Best Andrew Kirwan Podcasts (2025)

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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the new influencer registration system 4:39

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Italian influencers are subject to new rules. AGCOM, the Italian Communications Authority, has implemented a plan that forces relevant influencers to register and adhere to a code of conduct, or face fines. The rules apply to those with 500,000 followers, or at least 1 million monthly views, or both, on social media such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTu…

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Paige Tapara: Kiwi singer-songwriter on her success, making music, and new EP 'paigesspace' 9:46

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Five years after the release of her debut EP ‘Always Growing’, Paige Tapara’s music has taken her around the world. She’s a big deal in Korea —‘Always Growing’ having gone Platinum there— and has just returned from performing her first headline show in Seoul, South Korea. Her fame in Asia came as a little bit of a surprise, she confessed, as she, s…

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Janet Purdey: Ngā Haerenga NZ Cycle Trails CEO on the Great Rides delivering over a billion dollars into regional economy 2:05

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New Zealand's top cycle trails are pumping more than $1.2 billion a year into local economies. New data shows visitor spend attributed to the country's 23 Great Rides jumped 35% compared to 2021. Nights spent in nearby accommodations are up 25% at around 4.5 million. Ngā Haerenga NZ Cycle Trails CEO Janet Purdey told Mike Hosking they’re marketing …

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Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2025 1:28:22

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 20th of November, Minister for Rail Winston Peters discusses the new ferry deal and whether the timeline will be stuck to. The phone ban in schools is working, according to a new ERO report, but we need teachers to be enforcing it more. Kiwi singer Paige has gone from strength to strength…

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Ben Condon: Heidi NZ Clinical Director on the AI health scribe to be rolled out across emergency departments and GPs 3:19

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Doctors in Health New Zealand's emergency departments could soon be saving precious time with the roll out of a helpful AI tool. AI technology Heidi creates a written transcript of doctors' consultations and makes a medical note. Country-wide trials show clinicians could see an extra patient per shift, while bringing down average documentation time…

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Ruth Shinoda: ERO Education Evaluation Centre Head on the ban on phones in schools, the need for more parental support 3:29

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Schools need more support from parents to get the most out a student phone ban. A "phones away for the day" policy's been in place since Term Two last year. An Education Review Office report shows two thirds of teachers saw a rise in student achievement, but only half of students are following the rules. Head of ERO Education Evaluation Centre Ruth…

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Casey Costello: Associate Health Minister on smoking rates reducing, push to keep youth from vaping 3:07

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There’s encouraging evidence that the "cool" component of vaping among young people is shifting. The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey shows smoking prevalence is at 6.8% – a slight decline on last year, with 12% of adult Kiwis vaping daily. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello told Mike Hosking the Government's cracked down on enforcement for …

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Winston Peters: Rail Minister on the Cook Strait Ferry project coming in under budget 3:15

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Minister for Rail Winston Peters believes the binned iRex ferry plan would have meant major infrastructure issues that are no longer a worry. He's announced the two new Interislander ferries are expected to come in on time and under budget, for less than $2 billion. Peters told Mike Hosking Tasmania is struggling with two new ferries and no infrast…

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John Cameron: GP on the Government halting the prescription of puberty blockers for gender dysphoria 3:18

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A registered GP has concerns about the issue of puberty blockers being handled by politicians. No child or young person experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence will be able to start taking gonadotropin-releasing hormones from December 19. Health Minister Simeon Brown says Cabinet has agreed to new settings until the outcomes of a major clinic…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025 1:28:24

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of November, BusinessNZ is calling for cross-party vision and a solid plan to strengthen New Zealand by 2050 in order to avoid a dire economic future. It’s been revealed that the Ministry of Social Development has handed out $38 million in business start up grants for seemingly very…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Hutt Bridge scandal, Green's mining policy, environment policy 11:17

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Today on Politics Wednesday, Mike Hosking was joined by Labour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell to delve into the biggest political stories of the week thus far. They discussed the Hutt Bridge situation, whether Labour backs the Green Party’s mining policy, and the anniversary of the Pike River tragedy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/…

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David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on profits surging 224% and reducing debt by half 3:57

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A big turnaround for fisheries company Sanford with the reveal of their latest profits. They’ve reported an after-tax profit of $63.7 million – a 224% increase for the year to September. Cash flow was also up 85%, helping cut debt by nearly half to $93.4 million. Sanford Managing Director David Mair told Mike Hosking that by focusing on customers, …

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Nick Draper: Canterbury University Professor on their new protective headgear for junior rugby players 3:57

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New game-changing headgear has been developed to protect junior rugby players. After more than a decade of study into the causes and consequences of head collisions by rugby players, Canterbury University researchers have developed new soft shell protective headgear for juniors. It could be on sale early next year. Professor Nick Draper told Mike H…

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Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the report calling for a long-term plan to strengthen the country by 2050 2:39

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Bold, bipartisan centred planning is key to ensuring New Zealand doesn't succumb to the effects of a dwindling population and economic growth. A new BusinessNZ report's calling for a cross-party vision and long-term goals to strengthen the country by 2050. It notes a labour shortage of at least a quarter of a million is expected before then, and th…

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Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Group member on the effectiveness of the business start up grant 5:35

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A welfare expert says one of the Government's grants is a good idea in principle. The Taxpayers’ Union has revealed the business start up grant has dished out $38 million with little to show for it. Documents retrieved through the Official Information Act show hundreds of the recipients struggled and returned to a benefit within two years. Former W…

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Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on drug tests revealing the increasing use of opioids in New Zealand 3:13

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There are concerns overseas opioid abuse trends are taking hold here. The Drug Detection Agency's data for the three months to September finds opioids showed up in 18% of positive tests. It warns opioid detections are stabilising at this high level, while some regions like Gisborne recorded a sharp increase of 41%. CEO Glenn Dobson told Mike Hoskin…

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Greg Durkin: Building and Construction ITO Director on less than 50% of apprentices completing their training 3:28

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A weak construction industry's done nothing to help low completion rates among apprenticeships. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says more than half of apprentices in training are dropping out. She's seeking extra funding so new industry bodies can investigate the number of dropouts. Building and Construction ITO Director Greg Durkin to…

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Mike's Minute: This is why the govt shouldn't mess with markets 2:22

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This is how we end up in trouble. Things are said that aren't challenged. Here's the headline: "NZ will be dumping ground for high emission cars". That was a claim from an EV lobby group. I wonder why they would say that? Chris Hipkins said, or was allowed to say, that we had one of the highest uptakes of EVs in the world and the Government stopped…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK Government's planned overhaul of the immigration system 7:56

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The UK Government's confirmed plans for a major overhaul of the country's immigration system to stem the flow of illegal immigration. Asylum seekers will need to wait at least 20 years for permanent residency and won't be guaranteed financial support. Failed asylum seekers and their families may face deportation to countries like Syria. The UK Gove…

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Mike's Minute: Can the Opportunity Party succeed? 2:06

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Well, welcome back Opportunity. I think I have that right. Opportunity is the former "The Opportunities Party". Now it's just "The Opportunity Party". It has a new leader and a new tax policy. They have been looking for a leader for ages and they even advertised. None of this is a good sign. Their biggest problem is the market is full – there is no…

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Malcolm Turnbull: Former Australian Prime Minister on relations with China and the US, Australian politics 17:30

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International relations and geopolitics have become increasingly complex in the last few decades, many countries in the Pacific pulled between China and the United States – the two superpowers at odds with each other. But former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull believes the relationships with the two are equally important. “The relationsh…

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Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025 1:28:32

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 18th of November, the Government is slashing emissions charges for bringing in new cars and launching a full review of the Clean Car Standard. Uber drivers have had a major win in the Supreme Court with four drivers now ruled to be employees, not contractors. Former Australian Prime Minist…

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Shane Maddren: Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park Manager on removing all TVs from its accommodation 3:01

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A Northland holiday park's scrapping its TVs to allow nature to take centre stage. Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park is one of the first holiday parks in New Zealand to go completely TV-free. It's encouraging guests to unplug from screens and reconnect with the natural world. Park Manager Shane Maddren told Mike Hosking they have plenty of activities…

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Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on the next phase of the Mental Health Response Change Programme 3:24

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Police say their new approach to mental health callouts is working. They're now in phase three out of four of the programme, meaning there's a higher threshold for officers to attend calls from mental health workers. Officers will also assess the appropriateness before responding to missing persons reports for those with mental health concerns. Pol…

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Brad Pierce: Treadlite CEO on the first rubber road being constructed in Canterbury in January 2026 2:26

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Canterbury is paving the way for the country's first rubber road. Selwyn District Council is planning a rubber road surface trial at Glentunnel on State Highway 77 in January. Treadlite New Zealand is the only company providing the recycled rubber granules for use in pavements in the country. Chief Executive Brad Pierce told Mike Hosking this isn't…

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Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor of AgriScience on the potential impact of geopolitics on agricultural exports 2:52

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Geopolitics could be increasingly dictating the future of agriculture. A Rabobank report is warning tensions between the United States and China means agricultural exports are at risk of "becoming pawns on a geopolitical chessboard." It suggests 2026 could mark a new era of geopolitical influenced agriculture sector. Lincoln University Adjunct Prof…

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Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the review of the Clean Car Standard, slashes emission charges on importers 4:31

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Changes to the Clean Car Standard has been partly caused by supply problems out of Japan. The Government is slashing charges on importers who don't meet carbon targets by almost 80% and launching a full review. It is expected to save about $264 million in costs to consumers and will keep imported cars cheaper. Transport Minister Chris Bishop told M…

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Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on Uber drivers winning employment status through a Supreme Court ruling 3:59

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The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister says there's currently too much grey area about what defines a contractor, following the Supreme Court's Uber ruling. Four drivers are now legally employees, with the highest court rejecting Uber’s bid for the court to overturn a 2024 Court of Appeal ruling. The Government's seeking to clarify the distinc…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025 1:28:28

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of November, Trump has pulled back on some of his tariffs which is a $2 billion boon for NZ Inc. and makes Trade Minister Todd McClay's job slightly easier. The Prime Minister talks the tariffs, Net Zero, polls and whether the Capital Gains Tax is something credible he'll be up aga…

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Mike's Minute: Tariff backdown is a big win for NZ Inc. 1:46

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Big win for NZ Inc. and a lesson for everyone who doesn’t understand tariffs. Donald Trump has cut tariffs on beef and the beneficiaries are largely New Zealand, Australia and Brazil. Brazil has had a 50% tariff so they will be thrilled. We are at 15% and it's 10% for Australia. We may not benefit as much but given we are “balling”, as they say any…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on the All Blacks, Tennis and a surprise appearance from Kate 11:05

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: The All Blacks lost to England at Twickenham - is it time to question Scott Robertson's leadership? And Kate Hawkesby joins the show to recount some of Mike and Andrew's history playing tennis together. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l…

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Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black comments on disappointing loss to England to end hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam 3:29

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The All Blacks lost to England 33-19 - a defeat that ends their hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam tour. The game at Twickenham saw the All Blacks start the match strong, but England's strong momentum in the second half, and a last minute try to rub salt in the wound, secured victory. The crushing defeat has raised questions around Scott Robertson's c…

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Chris Luxon: Prime Minister stands firm against Labour's Capital Gains Tax 10:17

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Chris Luxon is standing firm on his opposition to a capital gains tax. A New Zealand Herald-Kantar Poll shows New Zealanders are evenly split on Labour's proposal for a tax on gains on commercial and investment properties. Opposition is strongest in Auckland, while support for the CGT is stronger in every other region. The Prime Minister told Mike …

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John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act 2:38

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The Government is planning to increase fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act - from 600-thousand dollars to five-million. It is announcing a swathe of changes to crack down on businesses and individuals breaking consumer laws. The cases could also be moved from the criminal court to the Civil Court to make prosecution easier. Consumer NZ Chief E…

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Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses rollback of US tariffs on beef, offal and kiwifruit 3:29

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The Trade Minister's cautiously welcoming a rollback of US tariffs on food imports including New Zealand beef, offal and kiwifruit. US President Donald Trump's signed an executive order reducing the tariffs. The affected New Zealand products represent around 25 per cent of our exports to the United States, worth more than two billion dollars annual…

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Dr. Angus Chambers: GenPro Chair voices concerns that a duopoly may be developing in our health sector 3:11

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There are growing concerns around a possible duopoly forming in our primary health sector. General practice owners are calling out what they see as bloated bureaucracy, and are moving to form a breakaway nationwide Primary Health Organisation (PHO). GenPro chair Dr. Angus Chambers told Mike Hosking that doctors, 'see that we're heading towards the …

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2025.11.16 Damaged Emotions and the Darkness of the Cross | Colossians 3:1-10 | Bill Kirwan 48:41

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2025.11.16 Damaged Emotions and the Darkness of the Cross | Colossians 3:1-10 | Bill Kirwan by EP Church AnnapolisBy EP Church Annapolis

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Mike's Minute: Labour talks tough, but it rings hollow 1:47

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It’s a slightly odd message from Labour over the Māori Party as they try and work out how to deal with them. The truth is they will need them to form a government if they get their own numbers to a point of victory. There is no way the Greens and Labour alone will come close to crossing the line first. Small reiteration, in case you missed it a mon…

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Boys Gone Wild | Episode 297: Prison Breaks 1:01:47

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The boys lament the death of the personalised ringtone, Charlie has three grannies and we’re confused about the state of our prisons. Produced by Charlie Milner Edited by LRG Studios

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Mark the Week: Winston has started stirring 2:17

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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. NZ Inc: 7/10 A pretty good week. This Wednesday Auckland hotels will be at 100% and yesterday the visitor arrivals showed yet another upward movement. Slowly but surely, there is more and more that is positive to embrace. Winston:…

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Mike's Minute: It's been an excellent economic week 2:04

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Once again we find ourselves in the midst of an excellent economic week. It's excellent, if you wish to see it that way. 100% of hotels will be full this coming Wednesday in Auckland. Broadly speaking, you can't get a room. Auckland hasn’t been full in years. Along with the broad-based cruise season and the warmer summer travel period, we have a la…

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Digby Symons: University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering on 4:15

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Kiwi ingenuity at its finest coming out of the University of Canterbury. A group of engineering students believe they’ve set a New Zealand human-powered land speed record. Their three-wheeler, named Mako, hit 82.6km/h – entirely by pedal power. The record is expected to be confirmed by the International Human Powered Vehicle Association within a mo…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Pickleball, creatine, hayfever 11:15

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Friday has come once again, which means its time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. Today's chat had a bit of a health theme, as they discussed hayfever, pickleball, and Kate's knowledge of creatine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025 1:28:49

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 14th of November, the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, David Seymour joining to discuss. Beauden Barrett joins out of London as the All Blacks look to get past the England hurdle on their way to a Grand Slam. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson ta…

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Beauden Barrett: All Blacks First Five previews the clash against England at Twickenham 5:19

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The All Blacks are adamant they have the juice left as they prepare for England and the cauldron that is Twickenham on Sunday morning. The last two weeks they've been forced to dig deep late to come away with wins over Ireland and Scotland. All Blacks First Five Beauden Barrett told Mike Hosking England is a powerhouse, one they’ve always had a tou…

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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on tourism numbers returning to 88% of pre-Covid numbers 2:59

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Our tourism levels are continuing to rise, reaching 88% of pre-Covid numbers. Australian visitors continue to dominate the market, with 1.48 million arrivals in the September quarter – up 12% on last year. The US was the next biggest at 381,000 —up 21,000— while visitors from China remained flat at 246,000. In New Zealand, Queenstown and Christchur…

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Ellen MacGregor-Reid: New Secretary of Education on her appointment, intentions for the role 3:52

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The new Secretary of Education believes it’s not all doom and gloom in our education system. Ellen MacGregor-Reid has been given the green light for the next four and a half years. She’ll continue to drive the new curriculum alongside Education Minister Erica Stanford. MacGregor-Reid told Mike Hosking New Zealand does have some strengths in educati…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the impact of the US Government shutdown and it ending 4:56

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The US Government is business as usual after the longest shutdown in US history – but only till January. US President Donald Trump's signed a bill to end the shutdown and fund the government, while providing back-pay to federal workers. It's caused a divide among Democrats, as it doesn't ensure access to Affordable Care subsidies. US Correspondent …

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Andrew Body: Banking Expert on the Government adopting recommendations 2:58

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The Finance Minister's being urged to take urgent and decisive action on our banking sector. Ministers have accepted most of the recommendations of a select committee inquiry into the industry, including directing the Reserve Bank to focus on more competition. But banking expert Andrew Body says Nicola Willis needs to go further. He told Mike Hoski…

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David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third reading 3:32

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The Regulation Minister says a small number of groups have hijacked the public submission process. ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament. The policy, which provides principles for lawmaking, received 156-thousand public submissions – 98% of those opposed. David Seymour told Mike Hosking there have been more sele…