The Mike Hosking Breakfast

The Government says all options are on the table as Nicola Willis issues a six-week consultation to ensure 'all options are exhausted.' The announcement has been met with disappointment by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the six-week period is reasonable.  "Maybe other governments in the past haven't actually thought about things or been prepared to go as as deep as what we're proposing...

ASB has seen some stabilisation in interest rates, the primary sector and rising consumer spending.  It comes as it was announced Q4 was higher than expected at 0.7%.  Q1 ends today, what will the results be?  ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley talks to Mike Hosking.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has said all options are on the table as Finance Minister Nicola Willis issues a six-week request for information.  Willis threatened to break up the current supermarket players, floating the idea of restructuring the two existing supermarket chains. Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin talks to Mike Hosking about the announcement.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See om...

The New Zealand Breakers officially have new owners.  The basketball team have a a majority owner in 47-year-old American Marc Mitchell.  Mitchell's investment group includes Leon and Stephen Grice, and Paul and Liz Blackwell. New owner Marc Mitchell talks to Mike Hosking.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half of the Government's $400m savings target has come out of Heath NZ in the form of contractors and consultant spending.  The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive director Sarah Dalton says isn't happy about the cuts.  "This seems flagrant in terms of taking the short-term option, not looking a little bit further down the road," she said.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See...

Talk about teasing me on a Sunday morning.  At 10am we are told Nicola Willis is giving us the good word on supermarkets. She doesn’t like the industry - she's been telling us this for a year and a half. She is going to do something about the industry - she's been telling us this for a year and a half. So, Sunday was the day. Except it wasn’t. It was yet another diatribe about what needs to b...

US President Donald Trump has coined Wednesday as 'Liberation Day', when he will roll out tariffs promised to free the country from foreign goods.  The President says he will impose 25% tariffs on cars and car parts made outside of the United States.  Tesla's are one of the only cars made entirely in the US.  US Correspondent Richard Arnold joins the show to discuss Liberation Day,...

US consumer confidence is feeling the economic and tariff uncertainty, as Lululemon shares fell 15%, and inflation expectations are picking up. It comes as Kiwi consumer confidence is still challenged according to a latest read.  Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management talks to Mike Hosking.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Village Roadshow, no small player in the movie industry, this week filed for Chapter 11. They have been having some legal issues with another major studio. But they sighted along with that their other overriding  problem, the actors' strike. You remember that? It was more than actors, of course, it was the whole industry. Hollywood came to a stop for months as they argued over pay and conditi...

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.    Signalgate: 1/10  A good sign of how mad and dopey that lot are. A platform they shouldn't have been on, a denial that got blown out of the water, and an attack campaign that made them look pathetic.    The Warriors: 7/10  Not just two wins in a r...

The most uplifting part of the week for me in terms of news was the combination of Winston Peters and his very wise words over diet and work.  The statistics department released the numbers of those who are working beyond 65-years-old. In fact, not just 65, but 70, 80 and 90-years-old.  For Peters, what made the advice so useful is you can argue he has never been more relevant and effect...

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back on the air, joining Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the Liam Lawson situation and Bob Geldof – who Mike interviewed earlier this week.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand winemakers are continuing to make moves in the US.   Amid an uncertain market, we were the only nation in the top ten US wine suppliers to increase its volume last year.  Data suggests it’s the 16th year in a row New Zealand wine has reported growth.   Invivo Wine Founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking there’s big opportunities over in the States, with New Zealand win...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of March, it’s official – Eden Park will be getting a revamp , and Auckland won't be getting a new stadium.  Kiwi’s trust in our public institutions is eroding over time – a survey revealing it’s at its lowest point since 2022.   Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Bob Geldof with Mike as they Wrap the Week.  Get the M...

Liam Lawson has had the keys taken off him at Red Bull and will complete the Formula 1 season with the franchise's Racing Bulls development team.  He lasted two Grands Prix before management decided to replace him with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda for his home event next weekend at Suzuka.   The switch confirms widespread speculation.  BBC Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson told...

Trust is eroding over time in our public institutions.   The Acumen Edelman Trust Barometer reveals 67% of New Zealanders express a sense of grievance with business, media, government and NGOs – surpassing the global average of 61%.   Many feel overlooked by those in power and disillusioned as a result  Acumen Chief Executive Adelle Keely says it's a wake-up call for those in charge...

The Finance Minister says they've over-delivered on their promise to save money from public sector job cuts.  Latest Public Service Commission data shows the core workforce decreased 4% in the year to December 2024.  Public Service Minister Judith Collins says the Government's expecting to save $800 million by June – double the initial target.  Nicola Willis —the coalition governmen...

The boss of Eden Park remains hopeful of convincing the Government to help fund a major expansion.  Auckland councillors have voted to back the upgrading of the stadium over the building of a new arena near the waterfront.  But Eden Park has yet to secure any public funding.  Chief Executive Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking work will now begin on making a case to government.  He...

A review confirms better access to care should be a key priority.  Health New Zealand's released a Clinical Quality and Safety Review using data from the past decade.  It reveals the number of people waiting more than four months to see a specialist tripled between 2020 and 2023.   Royal College of GPs Medical Director Luke Bradford told Mike Hosking fewer people are also choosing n...

The problem with Red Bull and Liam Lawson is several fold.  One, the most egregious part is, if the reports are true, that Honda offered another $10 million to get their man Yuki Tsunoda in the seat. This is not new, they have done so before but were rebuffed.  Two, next weekend would be the first track Liam had actually driven on previously. Red Bull would have known this when they hire...

This summer was one to remember for the cherry industry.   Exports have hit a new milestone, surpassing five thousand tonnes.  The previous record was about 4,200 tonnes in the 2017/18 season.  Summerfruit New Zealand CEO Dean Smith told Mike Hosking exports were not only high, but also of high quality.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there anybody who doesn’t know the name Bob Geldof?  Along with the Sex Pistols and the Clash, Geldof and the Boomtown Rats are attributed with changing the face of music.  A significant part is due to the Live Aid concert and Geldof’s activism – which is part of the reason he’s made his way to our shores.  Geldof has a couple of dates lined up in New Zealand, coinciding with the...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of March, the banks are continuing to call for capital rules to be eased. But Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews is warning against it.  We get reactions to the new sentencing and drug driving testing laws coming into place.  Fonterra's CEO Miles Hurrell defends the proposal to sell of the company's consumer...

Fonterra’s elaborating on the details of their consumer brand sell-off.  The conundrum comes off the back of a monster half year result in which operating profit rose to 16%.  The planned divestment could see brands like Anchor and Mainland sold off.  CEO Miles Hurrell told Mike Hosking the key for any good business is knowing what you’re good at.   He says that over the years,...

Liam Lawson's future at Red Bull in Formula 1 remains gridlocked by speculation.  Reports suggest Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda will swap with Lawson for the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend, joining defending world champion teammate Max Verstappen.  Lawson's opportunities have been slim on unfamiliar tracks in a new car thus far, one of which was in the wet at Melbourne.  Formul...