chicago Council on Global Affairs fellow says Xi Jinping can't be seen supporting Russia's invasion right now
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
China is keeping Russia at arms length. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping have met in Uzbekistan in their first face to...
Charles Ninow: Webb's Director of Art on the BNZ Art Collection auction this weekend
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest ever art auction is happening this weekend. We're talking about the BNZ Art Collection, which features works from some of our best known...
Steve Gordon: Former All Black on a hectic Bledisloe Cup test, referee's late call
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wallabies are seeking a "please explain" from World Rugby, after a late refereeing call more than likely denied them a 1-nil lead in the Bledisloe...
Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber CEO says disclosure regime isn't top of mind for businesses
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly how long big businesses are taking to pay their bills could soon become public. Small Business Minister Stuart Nash wants to introduce legisla...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Govt's multi-million dollar spend up on Three Water consultants
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson is defending the Government's multi-million dollar spend-up on Three Waters consultants. Newstalk ZB can reveal in the last financial ...
Mike's Minute: Time to get on with a Covid inquiry
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is moderately encouraging we have two mutterings from the Government this week so far on the potential for a Covid inquiry. Grant Robertson told us...
Mel Parsons: Kiwi singer on her new album Slow Burn and nationwide tour
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Parsons is quickly becoming a mainstay of Kiwi music. The folk/country artist burst onto the scene back in 2009 - and has released four studio alb...
Sir Peter Gluckman: Koi Tu Director calls for national screening programme to detect stressed expectant mothers
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New evidence from think tank Koi Tu has found at least 15 percent of Kiwi women are affected by mental distress during the perinatal period. That numb...
Russell Myers: Daily Mirror Royal Editor queue to see Queen Elizabeth is going to get longer in the days to come
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An unprecedented queue for an unprecedented moment in history. Thousands of people are lining up to see Her Majesty's coffin, which is now lying in st...
Michael Gordon: Westpac acting Chief economist says there's good reason to feel bullish about GDP figure
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence our GDP will grow, but disagreement about by how much. Economists from multiple banks are predicting around a 1 percent growth for the seco...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Assn says we have to be competitive compared to the likes of Canada and Australia
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Secondary principals say we need to be more competitive if we're going to address teacher shortages. The Government has announced $24 million in fundi...
Toni Truslove: Kea NZ CEO has potential solution to labour shortage, but Kiwi businesses are reluctant
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A potential solution has been raised for some of our labour shortage problems - but NZ businesses are reluctant. We know that 20 percent of all roles ...
Steve Price: Australian correspondent on NRLW star Caitlin Moran handed ban after Queen post
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newcastle utility Caitlin Moran has been banned by the NRL following an investigation by the integrity unit after an offensive social media post refer...
Mike's Minute: We need to trust democracy
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Right, panic over, democracy wins. Philip Arps is not going to be on the school board in my old hood of Linwood in Christchurch. Hopefully for all tho...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on food prices, housing intensification and Queen's public holiday
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Aaron Keown: Christchurch City Councillor after vote against Govt's housing density plan
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch councillors have given what they describe as the proverbial finger to the Government over housing intensification plans. They've voted ag...
Nigel Bowen: Timaru Mayor says there are concerns about effects on local economy from Three Waters reform
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smaller councils are fearing the loss of big employers under the Three Waters reform. Longstanding discount deals to allow big industries to discharge...
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: Opera singer says it's an honour to be attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa says it's an honour to be attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. She'll be part of the delegation attending Monday's event. The f...
Sarah Hogan: NZIER economist on research finding late prostate cancer diagnoses cost NZ $300 million over four years
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s terrible record when it comes to diagnosing prostate cancer is causing those who receive the diagnosis to lose hundreds of millions in...
Barry O'Neill: Tomatoes NZ Chair says rising supplier costs are to blame for high food prices
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rising supplier costs are being blamed for food prices. Annual food prices have shot up to the highest rate in 13 years. Stats New Zealand data shows ...
Mike's Minute: There's no need for the republic debate
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We will eventually get to the old republic debate. Australia has already started their debate; I note the Prime Minister there has said there will be ...
David Willis: Nurses' Society Director on dropping of vaccine mandates and whether it will boost industry
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses' Society Director David Willis joined Mike Hosking to discuss the dropping of vaccine mandates for health workers and how it will affect the in...
Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B frontman on their summer stadium tour
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time to catch up with one this country's most successful bands. Since their debut album in 2017 – L.A.B have topped the charts in this country with ...
Kenneth Leong: Meo co-founder on initiative to ensure masks don't end up in landfill
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The masks are gone for all but a few sectors, but where do they all go? A new free recycling initiative is being launched by our biggest mask manufact...
Julie White and Mike Egan: Hospitality bosses say businesses will carry the cost of public holiday to honour Queen Elizabeth
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed feelings about a one off public holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II's death. Monday, September 26 will be a public holiday, with a state memorial...
Anna Burns-Francis: TVNZ correspondent says thousands of people have turned out to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huge crowds have gathered in Edinburgh to see off Her Majesty. The Queen's coffin is lying in state at Edinburgh's Saint Giles' Cathedral. King Charle...
Matt Whineray: Super Fund CEO as superannuation value tumbles by $3.3 billion
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's superannuation value has tumbled by $3.3 billion. The value has dropped by nearly seven percent in the year to June, as sharemarkets aro...
Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister says any remaining Covid-19 restrictions won't keep people from visiting
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tourism Minister says any remaining restrictions won't keep people from visiting. Vaccine requirements for international travellers and the need t...
Mike's Minute: You don't have to be a monarchist to admire the Queen
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of observations from the weekend around the passing of the Queen. Piers Morgan came up with the best explanation of what she meant to the Bri...
Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt wrap the weekend's sport (1)
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia have wrapped up a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after defeating the Black Caps by 25 runs in Cairns. T...
Gary Stirling: Pukekohe Motorsport director after final weekend of motorsport at the home of the sport
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend to celebrate motorsport for the final time at the home of the sport in this country. Pukekohe Park had it all - a huge crowd, legends o...
Katrina Shanks: Financial Advice NZ CEO on pay-later schemes struggling as many fall behind on payments
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been asked as to whether we are seeing the running down of buy now pay later lenders and some are saying they have they done it to them...
Grant Robertson: Deputy PM promises transparency around Covid-19 protocol
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Deputy Prime Minister is promising transparency around Covid-19 protocol. The decision about whether to do away with our traffic light system will...
Brad Olsen: Economist on data showing 8.7 percent increase in costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cost increases from grocery suppliers to supermarkets continue to accelerate. The Infometrics-Foodstuffs Grocery Supplier Cost Index shows an 8.7 perc...
Sean Palmer: Monarchy NZ Chair says we have to match Australia with public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet will today decide if New Zealand will hold a public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterd...
Robert Hardman: Royal correspondent amongst the crowds watching Queen Elizabeth's coffin down Royal Mile
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Queen is getting a fitting farewell, on her final journey. Her coffin has travelled six hours from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh's Holyrood House P...
Lady Anne Glenconner: Former Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret adds to memories of Queen Elizabeth
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lady Anne Glenconner, former Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, joined Mike Hosking as the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. LISTEN A...
Barry Soper: ZB Political Editor on meeting Queen Elizabeth II
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper was one of a few that were fortunate enough to meet Queen Elizabeth II and he joined Mike Hosking to share hi...
Victoria Arbiter: Royal commentator gives insight into the mood of the people in the UK
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter joined Mike Hosking to provide a picture of the mood of the people in the United Kingdom. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudi...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent says the Queen has been the fabric of British life
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UK correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking the Queen has been the fabric of British life for so long. He says Prime Ministers and leaders come and ...
US correspondent: Queen's death 'saddest moment in British history of last 70 years'
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
US correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking and said Queen Elizabeth's death is the saddest moment for Britain in the last 70 years, and proba...
Sir Lockwood Smith: Former Ambassador to the UK in the wake of Queen Elizabeth's death
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sir Lockwood Smith joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sir Don McKinnon: Former Foreign Minister remembers Queen Elizabeth II
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Foreign Minister Sir Don McKinnon joined Mike Hosking to add his voice to the outpouring of grief an remembrance since the news of Queen Elizab...
Mike's Minute: Why can't the Government make a simple apology?
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I asked a simple question of Megan Woods yesterday on the programme. Does this Government apologise for anything? She went on to not apologise. She re...
Jan Tinetti: Associate Education Minister as Govt presses on with new NCEA tests despite poor trial result
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will be pushing ahead with new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests despite a trial which saw one school have a zero percent pass rate. T...
Robbie Williams: Music superstar on new album celebrating his 25 year solo career
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt Robbie Williams is one of the biggest music stars on the planet. Of course, he first made his name with Take That between 1990 and 19...
Eve Lawrence: Haka Tourism GM says we should reconsider Sir John Key's idea of making trans-Tasman travel domestic
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tourism boss says we should reconsider Sir John Key's 2009 idea of making trans-Tasman travel domestic. In 2009, the then Prime Minister floated the...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says he supports axing Covid-19 rules
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The green light could be given to get rid of the traffic light framework. Our newsroom understands Cabinet will be deciding on a recommendation to scr...
Chris Bishop: National Covid-19 spokesperson says they would hold inquiry within 100 days of taking over
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National is promising a Covid-19 inquiry if it's elected. The Northland region was plunged into level three last year after women who travelled there ...
Mike's Minute: Climate warriors still not living in reality
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have the headline "A beauty buffs guide to Sydney. Where to stay, shop and spoil yourself." There are a lot of those headlines about these days. Th...
Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Megan Woods clash over Northland lockdown, Rotorua emergency housing
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National is calling on the Government to apologise over the 11-day Covid lockdown last October. The Government blamed the lockdown on the two women us...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent as Uvalde students go back to school for 1st time since attack
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gilbert Mata woke up excited Tuesday for the first day of school since a gunman's bullet tore through his leg three months ago in a fourth grade class...
Max Washer: White Lady Head of Operations on potential closure to due council stoush
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The White Lady is a food truck in Auckland that has been operating for 74 years. Back in June/July they were battling with Auckland Council who told t...
Bryce Edwards: Political analyst says Rotorua housing issue is drawing criticism from all angles
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A claim Rotorua's emergency motel system is sapping the Government's credibility. A TVNZ report has revealed poor conditions for tenants and allegatio...
Gerard van Tilborg: North Harbour Rugby chairman as first of Silver Lake money about to be dished out
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first of New Zealand Rugby’s Silver Lake money is about to be dished out. Yesterday applications opened for clubs all around the country to get ...
Brendon Crompton: Blue Light COO as questions are asked as to effectiveness of Govt's youth crime package
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been asked as to whether the Government's package will make a difference when it comes to youth crime. They announced their $53 million...
John Carter: Far North Mayor says Northland lockdown blunder is typical of 'arrogant Wellington bureaucracy'
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Northland mayor isn't hiding his frustration, with the blunder that forced Northland into an 11-day Covid lockdown last October. The Government accu...
Robyn Walker: Deloitte partner calls for review to tax brackets amid rising inflation
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for the Government to review tax brackets amid rising inflation. New Zealand’s marginal tax rate system means higher rates of tax are applied ...