The Mike Hosking Breakfast

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of April, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined to dig into the Government's new targets for health, crime, education, and the Jobseeker benefit. Mike took a look at the latest trust in media survey, and it doesn't paint a pretty picture. Kiwi singer Greg Johnson popped into the studio to talk about the success of his New Zealand to...

Growth rates for the country's construction costs are the lowest in almost eight years.   The quarterly Cordell Construction Cost Index is a division of CoreLogic.   The latest results report an annual growth of 2.3%, down from the 10.4% peak recorded in Q4 2022.   Chief property economist Kelvin Davidson says although there's still pressure on the sector, the normalised supply chains make pricing...

Winston Peters' has been praised for starting his speech at the UN by condemning Hamas.   The Foreign Affairs Minister used his speech at the General Assembly to reiterate New Zealand's call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as a two-state solution.   He expressed grave concerns for any Israeli military offensive but also called for Hamas to release the remaining hostages.   Geopolitical...

Kiwi singer-songwriter Greg Johnson's been back in New Zealand with his 1000 Miles Tour, bringing his latest album to kiwi audiences. Johnson is based out in LA for the most part, and joined Mike Hosking for a chat about what it's like to be back in New Zealand, the influences living in America has had on his music, and even gave a special performance. "It's sort of a cliché, I guess, but it's, it...

A push for clarity around the effects of New Zealand's soon to be updated climate goals.   The Climate Commission has released a draft emissions budget, which recommends limiting greenhouse gas by 134-million tonnes between 2036 and 2040.   Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford told Mike Hosking that at the moment they're just numbers, without much economic modelling around them.   He says it...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the public service has responded “fairly well” to the new government.   Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking asked him this morning whether officials were giving the Government some “pushback” - pointing to changes to disability support funding and a proposal to shutter the Suicide Prevention Office, both of which appeared to blindside government ministers.   Luxon said...

The Government's goal to reduce the almost 190,000 Kiwis on the jobseeker benefit is finding support.  Christopher Luxon's unveiled nine Government targets for delivery by 2030.   One is having 50,000 fewer people on the Jobseeker Support Benefit.   Former WINZ boss Christine Rankin told Mike Hosking that it can be done way under that timeframe.   She says the Government understands leadership and...

The cathedral in Christchurch is what happens when you get bogged down in procrastination.   Of all the good Christchurch has done, and there is so much to be proud of, there remains well over a dozen years later some glaring holes, probably the biggest of which is smack in the middle of town.   A simple question to start - if we hadn't waited 12-plus years to not make a decision, would the bill b...

In 2023, almost 60 percent of cases reported to police were abandoned.   In total, police received 962,521 emergency calls and reports – 572,037 were abandoned and nearly 180,000 were closed without any investigation at all.   Police Minister Mark Mitchell tells Mike Hosking the numbers reflect the growing demand for police support and services but that a lot of what is reported is not actually de...

Costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets slowed again in March, increasing 3.2 percent since last year.   The pace has been slowing for 13 months after it peaked at 10.6 percent in December 2022.   Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen tells Mike Hosking the increase is a persistent trend and can’t be pinpointed to just one grocery category.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnyst...

Social Development Minister Louise Upston is questioning the fairness and sustainability of the state helping 364,000 tenants and mortgage-holders at a cost of $2.34 billion in accommodation supplements.   Otago University Professor and co-leader of the K ā inga Oranga Housing and Health Research Programme Nevil Pearse tells Mike Hosking rising housing costs encourage a need for the supplements. H...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 8th April 2024, Mike discusses to the changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa rules with Immigration Minister, Erica Stanford. He also delves into the numbers showing police abandoned 60 percent of cases reported to them last last year. We've got a dishwasher story to end all dishwater stories for you!  Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt...

Immediate changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa come into effect today to address migrant exploitation and unsustainable net migration.   Changes include an English language requirement for low skilled jobs and a minimum skills threshold.   An extra 20,000 people went on the job seeker benefit in 2023, while 52,000 very low skilled workers were brought into the country. Immigration Minister Eri...

The Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown has injected $570,000 into improving safety in the city.   The money will go towards additional CCTV operators, a safety coordinator for the CBD and investment in outreach to help people secure housing.   Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck tells Mike Hosking the boost will complement strong local efforts across a number of initiatives.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio...

The first call between Israel’s Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden since the Israeli air strike was tense.   President Biden is friends with chef José Andrés who runs the food aid effort that has provided more than 43 million meals to people in Gaza, and is said to be outraged and heartbroken.   Just hours before the air strike the sale of 2000 bombs for Israel was authorized by the US, and Sena...

In a week in which the Government launched another action plan, the action that counts most for many is the announcement the Prime Minister told us was coming this week and arrived yesterday.   Local councils and Māori seats.   A lot of the overlay around this Government, involving all three parties, is about the Māorification of this country.   It has been shockingly destructive, and councils hav...

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.     Action plans: 7/10   You can't say the Government isn't announcing and doing.     EV's: 3/10 As they say in the markets, this is a bubble. Stuff is worth what it is worth. Mess with that simple concept at your peril.     Rich folks: 6/10   The world grew more billionaires and...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 5th of April, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown joined to discuss the u-turn the Government is making around Māori wards.   There’s some good news for Air NZ and some bad news when it comes to Koru Club.   Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined to wrap everything from the week, including ACC, sleep methods, and what business Mike and Gle...

Former Silver Fern Margaret Foster's hopeful Dame Noeline Taurua can rediscover her mojo in a new chapter for the national side.   Newstalk ZB understands Taurua will be re-appointed as coach this afternoon after Netball New Zealand opened up the position for applications.   The Silver Ferns won the 2019 World Cup under Taurua but failed to make the podium during last year's defence.   Foster told...

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson have once again joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week. On this docket today is ACC, sleep methods, and the new business venture Glenn and Mike are thinking of buying into. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research by ASB economists suggests the country faces a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill over the next three decades.   The report states New Zealand will require up to 700-thousand additional dwellings and associated infrastructure in 30 years as our population balloons.   It says climate-change pressures are becoming more pressing, with the country’s infrastructure lacking resilience and...

The Building Industry Federation's top boss says cutting-red tape around building supplies will bring down costs.   The Government is changing the Building Act to address a shortage of supplies and long wait-times for new products to be approved.   That includes by green-lighting products with a reputable overseas certification and recognising approval schemes used in countries like Australia.   J...

Shift workers are being warned about the impact on their health.    Research shows irregular work hours in young adulthood can have a negative health impact later in life.   Shift workers are more likely to have fewer hours of sleep per day, lower sleep quality, and lower physical and mental functions.   They have a higher likelihood of reporting poor health and depressive symptoms at age 50.   Sl...

A former health boss believes there are too many managers at the helm of the Health Ministry.   Newstalk ZB can reveal the Ministry of Health considered trimming executive salaries but eventually landed on a job cutting proposal.   The ministry's looking at a net loss of 134 roles as the public service has been ordered to trim the fat by the Government.   Ex Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Chair R...

The Government says it's fully aligned around the coalition commitment to make a U-turn on Māori wards.   A new bill requires the provision of Māori wards to be decided by community referendum, beginning with the next local body election.   It reverses legislation from the previous Government that brought Māori wards into line with other wards and protected Māori seats from being disestablished or...