Best Tim Watts Podcasts (2025)

This week on Watts Occurring Femmes, Manon and Emma dive into all things body image in the cycling world. They open up about their personal experiences, dealing with changes to their physique and learning how to fuel as a professional athlete. Manon also shares how she’s dealt with body changes since retiring and body positivity. Emma also teaches …

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Parkrun, Pogacar, and Paris-Tours | Watts Occurring 34:30

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G's embracing retirement - by tackling parkrun! We know the loyal Watts Occurring listeners will enjoy hearing that story today. There's also another Pogacar discussion, after you all reckoned G and Luke were slightly harsh last week. Can greatness ever really be boring? Because, yes, he's been winning again. Incredible. And Luke's fresh from Paris…

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Mark the Week: Will the ceasefire last? 11:38

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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. Matt Payne: 9/10 Highlight of the week. Didn’t just win but won one of the best. Dreams coming true at 280km/h doesn’t get any better than that. The ceasefire: 8/10 The rest is yet to unfold but Tuesday was a win for a lot of peop…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2025 1:30:09

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 17th of October, the online censorship mess is back involving the Mowbrays and false allegations. Just how do you deal with it when social media goes feral? England cricket coach Brendon McCullum joins Mike to talk his time with the team ahead of their series against the Black Caps - be…

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Mike's Minute: How miserable it is if you can't celebrate good news 2:07

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Dr Hosking would diagnose a kind of "funk" as a result of observations this week. There's been two very clear examples these past few days of good news, of uplifting events and of indisputable progress. Yet for too many it was not a reason to acknowledge, or accept, or congratulate, but rather moan a bit more or find a reason as to why it can't be …

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Brendon McCullum: English cricket head coach and former Black cap on upcoming T20 match at Hagley Oval 10:05

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The Black Caps are headed to Hagley Oval to take on England in the first of 3 T20 games. Former Black Cap and current Head Coach of England Brendon McCullum told Mike Hosking that he is happy with his new career in the UK, but is excited to be home for the game. "So yeah, very privileged to be in the position I'm in, especially not being out of pla…

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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster warns of risk to rise in inflation 2:48

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There are fears that inflation could come back into the picture as the OCR falls. Infometrics expects the OCR to fall to 2.25% next month - it's 2.5% at the moment. Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says they expect to see growth hit 2.3% annual growth in 2027. He says alongside stoking inflation, it could create other problems. Kiernan s…

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Nikki Chamberlain: Auckland University Senior law lecturer discusses calls for change to name suppression 3:35

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Issues around potential defamatory claims on social media are in the spotlight - after false accusations against a Kiwi richlister. Mat Mowbray's been incorrectly named on Tiktok as the member of a wealthy family convicted of having child abuse material. The real person convicted has permanent name suppression. Auckland University Senior Law Lectur…

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Simon Watts: Climate change minister discusses newly announced climate adaptation plan 3:15

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The government has announced a climate adaptation plan to help handle floods, cyclones, and other natural disasters. Councils will now have to draw up 30-year plans, and a national flood map is due in 2027. Climate change minister Simon Watts told Mike Hosking that the current system lacks a coordinated approach to respond to natural hazards. “We d…

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What is the ceiling for Kansas State basketball? | Powercat Podcast 33:09

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The GoPowercat Powercat Podcast returns to evaluate the upcoming Kansas State basketball season. This edition of the Powercat Podcast features GoPowercat.com managing editor Ryan Gilbert and staff writer Grant Snowden. The Powercat Podcast is part of the 247Sports Podcast Network at Megaphone.fm. Become a GoPowercat VIP: CHECK OUT TODAY'S OFFER! Ma…

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Emma talks all things World Champs preparation, training, hair and nails!? | Watts Occurring Femmes 26:47

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Yes, the biggest moment of Emma's year has arrived: the track World Championships, in Chile! She flies out today so Manon sat her down for a special preview pod, analysing her chances, the schedule... and Emma's all important beauty prep. Look good, feel good! Everyone at Watts Occurring is wishing Emma luck as she sets off to defend her titles - m…

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Mike's Minute: Sometimes it's not all about the money 2:01

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In one of life’s small ironies as the teachers spend another week immersed in industrial action, I got an email yesterday from a bloke who was taught by my mother in the ’90s. My mum was a teacher. I’m pretty sure she never went on strike. I certainly don’t remember a picket line, a placard, or days at home when I was a kid. In fact, even as a stud…

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Good Charlotte: Madden brothers join Mike Hosking to discuss upcoming album release and the band’s return to NZ 12:48

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The rock band Good Charlotte has announced a tour down under ahead of the release of their new album. After five albums, the band split up in 2011 but decided they weren’t done – coming back after four years and dropping more albums, including one this year in August called Motel du Cap. Joel and Benji Madden told Mike Hosking that they didn’t know…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2025 1:31:27

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16 October. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Mike Hosking: First time home buyers need a leg up 2:07

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One of the great myths of the modern economy is the idea that young people can't afford a house. Now, the facts are that for every house sold, about a quarter of them, sometimes a little bit more, about 27% are in fact first-timers. That figure has been remarkably solid over any number of years in any type of market. Can it be expensive? Yes. Do so…

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Warren Barclay: New owner of Cardona Hotel discusses purchase of iconic hotel 2:44

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The new owners of the Cardrona Hotel jumped on the investment to keep it in Kiwi hands. Central Otago's 162-year-old heritage-listed hotel and restaurant has sold, after being on the market since July. Wanaka local, Warren Barclay, will run the business - and says the new owners are high net worth Kiwis and good sorts who see potential. He says bus…

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Stacey Wood: Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Standards Authority discusses expansion in their jurisdiction 8:03

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The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has issued a provisional decision claiming jurisdiction over a complaint about an online radio show. They said that the complaint fits their formal definition and requirements, meaning that they have to act. Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Standards Authority Stacey Wood told Mike Hosking that the BSA …

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Sir Bill English: Former Prime Minister says government housing ownership like Kainga Ora is problematic. 4:41

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A former Prime Minister's backing the view that large-scale government housing ownership like Kainga Ora is problematic. A report by The New Zealand Initiative finds the Government's ownership of 77,000 state houses, has maintenance costs nearly twice that of a private landlord. It finds it also doesn't respond quickly enough to issues like rent ar…

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister says unions are focusing on politics, not patients 4:47

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Health Minister Simeon Brown's bracing for tension at a meeting with 200 senior doctors, ahead of strike action. Their walkout - after rejecting a $160million pay offer - will see 6,300 elective procedures cancelled, and almost 13,000 specialists assessments delayed. Brown's slamming what he says is unethical, and a case of politics over patients. …

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Jeremy O'Brien: Air New Zealand's Chief customer and digital officer blames accelerated inflation for increase in prices 3:33

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It's thought that the aviation sector is over capitalising - as New Zealand's domestic airfares have shot up more quickly than any other country. A global airport group says domestic airfares are up 63% in six years, and are well ahead of the second-highest, up 53%. Air New Zealand's Chief customer and digital officer Jeremy O'Brien told Mike Hoski…

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Stakes of KU game keep increasing | Powercat Podcast 34:06

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The GoPowercat Powercat Podcast returns to discuss Kansas State's victory over TCU, leading into an off-week to help prepare to play the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence in two Saturdays. This edition of the Powercat Podcast features GoPowercat.com publisher Tim Fitzgerald and managing editor Ryan Gilbert. The Powercat Podcast is part of the 247Sports P…

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Mike's Minute: Gail Parata - my hero of the week 1:56

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Most stories need a hero, and Gail Parata might fit the role in this netball mess. Or is it now a scandal? Gail Parata has resigned as a national netball selector and in doing so has gone out guns blazing and, because of that, has given the rest of us a decent insight into what a shambles the Dame Noeline Taurua story really is. This thing is now w…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the ongoing work on the peace plan in Gaza 4:26

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A few hiccups in the journey towards peace in the Middle East. Hamas has released the 20 living Israeli hostages and almost 2000 Palestinians have been returned by Israel. Leaders including Donald Trump have signed the US-brokered peace deal at a summit in Egypt. However, US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking, despite Trump claiming the…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2025 1:30:11

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 15th of October, there’s a new yearly report on the hospitality sector, who have earned record high revenue. So are times better than what’s being reported? Former Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata explains why she resigned from her role and her disappointment with Netball NZ for the way…

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk parliamentary standards, Te Pati Māori 11:45

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Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the biggest political stories of the week so far. Slipping parliamentary standards are back at the forefront, with Speaker Gerry Brownlee planning to crack down on behaviour after yet another incident. And Te Pati Māori is seemingly melting down from the…

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Saira Boyle: Aotearoa Infinite Academy Founding Principle on NZ's first fully online charter school 4:12

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There's hopes a new online school will help students struggling in a traditional classroom. Aotearoa Infinite Academy will open in January as the country's first fully online charter school. Founding Principal Saira Boyle says the timing is right for such learning. She told Mike Hosking they have access to high quality teachers across the country, …

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Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on the hospitality sector's record high revenue but low profit margins 2:58

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Revenue in the hospitality sector's reached a new record high, but many operators are seeing profit margins reach a new record low. Restaurant Association data shows sales have risen 1.4% in the past year. Tourism regions like Nelson and Queenstown-Lakes are seeing strong growth but central Auckland and Wellington are still doing it tough. Associat…

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Lucy Naylor: Auckland Primary Principals' Association President on students reportedly performing better in English and Maths 2:53

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Promising signs of improvement across the primary education sector. The Education Review Office has found teachers are seeing more engaged students, and three-quarters of parents report progress since the start of the year. It follows new data showing more new entrants exceeding phonics expectations. President of Auckland Primary Principals' Associ…

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Gail Parata: Former Silver Ferns Selector on the treatment of Dame Noeline Taurua by Netball NZ 5:58

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Former Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata has rebuked a lack of due process by Netball New Zealand in standing down coach Dame Noeline Taurua and assistant Debbie Fuller. The pair have been sidelined after allegations of an unsafe high performance environment, which remain unresolved. The issues are understood to date back to a Silver Ferns camp in …

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David Carter: Former Speaker of the House on Gerry Brownlee cracking down on behaviour in Parliament 3:07

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A former Speaker of the House is confident attempts to tighten parliamentary standards will be successful. Current speaker Gerry Brownlee's cracking down on behaviour following what he sees as multiple disruptive incidents. The latest saw Te Pati Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech go well over time. David Carter told Mike Hosking Brownlee will…

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David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Reserve Bank easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictions 2:51

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The Reserve Bank's continuing to change its approach to preventing risky lending. It's further easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictions, allowing banks to lend more money to low-deposit borrowers. It follows the roll-out of debt-to-income restrictions last year, restricting how much banks can lend to people who already have a lot of debt relative to…

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K-State Insiders LIVE! Did the Cats get back on track? 55:57

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The team from GoPowercat — Tim Fitzgerald, Ryan Gilbert and Brien Hanley — welcomes former Kansas State running back Mike Lawrence to discuss the Wildcats' 41-28 home victory over TCU on Saturday, and looks forward to traveling to Kansas on October 27. The Wildcats are off this weekend after moving to 3-4 on the season and 2-2 in Big 12 play with S…

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Mike's Minute: The taxpayer can't be the only provider for TV news 1:57

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There is some angst in some media circles at the moment over funding for Māori TV news. A couple of programmes are facing some sort of cut, or cancellation, or realignment because of changes in the way money is handed out from the Māori funding agency. This is not new. Media in this country post-Covid has gone through a fairly major overhaul with m…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the European Union's response to the Gaza peace deal 4:56

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A complicated road could lie ahead for Gaza despite world leaders declaring peace in the Middle East. Donald Trump's signed a ceasefire agreement at a summit in Egypt along with the heads of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar. It follows a prisoner and hostage swap between Israel and Hamas. The EU has effectively been sidelined, France Correspondent Catherin…

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Tim Lightbourne: Invivo Co-founder on NZ wine hitting a 10 year record shipment to the UK 2:56

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The UK can’t seem to get enough of New Zealand wine. Latest data shows Sauvignon Blanc shipments hit a 10 year high – with 13.2 million bottles sent over summer. Exports are up 21% year on year, New Zealand now commanding around half of the $2.5 billion UK Sauvignon Blanc market, valued at NZ$1.37 billion. Invivo Co-founder Tim Lightbourne told Mik…

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Riley James: NZ Snooker player on winning the National Snooker Championships at age 16 4:10

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The country's youngest national snooker champion expects to turn professional in a couple of years. 16-year-old Riley James took out the title at the 2025 NZ National Snooker Championships over the weekend. He told Mike Hosking that going into the tournament, he thought his changes were high. “I always knew if I was in the right headspace, I play s…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 October 2025 1:29:57

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 14th of October, we are seeing real progress, huge progress, in our kids’ learning with the release of the results of structured literacy. We've got winners across the board – Sauv Blanc in the UK is hitting record marks and 16-year-old Riley James made history as the youngest ever winner …

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Matt Payne: Kiwi motorsport driver on his Bathurst 1000 win 12:43

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Matt Payne has become King of the Mountain in a wet weather shemozzle at the Bathurst 1000. He has joined the high-octane New Zealand pantheon of Jim and Steven Richards, Greg Murphy, Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin. The 23-year-old and his co-driver Garth Tander climbed from 18th to take the title in minimal visibility, sneaking into the …

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Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on visitor arrivals nearly matching pre-Covid numbers 4:38

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The tourism industry is feeling bullish with business heading back towards being on track post-Covid. Visitor arrivals reached 92% of pre-pandemic numbers for August – up on July's 87%. Tourism Holdings Chief Executive Grant Webster told Mike Hosking it's the time of year and the success of tourism campaigns working their magic. He says growing air…

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Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on net migration falling to 10,600 for August 4:37

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An expert believes there's still a number of Kiwis returning to New Zealand, despite a falling net migration rate. It's fallen to 10,600 for the year to August 2025. Overall, Stats NZ figures show migrant arrivals dropped 16% to more than 138 thousand, while departures increased 13% to just under 128 thousand. Massey University sociologist Paul Spo…

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Steve Linde: CBS Radio Correspondent on the hostage release and signing of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas 3:34

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The components of a Gaza ceasefire agreement seem to be falling into place. The heads of the US, Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar have signed off the deal at a summit of world leaders in Egypt. Hamas has released 20 living Israeli hostages and four of the 28 deceased in exchange for Israel freeing about two thousand Palestinians. CBS Radio's Steve Linde to…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the results of structured literacy in primary schools 3:28

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The Education Minister's confident successful primary school literacy results aren't just low hanging fruit. Results from the new phonics literacy programme show 58% of students are at or above expectations after 20 weeks. More than 40% of students exceeded expectations in Term 3 – more than double the first term. Erica Stanford says they're tracki…

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An Inside Look at FitLogic—the Intelligence Engine Powering TriDot & RunDot 1:25:48

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In this special TriDot and RunDot crossover episode, Andrew and Carrie are joined by Predictive Fitness CEO Jeff Booher. The three of them explore how TriDot and RunDot are revolutionizing training for triathletes and runners. Jeff shares his journey as both an athlete and coach; explaining how his own athletic ambitions inspired the tech breakthro…

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Full Show Podcast: 13 October 2025 1:30:09

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 13 October. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Mike's Minute: The Government's KPI list highlights their issues 2:12

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I have read the latest KPI's for the Government. This is the things they are going to do before the end of the year. "Drag this dump out of the quagmire" would have been my number one, but theirs is introducing new planning legislation to replace the RMA. Which is no bad thing. But introducing stuff isn't the same as ticking stuff off, is it? And i…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the weekend at Bathurst, Canterbury's chance in the NPC, and Tiger Woods' latest surgery 11:48

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The weekend of supercars at Bathurst has concluded in a thrilling wet race that came down to the wire. Canterbury look set to win the NPC, can they be stopped? And Tiger Woods undergoes another back surgery, is it time to hang up the cl…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on low voter turnout in local elections 10:15

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Turnout in the weekend's local elections has fallen even further this time around. By the end of Friday, less than 33-percent of Kiwis had cast their vote. Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton - who was unseated as Selwyn Mayor - says we should be aiming for much higher turnout. He says general elections get double the turnout and w…

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Sam Broughton: Former Selwyn Mayor says increased rates cost him the election 2:43

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Outgoing three term Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says rates increases played a part in his job loss. Former Councillor Lydia Gliddon has taken the top spot in the country's fastest growing district, unseating the incumbent. She unseated the current Local Government NZ President by more than 13,000 - he was seeking a fourth term. Broughton believes Se…

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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President says lower Methane targets are scientific, not idealistic 3:46

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Assurance for farmers with the latest methane target update. The Government's set the 2050 targets to 14 to 24-percent below 2017 levels - which is 24 to 47-percent lower than the previous. Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford told Mike Hosking they'd been advocating for lower, but this at least gives farmers a clear direction of travel. He s…