The Mike Hosking Breakfast

I cannot recommend a piece of reading enough in the Listener, and reproduced elsewhere, on a longitudinal study that now spans 35 years and 12 elections.  It's gripping.  A couple thousand people each election are given dozens of questions.  Its weakness is some of the questions are vague enough to throw up responses around things like health care and public services. We like them a...

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.    Fonterra: 9/10  It is literally raining money. Record farmgate, record profits, and the milk price starting at $10 for next year. Go buy a ute.    Port of Auckland: 2/10   Everything that’s wrong with New Zealand – putting prices up because you ca...

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the average age of first home buyers, Hailey Bieber and her make up company, and how Producer Sam’s puppy has been behaving this week.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 30th of May, David Seymour is pulling the trigger , and parents will now be prosecuted for not sending their kids to school.  We've got new data on flight cancellations and delays after the endless texts saying services are rubbish now. Turns out, it's nowhere near as bad as you think.    Tim and Katie Wrap the Week and talk...

A new face is coming to New Zealand’s coins.   An image of King Charles has officially been approved to feature on the 10 cent coin from 2027.   2024 will be stamped on the currency – the year the Reserve Bank ordered them.   A koruru image will remain on the reverse side, as it has since 1967.  Ian Woolford, Director of Money and Cash at the Reserve Bank, told Mike Hosking it’...

Federated Farmers is welcoming proposed changes to the Resource Management Act.  The Government's released three discussion documents proposing amending 12 current national directions and four new ones.  They include changes to freshwater management, regulation of farming practices and revising mine consent processes.  Mark Hooper, their RMA Spokesperson, told Mike Hosking that whil...

The average first home buyer is getting older.   A Cotality-Westpac report has found the average age of first home buyers has increased to 36 nationwide.   It's 37 in Auckland, 36 in Wellington, and 35 in Christchurch – all figures are two or three years higher than average in 2019.  Cotality Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told Mike Hosking there’s a range of reasons behin...

Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights jetted off on time last month.  A report by the Ministry of Transport shows aviation performance for April.  It reveals 82% of the airline's domestic flights were on time, taking off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time.  Air New Zealand's highest cancellation rate was on its Rotorua to Auckland route, with just 52 of 65 schedu...

Auckland Airport's investing nearly $150 million into a major domestic airfield upgrade.  It's part of works to help enable future growth in regional flights across the country.  Car parks next to the domestic terminal will be shifted to make way for four new aircraft parking stands dedicated to regional services.  Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Mike Hosking...

Parents could be forced to pay thousands of dollars if they repeatedly refuse to ensure their children attend school.  Associate Education Minister David Seymour's announced the change as part of a firmer approach the Government's taking on school attendance.   Seymour told Mike Hosking schools will alert the ministry to possible prosecution cases and ultimately decide whether to take th...

There are still many questions regarding the man who drove his car into a crowd in Liverpool.  Fans of Liverpool Football Club had flooded the city's streets to celebrate its Premier League title win.  Nearly 80 people were injured, and a 53-year-old local was arrested for attempted murder.  UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking one theory is that it was an accident.  H...

I am here to help the ol' Chipster.  The Chipster, aka Chris Hipkins, was in the building this week. I said hello to him.  He asked me when I was dropping the blacklist I have on him appearing on this show.  I said he had appeared once already this year and that was plenty. We both laughed.  What I like about him is that he doesn’t seem to take any of this personally.  He...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of May, the Reserve Bank made the decision to cut the OCR by 25 basis points, but did we get any sort of clear direction for the future? Acting Governor Christian Hawkesby is on the show.   The Prime Minister has recovered from his illness and is on the program to give his reaction to the OCR announcement and the public service...

One of the most significant country music figures to emerge from New Zealand, Tami Neilson continues to grow on the world stage.   Later this year she’ll be touring around the US with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, as well as a string of European dates – but unlike some other stars, she’s not leaving New Zealand out.   Neilson is returning to our stages this October for her ‘Neon Cowgirl’...

The effects of centralising New Zealand's polytechs continue to be felt.  New data shows there were about 75 thousand international students in the country last year, down from 125 thousand in 2016.  Tertiary's seen the biggest drop, halving in that timeframe.  Tertiary Education Union's national secretary Sandra Grey told Mike Hosking polytechs had major reform after Covid, which d...

Don't bank on further cuts to the Official Cash Rate.  The Reserve Bank's dropped the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is now forecasting it could reach a low of 2.9% by the end of the year.  But Governor Christian Hawkesby says further cuts aren't guaranteed.  He told Mike Hosking they're taking things one step at a time, as they wait to see how global developments affect the econ...

A new plan is being touted as a way to fast track shaking up the grocery sector.  The New Zealand Initiative is proposing allowing new entrants to enter the market, rather than forcing any break-up of the existing supermarket companies.  It outlines the need for fast track plans for rezoning, consenting, overseas investment clearance, and a more neutral stance from the government. ...

Christopher Luxon remains hopeful the latest cut in the OCR isn't the last.  The Reserve Bank's dropped the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is now forecasting it will reach a low of 2.9 percent in December.  But the Monetary Policy Committee wasn't able to reach a unanimous decision to cut the cash rate.  The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking Acting Governor Christia...

To give you an insight into just how hard Christian Hawkesby's job is today, have a look at what the shadow board says.  The NZIER has a monetary policy shadow board. It’s a bunch of economists and their view as to what should be happening.  Some say drop by 25 basis points, one says 50, and some say don’t do anything.  How do you deal with that?  These are experts. They know w...

A new horticultural initiative is set to transform New Zealand into a commercial catnip producer.  Kiwi startup, Muttley's Estate, is believed to be the world’s first manufacturer of catnip-based 'pet wine', that can be stored for up to 12 months.  The garden herb's estimated to positively impact mood in about two-thirds of cats while helping to soothe anxiety in dogs.  Muttley's Es...

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest topics of the week so far.  They discussed the shoplifting directive issued to Police – will officers still be attending retail crime incidents if the value of the theft is less than $500?   And why is Labour against the use of private hospitals to lower the public surgery backlog?&nb...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of May, what will Christian Hawkesby and the Reserve Bank do today? We look ahead to this afternoon's announcement and, perhaps more importantly, the forecasts for the rest of the year.  Do we need to do something about this 'Run It Straight' game now that someone has died? Or is that leaning too much into being a nanny state?...

The Trade Minister says New Zealand's hustling on the world stage, looking for every opportunity.   KPMG's latest Agribusiness Agenda suggests New Zealand can't rely on our usual global customers and needs to look for new markets.   Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says this is a priority, with free trade negotiations in full force with India   He told Mike Hosking we also...

There's changes happening in the construction sector.  Construction Minister Chris Penk is launching the country's first fully independent residential building consent authority - with approval subject to certain conditions being met. The privately-owned company, supported by the government, promises to issue building consents within 10 working days for eligible residential projects.  Pe...

Access to the Port of Auckland is going to get more expensive for truck drivers.  Peak access charges for trucks entering the Fergusson Container Terminal will increase from $130 to $180 in January.   It will be followed by a further increase to $230, six months later.    Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray told Mike Hosking they've given transport operators plenty of notice. ...