The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Will the men's triathlon face the amputation of one leg due to pollution of the River Seine at the Paris Olympics?   The race was due to take place last night, before the filth from water quality tests forced a postponement to 8.45pm tonight.   Triathlon New Zealand boss Pete de Wet told Mike Hosking hope springs eternal.   He said that on some level this was expected but considering the amount th...

Welcome to tax cut day.   It's been a while since we've been able to say that. The tax cuts arrive to an uncertain debate as to what exactly they do.   Do they add to inflation? Do they change lives to the extent that they are material to most people? Did they get lost a bit in what has been a tsunami of change and upheaval since the new Government arrived?   Nicola Willis is very bullish about it...

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to dig into the biggest political stories of the week so far.   On the agenda:   Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will be gone by April - not seeking a second term in the role.    And what’s happening with the layers of health management?   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 31st of July, democracy for Māori wards is back and our prettiest city's house prices just topped $2 million on average.   Just what is happening with the triathlon in the Olympics? And will it become a duathlon? Triathlon NZ CEO Pete De Wet with the latest.   Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discussed Andrew Coster being on his way out...

Medal number one for New Zealand at the Paris Olympic Games.   The Black Ferns Sevens have defended the gold medal they won three years ago in Tokyo - beating Canada 19-12 at the Stade de France.   Black Fern Tyla King told Mike Hosking that it’s always hard when you’re up against quality sides, but they knew if they tidied up their plays and kept applying pressure, they would get the job done.  ...

Surprise and disappointment as Air New Zealand's 2030 climate targets go up in smoke.   It's backtracked on a plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 28.9% from 2019, with a 16.3% drop in absolute emissions.   Massey University Science Professor Robert McLachlan told Mike Hosking it's unexpected and sets a bad precedent.   He says it's a bit soon for the airline to pull out of a target it only...

The Local Government Minister's defending controversial changes to the rules around councils' Māori wards.   The third reading of the bill has passed, which forces councils to have a binding referendum on Māori wards at next year's elections.   Local Government New Zealand is against the changes, calling it an overreach.   But Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking he disagrees, and it's about letting loc...

Queenstown seems to be in a losing battle on affordable housing as its average property value crosses more than two million dollars.   That's a 50% increase on 2019.   The district's wait list for affordable homes has crossed 13-hundred eligible local families.   And tourism operators have turned to buying empty hotels to house workers in.   Community Housing Trust Chief Executive Julie Scott told...

New Zealanders will soon be able to access finance with confidence.   From today, the Government's removing the affordability regulations from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and updating the Responsible Lending Code.   Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says they're revoking 11 pages of overly prescriptive affordability regulations introduced by the last government....

It’s not looking hopeful for the athletes expecting a dip in the Seine.   Familiarisation dips for the triathlon competitors have been cancelled for two days straight.   Officials are hoping Tuesday will see the athletes in the Seine, but with heavy rain due later in the week it’s not looking good for the long term.   France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that last they’ve heard,...

Despite feeling the brunt of the current economic climate, figures suggest the hospitality industry is seeing some growth.   The Restaurant Association suggests that the industry saw $15 billion in annual sales, a growth of 5.8%.   More Kiwis seem to be eating out, and one way they’re doing so is with First Table, a scheme that gives consumers half price fares when dining at off-peak times.   Foun...

The Waitangi Tribunal strikes again.   At a time when the office that looks after the money that gets handed out to Māori to head off to court is in real trouble because they have run out of money, the Tribunal is pumping out report after report, costing Lord knows how much, to achieve virtually nothing.   This latest report deals with the Government's actions around a Tomorrow's Schools Review, i...

While results would suggest it’s not quite the Warriors year, their attendance rates say otherwise.   They’ve officially sold out their entire 2024 season, the first club in NRL history to do so.   Warriors CEO Cameron George told Mike Hosking that it’s a fantastic effort from their fanbase and members, and they’re very appreciative of the privilege of the situation they’re in.   He said that at t...

Callum Hedge is making his mark in Indy NXT off the back of his success in the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup.   He’s fourth in the standings after appendicitis left him at an early-season disadvantage.   Hedge is back in New Zealand for a couple of weeks before the final few races of the season and told Mike Hosking that it’s a dream come true to be racing there.   He told him that very, very underprep...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of July, the Police Association's Chris Cahill discusses the proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws and its warrantless searches.   The Prime Minister is on to talk an abundance of public sector wastage.   Indy NXT driver Callum Hedge is back in the country for the mid-season break, so we had to get him on the show for a catch-up.  ...

The New Zealand Film Commission has raised eyebrows by throwing two parties apiece for its outgoing acting chief executive, and for its incoming chief executive, for a total cost of $16,431.   In a kind of mirror image approval, incoming chief executive Annie Murray signed off the $8,627 price of two farewell parties for outgoing acting chief executive Mladen Ivancic; and Ivancic signed off the $7...

Police say they need search powers to crack down on gang associates and their firearms.   New proposed Firearm Prohibition Order laws would ban people committing lower level offences from holding a firearms licence, and allow warrantless police searches of suspects.   The Justice Select Committee's asking the Government to soften some changes, concerned it would give police too much power.   Polic...

A blueprint's been released for New Zealand to be on the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence development.   AI Forum New Zealand is made up of members from Amazon, ANZ, Xero, and others who believe the technology can boost GDP and productivity.   Their plan for 2030 focuses on investing in AI for six sectors including agriculture, creative industries, and education.   Executive Director Madeli...

Australia correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking of Australia’s Olympic medal chances – with high hopes for the country’s swimmers.   Meanwhile, three Ministers in Australia’s cabinet have had their portfolios removed. Two were involved in home affairs and immigration - which Price describes as being in a disastrous state as more and more migrants are attempting to arrive on boats and being...

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join Mike Hosking to discuss the Olympics Games getting underway, including the NZ men’s Sevens being knocked out from medal contention, Canadian spying, and the state of the River Seine.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Jordan is back in black, following a season-long stint on the sideline.   Sam Cane also sees a return – with the naming of the Rugby Championship squad squaring the line-up for the upcoming Argentina match.   Jordan tells Mike Hosking his recovery from a shoulder surgery was slow but he is now back in full contact training.   “It’s a bit of a journey – a long term injury like that.”   LISTEN...

It is day one of the Government’s military-style youth bootcamp pilot.   The programme has faced harsh criticism from the opposition and experts, but Minister for Children Karen Chhour says the 10 young men taking part have hope as of today.   Chhour tells Mike Hosking she understands the pushback but hopes the programme will out the right people in front of youth to steer them down the right path...

Following Otago University’s implementation of a free speech and academic freedom policy earlier this year, universities countrywide are following suit.   The Free Speech Union has engaged with most New Zealand universities and says it has held high-level talks.   Chief Executive Jonathan Ayling tells Mike Hosking the Free Speech Union is concerned about the state of free speech and academic freed...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of July, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick explains why the Greens have to wait another month before they do anything re Darleen Tana.   The must maligned boot camps begin today so we talk to the minister in charge, Karen Chhour.   Guy in Paris and Sav fresh off the rugby field in Russell cover all our Olympic athletes and sto...

Green Party leadership has written to Darleen Tana, giving her 21 days to respond to calls to resign.   Senior leaders from the Green’s Pacific Network walked away from the party following the letter – seen as a step towards invoking waka-jumping provisions.   The party has scheduled a special meeting for September 1, when delegates will vote on whether or not to invoke the party-hopping act.   Co...