The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Shane Jones says Parliament's standards are slipping.   The New Zealand First MP and David Seymour have both asked Speaker Gerry Brownlee to consider changes in light of Te Pati Māori's haka in the House last week.   Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was 'named', suspended for a day, and had her pay docked for a day.   Jones told Mike Hosking the penalties have historically worked, but we l...

Questions are being raised as to whether Aotearoa should take a page from the United States' book when it comes to our roads.  Concrete New Zealand-commissioned research shows road maintenance costs using the material are up to 62% lower than asphalt.  It also shows that, on average, concrete roads are 17% cheaper over 40 years.  Chief Executive, Rob Gaimster told Mike Hosking Ameri...

The good news about the arrival of the protest is that after today, it's over.  This has been one of the more misrepresented activities in recent years.  It's hard to know what it is actually about, or whether those taking part even know what it's about.  Is it about the Treaty Principles Bill? Is it about a general attitude towards the Government and their Māori policies? Is it a P...

Wellington business owners are expecting a peaceful protest.  The Hīkoi mō te Tiriti march has arrived in Wellington and will soon march to Parliament, protesting ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill.  Up to 30,000 people are expected to join the protest, disrupting traffic in the city.  Business Central Chief Executive Simon Arcus expects a "low impact" day.  But he told Mike Hosking...

Rhys Darby is returning to his roots.  In the last decade, Kiwis have gotten more used to seeing the comedian on the big screen than on the stage, but that’s about to change.  Darby has announced his first comedy tour in more than a decade, returning to Kiwi stages next year with ‘The Legend Returns’.  He told Mike Hosking that he can’t wait to hit the stage again.  “I had the...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 19th of November, the hīkoi has finally hit the capital.  Police District Commander Corrie Parnell joined to discuss the numbers they're expecting and their preparations.  Mark Mitchell has officially avoided having to resign after the crime numbers went down in his first year as Police Minister. He gave an insight into what to...

The Police Minister says it’s important for police to be politically neutral.  There have been reports on social media of police officers helping to paint signs for today’s hīkoi.  Up to 30,000 people are expected to join the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti marching on Parliament in opposition to ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill.  Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking he’s aware of the reports, and has di...

Hīkoi participants are beginning to arrive in Wellington's Waitangi Park where they'll travel to Parliament.   Police say traffic on State Highway 1 is starting to build and people should avoid travelling this morning.   Traffic management plans are in place, but people should also expect delays around central Wellington.  Wellington Police District Commander Corrie Parnell told Mik...

Joe Biden's approval of long-range missile use for Ukraine has been met with a mixed reaction in Europe.   Hungary's Foreign Minister has called the decision desperate, but Poland's President says it's a decisive move which will allow Ukraine to defend itself from Russian aggression.   Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is being criticised for a call he made to Russian President Vl...

Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has spent his first night on bail after having 24 indecent assault charges laid against him.  They relate to eight alleged victims over the span of two decades, with the youngest being 17 years old at the time.  The 83-year-old has been under investigation since March.  Channel 9's Jack Hahn told Mike Hosking that Jones is a polarising and powerful...

Industry professionals feel it will take more than a tipline to uncover where the problems lie in infrastructure.   The Ministry of Regulation has created a red tape tipline, where people can report their 'regulation horror stories'.   Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett says it's a good way to get the public involved.   He told Mike Hosking regulation is adding...

In the past week we have been dealing with three houses currently for sale.  They are what you would loosely call "high end" houses.  As you wander around with the agent, the usual exchanges take place about size and quality and renovations and street and area, talk about the market, what's the vibe etc.  But the question we always ask, is why are they selling?  You ask that fo...

Anthony Albanese attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, speaking on the importance of free and fair trade to lift living standards of people throughout the region.  Australian correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking Albanese is working closely with Chinese President Xi Jinping to maintain trade.  Plus, the unveiling of department store Christmas windows has gone down...

The All Blacks suffered a narrow defeat to France, their third straight loss to Les Bleus.  Jake Paul has beaten former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a unanimous decision.   And, the All Whites recorded their biggest win in 20 years, taking Vanuatu down 8-1 in the World Cup qualifier in Hamilton.  Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join Mike Hosking for the Commentary Box.&nb...

An education provider has “significant concerns” about the charter school application process.  Operator Education 710+ is asking for a formal review of the process, believing the system is worse now than it was before.  Associate Education Minister David Seymour tells Mike Hosking there were always going to be people who were disappointed, due to 78 applications for new charter schools...

An Auckland taxi firm has been accused of exorbitant fares for short trips in metered taxis.  A pensioner was charged more than $160 for a journey less than 10km after attending a Coldplay concert.  Multiple complaints have been made over the years and Crown Cabs has built a reputation for taking advantage.  Small Passenger Service Association Executive Director, Warren Quirke tells...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 18th of September, this Government were supposed to be dropping consultancy spend, yet it's going up in health. So what do Health NZ say about it?  On the eve of the hikoi reaching Parliament David Seymour has some thoughts about meeting the organisers - and speaks out against his detractors, including Dame Jenny Shipley.  Gu...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his whirlwind trip to the APEC summit in Peru.  At the summit, Luxon met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time. The meeting was one of many bilaterals to take place.  Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls tells Mike Hosking the main takeaway for New Zealand is to get face time with international leaders.  “The Prime M...

Contractor and consultant spending at Health New Zealand has increased – by $85 million in the financial year to June.  The increase comes despite a government directive to cut back.  Health New Zealand’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan tells Mike Hosking the bulk of the spending increase covers vacancies and gaps in rosters, with focus on delivering clinical care to communiti...

President-elect Donald Trump has quickly begun forming the list of people he wants to serve in his cabinet.  Cabinet comprises of at least 16 positions – the Vice President and head of 15 executive departments.  US correspondent Richard Arnold tells Mike Hosking Trump is rolling out names in rapid fire, picking oil industry executive-climate denier Chris Wright as energy secretary and Ro...

Churches appear to be hot property on the real estate market.  One Roof Editor Owen Vaughan tells Mike Hosking there will always be a market for quirky spaces with a sense of reverence.  However, while converted churches are easy to move into, buyers face a battle on older buildings that are yet to be converted into dwellings.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

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 trifecta: 8/10   He got the White House, the other House and the Senate. That is as comprehensive as it gets.    The reaction: 7/10  Because people are nuts. Elections always have winners and losers and there is always another election. Social...

If you watched Parliament, as I did yesterday afternoon, you could feel it building.  Question Time focused largely on the Treaty Principles Bill. There was a growing angst, Gerry Brownlee the Speaker spent far too much time calling for order, it was low rent, which isn't unheard of, but full of needless aggro.  Then came the so-called debate.  There were 11 speeches, lead off by ar...

It looks to be a still but chilly night as the All Blacks take on France.  They’re entering the pitch with two major wins under the belt, after defeating both Ireland and England.  Newstalk ZB’s Voice of Rugby Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking that if they get through this week, the pressure valve releases a little.  He says there’s a bit of a steely resolve in the team now that they’...

As the week comes to a close, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed jury duty, clap backs, and what is and isn’t appropriate for the leader of a state-owned company to do in their free time.  And, Tim and Kate break out the defence for Producer Sam, who, in Tim’s words, is a prisoner of the Hosking Regime.   LISTEN ABOVE  Se...