The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Matt Burgess: Senior economist at the NZ Initiative on report finding further climate action from the Government isn't needed

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Further climate change action from the Government isn't needed and won't help.  That's the finding from a new report from the NZ Initiative.  The G...

Geoffrey Miller: Democracy Project international analyst says the Government could give more to help Ukraine if it wanted to

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is being told it could give more help to Ukraine if it wanted to. New Zealand is contributing another $5 million towards fuel supplies...

Lance Burdett: Former police negotiator recommends retired district court judge for review into response to Parliament protest

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jacinda Ardern says it's most appropriate that the Police watchdog looks into the response to the Parliament protest. Last week, Labour MPs used thei...

Mike Seawright: New Zealand aid worker in Ukraine says anyone who can stay and defend their country is doing just that

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy  is warning of World War III, if peace talks with Russia fail. A new curfew has been introduced in Kyiv , wh...

Steve Price: Scott Morrison says ‘big difference’ between Anthony Albanese and popular Labor premiers

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Morrison and senior government MPs have sought to downplay the federal implications of Labor’s decisive victory at the South Australian state ...

Liam Lawson: Kiwi Formula 2 Driver on successful Bahrain Grand Prix

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good start to the Formula 2 season for Liam Lawson.He’s taken 3rd in the sprint race and followed it up with 2rd in the feature race at the Bahrain ...

Commentary Box: Bahrain Grand Prix, White Ferns vs England, IndyCar

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk Six Nations Rugby, the return of Formula 1 in Bahrain, IndyCar, the White Ferns' heartbreak...

Richard Arnold: Zelenskyy "ready for negotiations" with Putin but could mean "a third World War" if they fail

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that he's "ready for negotiations" with Russian President Vladimir Putin but warned that if th...

Peter Thompson: Barfoot and Thompson Managing Director says any claims auctions are becoming a thing of the past are false

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disagreements over claims that property auctions have had their day.It follows only two of the 14 properties at Barfoot and Thompson's Auckland auctio...

Marie Dyhrberg: Auckland District Law Society President says a lot of people will be disappointed at Criminal Cases Review Commission

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s concern a Government commission set up to look into miscarriages of justice is yet to finish a single investigation.Open Justice reports t...

Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce CEO says Covid restrictions are becoming redundant

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for the Government to drop all of New Zealand to the orange traffic light setting.Cabinet will be discussing the Covid-19 protection framework t...

Peter Dunne: Political commentator says the Government has difficult decisions to make on divisive Covid restrictions

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's review of our Covid restrictions is being described as a balancing act.Cabinet will discuss the protection framework today along with...

Greg Murphy: Road safety advocate says the $2.4 million used for the first Road to Zero ad would’ve been better used finding solutions to is

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waka Kotahi’s $2.4 million road safety campaign is under scrutiny. Road to Zero was launched in February, setting a target of zero road deaths and ...

Mark the Week: We started off the week having never heard of her. We end wishing we never had

17 Mar 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 Border Re-Opening Pla...

Mike's Minute: There's still hope Ukraine will prevail

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This will be the third of these. Three Fridays in a row I've written about Ukraine, meaning the war has been going on each and every day for that long...

David Coulthard: Former F1 driver ahead of the new season

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So having filled their boots with the latest season of Drive to Survive on Netflix, the punters are ready for the start of the new Formula 1 season ...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO says the strain on supermarkets are under due to Covid could be starting to ease

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The strain supermarkets are under due to Covid could be starting to ease.  Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says they're feeling like they're t...

Lynda Carroll: Wellington Water Board Chair says an independent enquiry has been launched into whether staff deliberately misled board membe

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington Water staff may have deliberately misled their board members. An independent inquiry was launched last night after the company lied about ...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister is describing the latest GDP figure as solid

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is describing the latest GDP figure as solid. New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product rose three percent in the December 2021 quart...

Mike's Minute: More needs to be done to attract international tourists

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel it's like a jigsaw puzzle? Every time you think you are getting somewhere, the next piece is missing. The borders will be open. Not a mom...

Zach Braff: Scrubs actor on new movie Cheaper by the Dozen remake

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Braff is comfortably one of America's most successful comedic acts.  He, of course, became a household name around the world for his lead role i...

Roger Marbeck: Marbecks Records owner on the rise of CD sales

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CD's are following the vinyls on the way back up the popularity charts.  In the US, CD sales rose last year for the first time in 17 years.  They a...

David Wills: Nurses Society director says $500 bonus per night shows how desperate DHBs are for staff

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Nurses Society says Auckland hospital staff are under an extreme burden - as Covid ravages staffing numbers. Nurses, midwives and other support s...

Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Director-General of Health says the health system is under incredible pressure

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospitals are under increasing pressure from the Omicron outbreak. Another 24 Covid deaths were confirmed yesterday, including 16 previously unreport...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand chief says trans-Tasman flights made up 15-20% of their business pre-Covid

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's glad it will soon be able to welcome Australians and travellers from the rest of the world. Vaccinated Aussies can come here from A...

Lisette Reymer: Newshub correspondent warns not to believe Putin will give up or compromise

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is expanding its attacks on Ukraine. Russian forces have bombed a theatre in Mariupol, killed people queuing for food in Chernihiv, and shelle...

Richard Benton: Franz Josef Wildlife Centre director says South Island tourism fund won't help all businesses

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A $50 million fund for South Island tourism operators goes live today, but won't help all businesses. It comes ahead of the return of Australian tour...

David Liti: Weightlifter following first round of athletes named for Commonwealth Games

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the first group of athletes named for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.  Six lawn bowls para-athletes and seven weightlifters have been name...

Pollies: Bridges and Aussie arrivals

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to discuss the week's political news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Bridges: Former National leader keeping details of his next move close to his chest

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Bridges is keeping details about his next move close to his chest. The former National leader is quitting politics and will leave Parliament in...

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive on the vacant MP seat

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The door is ajar for a new, or returning, personality to hold the seat of Tauranga. National's Simon Bridges has announced he's quitting politics and...

Dr Mona Jeffreys: Victoria University epidemiologist says there are concerns long covid could become a widespread health issue

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns around a surge in people struggling with long covid.  The term is used to describe cases of people who have symptoms that continue...

Paul Anderson: NZ Ski chief executive says the industry is pleased with government announcement of Australian entry dates

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ski industry's overjoyed tourists will be able to return to this country sooner than expected. Newstalk ZB newsroom understands fully vaccinated ...

Victoriya Pashorina-Nichols: Ukrainian Kiwi says getting people safely out of the warzone is a top priority

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s hope enough has been done to help Ukrainian New Zealanders bring their relatives to safety. A special two-year visa is opening for grandpar...

Mike's Minute: 35 years on, Newstalk ZB is as strong as it's ever been

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Birthday to us. Newstalk ZB is 35 today. It came out of the 1ZB, 2ZB etc network, a group of stations owned by the state, and a set of stations...

Mike's Minute: Petrol tax cut exposes Government's economic weakness

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has a two-fold problem messing with petrol. One, it sets a precedent. And a dangerous one, given you won't really notice it seeing as ...

Jamie McDell: Kiwi artist on her latest self-titled album

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with another one of our Kiwi artists who's still making waves.  We last caught up with Jamie McDell in 2018 - just after she made th...

Bruce Ford: Stewart Island Seniors’ Cottage Trust chair on low maintenance housing for pensioners on the island

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stewart Island is losing all it's pensioners.  A lot of the time on Stewart Island you're in a lifestyle block or a big family home, so when age catc...

Megan Woods: Energy Minister says the Government will keep a close eye on fuel price situation

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is set to keep a close eye on the fuel price situation after temporarily trimming the tax take. It's cut fuel excise duties and road u...

Sergey Radchenko: Johns Hopkins University international relations expert says China has a decision to make when it comes to Russia and Ukra

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

China has a decision to make when it comes to Russia.  US officials say Russia has asked China for military assistance.  Johns Hopkins University in...

Nikki Turner: National Immunisation Advisory Centre Director on take-up of many non-Covid related vaccines being reduced lately

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fears of a new measles outbreak have health authorities ramping up calls for people to get vaccinated.   This includes Southern DHB that’s urg...

Dave Bodger: Gull New Zealand Manager says 25 cent a litre price cut on fuel is huge for the public

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fuel companies appear to be playing ball. Fuel excise duties and road user charges have been cut by 25 cents a litre each for three months. Pric...

Jake McLellan: Christchurch Central Ward councillor on proposed rates increase for land that is not used or developed

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your unruly property in central Christchurch could be about to be slapped with a huge new rates bill.  After a number of complaints about unsightly o...

Steve Price: Anthony Albanese level with Scott Morrison for first time since before Covid-19

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Anthony Albanese is on equal footing to become Australia’s next Prime Minister.Acco...

Commentary Box: Warriors, Super Rugby, Naomi Osaka

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk crowds, the Warriors' 28-16 loss to the Dragons, the weekend's Super Rugby, another horse r...

Jeff Angel: Boomerang Alliance Executive Director says new recycling scheme will work just as well here as it does in Australia

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's confidence from across the ditch in the Government's new recycling scheme.It's proposing a raft of changes to plastic recycling, including sta...

Richard Arnold: Tributes paid to US journalist shot dead by Russians in Ukraine

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning American journalist Brent Renaud was killed by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Irpin, police in Kyiv said in social media po...

Leon Stallard: Fruitgrowers Federation director is optimistic new border changes are a step in the right direction

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hoped new border rules are a sign of change for the fruit growing industry. Workers holding holiday visas can now fly into the country without...

Matthew Schmidt: University of New Haven Russia expert says there are signs Putin is arresting high-level officials in his security services

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The UK's defence ministry says Russian forces are about 25 kilometres from the centre of Ukraine's capital Kyiv.Attacks are continuing in a number of ...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist says removing tax from fuel and basic foods might not be the way to go

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An economist says removing tax from fuel and basic foods to combat rising costs might not be the way to go.The AA is warning petrol could hit $4 a ...

Jarrod Gilbert: Canterbury University gang expert says new gang members are younger people who are determined to make a reputation for thems

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A gang expert says several factors are contributing to the rise in violence on our streets.Police are investigating a serious assault by a convoy of g...

David Trewavas: Taupo District Mayor hopes other councils will follow their lead with scrapping vaccine passes

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taupo District Council is going against expert advice and scrapping vaccine passes.From this morning, people will no longer need proof of vaccination...

Wrapping the Week: Groceries, carrying cash, and the TVNZ/RNZ merger

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hosking was joined by Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby to wrap the week in news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike's Minute: Can we stay optimistic over Ukraine?

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This time last week I wrote about my optimism for Ukraine. We had seen the most astonishing global response to their plight. And for the first time in...

Mark the Week: People like to keep their own money

10 Mar 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.   Supermarkets: 8/10 "Big ...

David Clark: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says changes to lending rules were things that weren't anticipated to play out how they

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lending laws should protect vulnerable people - not unnecessarily hinder them.  Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act reforms were introduced at ...

Nathan Brown: Warriors coach ahead of NRL season

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors’ year officially kicks off tomorrow.  The Warriors play the Dragons at 7:30pm tomorrow night in round of the 2022 NRL season.  It's ...

Maddy Lister: Employment lawyer says the Ministry of Social Development's decision to start sacking unvaccinated staff is a risky move

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An employment lawyer says the Ministry of Social Development's decision to start sacking unvaccinated staff is a risky move. The ministry began sacki...

Christopher Luxon: National jumps past Labour in 1News-Kantar poll - Jacinda Ardern dips, Chris Luxon up in preferred prime minister race

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National has pulled ahead of Labour in the latest 1News-Kantar poll for the first time in more than two years, and could form a Government with Act if...

Neil Hauer: Journalist says this is not the first time Putin has attacked civilians

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concern is growing about escalating violence in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he's concerned the Russians ...

Kris Faafoi: Broadcasting Minister says he wants a diverse media environment following RNZ/TVNZ merger announcement

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Broadcasting Minister wants a diverse media environment.  The TVNZ-RNZ merger is due to be open for business in July next year.   Kris Faafoi, ...

Kim Crossman: Former Shortland Street star on upcoming third season of her podcast, Pretty Depressed

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time to catch up with one of our favourite acting exports.  Most will know Kim Crossman from her Shortland Street days - and she's gone on to be a m...

Nadia Lim: Chef and nutritionist on meal prep and how much nutrition is retained

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meal prepping has become fairly commonplace these days. A woman has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that she made 90 meals for her family of ...

Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber chief calls for all workers to be treated as critical and be tested every day before work

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Auckland Business Chamber says isolation rules for household contacts are a waste of human capital. From midnight Friday, Covid-19 cases and thei...

Mike Bennetts: Z Energy Chief Executive says petrol reaching $4 a litre is 'not impossible'

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are predictions petrol will hit $4 a litre, as the invasion of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia push up commodity prices across the board. ...

Alastair Espie: Employment law expert says employers may need to change their thinking around vaccine mandates

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Employers may need to reevaluate their thinking around vaccine mandates.  The Public Service Commission is advising government departments and agenci...

Nicola Willis: National's Housing spokesperson says Kāinga Ora 'no evictions' policy allows people to get away with not paying rent

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's being told to be stricter on its state housing tenants. When Labour came to power in 2017, Kāinga Ora households owed nearly $750,0...

Chris Hipkins: Covid-19 Response Minister one of the first to experience 7-day isolation as family member tests positive for Covid-19

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins will be among the first people affected by the latest shortening of Covid isolation periods. The Covid Response Minister is isolating a...

Pollies: Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on Covid, Ukraine and cost of living

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to discuss the week's political news.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Kevin Gilbert: Master baker at Gilbert's Fine Food on peanut butter chocolate hot cross buns

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some say it’s sacrilege to mess with some original recipes. You may remember last year we tackled the southern cheese roll getting deep fried - whi...

Tim Cadogan: Central Otago Mayor and Three Waters working group member says they have made significant improvements to the reform

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is set to consider proposed improvements to the Three Waters reform. An independent group of council and iwi representatives has recom...

Simon Rawson: Director of Corporate Campaigns at Shareaction on Unilever being forced to disclose more nutritional data on their products

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The little guy is using leverage on one of the largest public companies in the world.  UK company Unilever has agreed to publish more rigorous data o...

John Bonning: Australasian College for Emergency Medicine President says new working arrangements for health workers make sense

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thumbs up from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine to the new working arrangements for health staff with Covid.  After five days of isola...

Giles Barker: Bloomsberry Chocolate Company Creative Director says we've missed an opportunity for the supermarket industry

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A would-be supplier says we've missed an opportunity for the supermarket industry. The Commerce Commission concludes competition is not working well ...

Christine Rose: Movement Group Chair says there should be greater focus on investment in road safety and active transport

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclists are being encouraged to move into the middle of the road at roundabouts and take the lane, to try to stay safe and visible to motorists. It ...

Richard Quest: CNN correspondent says global sanctions on Russia will work

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tough sanctions imposed on Russia by countries around the globe are expected to have an impact.  Our Government is urgently passing a bill this week...

Stephen Jeffery: Central Otago Queenstown Trail Network Trust Chairman on Lake Dunstan Trail is smashing all expectations

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail is smashing all expectations. More than 62,000 riders have used the track since it opened in May. During January ...

Nanaia Mahuta: Foreign Affairs Minister denies New Zealand's response to Russia's invasion was late

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Foreign Affairs Minister has denied New Zealand's response to Russia's invasion was late.  Last week, the Wall Street Journal identified New Zeal...

Cherie Taylor-Patel: President of the NZ Principal's Federation on concerns current Covid regulations could tip our education sector over th

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are fears our current Covid regulations could tip our education sector over the edge. With the current rules around isolating as a contact, esp...

Robert Patman: Otago University International relations professor says Putin is undermining the rule of law

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's important New Zealand's voice is heard amongst the global opposition to Russia's unprovoked invasion into Ukraine. The Government's unveiled a b...

Sarah Balle: Supie Online Supermarket Founder says she wants to see a major reset in Commerce Commission's sector report

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anxious wait for those with skin in the supermarket game. The Commerce Commission will release its final report into the sector this morning. Las...

Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner echoes National’s claims of a living cost crisis

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington’s City Missioner is echoing National’s claims of a living cost crisis.  Christopher Luxon has painted a picture of New Zealanders bein...

Commentary Box: Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, Super Rugby, Shane van Gisbergen

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk the back-to-back deaths of Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, the weekend's Super Rugby, Shane van ...

Steve Price: Australia to get new $10 billion submarine base

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new $10bn submarine base will be built on Australia’s east coast to support future nuclear-powered submarines.Prime Minister Scott Morrison will u...

Richard Arnold: Zelenskyy calls for no-fly zone and harsher sanctions on Russia in Zoom meeting with US lawmakers

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told US lawmakers Saturday his country urgently needs more assistance from the US, including the establishmen...

Peter FitzSimons: Australian columnist says Shane Warne was a wonderfully colourful character

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Investigations continue into the death of Shane Warne, as the cricketing world comes to terms with the news.Word broke of the 52-year-old's death on S...

Hamish Pinkham: Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director on cancelling festival after moving to Easter

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines music festival has been cancelled after the annual New Years' Eve event was moved to Easter weekend following Covid-19 dis...

Dr Eric Crampton and Robyn Walker: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist and Deloitte Tax Partner debate National's tax plans

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The debate over the National Party's tax plans is heating up.Leader Chris Luxon wants to reverse every tax increase the current Government has imposed...

Lisette Reymer: Newshub Europe correspondent says Putin's advances into Ukraine haven’t been as efficient as he thought

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is continuing its offensive on a number of Ukrainian cities.A second attempt to evacuate citizens from the city Mariupol has failed, with Ukrai...

Viv Beck: Heart of the City chief executive throws hat into ring for Auckland mayoral election

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s Auckland mayoral election is set to be fought over the future of transport.Business leader Viv Beck has confirmed she'll be standing in ...

Mark the Week: It achieved nothing, the mandates are still here

03 Mar 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 Global Reaction to Uk...

Mike Hosking: The world's reaction to the Ukraine invasion gives me hope

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of war, what an uplifting week it's been in terms of a world that, despite all its many worries, can still largely unite and offer hope. ...

Hayden Paddon: Kiwi driver starts NZ team to compete in WRC2

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hayden Paddon is back in the World Rally Championship.  At the end of the 2018 season Paddon lost his contract - he's since taken matters into his ow...

Amy Satterthwaite: White Ferns vice-captain ahead of Cricket World Cup opener vs. West Indies

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exciting times for cricket fans as just as the Black Caps summer ends, the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup begins.  It's day one of the cup and will be...

Louis Sharp: 14-year-old Christchurch teen signs with Carlin for the 2022 British Formula Four championship

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some exciting news in the motorsport world where New Zealand continues to punch above our weight.  14-year-old Christchurch teen Louis Sharp has sign...

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green MP says properties need to register compliance with the Healthy Home standards in the form of a Warrant of Fitness

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a push to ensure rental properties are up to scratch. Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick says it's time for properties to register whether they’...

David Carter: Former Speaker highly critical of how Trevor Mallard handled Parliament protest

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parliament Grounds remain closed, following this week's dramatic end to the three-week occupation. A number of reviews are now set to be carried out,...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says the West is bringing down an economic Iron Curtain against Russia

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vladimir Putin is standing his ground on his invasion on Ukraine amid ever-mounting economic pressure from the west. The Russian president has been a...

Matthew Hague: Lawyer warns time is ticking for the Government to end vaccine certificates

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lawyer warns time is ticking for the Government to end vaccine certificates. It comes after the High Court ruling a week ago, that the Police and D...

Phil Taylor: Forest Owners Association President on Government potentially excluding exotic plantings from the carbon credit system

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government may be excluding exotic plantings from the carbon credit system.  Forestry Minister Stuart Nash has released a discussion document whi...