Best Developer Relations Radio Podcasts (2025)

1
National Rural News Friday August 29 15:42

Play Pause

30m ago15:42

15:42

National Rural News Friday August 29 In today's National Rural News: Potato mop-top detections in Tasmania grow, Industry concerns about a retailer's push to gain access to NLIS, government funding to bolster the sheep industry supply chain -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rur…

1
$5000 boost to a South Australian drought recovery project 3:36

34m ago3:36

3:36

The South Australian government will continue to fund a series of workshops to support producers struggling through the drought. The Red Meat Challenges Program delivers targeted workshops and community events focusing on livestock management, recovery planning and resilience. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Livestock SA Chief Executive Travis…

1
Mark the Week: Where is the meeting with Putin? 2:20

15m ago2:20

2:20

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. New Zealand: 7/10 We're the 3rd safest country in the world and about to outgrow Australia. How's that for openers? Horticulture NZ: 7/10 Their plan is to double export returns within 10 years. That’s the sort of attitude that tur…

1
Mike's Minute: I think the mood has shifted in NZ 2:06

21m ago2:06

2:06

I got a sense about something this week and it's not because it's about to be spring, although that will undoubtedly help. I got a sense this week that the tide on the New Zealand story is turning. The ongoing stats, like the size of the infrastructure pipeline, more money this year, more money and projects for years to come, the new visas, and the…

1
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Minneapolis school shooting 3:57

43m ago3:57

3:57

Minneapolis' Police Chief says they'll be working to make sure schools are protected following a shooting which killed two children. Eighteen people were also injured when a gunman shot through church windows at Annunciation Catholic School, before turning a gun on himself. The FBI's investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and ha…

1
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim's holiday, Mike's negativity, and Sam's injury 10:44

1h ago10:44

10:44

Tim Wilson is back from his holiday and ready to Wrap the Week alongside Kate Hawkesby and Mike Hosking. They try to get Mike to have a more positive outlook as Tim recaps his travels and tries to fill the boots left behind by Sir John Key. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2025 1:30:36

1h ago1:30:36

1:30:36

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of August, we're changing the alcohol laws, making it easier to hold both on and off licenses. Common sense or no real change? Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran is in to talk their results and why we're seeing what we are when Qantas’ numbers are through the roof. Kate Hawkesby and Tim W…

1
Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on the number of green loans 4:24

1h ago4:24

4:24

Kiwis have racked up more than a billion dollars in green loans for energy efficient items like EVs, solar panels, and heat pumps. BNZ, ASB, and ANZ all lend up to $80 thousand on a 1% interest rate over three years. Massey University Banking Expert Claire Matthews says these are small loans, meaning the banks are pumping them out, while not actual…

1
Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed loosening of alcohol laws 3:05

2h ago3:05

3:05

Alcohol reforms are seen as a step in the right direction by a hospo industry voice. The Government's proposing to allow businesses a right of reply around licensing objections and is allowing wineries and breweries the ability to have both an off and on licence. Hospitality NZ’s Head of Advocacy Sam MacKinnon told Mike Hosking there’s a range of m…

1
Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO on the airline's profits falling by $20 million 7:58

2h ago7:58

7:58

The boss of Air New Zealand has revealed the airline isn't making any money from many of the tickets it sells. Our national carrier has seen profits plunge. It's partly due to weak domestic demand and ongoing engine maintenance issues. Chief Executive Greg Foran told Mike Hosking it's also facing unavoidable price hikes for things like landing char…

1
John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the slowing of China's investment in New Zealand 2:42

2h ago2:42

2:42

Several factors are behind a flat-lining in investment from China. New research by the New Zealand China Council and NZIER has found Chinese investment grew steadily between 2014 and 2019, but has stalled since then. China now ranks as our 12th largest source of foreign investment. Council Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking there's a number of r…

1
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the plans to re-surface and rebuild areas of Transmission Gully 4:22

6h ago4:22

4:22

The initial construction of Transmission Gully is being described as a 'dog’s breakfast' as the chipseal and drainage systems prove unable to cope with demand. Newstalk ZB revealed yesterday that NZTA is planning to re-surface and rebuild several kilometres of the road north of Porirua, likely meaning lane closures during the day and full closures …

1
National Rural News Thursday August 28 15:42

9h ago15:42

15:42

National Rural News Thursday August 28 In today's National Rural News: New report warns services likely to be underfunded and understaffed in the regions, 43 million dollar investment in drought resilience in NSW, dairy land values reaching all-time highs -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: ht…

1
New report warns services likely to be underfunded and understaffed in the regions 4:37

9h ago4:37

4:37

A new report warns critical services like aged care and mental health support are harder to access in the regions. The Anglicare Australia report has found regional services are more likely to face underfunding, short-term contracts and staff shortages. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Executive Director Kasey Chambers about the findings See om…

1
Mike's Minute: No smoking gun for the supermarkets either! 2:14

1d ago2:14

2:14

Nicola Willis was back yesterday for another "guns at dawn" with the supermarkets. She had the results of the RFI, the Request for Information. The main takeaway was we are too tied up in red tape and we need to make it easier to do business. Now we know this of course, because before the RFI she told us this, and she told us she was going to do so…

1
Feroz Ali: NZ Fashion Week Owner on the new event in Christchurch 1:36

1d ago1:36

1:36

New Zealand Fashion Week is headed down south. A bespoke version of the event is headed to Christchurch this Spring, a three-year partnership bringing Fashion Week to the South Island. It’ll be held in November and feature designers from all across the country, but with a focus on Christchurch-based creatives. NZFW Owner Feroz Ali told Mike Hosking…

1
Georgia Lines: Kiwi Singer-songwriter on her new EP, move to Nashville 11:30

1d ago11:30

11:30

One of the country’s talented singer-songwriters is leaving our shores as she looks to crack the big leagues. Georgia Lines has been on the scene since 2019, and a couple of EPs and a debut album later, she’s making the move to Nashville. But not before a few final shows and one more EP - she's celebrating the release of The Guest House with a perf…

1
Chris Meehan: Winton Land and Ayrburn Owner on the projected visitor numbers 3:10

1d ago3:10

3:10

Central Otago hospitality precinct Ayrburn is forecast to be the most popular attraction in the region. Winton Land owns the property near Arrowtown, which already has 10 restaurants and bars, while a screen hub, retirement village, and other amenities are in the works. Owner Chris Meehan told Mike Hosking it was a risk to turn what was an empty pa…

1
Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2025 1:30:03

1d ago1:30:03

1:30:03

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 28th of August, Nicola Willis has her solution to the supermarket problem. Mike isn't convinced. Mike’s offered the chance to fly to London and research a banking scam, however he’s not sure there is one. Kiwi singer Georgia Lines is in for a song and a chat ahead of the release of her ne…

1
Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the fast-track lane for supermarket competition 10:26

1d ago10:26

10:26

Nicola Willis says she's not bluffing with the idea of potentially breaking up the supermarket duopoly. The Economic Growth Minister has introduced a fast track consenting process for supermarkets encouraging more players into the market. She told Mike Hosking it’s a welcome mat for international players that makes it very clear in law and regulati…

1
Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the housing value-to-income ratio reaching its lowest since mid-2019 3:32

1d ago3:32

3:32

Lower mortgage rates and income growth have helped improve housing affordability. Cotality NZ’s new report finds the national value-to-income ratio reached its lowest point since mid-2019 in the June quarter, at 7.5%. National property values also remain almost 17% below their post-covid peak. Cotality Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told …

1
Ruth Shinoda: Education Review Office Deputy CEO on professional development for teachers 2:09

1d ago2:09

2:09

There’s optimism over the future of professional development training for teachers. A new report from the Education Review Office has found half of teachers don't know how to use what they've learned in their classroom. It highlights training as one of the biggest drivers of success. Deputy chief executive Ruth Shinoda told Mike Hosking new develop…

1
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the potential action from the Government to diversify the sector 3:41

1d ago3:41

3:41

Calls for certainty from the supermarket sector as Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis weighs more action. She's introduced fast track consenting to encourage new players into the market. Willis says she's looking carefully at the idea of breaking up the duopoly. Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin told Mike Hosking the future of …

1
National Rural News Wednesday August 27 15:42

1d ago15:42

15:42

National Rural News Wednesday August 27 In today's National Rural News: Wool production forecast falls again, questions raised about pork industry's quality assurance scheme, calls for biosecurity reform -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/list…

1
Australia's wool production forecast dips further 3:30

1d ago3:30

3:30

Australia's wool production is expected to hit levels not seen in more than a century. The latest estimate from the Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee suggests 251.5 million kilograms of wool will be produced this financial year, down 10.2% year-on-year. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Committee Chairman Stephen Hill about the la…

1
Mike's Minute: The good and the bad of a 4-year term 2:09

2d ago2:09

2:09

I would have thought the timing could not be more awkward. If you broadly accept the current narrative that this Government is working awfully hard to get us out of the massive economic hole left to it by the previous Government, and if you accept that the previous Government was one of the worst in living memory, then just imagine where we would b…

1
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump escalating his threats to deploy the National Guard 5:09

2d ago5:09

5:09

Donald Trump is escalating his threat to deploy the National Guard in Democrat-run cities. He’s doing it under the guise of cracking down on crime, beginning with Washington DC. New York City, Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Chicago were among the cities singled out. The US President called Chicago a “mess”, and derided its mayor, Brandon Johnson, as “…

1
Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on 4 year terms, gang legislation, burner phones in international relations 11:07

2d ago11:07

11:07

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest political stories of the week so far. Should New Zealand swap to four year parliamentary terms? Would Kiwis support the move? They also discuss the Tamaki Makaurau by-election and gangs in the wake of Peeni Henare saying he’d repeal the gang patch ban. LISTEN ABOVE S…

1
Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2025 1:30:12

2d ago1:30:12

1:30:12

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th of August, we have good economic news: a new Westpac report says our growth is set to outpace Australia over the next few years. Does that stop the brain drain? Erica Stanford has another new visa up for grabs to get entrepreneurs in and spending. Mark Mitchell joins from Queenstown…

1
Dr Stephen Grice: CB Port Limited Spokesperson on the pitch for the North South Express ferry link 2:54

2d ago2:54

2:54

A new pitch has been made for a two-hour ferry link between the North and South Islands. The ‘North South Express’ would see a new port built at Clifford Bay, near Blenheim, through a public-private partnership. The plan proposes a multi-use terminal, with no speed restrictions, and boosted logistics productivity. CB Port Limited Spokesperson Dr St…

1
Kate Scott: HortNZ CEO on the roadmap to double farmgate returns by 2035 3:22

2d ago3:22

3:22

There’s hope the horticulture sector will see a massive boost over the next decade. A roadmap has been unveiled to double farmgate returns by 2035. Actions aimed at increasing value include building consumer understanding, mapping domestic supply chain vulnerabilities, and establishing an online horticulture library. HortNZ Chief Executive Kate Sco…

1
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the predicted economic growth for NZ 4:44

2d ago4:44

4:44

New Zealand's on track for stronger economic growth but it could take a while to flow through to house prices. Westpac is forecasting New Zealand will outpace Australia's growth over the next few years. But New Zealand will still face a higher unemployment rate and lower wage growth, and the recovery's likely to be felt in some regions much sooner …

1
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new Business Investor Visa 7:57

2d ago7:57

7:57

The number of people coming in on the Government's new Business Investor Visa could be limited. It'll fast track residency for any foreign investors who put $2 million or more into a Kiwi business. If a business is worth $2 million, the applicant will have to buy it, and they'll have to invest at least a quarter of its total value if it's worth mor…

1
Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on the new migrant tax rules 4:06

2d ago4:06

4:06

A view that new migrant tax rules will put us on par with other countries. The Government's proposing a bill to stop migrants being taxed on estimated overseas income and instead, only what they actually earn. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale told Mike Hosking the current settings are a problem for high-value migrants, particularly now we ha…

1
National Rural News Tuesday August 26 15:43

2d ago15:43

15:43

National Rural News Tuesday August 26 In today's National Rural News: 12 million dollars in bird flu preparedness funding announced, freight industry reacts to federal government's new national strategy, bolstering Queensland's biosecurity-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rural…

1
Industry reacts to the federal government's updated freight and supply chain strategy 4:51

3d ago4:51

4:51

The Freight Industry is welcoming the federal government's updated National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. Since the strategy was first implemented in 2019, the sector has faced a range of challenges, including the pandemic, delays and route damage due to weather, and global tensions hampering trade. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight…

1
Ministry for Environment memo warns that NZ climate failings could impact our diplomatic relations w/ University of Auckland Associate Professor Maria Armoudian: 26 August, 2025

2d ago

—

A secret memo by the Ministry for the Environment intended for the central government reveals advice that New Zealand’s failures on climate action may negatively impact our diplomatic relations. The warning stated that, as New Zealand delays decisions and action on our commitments under the Paris Agreement, we may risk undermining our key alliances…

1
Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the UK's finances, debt 6:29

3d ago6:29

6:29

Britain is facing a financial crisis, with the country potentially heading towards a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Economists are warning that they’re headed towards a 1970s-style debt crisis, with one saying the UK’s borrowing costs are higher than in Greece – which has the highest debt in the euro zone. UK Correspondent Enda…

1
Mike's Minute: Luxon finally told it as it is 1:50

3d ago1:50

1:50

Has the penny dropped? There was no shortage of headlines and news coverage yesterday out of our interview with the Prime Minister on the Reserve Bank. In a nutshell, Luxon suggested Christian Hawkesby blew it and should have/could have moved faster on the cash rate. This is news, but not because the Prime Minister is right. We all know he is right…

1
Cosmo Hawke: Co-founder of Fruit Cru on their business turning ugly fruit into wine 4:06

3d ago4:06

4:06

A new use for “ugly” fruit, with two Kiwi dads turning a hobby into a business. Fruit Cru makes use of seconds, the ugly fruit from local orchards that doesn’t make it to export, turning it into organic wine. Since starting in 2021, they now produce about 10,000 bottles each year, and have signed a deal with Foodstuffs to stock their beverages in f…

1
Mark Winterbottom: Former full-time Supercars driver on his career, new memoir 'Frosty' 12:31

3d ago12:31

12:31

Motorsport fans are getting a look inside the career of one of the more recognisable names in Supercars. After 21 years, last year saw Mark Winterbottom retire from full time driving. His career included a championship win in 2015 in his infamous Ford at the height of the Ford v Holden rivalry, a Bathurst win, and 39 wins overall. Although he may h…

1
Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2025 1:29:15

3d ago1:29:15

1:29:15

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of August, the Reserve Bank is opening consultation on banks’ capital requirements – Chair Neil Quigley discusses the situation. TVNZ will be introducing a paid event pass for the first time ever after securing the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mark 'Frosty' Winterb…

1
Jodi O'Donnell: TVNZ CEO on securing the FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights, creating a paid event pass for it 3:48

3d ago3:48

3:48

TVNZ will be charging its viewers for content for the first time after securing the rights to broadcast next year's Fifa World Cup. Viewers will be able to stream 104 football games over the tournament's 39 days, including replays and highlights, if an event pass is purchased. All of New Zealand's games will be free-to-air, alongside a handful of o…

1
Neil Quigley: Reserve Bank Board Chair on the review of capital requirements 4:19

3d ago4:19

4:19

The Reserve Bank says it wasn't dragged kicking and screaming to a review of capital rules. It's put out two proposals aimed at loosening capital requirements. Board Chair Neil Quigley says they were reviews that the bank has been looking at for a while. He told Mike Hosking if they were loosened, it wouldn't cause too much of a shakeup, and it pro…

1
Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the rising proportion of A-grades given at universities 3:49

3d ago3:49

3:49

The tertiary sector's not losing sleep over grade inflation at universities. A New Zealand Initiative report's found the proportion of A-grades has increased from 22% to 35% since 2006, but academic improvement can't explain it. Universities NZ CEO Chris Whelan told Mike Hosking it's not clear what's causing the change, but the report only consider…

1
Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the number of self-employed people contributing to their KiwiSaver 2:38

3d ago2:38

2:38

Self-employed Kiwis are prioritising their businesses rather than thinking about retirement. A report by the Retirement Commission and accounting firm Hnry shows just 44% of self-employed people actively contribute to KiwiSaver. This is compared to 78% of employees. The report also reveals 41% of self-employed workers don't get any government KiwiS…

1
Brent Falvey: Cargo Owners Council Chair on the inefficiencies in New Zealand's port systems 3:25

3d ago3:25

3:25

Port inefficiencies could undermine New Zealand's goals to double export earnings. The Cargo Owners Council says there's been a 30% drop in productivity since 2019. Chair Brent Falvey says there needs to be a comprehensive reset of our ports and a strategy for the whole supply chain. He told Mike Hosking we just aren't keeping up with rest of the w…

1
#164. An Actor/Playwright Reflects on Fifty Years of Deep Relationships with Holocaust Survivors 55:49

3d ago55:49

55:49

Henry ("Hank") Greenspan is an emeritus psychologist and oral historian in Holocaust studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, award-winning playwright and actor, lyricist, essayist, and poet, and social activist in the area of healthcare rights. During the interview he’ll be performing one of the monologues from his remarkable play, REMN…

1
National Rural News Monday August 25 15:42

3d ago15:42

15:42

National Rural News Monday August 25 In today's National Rural News: Major dairy company moves to sell its consumer brands, questions over PFAS contamination in regional NSW, bolstering the supply chain with new National Freight Strategy-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNe…

1
Advocates raise the alarm about the spread of fire ants through Central Queensland 4:10

4d ago4:10

4:10

A shipment of bricks is being blamed for the spread of Red Imported Fire Ants into Central Queensland. Nests have been detected at five mine sites in Bowen's Basin. It comes six weeks after a fire ant nest was uncovered at a mine site in Broadmeadow - the region's first detection. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with The Invasive Species Council's …