The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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17716 - Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to restrict council voting to elected members

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

17716 - Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to restrict council voting to elected members

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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Episodes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026

Mon, 25 May 2026

Sun, 24 May 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to restrict council voting to elected members

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hegseth's comments shouldn't upset New Zealand

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest batch of Mandelson files, rifts in the Labour Party

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss the Warriors v Panthers, Super Rugby Pacific, Tim Payne

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

Luci Ellis: Westpac Group Chief Economist compares economic outlooks, unpacks whether NZ will become Australia's tax haven

Anhar Khanbhai: Wise's Travel Spending Expert on the number of Kiwis going over-budget when overseas

Lisa Woods: Amnesty International NZ Movement Building & Advocacy Director on the cross-sector call for digital accountability from platforms like Facebook and TikTok

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's freeloading off the US military, Budget 2026,

Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association Spokesperson on the rise in use of physical restraint on children

Mark the Week: 'Horse-faced duck' gave a look behind the scenes at Labour

Mike's Minute: My thoughts on the Budget

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest draft plan for an extension to the ceasefire between Iran and the US

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Lynda Topp's Budget criticism, holidays, and Oura Rings

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain previews the NRL clash between the Warriors and Panthers

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026

Campbell Parker: Dairy NZ CEO on the new dairy season, wide milk price range

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Head of Advocacy on the focus on trades in Budget 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Budget 2026, return to surplus coming a year earlier than expected

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the reaction to Budget 2026, the levy on banks

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail and Foreign Affairs on what he got across the line in the Budget, the situation in the Middle East

Mike's Minute: We are finally utilising the whole country

Lee Martin: Kiwi singer-songwriter talks musical development, upcoming album 'Marlene'

Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026

Rob Nichol: Rugby Players Association CEO on the potential lifeline for Moana Pasifika

Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Education Research Fellow on the Government backing down on proposed homeschooling changes

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor unpacks the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%

Luke Bradford, Nick Leggett, Steve McCracken, and Katherine Rich: Industry Leaders' key hopes for Budget 2026

Mike's Minute: Moana Pasifika showed the market was right

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister previews Budget 2026, backs public sector cuts

Marcos Pelenur: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority CEO on the public ad campaign on how to save fuel

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk MP housing entitlements, Labour leaks

Brent Eccles: Eccles Entertainment Founder on the Government's move to adjust the Copyright Act to extend protection for Kiwi music

Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on the inquiry finding Health NZ and Manage My Health breached privacy code

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest in the Middle East, US attacks on Iran

Carl Carrington: NZ King Salmon CEO on the company reporting a $13.8 million net profit for the first half of the year

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement

Mike's Minute: Not everything is a conspiracy

Ben Kennings: Surfing NZ CEO on the World Surf League event at Raglan's Manu Bay

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO gives economic lay of the land ahead of Budget, OCR announcement

Jennah Wootten: New Netball New Zealand CEO on her plans for the sport, broadcasting deals

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair on farmgate milk prices forecast to hit between $9.50 and $10

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026

Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the 50% increase in international delegate arrivals in the first quarter

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the 3% reduction in the number of cruise ships coming into port for the 2026/27 season

Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on Pope Leo XIV calling to regulate AI in his first major teaching

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government's $1.2 billion gas transition loan scheme for businesses

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest news poll and potential new teal party

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