Best Chris Andersen Podcasts (2025)

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Faithful Justice (Chris Andersen) 37:04

22d ago37:04

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Chris Andersen preaches on Psalm 55 on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Main Idea: Justice belongs to the Lord as our sustainer, protector, and provider. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for full sermon notes!⁠

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Mike's Minute: We changed the election laws because we're hopeless 2:11

2h ago2:11

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If you want to get a bit angsty about the voting changes, the one everyone seems to have missed is the one about how it's being changed because we are so hopeless. On the “disenfranchised” side of the equation, I have little, if any, time for it. An election is held every three years. Between the last one and the next one that’s a lot of days to, a…

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Joel Shadbolt: L.A.B. frontman on their summer touring schedule, breaking into the US market 9:25

2h ago9:25

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Looks like the decision to go full steam ahead and focus on music has been the right one for Joel Shadbolt and L.A.B. In the time since he stepped back from teaching, the band’s won awards, released new albums, and has just released their summer schedule that will see them tour both New Zealand and Australia. They’ll be performing alongside Stan Wa…

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Jonathan Rogers: Grinding Gear Games Managing Director on the company's success 3:36

2h ago3:36

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The video game sector continues to impress. One of the biggest players in our sector has recorded another stellar year, reporting $105 million in revenue for the year to September 2024, up from $83.4 million the previous year. Grinding Gear Games, out of West Auckland, is behind the multiplayer online fantasy game Path of Exile. Managing Director J…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2025 1:29:56

3h ago1:29:56

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29th of July, the Government is getting rid of surcharges when you pay by card. Consumers love it, businesses aren't a fan. Board members’ pay is going up by up to 80% in some instances, with ministers justifying it by saying it's about finding the best people. Joel Shadbolt of L.A.B fame …

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Kevin Putt: Former Springbok and Kings College Rugby 7s coach on poor behaviour and brawls at sports matches 2:42

3h ago2:42

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Another instance of violence on our sports fields. A brawl broke out between parents and students during the rugby match between Auckland Grammar and De La Salle College. The match was called off, with eight police officers needed to break up the chaos. Former Springbok and Kings College Rugby 7s coach Kevin Putt told Mike Hosking while all-out bra…

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Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges 3:04

3h ago3:04

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The Commerce Minister says he's disappointed in businesses who say they will pass on the cost of surcharge scrapping. Most in-store surcharges on card payments will be banned, with the changes set to kick in next May. Scott Simpson says this is a win for consumers. He told Mike Hosking they've also taken action on the fees banks charge businesses. …

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Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the Government banning added fees on in-store card payments 3:15

4h ago3:15

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There are fears that retailers will wear the cost of scrapping payment surcharges. The Government will ban the added fees for most in-store card payments, including paywave. Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy Sam MacKinnon says ultimately customers were always allowed to avoid the surcharges by paying in a less convenient way. He told Mike Hosking mor…

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Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on Crown board members' pay being increased by up to 80% 4:14

4h ago4:14

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More money's discreetly finding its way into the pockets of public sector board members. A quietly released Cabinet document reveals governance board chairs could now be paid more than $160 thousand. Annual fees had previously been capped at about $90 thousand. Public Service Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking these people are often responsi…

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I Sing, You Sing, We All Sing to Our King (Andrew Lovette) 44:29

14h ago44:29

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Andrew Lovette preaches on Psalm 68 on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Main Idea: Our God is great. Our God is good. Let us rejoice and sing. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for full sermon notes!⁠

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504: Soy Doesn't Cause Man-Boobs & Proof That Food Heals: This Episode Might Change Your Diet Overnight 1:06:22

14h ago1:06:22

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What if the most powerful medicine isn’t in your medicine cabinet but already in your fridge? In this episode of Food Heals, we’re revealing the unexpected healing powers of four everyday foods. One balances hormones and reduces hot flashes by 92 percent. Another helps eliminate chronic skin conditions. One supports cancer recovery. And the last? I…

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Old Bollocks Episode 27 1:15:16

1d ago1:15:16

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Join Patreon For Free! We get together again and discuss releases from Propagandhi, Fishbone, Sodom, Destroyers Of All, Ready For Death, Alarum & Last Wretch. Video Available HereBy Howard H Smith

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Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the Reserve Bank 2:15

1d ago2:15

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Can I suggest Jarrod Kerr for Governor of the Reserve Bank? Jarrod is Kiwibank's Chief Economist. He has been completely consistent in his ongoing commentary around interest rate cuts and the Reserve Bank's need to do more. To be fair, our own Greg Smith at Devon Funds Management has told us, and argued, a similar story. The Kiwibank economic repor…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2025 1:29:51

1d ago1:29:51

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 28th of July, the Government are going to finally allow different and various overseas building products in so our house builds become cheaper. The Prime Minister is in his regular slot on a Monday talking road cones, foreign buyers and whether we're a launch pad for people wanting Auss…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking in-studio to discuss potential changes to US trade tariffs 11:13

1d ago11:13

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More uncertainty this week for Kiwi businesses exporting into the US. Donald Trump has agreed to a new trade deal with the EU this morning, which includes a 15% tariff on EU imports to the US. Trump's also indicated he'll raise the baseline tariff all countries face, from 10-percent to 15-percent. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking New Zealand has…

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Justine Thorpe: Co-chair of Health Accelerator discusses use of AI in GP practices 3:10

1d ago3:10

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Four of the country's largest primary health organisations are pooling their resources together in an effort to deliver more digital solutions. More than 500 general practices, supporting over two million patients fall under the umbrella of Pegasus, Pinnacle, Procare and Tu Ora Compass Health. Justine Thorpe is the Co-chair of the new innovation hu…

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Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister says allowing foreign building materials will encourage competitive business 3:07

1d ago3:07

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The Government says foreign building materials will help bolster the construction sector. A new pathway will mean any product, no matter where it's from, will be able to be used if it passes New Zealand standards. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says it will increase competition and in turn lower prices. He told Mike Hosking that we'r…

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Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job ads posted to site continue to drop 3:17

1d ago3:17

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The job market is slowly rebounding from last year's low point. SEEK's latest Employment Report shows job ads dropped for a second month, down three percent month on month. Applications per job ad fell two percent. Country Manager Rob Clark told Mike Hosking this is just a small drop, and we're still at record unemployment levels. He says the job m…

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Neil Beales: Corrections Deputy Commissioner says voluntary segregation in prisons is on the rise 3:04

1d ago3:04

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Fears for safety in our prisons may be pushing more inmates to seek out segregation. The number of voluntary segregations surged 66-percent from almost 7,300 in 2018 - to more than 12 thousand in 2023. Corrections Deputy Commissioner Neil Beales says it's largely driven by the perception of gangs and their activity. He says our prison population is…

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Mike's Minute: Orr has shown his lack of professionalism 2:03

3d ago2:03

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Michael Reddell, who appears on this show a fair bit, has put the Adrian Orr resignation back in the news. He has a source close to the action that, in simple terms, suggests that Orr packed a sad at a couple of meetings, one of which was with Nicola Willis, the chair of the Reserve Bank Neil Quigley wrote to Orr with a list of concerns over that b…

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Mark the Week: Trump has had a significantly positive week 2:20

4d 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. Trump: 7/10 He has had a significantly positive week: SCOTUS sacking people has gone his way, deals with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan, and Australia flipped on beef. Only downside is he's stuck in the Epstein files, and h…

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Mike's Minute: Coldplay kiss cam - it's none of our business 2:01

4d ago2:01

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In a way it’s the sort of response you would have expected from Liam Gallagher. He's back on stage, and seemingly lapping it up, and asked about the love birds in the audience. He said "don't worry, we ain’t got any of that Coldplay snidey f***ing camera shit. Doesn’t matter to us who you are mingling with - or tingly with, fingingly with.” “None o…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest developments in the Epstein Files saga 4:32

4d ago4:32

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Unprecedented discussions between a high-ranking US justice official and Ghislaine Maxwell. CNN reports Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Jeffery Epstein's accomplice in her Florida prison, where she's serving a 20 year sentence for child sex trafficking and abuse offences. Intelligence Analyst John Miller says a meeting like this is un…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mike's hot water and lemons saga 10:56

4d ago10:56

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Friday is upon us, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. There’s been another development in Mike’s hot water and lemon saga – how many lemons can you get for $27? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2025 1:30:36

4d ago1:30:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of July, the Government is changing election rules to stop same-day enrolment and banning food and drink within 100 meters of voting stations. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced a new measure that would see the cars of court fine evaders clamped or seized. Kate Hawkesby and …

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Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the need for more work in the sector 1:49

4d ago1:49

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It’s a conflicting time for the civil contracting sector. The Government has been touting a ‘turning point’ for the industry at this week’s conference, promising $6 billion worth of infrastructure projects underway before Christmas. However, the latest industry survey results tell a different story, with 73% of respondents saying the lack of work i…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number plate scanning technology to identify court fine evaders 6:43

4d ago6:43

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People with unpaid court fines could be at risk of having cars clamped or seized from tonight. The Government's trialling number plate scanning technology, which bailiffs can use at police checkpoints to identify fine evaders. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking there's more than $100 million in unpaid fines. He hopes the trial's effe…

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Catherine D'Souza: ANZ Society of Palliative Medicine Chair on New Zealand's palliative care system dropping to rank 12th in the world 2:01

4d ago2:01

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Our palliative care system may be waning as demand grows, prompting a push for action. We've fallen from third in the world in palliative care access ten years ago, to 12th place. An article in the New Zealand Medical Journal finds we have less than a third of the recommended number of specialists per capita, and many are nearing retirement. Author…

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Andrew Geddis: Otago University Electoral Law Expert on the potential changes to voting and electoral day enrolments 2:49

4d ago2:49

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A belief changes to electoral day enrolments addresses slow administrative process and voter slackness. The Government's looking to ban prisoner votes, stop free food and entertainment at voting stations, and enforce a 13-day pre-election enrolment rule to vote. Otago University Electoral Law Expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking same day enrolmen…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the meeting with Fonterra over butter prices 5:37

4d ago5:37

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Nicola Willis is defending her decision to seek answers from Fonterra about its prices. The price of butter has almost doubled in the past 14 months because Asia is demanding more, and Europe is producing less. Fonterra is ruling out selling butter to New Zealanders at a lower price than it makes overseas. But Willis told Mike Hosking she has no re…

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Small AI Models with Yoeven Khemlani 40:39

4d ago40:39

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JigsawStack is a startup that develops a suite of custom small models for tasks such as scraping, forecasting, vOCR, and translation. The platform is designed to support collaborative knowledge work, especially in research-heavy or strategy-driven environments. Yoeven Khemlani is the Founder of JigsawStack and he joins the podcast with Gregor Vand …

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Small AI Models with Yoeven Khemlani 42:20

5d ago42:20

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JigsawStack is a startup that develops a suite of custom small models for tasks such as scraping, forecasting, vOCR, and translation. The platform is designed to support collaborative knowledge work, especially in research-heavy or strategy-driven environments. Yoeven Khemlani is the Founder of JigsawStack and he joins the podcast with Gregor Vand …

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Mike's Minute: Here's where the Govt are in trouble 2:20

5d ago2:20

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The Government are in trouble in a couple of areas: 1) FamilyBoost. What they said would happen, numbers wise, didn't. 2) Police recruits. What they said would happen, will not. 3) The ban on foreign buyers for houses now looks farcical. Yesterday's attempt by the NZ Herald to make some Winston Peters' comments look like news was a beat up, because…

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Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on the new subscription traps 4:18

5d ago4:18

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Banks are sounding the alarm over a new kind of subscription trap. Instead of a typical ‘forgot to cancel scenario’, businesses are instead selling goods and services that hook customers into reoccurring subscription payments. Westpac says it’s stopped nearly 20,000 customers from being fleeced in the past three months, stopping more than $25 milli…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2025 1:30:05

5d ago1:30:05

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of July, for the first time since 2009, rents are on the way back down around the country. The Government has directed Sport NZ to axe inclusion principles for transgender people – Sport Minister Mark Mitchell explains the decision. Global superstar Ed Sheeran joins us for an exclusi…

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Mark Mitchell: Sport Minister on the directive for Sport NZ to remove the transgender guidelines 3:24

5d ago3:24

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The Sports Minister's standing up for a coalition-based decision directing Sport New Zealand to remove its community sport trans guidelines. The 2022 principles allowed people to play community sports according to their gender identity. Sport Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking most fair-minded Kiwis would agree with the move, which honours sa…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the Government's officer recruitment target, recruitment drive into Australia 2:30

5d ago2:30

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The Government's target of recruiting 500 new police officers has been held up yet again. A briefing sent to the Government suggests the two-year goal's been set back, and Police expect it'll be by August next year. That's nine months after the original target and two months behind the Police Commissioner's revised deadline. They’re now looking at …

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Ed Sheeran: Singer talks his career, fame, and his 2026 Loop Tour 11:59

5d ago11:59

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One of the world’s bestselling artists, Ed Sheeran is one of the most influential artists of his generation. He’s sold almost 200 million albums and is one of only a handful of artists on Spotify Billions Club with more than ten tracks with over one billion streams. Sheeran last toured New Zealand’s stages back in 2023, and he’s returning three yea…

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Mike Atkinson: Aspire Property Management's Managing Director on median rents dropping nationally 2:42

5d ago2:42

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Rising supply and falling demand is pushing down rents. New Cotality analysis of MBIE data shows the national median rent dropped 0.3% in the year to May. That's the first time the rent has dropped in more than 15 years. Aspire Property Management's Managing Director Mike Atkinson told Mike Hosking housing supply is increasing at the same time inco…

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Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the report that suggests increasing levels of homelessness 5:42

5d ago5:42

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The Housing Minister believes homelessness data can be hard to analyse as there's no one-size-fits-all description. The Government's June Homelessness Insights suggests communities countrywide are facing more pressure, with people living on the streets. Councils and support services say rough sleeping's increased everywhere, doubling by some measur…

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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors 3:00

5d ago3:00

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More Aussies are hopping over the ditch following a tourism campaign. Since the 'Everyone Must Go' campaign, almost eight thousand extra Australian visitors have come to New Zealand. It's estimated those tourists spent about $22 million. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking there's plenty more room for growth. She says about four millio…

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Leading Adventures in Florida: The Madcaps Share Their Experieces 44:17

5d ago44:17

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Send us a text This week, the Madcaps discuss activity leading in Florida. Leaning on their training and experiences, they discuss sharing some of the natural areas of Florida with others in a group setting. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs …

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Mike's Minute: The showdown at the big butter meeting 2:10

6d ago2:10

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What do you reckon happened at the big butter meeting? Willis and Hurrell. Nicola and Miles. Is it a meeting that took on a hopeless amount of hype, or was it a sign that at times this Government, and Willis in particular, say stuff that makes them look like they are on to it when perhaps they're not? The reality is these two meet regularly. Fonter…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the early closure of the House ahead of the votes around the release of the Epstein files 5:21

6d ago5:21

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The fallout over the Epstein files appears to have ground Capitol Hill to a halt. CNN reports Speaker Mike Johnson closed proceedings for August recess a day earlier than planned, ahead of votes around the release of the files. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Johnson says the whole issue should be allowed to cool down, saying…

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Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on pay transparency, butter, Tāmaki Makaurau by-election 11:06

6d ago11:06

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Halfway through the week, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest political stories thus far. Labour MP Camilla Bellich’s member’s bill, the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill, has passed its second reading. But why do we want to talk about salaries? Nicola Willis has me…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2025 1:29:31

6d ago1:29:31

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of July, red meat continues to go gangbusters, but we could be doing better, and the industry has some warnings. Lester Levy is moving from the Health NZ Commissioner to the new board chair, and gives us an exclusive on what he has, and hasn't, achieved. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Ande…

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges 2:34

6d ago2:34

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Retailers across the country are surprisingly optimistic in the face of ongoing economic challenges. The latest Retail NZ report reveals nearly 70% of retailers are confident their business will survive the next year, up from 57% for the same period last year. This comes despite 62% of retailers failing to meet sales targets for the same period. Re…

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Warren Forster: ACC lawyer and researcher on ACC's accounting change 3:37

6d ago3:37

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Don’t expect lower levies as a result of ACC’s “accounting change”. The Government has approved a change that reduces the amount of money the insurer would need to pay out in claims by $7 billion. It would see the risk margin reduced from 12.7% to zero, shaving down the outstanding claims liability, which is used to calculate how much it may have t…

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Lester Levy: Health NZ Commissioner on the return to a governing board, the organisation's status 4:07

6d ago4:07

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Health New Zealand is moving into its next chapter after a year under a commissioner. The board's making a return today, with outgoing commissioner Lester Levy taking up the role as chairman for the next 12 months. Levy told Mike Hosking that although the agency's reached a turning point, the challenge isn't over. He says they need to involve clini…

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Sophie Moloney: Sky New Zealand CEO on the acquisition of TV3, their plan to try acquire rugby streaming rights 4:28

6d ago4:28

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Sky TV's purchase of TV3 could lead to a change in sports viewing, but not for a while. Sky New Zealand Chief Executive Sophie Moloney says for the next 12 months programming on TV3 will stay largely the same. She says she expects TVNZ to put up a good fight for free-to-air rights for different sports, including rugby. Moloney told Mike Hosking the…

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