Best David Hooper Host Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: Why do we still listen to polls? 1:40

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The polling industry, whose only answer to fairly obvious questions seems to be “this is just a snapshot in time”, may have trouble explaining the past week of polling in this country. There was one on Tuesday night and one on Wednesday morning. They have completely different results. One has Luxon as the most popular leader. One has Hipkins as the…

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Mark the Week: Polls are the joke of the week 2:27

1d ago2:27

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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. David Seymour: 7/10 In Britain, debating as we speak. But last weekend he ascended to Deputy Prime Minister and gave an excellent speech about what our country can be. It was uplifting, and uplifting is good. Chris Bishop: 7/10 Wa…

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Mike's Minute: I've struggled with the Jacinda Ardern book 2:20

1d ago2:20

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I've struggled with a couple of authors this week – Jacinda Ardern and Jake Tapper. What I struggle with is one of them is making money out of the fact they made an astonishing hash of their job, quit, bailed out of the country and is now collecting money for retelling what happened in a way that would suggest no carnage was left behind. The other …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the stoush between Elon Musk and Donald Trump 4:53

1d ago4:53

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The public breakdown between the Donald Trump and Elon Musk is snowballing - as the Tesla CEO calls for the US President's impeachment. Musk criticised Donald Trump's spending bill days after his departure from the President's administration. Trump says he's very disappointed, as Musk knew every aspect of the bill and never had a problem until he l…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ZB and the Mike Hosking Breakfast's success at the Radio Awards 11:28

1d ago11:28

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Kate Hakesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. Newstalk ZB won big at last night’s Radio and Podcast Awards, claiming Station of the Year for the fifth straight year. The Mike Hosking Breakfast also has reason to celebrate, winning two awards of their own. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Simon Graafhuis: Chiefs CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs this weekend 3:37

1d ago3:37

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The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are upon us. The three-week series kicks off tonight, and the Chiefs are currently sitting in the top spot on the table. They’ll clash with the Blues tomorrow night in the only Kiwi derby in the qualifying finals. CEO Simon Graafhuis told Mike Hosking a good game can always be expected between the two teams. However…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 June 2025 1:30:08

1d ago1:30:08

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of June, the farce in Parliament over the Te Pati Māori MPs is over and we can finally get back to fixing our country. The Super Rugby playoffs begin this weekend, so we need to catch up with the table topping Chiefs ahead of the only Kiwi derby in this round. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wils…

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Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on the increased revenue and profitability in the manufacturing sector 4:05

1d ago4:05

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Positive news from the manufacturing sector. Data from inventory management software company Unleashed shows that both revenue and profitability is up. In the first quarter of the year, revenue across the sector was up 7.5%, and profitability was up 30% compared to the same time last year. Food, beverage, and the building industry are the big winne…

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Jude Ball: Otago University Senior Research Fellow on the number of mislabelled vape products 2:05

1d ago2:05

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Researchers say the Vape industry and regulators needs to show they're taking consumer safety seriously. A study in today's Medical Journal shows more than half of vape juices have incorrectly labelled how much nicotine they contain. Most of the mislabelled products had significantly less nicotine than advertised – some by over 50%. Otago Universit…

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Peter Mersi: IRD Commissioner on the department cracking down on unpaid tax bills 5:57

1d ago5:57

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Inland Revenue's cracking down on unpaid tax bills. It's been allocated an extra $35 million in Budget 25 to boost its tax compliance and collection activities. The tax department expects to return an additional $4 for every dollar in the first year, and $8 in year two. IRD Commissioner Peter Mersi told Mike Hosking it's hard to estimate how much t…

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Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the need to boost our natural gas resources 2:53

1d ago2:53

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A focus on boosting our gas supply in the short-term from the Resources Minister. New Zealand's gas reserves have dropped by 27% over the past year. Last month, the Government committed $200 million to new gas projects following removal of a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration last year. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking there's a lot of interest i…

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Judith Collins: Privileges Committee Chair on the punishment for Te Pati Māori 4:26

1d ago4:26

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Satisfaction the Privileges Committee stood its ground over Te Pati Māori's viral haka in Parliament. The harshest sanctions in Parliament's history have been handed down, with co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi suspended for 21 days. Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's been suspended for seven. Privileges Committee Chair Judith Collins to…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the reinstatement of the Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners 5:05

2d ago5:05

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Keir Starmer has signalled a potential U-turn regarding the winter energy payments. Back in March, the UK government changed the rules for the Winter Fuel Payment, so that from winter 2024/25, it was only available to households that received the Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits. This made it so that only 1.5 million pensioners…

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Mike’s Minute: Was smokefree a failure or partially successful? 2:04

2d ago2:04

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There seems to be increasing reportage, based around some new research, that our dream of being smokefree is up in smoke. 2025 is the year when we were aiming to be smokefree. By smokefree, it would have been reduced to 5% left smoking. To meet that goal, the research says about 80,000 more people need to quit. They won't. As always, the fact they …

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Matt Payne: Kiwi Supercars driver on his season so far, upcoming race in Perth 10:44

2d ago10:44

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Kiwi Supercars driver Matt Payne has had a dream start to the season. He’s been racing under Grove and Penrite, and has already racked up three wins for the season. It’s had fans and former drivers raving about his prospects as a future champion and considering he’s currently sitting third on the overall ladder, he’ll be hoping it’s the very near f…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2025 1:29:50

2d ago1:29:50

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of June, we're finally making ground when it comes to clearing the backlog in our courts. And when it comes to competition in the supermarkets, we might have good news too. The NZR have their sponsor to replace INEOS - it's Gallagher, an insurance broker out of the US. NZR CEO Mark Ro…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the new sponsorship deal with Gallagher Insurance 2:55

2d ago2:55

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New Zealand Rugby have secured a new sponsor. They’ve partnered with American company Gallagher Insurance, who’s logo will appear on both the training and match day shorts of all our national teams. It comes two months after Ineos terminated their $21 million a year contract with the union. NZR CEO Mark Robinson told Mike Hosking Gallagher’s got a …

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Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the draft simplified grocery code 5:52

2d ago5:52

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The Commerce Commission's making moves to level the playing field in the grocery sector. It's found the big supermarket players are shovelling in billions of dollars a year through supplier charges and promotional pricing, which largely isn't reaching consumers. It's proposed a simplified grocery code that limits the range of payments supermarkets …

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Nicole McKee: Courts Minister on the improvements to the backlog in the criminal district courts 2:29

2d ago2:29

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The Courts Minister is chuffed at improvements to the backlog in Auckland's criminal district courts. The latest Government figures show a 26% reduction over the past year, with an 11% reduction nationally. Since April 2023, the number of jury trials awaiting hearings in Auckland has dropped by 8%. Minister Nicole McKee told Mike Hosking she's conf…

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Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on the rejected ban of cruise ships in Milford Sound 2:20

2d ago2:20

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Good news for tourism operators in Milford Sound, as the Government rejects plans to ban cruise ships More than $15 million has been invested into infrastructure and conservation upgrades in Milford Sound. Cruise ships will also be allowed back in the area, rejecting the 2021 master plan advising against their access to the sound. Cruise Associatio…

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Chris Bishop: Leader of the House on the continuing debate around the punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs 2:55

2d ago2:55

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Parliament's picking up where it left off last month, debating proposed sanctions on three Te Pāti Māori MPs. The Privileges Committee's suggested Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer be suspended for 21 days, and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke for seven. The three had performed a haka during a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill last year. Leader of…

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Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the likely increase to the home insurance levy 3:52

2d ago3:52

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The Insurance Council's highlighting the tough balancing act facing the Government, over the Natural Hazard Commission insurance fund shortfall. The Government is signalling a home insurance levy increase to help bolster the Commission's kitty. Cabinet is set to decide on the changes in the coming months. Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faaf…

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Mike's Minute: Some good energy news for winter, for once 2:12

3d ago2:12

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Christmas came early for Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. They get to do business. In fact, they get to do business in a country where you would have thought doing business is to be encouraged. They have been prevented from doing all the business they can because they have a deal with their power company, Meridian, whereby they have to contain themselves i…

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Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell talk political polls, fireworks, Sport NZ review, Jacinda Arden's book 10:34

3d ago10:34

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Politicians aren’t worrying too much about the latest poll results. There were starkly different results in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll and 1News-Verian poll – with the first showing the left bloc in the lead and the second showing the right bloc well ahead. Labour’s Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking the polls bounce around, so they don’t take…

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Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial 4:23

3d ago4:23

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Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial might have the tick of approval overall, but there's still work to do. The Privacy Commission's ruled the trial was compliant with the Privacy Act and was successful in reducing harmful behaviour. But Commissioner Michael Webster told Mike Hosking they're recommending Foodstuffs keep systems update…

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Kali Mercier: Helen Clark Foundation Deputy Director on the report into New Zealand's infrastructure management 2:45

3d ago2:45

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Renewing existing infrastructure rather than investing in new shiny projects is the best way to go, according to a new report co-produced by the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP New Zealand. The foundation claims 99% of the infrastructure New Zealand needs, has already been built. Foundation Deputy Director Kali Mercier says renewals and repairs are …

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Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players Association CEO on the new R360 rugby competition 3:41

3d ago3:41

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New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol admits their members have been approached to join a new global breakaway club competition. R360 —backed by former England international Mike Tindall— is set to launch in 2026. The league plans to mirror the likes of sevens and F1, moving from port to port with events at major cities and stadia a…

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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the need for firmer electricity sources 2:37

3d ago2:37

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Concerns bad investment choices in electricity generation will keep our supply unreliable. Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is ramping up production reversing previous restrictions, to ease winter supply concerns. Meridian Energy says the hydro storage is looking much healthier this winter. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord told Mike H…

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Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on fewer people being behind on debt payments 3:21

3d ago3:21

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Fewer people are behind on debt payments. Centrix's May Indicator Report shows consumer arrears fell in April – it was the fourth month in a row where overall arrears were lower than 2024. However, the number of consumers who are more than 90 days past due has risen to its highest since July last year. Managing Director Keith McLaughlin told Mike H…

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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the rise in international visitor spending 3:49

3d ago3:49

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Tourists are being told New Zealand is open for business. A Government survey's found international visitor spending increased by 10% and contributed more than $12 billion to the economy in the year ending March. But this is only 86% of pre-Covid visitor numbers and spending. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking it shows there's work to…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the UK upping its defence spend 5:59

4d ago5:59

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The UK is set to spend more on defence. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unveiled plans to lift the defence spend, signalling it could reach 3% of GDP at the next Parliament. He vowed to make Britain "a battle-ready, armour-clad nation”, and Defence Secretary John Healey says they’re in a “new era of threat”, which demands a higher spend. UK Correspon…

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Mike's Minute: The Govt can't rule on 'Run it Straight' 2:01

4d ago2:01

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If the headline is right, and I hope it isn't, the Government are seeking advice on what to do about Run it Straight. If the Government is seeking this advice, they have been sucked in. Unless of course they are saying they are seeking advice so everyone shuts up for a bit, because the whole thing has got hopelessly out of control. We need to break…

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Commentary Box with Andrew Saville and Jason Pine: Warriors, Super Rugby Pacific, Formula 1, IndyCar 11:25

4d ago11:25

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Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to reflect on the sport that took place over the long King’s Birthday weekend. They covered the Warriors’ latest victory, how Super Rugby Pacific is shaping up ahead of the playoffs, and the latest in Formula 1 and IndyCar among others. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Adina Thorn: Litigation Lawyer on the increase in Kāinga Ora tenancy terminations, formal warnings 4:09

4d ago4:09

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There's hope there can be a turnaround in unruly Kāinga Ora tenants. A Government crackdown has resulted in 63 tenancy terminations in the past 10 months - up from 11 in the year before. Formal warnings have gone up 600%. Litigation Lawyer Adina Thorn told Mike Hosking the figures are encouraging. She says it looks like under this government, there…

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Geoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on the continuing peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, drone attack on Russia 3:09

4d ago3:09

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Little has come from another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The two countries have agreed to exchange prisoners of war, including the sick and wounded, and those under 25. Ukraine has also launched large scale drone attacks on Russian air bases, damaging a third of its cruise missile carriers. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller …

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the increase number of Kāinga Ora warnings, evictions 9:55

4d ago9:55

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Christopher Luxon says the Government's making its expectations clear when it comes to behaviour in social housing. Kāinga Ora is formally warning seven times as many tenants as it was last financial year. It's evicted 63 tenants in 10 months for disruptive behaviour. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking the enforcement action is sending a clear me…

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Mark Rocket: Aerospace entrepreneur on being the first Kiwi to make it to space 3:04

4d ago3:04

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The first Kiwi has made it to space. Christchurch entrepreneur Mark Rocket has made history as the first New Zealander in space abroad a Blue Origin mission in West Texas. With a New Zealand flag in hand, Rocket and five others reached 105km, experiencing zero gravity during the 11-minute sub-orbital flight run by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' space t…

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Brooke van Velden: Minister of Workplace Relations on the changes to WorkSafe, road cone tipline 3:43

4d ago3:43

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The Workplace Relations Minister hopes WorkSafe's incoming culture shift will show they're there to help, not hurt. The Government's instructed the regulator to move away from enforcement and engage early to support risk management. It starts with today's opening of the road cone hotline. Minister Brooke van Velden told Mike Hosking businesses shou…

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Ep 226 - Finding Flow and Focus in Remote Work with guest Steven Puri 45:40

1d ago45:40

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Are you searching for practical ways to reclaim your focus and find your flow while working remotely? In this insightful episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall welcomes Steven Puri—founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, tech entrepreneur, and award-winning film executive—to unpack the real-world challenges and strategies of thrivin…

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Mike's Minute: The Reserve Bank didn't inspire me 2:09

7d ago2:09

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Call me superficial, but to watch the Reserve Bank heavyweights lined up, as I did Wednesday post their cash rate decision, I did not see dynamism. These people outwardly do not fill you with any sense of excitement. The Reserve Bank is in a spot and, as a result, so are we as a country. A couple of semi-interesting things happened and also one ver…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's tariffs, Elon Musk leaving DOGE 4:55

8d ago4:55

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Elon Musk’s time in the US Government has come to an end. He's posted on his platform, X, saying the mission of the Department of Government Efficiency —or DOGE— will only strengthen over time. A White House official has confirmed Musk's departure. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking there’s been mixed reviews about his work. Musk was…

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Mike's Minute: Has the political divide gotten worse? 2:18

8d ago2:18

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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…

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Mark the Week: Trump looks ropier by the day 2:20

8d ago2:20

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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. 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 bec…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: First home buyers, Hailey Bieber, Producer Sam's puppy 11:32

8d ago11:32

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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.By Newstalk ZB

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Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2025 1:30:04

8d ago1:30:04

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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 an…

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Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Director of Money and Cash on King Charles featuring on the 10 cent coin from 2027 4:17

8d ago4:17

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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…

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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers RMA Spokesperson on the changes coming to the Resource Management Act 3:41

8d ago3:41

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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 Spokesper…

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Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the average age of first home buyers rising 3:31

8d ago3:31

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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 th…

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James Meager: Associate Minister of Transport on Air New Zealand's flight performance for April 6:41

8d ago6:41

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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 …

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Billie Moore: Airports Association CEO on Auckland Aiport's domestic airfield upgrade 3:05

8d ago3:05

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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…

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