Best Associate director for public relations Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: Why are we only just now getting the Waitangi Tribunal review? 2:06

9h ago2:06

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Am I right to inquire just what it is that Tama Potaka has been doing for a year and a half? How many times have you heard me ask the Prime Minister on a Monday, when is the Waitangi Tribunal decision being made? What is Potaka doing with this activist tribunal? Well, on Friday we got the answer. He is going to have a review. I thought that's what …

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Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2025 1:29:35

10h ago1:29:35

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 12th of May, the Government are going back to crushing cars. Will they be more effective than Judith Collins and her three crushed cars in eight years? The Prime Minister is in studio to talk the Coalition of the Willing call over the weekend, the Waitangi Tribunal review and Act agreei…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the ceasefire deal in Ukraine, social media ban, tourism deal 10:35

11h ago10:35

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in studio with Mike Hosking to discuss all the big issues of the week. The Government’s announced plans to work on restrictions banning social media use by those under 16. ACT isn't supporting the bill, but the Prime Minister says that could be changing. "They sort of started to shift their position a little bit …

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Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on New Zealand's black market 3:15

11h ago3:15

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It’s been revealed that New Zealand’s hidden economy costs us around $13 billion a year in unseen taxes. It comes out to around 11 percent of our GDP. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale talks to Mike Hosking about our black market. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mike Johnson: Assistant Police Commissioner on the Government cracking down on street racing 2:37

11h ago2:37

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Drivers who participate in street races will have their vehicles destroyed or forfeited in the majority of cases under new legislation announced by the Government today. On Sunday, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the current penalties “aren’t strong enough to deter this appalling behaviour”. He said police reporting found the frequency of anti…

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the unfolding situation in Ukraine, Putin proposing talks instead of ceasefire 3:58

11h ago3:58

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Thursday could be a big day for developments in the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s proposing direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday, as a counteroffer after being faced with an ultimatumof agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire today. Trump has told Ukraine to accept the proposal. Geopolitical Analyst Geoffrey Miller talks to Mike Hosking ab…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on China-US trade talks, the new royal jet for Washington and the latest with Ukraine and Putin 5:19

12h ago5:19

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is rejecting an initial ceasefire deal with Ukraine, and instead proposing direct talks to start in Istanbul this week. The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland visited Ukraine over the weekend, setting tomorrow as a deadline for Russian to accept a 30 day ceasefire or face additional sanctions. The Trump …

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on banning under 16s from using social media 5:14

12h ago5:14

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The Prime Minister says the Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. It will sit with Education Minister Erica Stanford, whose portfolio will be expanded to allow her to commission advice and direct officials from a range of departments on reducing social media …

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Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on developments in US-China trade talks, British Airways buying billions of dollars worth of planes and why BP's in the crosshairs of a takeover suiter 3:41

12h ago3:41

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Developments are being made in the US and China trade talks. A top Trump economic adviser says about two dozen trade deals are in the works with the country. Talks took place in Switzerland over the weekend. Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management talks to Mike Hosking about the negotiations, British Airways buying billions of dollars worth of planes …

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Mark the Week: Erica Stanford's email was time-wasting nonsense 2:08

3d ago2:08

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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. Anthony Albanese: 8/10 Better than anyone, and I suspect even he, expected. Nigel Farage: 8/10 Better than anyone, and I suspect even he, expected. Donald Trump: 6/10 Between the redecorating tips, the movie move, the GDP going ba…

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Dan Wallace: Velduro Co-Founder on winning gold at the China International Bicycle Fair 4:57

3d ago4:57

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Two entrepreneurs are bringing Kiwi ingenuity to the world stage. Dan Wallace and Anthony Clyde, co-founders of Velduro, have won gold at the 33rd Annual China International Bicycle Fair. Their ‘super light carbon’ e-bike beat out 600 other bikes for the prize. Wallace told Mike Hosking they entered the bike in February in the hope they would get s…

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Mike's Minute: Despite record revenue, NZR is still losing money 2:07

3d ago2:07

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In the NZR press release yesterday, Chairman David Kirk and CEO Mark Robinson did their best to infer that life financially for the sport is sensational. Despite the fact it isn't. They lost money, almost $20 million. And they lost money the year before that as well. Kirk ran the line that it was not a cash loss and that they had $170-ish million i…

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Full Show Podcast: 09 May 2025 1:29:49

3d ago1:29:49

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 9th of May, we got the white smoke, and the cardinals have elected Robert Prevost to become the next Pope. He's the first American Pope and will take on the name Leo XIV. NZ Rugby have had their third full year financial loss in a row, despite record revenue. CEO Mark Robinson is on to expl…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: iHeartCountry NZ, the number of petrol machines in NZ, 10:27

3d ago10:27

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. New Zealand finally has a radio station that caters to Mike’s taste in music, with iHeartCountry NZ launching this morning. Plus, Kate and Tim played a game of Mike’s invention for the chance to win a cash prize. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the body posting a $19.5 million loss 6:14

3d ago6:14

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New Zealand Rugby has posted a $19.5 million loss for 2024. Since NZR brought US fund manager Silver Lake on as an equity partner in June 2022, the national body has posted total accumulated losses of around $76 million over three years. NZR is trumpeting record income of $285 million dollars against the loss. CEO Mark Robinson told Mike Hosking th…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on banks needing to repay $9.2 billion in Covid-era loans to the Reserve Bank 3:42

3d ago3:42

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New Zealand banks are being asked to pay up in the next few months. Kiwibank, BNZ, Westpac, ANZ and ASB will need to repay around $9.2 billion in cheap Covid-era loans to the Reserve Bank. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking that they have variety of options they can use to repay the money. He says the banks knew when takin…

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Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director on the extra money allocated to infrastructure in Budget 2025 3:02

3d ago3:02

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The Government's scraped the bottom of the barrel to find more money for the upcoming Budget. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's promising an extra $400 million for maintaining and upgrading assets, on top of the already projected $3.6 billion. He says he wants to prioritise growing the economy. Infrastructure New Zealand Policy Director Michelle M…

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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the election of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV 4:09

3d ago4:09

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The new Pope's experience around the globe has hoisted him above front-runners for the papacy. 69-year-old Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first Pope to come from the United States. While he was born in Chicago, he's also a naturalised Peruvian having lived there for about 20 years, and speaks English, Spanish, and Italian…

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David Whitburn: Property developer and investor on the plan to increase ventilation requirements for new builds 3:03

3d ago3:03

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The Government's planning to increase ventilation requirements in new homes to address overheating in townhouses. RNZ reports Auckland homeowners have complained of 30-degree temperatures overnight due to poorly ventilated buildings. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says changes are needed so people don't get cooked alive in their own …

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Podcast 61 - Dakota Belling, Founder of Bovi-Jet 31:54

4d ago31:54

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On episode 61 of the Innovators Podcast Avery Smith, a Communications and Marketing Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park, interviews Dakota Belling, Founder of Bovi-Jet. In this episode, we dive into his company's surprising creation story and how it has changed since his graduation. Thank you for listening! Website: bovijet.com Instag…

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Annie Murray: New Zealand Film Commission CEO on the search for more international investment partners 4:06

4d ago4:06

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Donald Trump's tariffs continue to loom over the film industry. The New Zealand Film Commission is embarking on an international trade mission of its own. The team is headed to India, the UK, and France to look for new investment partnerships and international productions. Chief Executive Annie Murray told Mike Hosking co-production is on the rise,…

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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President on the record red meat exports 3:21

4d ago3:21

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Red meat exports are setting records. The country's March export sales were $1.26 billion - a new high. China's beef demand dropped 35% by volume and value compared to last March, due to their growing imports from South America. Fed Farmers President Wayne Langford told Mike Hosking there's still room to expand. He says there's work to do for farmi…

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Steve Symon: Organised crime expert on New Zealand's response to and efforts to curb organised crime 3:59

4d ago3:59

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An organised crime expert believes New Zealand's failure to curb criminal activity isn't due to a lack of trying. A ministerial advisory group has released its second report criticising our response to modern crime and money laundering. It shows the cash and assets seized by police is just 4.2% of the $1.6 billion in criminal profits each year. Gro…

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Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2025 1:30:00

4d ago1:30:00

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 8th of May, our unemployment numbers look to have peaked, and we have the latest report from the advisory group for organised crime. Would you be happy if Mark Lundy moved into your neighbourhood? Should we know where a high-profile prisoner is reintegrating back into society? Outgoing Ai…

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Greg Foran: Outgoing Air New Zealand CEO on his resignation, time in the job 13:00

4d ago13:00

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Greg Foran knew his time with Air New Zealand was limited from the get go. The outgoing CEO announced his resignation in March, planning to stay on until October. He began at Air NZ in early 2020, replacing Christopher Luxon. Foran told Mike Hosking he knew in the back of his mind he’d probably only do about five or six years with the company, as h…

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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the investment into the Cook Strait electricity cable 2:14

4d ago2:14

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A $1.4 billion upgrade could be on the way for Transpower's Cook Strait electricity cable. The 610 kilometre link is a transmission system connecting the North and South islands, installed in 1991. The existing cables are likely to reach their end of life in the late 2030s. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie told Mike Hosking the Commerce …

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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the conclave to elect a new pope 3:46

4d ago3:46

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Black smoke has billowed from Rome's Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope's failed to be elected. The 133 cardinals will now reconvene tomorrow to choose a successor to Pope Francis. Jo McKenna, who's in St Peters' Square, told Mike Hosking they went up until about 9pm local time. She says many of the cardinals are elderly and have to come back in…

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Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on Mark Lundy's release from prison 3:11

4d ago3:11

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It's expected twice-convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy will be slipped back into the community. He's been released from prison after more than 23 years for the murders of his wife Christine and 7-year-old daughter, Amber, in their Palmerston North home. The now 66-year-old has always maintained his innocence Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen told Mike…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the unemployment rate remaining at 5.1% 3:53

4d ago3:53

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The Finance Minister admits many Kiwis aren't getting as much work as they'd like to be. Unemployment has remained unchanged at 5.1% in the March quarter, despite most economists predicting a rise. However, 21% of employed people are now working part time. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking the ongoing rise in the under-utilisation rate is a concern. …

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Mike's Minute: Reform for the Pay Equity Act is good 2:03

5d ago2:03

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Kristine Bartlett was, to many, a hero. She was a very likeable woman. She was a caregiver who argued her work was undervalued and she deserved more. The Labour Party who love “feels” and are not exactly unfamiliar with the unions leapt all over it and the Equal Pay Act 2022 was born. The downside was how to compare this so-called "underpaid work" …

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Mark O'Connor: Australian Catholic Journalist on the vote for a new pope 4:29

5d ago4:29

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135 cardinals from around the world will take their picks on who the new pope should be. They'll be locked in Rome's Sistine Chapel from tomorrow to decide who will replace Pope Francis. There's no timescale for how long it'll take, but the last two papal elections lasted for two days. Australian Catholic Journalist Mark O’Connor told Mike Hosking …

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Catherine Wedd: Tukituki MP on the member's bill that would ban social media for under 16s 5:41

5d ago5:41

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There's acceptance banning social media for under 16s may be easier said than done. National has put forward a members’ bill to prevent under 16 year olds having social media accounts, with large corporations being responsible for technically regulating age verification. The author, Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd told Mike Hosking she knows anyone can …

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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025 1:29:46

5d ago1:29:46

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 7th of May, Brooke van Velden talks improving the pay equity process and why it isn't, apparently, all about the Budget. And we've got a National bill that wants to ban social media for under 16s. Possible or not? Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk pay equity and the feasibility of th…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the pay equity rules, social media ban 12:23

5d ago12:23

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MPs across the political spectrum are fired up over the latest proposal to overhaul —under urgency— rules around pay equity. The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay equity claims of gender-discrimination, is expected to have its third reading this morning. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking the Government was boasting about s…

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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the unemployment rate likely hitting its highest point since 2016 2:12

5d ago2:12

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An observation the recession hasn't been felt evenly. Stats NZ data out this morning could show unemployment has hit its highest point since 2016 during the March quarter – reaching around 5.2%. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking she expects it will have bigger impacts on different age groups and communities. She says young people…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the meeting between Donald Trump and Mark Carney 5:45

5d ago5:45

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The US President and Canadian Prime Minister have had some tough conversations today. Donald Trump and Mark Carney met at the White House and vowed to bring up tough points that are dividing their countries since Trump won office. On Trump's desire to make Canada America's 51st state, Carney stated the country is not for sale. US Correspondent Rich…

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Ronan Payinda: Auckland University study lead on nearly half of schools being within a ten minute walk of a vape store 3:15

5d ago3:15

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The more vape stores near schools, the more young people vape. Fresh research from Auckland University shows almost half of schools across New Zealand are within a ten minute walk from a vape store The government passed a law in 2023 banning specialist vape shops from opening within 300 metres of schools, but the laws didn't apply to hundreds of ex…

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Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the new rules for gender-based pay equity claims 4:21

6d ago4:21

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The Government says its new tough rules for pay equity claims will result in major taxpayer savings. The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay equity claims of gender-discrimination, is expected to have its third reading this morning. It's caused an uproar, with many women and union groups opposed to the idea. Workplace Relations Mini…

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Mike's Minute: Why our top achievers are leaving 2:15

6d ago2:15

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I always find it amusing when officialdom is confused, and they seem confused, as to why so many of our brightest minds have bailed and gone off overseas. This is the group of top achievers at NCEA level and the ones with international qualifications. More of them than ever have left the country. Officialdom here doesn’t know if they are enrolled o…

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Nick Bryant: Global Political expert on the Trump effect, Australian and Canadian elections 11:50

6d ago11:50

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Australia's recent election has sparked talks of the 'Trump effect' coming into play. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party's had a landslide win, securing a historic second term. It's widely thought Trump's volatility influenced the outcome. Global Political Expert Nick Bryant told Mike Hosking it's become more apparent the country wanted …

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Full Show Podcast: 06 May 2025 1:29:49

6d ago1:29:49

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 6th of May, free trade negotiations are officially underway in India, and our film industry could be left reeling after Trump announced 100% tariffs on foreign films. Sir John Key is on to talk business growth in New Zealand, as well as everything else Mike throws at him. Nick Bryant is an…

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Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agriculture Minister on the decline in livestock numbers 3:08

6d ago3:08

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New Zealand’s livestock numbers are on the decline. Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the past 10 years – a total decline of 6.2 million sheep since 2014. The number of dairy cattle also fell 13% over the same period, coinciding with the increase in land being converted for forestry. Associate Agriculture Minister A…

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Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the Ignite 25 Growth Summit, Trump tariffs 9:27

6d ago9:27

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Sir John Key does not believe US President Donald Trump intends to keep tariffs on most of the world. The former Prime Minister is speaking at the Ignite 25 Growth Summit business event in Auckland today. Key, who's supported Trump in the past, says the President is only focused on China in his new trade policies. He told Mike Hosking the stock, bo…

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Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on North Island tourism organisations teaming up 2:42

6d ago2:42

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Tourism organisations from across the North Island are working to put a spotlight on it. Fifteen operators have teamed up and signed a Memorandum of Understanding. It aims to generate interest from key tourism markets particularly Australia, North America, and China. Auckland Unlimited Destination Director Annie Dundas told Mike Hosking both island…

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Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development Association on Trump's film tariffs 2:56

6d ago2:56

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The film industry is being asked not to push the panic button. There's a lot of uncertainty after US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US. In a post on Truth Social, he says the US film industry is ‘dying a very fast death’ as countries offer incentives to lure filmmaking away from Hollywood. Scree…

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Tim Groser: Former Trade Minister on New Zealand entering free trade negotiations with India 3:07

6d ago3:07

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The state of foreign affairs across the globe could play into New Zealand's hands as it enters free trade negotiations. A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to begin the process of securing an FTA. Former Trade Minister Tim Groser told Mike Hosking he's never loved our chances, but the odds have changed. He says the landscape ha…

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Christopher Luxon: The Prime Minister talks defence spending, public service and Australian election 11:04

7d ago11:04

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is live in studio with Mike Hosking to talk the big issues of the week. Luxon has confirmed the plan to commit $12 billion to defence, backing the decision for five marine helicopters. He says the defence plan will make New Zealand well connected to global partners. The Prime Ministers disagreeing with his soon-to-b…

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Mike's Minute: The great man that was Sir Bob Jones 2:16

7d ago2:16

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I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bob Jones - Sir Robert Jones. The last contact I had with him was last year when he sent me a copy of his latest book. They always came with a personal note. When I say personal, it was a letter that he would have dictated and had typed up and then signed himself. He was from a different era of sorts. I neve…

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Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on the Federal election over the weekend 6:38

7d ago6:38

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Anthony Albanese's lead the Australian Labor Party to a back-to-back run in Government. Peter Dutton has lost his seat as well as losing the election, making him the first federal opposition leader to do so. Australian Correspondent Steve Price talks all things election with Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2025 1:29:56

7d ago1:29:56

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 5th of May, we're spending $2b on helicopters for the defence force. Is that expensive? Or just the cost of defence these days? The Prime Minister is in to talk whether we have too many portfolios and ministers and if we've gone too skint for the Budget. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine co…

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