Best Chris Time Steele Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: We can't get out of our own way on Super 2:12

5h ago2:12

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From the "we can't get out of our own way" file comes the question, as posed this week by the Retirement Commissioner, as to whether people who have money in the bank should get the pension. The first part that is wrong with that is I thought we had decided many a decade ago, rightly or wrongly, that Super is an entitlement. Its trigger, rightly or…

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Ben Tombs: Craggy Range Chief Winemaker on the Pinot Noir taking Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards 4:04

7h ago4:04

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New Zealand has taken home the Gold at the Oscars for wines. Craggy Range’s Martinborough Pinot Noir took home Best in Show at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards. This makes it in the 0.3% of all wines in the world. Chief Winemaker at Craggy Range Ben Tombs told Mike Hosking they knew there was something pretty special coming out of the 2024 vi…

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James May: Former Top Gear and Grand Tour Host on his 'Explorers' stage show 11:18

7h ago11:18

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When you hear the name ‘James May’, it’s likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects. He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows visiting other countries, rebuilding toys and machines, and exploring life’s questions. May’s now onto his next journey – a live…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2025 1:28:29

7h ago1:28:29

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of June, Nicola Willis is still unhappy with the supermarkets, sending them another letter – when is it time for action? Moana Pasifika is in serious financial strife, but it was revealed that Whanau Ora, using taxpayer money, gave them $8 million in funding. How does a company, whos…

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John Tookey: AUT Future Environments Professor on the Government instructing Auckland to allow 15 storey buildings around train stations 3:05

8h ago3:05

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The Government's instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments at least 15 storeys high near key City Rail Link train stations. Density requirements around the Mt Albert and Baldwin Ave stations require at least 10 storey apartments, and requirements around the Maungawhau, Kingsland, and Morningside rail terminals have been increased from six sto…

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Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Infrastructure Commission's 30-year draft plan 6:32

8h ago6:32

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The Infrastructure Minister agrees we're getting bad value for money and need trans-government systems to improve. The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan revealing its first look at how New Zealand needs to invest in our future. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking half of all capital-intensive government agencies don't have asset …

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Graeme Edgeler: Law Expert on the review of the Whānau Ora ad campaign for the Māori electoral roll 2:31

9h ago2:31

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A law expert says it's important for the Māori Development Minister to look at contracts - to figure out where Whānau Ora's money is coming from. Tama Potaka is seeking a review of a recent Whānau Ora ad campaign encouraging Māori to sign up to the Māori electoral roll. He says it would be inappropriate for public funding to be used for electioneer…

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Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the new warning for supermarket chains 7:51

9h ago7:51

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The Government's issued a fresh warning to the major supermarket chains. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has written a letter to Woolworths, and Foodstuffs' North Island and South Island arms, outlining her expectations. She says she's hearing of supermarkets charging more than the advertised price, and having specials and multi-buy deals th…

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Raging Moderates: A Shaky Ceasefire (ft. Rep. Jim Himes) 1:02:25

21h ago1:02:25

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Scott and Jessica talk through the aftermath of the weekend’s airstrikes in Iran — the lack of coordination in the lead-up, differing accounts of the damage, and confusion about a ceasefire. They’re joined by Rep. Jim Himes, Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, to discuss possible consequences for Iran’s regime, citizens, and nuclear…

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Mike's Minute: We need leadership on the Ngāpuhi settlement 2:20

1d ago2:20

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Is Shane Jones showing the Minister for Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith how to run his own portfolio? In response to Jones and his Member's bill on the never ending Ngāpuhi drama, Goldsmith says the process can't go on forever. Which is the same as saying nothing, because clearly it is, and Goldsmith clearly has no plan. The Jones bill is clever…

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Louise Anaru: Secondary Principals' Association President on children bringing weapons to school 2:52

1d ago2:52

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Concern over an increasing number of children bringing weapons to school. Figures released under the Official Information Act show 526 students were stood down, suspended, or excluded for using or having a weapon at school last year. It's an 80% rise on 2018. Secondary Principals' Association President Louise Anaru told Mike Hosking that in a vast …

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the cost of living crisis, China trip 9:59

1d ago9:59

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Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest stories of the week so far. The cost of living crisis is still weighing heavily on Kiwis’ wallets despite all of the Government’s efforts – can Mark Mitchell explain why we’re not feeling the recovery? And Ginny Andersen had quite a f…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2025 1:28:32

1d ago1:28:32

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 25th of June, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is on, then off, then on again, as another NATO summit kicks off in the Hague. As we go into another round of pay negotiations, this time with teachers, Judith Collins outlines exactly who gets paid what. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell …

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Andrew Prest: Powered by Plants Director on reducing food waste by turning it into extracts, powders, concentrates 4:22

1d ago4:22

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New Zealand scientists have developed a new technology to reduce food waste and import dependence. The waste system takes perishable food before it hits landfill and turns it into shelf-stable powders, concentrates, and extracts for food. Director of Powered by Plants Dr. Andrew Prest says the concept came from frustration with the current producti…

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Luke Bradford: Royal College of GP's Medical Director on softening access to ADHD treatment 2:14

1d ago2:14

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Assessment processes will still be rigorous for prescribing ADHD medication. From February, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe treatments from the outset without a specialist recommendation. Wait times for specialist appointments vary but can be over a year. Royal College of GPs medical director Dr. Luke Bradford told Mike Hoskin…

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Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on the pay negotiations for primary school teachers 3:58

1d ago3:58

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Primary school teachers may have less ground to stand on at the bargaining table. They began negotiations yesterday for the first time since losing their pay equity claim in the May Budget. The Public Service Minister says there is a public mantra that teachers deserve to be paid more. But Judith Collins told Mike Hosking it ignores the facts. She …

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Matt Schmidt: University of New Haven Associate Professor of National Security on the truce between Israel and Iran 3:19

1d ago3:19

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A fragile ceasefire's holding for Iran and Israel after the US President got involved. Both sides claim the other has breached the truce. Donald Trump scolded both for early violations but directed particularly stinging criticism at Israel over the scale of its strikes. University of New Haven Associate Professor of National Security Dr Matt Schmid…

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Todd Charteris: Rabobank CEO on the number of farming assets that will change hands over the next decade 4:13

1d ago4:13

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A new Rabobank report reveals within the next 10 years, New Zealand agriculture will begin its largest-ever inter-generational transfer of wealth. More than half of farm and orchard owners will reach the age of 65 in the next decade, but only a third have a formal succession plan. It's estimated $150 billion worth of farming assets will change hand…

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Watchhouse in Conversation with Jacob Sharp (Mipso) (Bonus) 45:55

7h ago45:55

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(Editor's Note: Oh, WOW! A bonus, surprise episode with Watchhouse? Yes! And it is a treat. We are pleased to have Jacob Sharp of Mipso as our guest host in conversation with his friends Andrew Marlin and Emily Franz of Watchhouse, talking about their new studio album, 'Rituals.' The record was co-produced with Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues. T…

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Mike's Minute: It's time - cap the rates and can some councils 2:05

2d ago2:05

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So having looked at every council in the country and the pending rate rises we are all going to have to pay, a couple of inescapable conclusions are to be drawn. 1) We need central Government to cap rates. 2) We need fewer councils. If you were to roughly use inflation as a guide, Waitomo and Whanganui are your only councils to get under the wire a…

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Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO on the bank lending less to businesses than it did five years ago 5:52

2d ago5:52

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New Zealand’s largest bank is lending less cash to businesses than it was half a decade ago. Figures from the Reserve Bank show a softening across all bank business lending since the pandemic, with ANZ the only one going backwards. The overall growth rate across all banks has slowed to just 1.5%, down from 6% in 2013. ANZ CEO Antonia Watson told Mi…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2025 1:28:25

2d ago1:28:25

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of June, our golden visa has done better in the last few months than it had under two and a half years of Labour. People want to come here, and they are bringing millions of dollars with them. Local Government NZ respond after Christopher Luxon and Shane Jones proposed getting rid of …

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Scott Robertson: All Blacks Coach on the naming of the squad to face France 11:36

2d ago11:36

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Scott Robertson has called up five new faces for his first All Blacks class of 2025, with his 35-man squad for next month’s series against France named. All Blacks regulars Dalton Papali'i, Ethan Blackadder and David Havili have been left out of the squad instead. The trio’s exclusion comes with the inclusion of Ollie Norris, Brodie McAlister, Fabi…

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Sam Broughton: Local Government NZ on the possibility of a rates cap for local governments 3:04

2d ago3:04

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The leader of the country's local government association says there's global evidence a rates caps can have detrimental effects. The Government's mulling a cap as part of its wider reform to refocus local government. Sam Broughton —Mayor of Selwyn District Council and Local Government NZ President— says if core infrastructure like water and transpo…

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Craig Steel: Vantaset CEO on UK and US law enforcement being trained using their strategy 3:12

2d ago3:12

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US and UK law enforcement will soon be using a New Zealand-developed strategy to help boost police performance. Vantaset utilisises research into people’s breaking points to assist elite athletes in performing their personal bests, at a rate of 87% Now they’ve signed long-term deals with global law enforcement agencies to reengage frontline officer…

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Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on the Government's golden visa scheme 4:39

2d ago4:39

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The application process for New Zealand's 'golden visa' scheme' is firing up and going strong. The Government's confirmed almost 200 applications have been received from overseas investors since settings loosened in April. Queen City Law Managing Director Marcus Beveridge told Mike Hosking he's predicting a tsunami of capital into our little econom…

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Shane Jones: NZ First MP on the Ngāpuhi settlement 4:02

2d ago4:02

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New Zealand First says the country can no-longer afford a drawn-out Treaty settlement with the largest iwi. The party's drafting legislation to require a single settlement with Ngāpuhi, rather than multiple agreements. However, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith has signalled he's open to settlements with smaller groups within iwi. NZ Firs…

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521: 28 Years Later Special (Part II): G & Kayus From Young Fathers 30:23

4h ago30:23

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In the second interview marking the release of 28 Years Later, G & Kayus from Young Fathers join Edith to discuss the score for the film (miss you Alloyssious). We've already heard from director Danny Boyle, so be sure to check that interview out if you haven't already. Danny is, as ever, in cracking form.…

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519: 28 Years Later Special (Part I): Danny Boyle [CONTAINS SPOLIERS] 35:50

8h ago35:50

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We've got two hits of Soundtracking for you to start your week, as we bring you a double-bill to celebrate the release of 28 Years Later. In our first episode, director Danny Boyle joins us to discuss the third film in the series, which stars Jodie Comer, Ralph Feinnes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Erin Kellyman and Alfie Williams. 28 Years Later is score…

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Does Scott Still Teach at NYU? Private Clubs for the 1%, and How Money Changed Scott’s Life 19:58

3d ago19:58

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Scott answers a question about his role at NYU. He then unpacks the rise of private social clubs and whether they could ever be made more accessible. Finally, Scott reflects on how building wealth has shaped his perspective. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r…

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Mike's Minute: The ACC system still doesn't work 2:10

3d ago2:10

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If you didn’t know, ACC is in some fiscal trouble again. This isn't new. ACC has been in trouble for years. Last year, 1.6 million of us managed to do something to ourselves which involved money - $4.5 billion dollars worth. That's just on rehab. The total is $7 billion paid out. It's an astonishing amount of money - and the problem is what we pay …

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Episode 301 - Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Program 1:10:33

3d ago1:10:33

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says Middle East leaders need to "get around the table and negotiate" 10:12

3d ago10:12

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that ongoing strikes and counter-strikes won't lead to a resolution. He says all the parties need to get around the table and negotiate a way forward, although that will be very difficult. The Prime Minister said, “You’ve got to be able to get the parties around the table and have a negotiation.” T…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 June 2025 1:28:22

3d ago1:28:22

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of June, we go to the US after they got involved in Iran and Israel's war and talk to Winston Peters about NZ's stance on it. The Prime Minister has touched down in Belgium for a NATO meeting but had time to talk to us about Iran, councils and hundreds of millions of dollars of dea…

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Winston Peters: Foreign Minister says a "proper analysis" is needed to judge Iranian nuclear capabilities 2:37

3d ago2:37

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters joined Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the developing situation in Iran. The Foreign Minister said he wants to “get a proper analysis” before discussing how effective Operation Midnight Hammer was at destroying Iranian nuclear facilities. “One of the first victims of war is truth, and boy, have we seen it.” The …

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Gil Barndollar: Senior Fellow at the Defence Priority says US air strikes haven't destroyed everything. 5:04

3d ago5:04

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US forces have executed operation “Midnight Hammer” - a bombing raid targeting Iranian nuclear development sites. The US government has claimed an “obliteration” of Iranian Nuclear assets. However, analysts are skeptical of the actual level of damage dealt. Senior Fellow at the Defence Priority in Washington Gil Barndollar says, “These strikes are …

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Ben Murphy: General Manager of New Zealand's largest ever development discusses project progress 2:38

3d ago2:38

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New Zealand’s largest industrial development ever is about to begin in Invercargill. Mike Hosking spoke to the general manager of the project Ben Murphy this morning, who said the project is making progress. “We do have a fully zoned sight there, which is the key unlocker for this project.” Ben Murphy told Mike Hosking this morning. Although progre…

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Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management says oil prices could rise 70% 5:57

3d ago5:57

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Global oil prices are forecast to increase in the wake of US airstrikes against Iran. Greg Smith from Devon Funds Management told Mike Hosking analysts are forecasting a rise in oil prices, from anywhere from 5% to 70%. Currently, oil prices sit at around $75 per barrel. But Smith warns prices could rise to $130 a barrel. The increasing cost of foo…

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No Mercy / No Malice: Pomp vs. Protest 14:51

2d ago14:51

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517: Cecile Tournesac, Alfie Godfrey & Max Aruj On the Music Of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (CONTAINS SPOILERS) 48:11

3d ago48:11

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It's bonus time once more for you on here Soundtracking, as music supervisor / producer / editor Cecile Tournesac & composers Alfie Godfrey and Max Aruj join us to discuss their formidable contribution to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. We've spoken to director Christopher McQuarrie on the podcast, who couldn't have been more complimentary…

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CEO Pay Gaps, Should I Quit My Job to Start My Own Business? and Why Community Colleges Matter 23:27

6d ago23:27

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In today’s episode, Scott tackles America’s widening income gap and what it reveals about our priorities. He offers perspective to a 20-something weighing comfort vs. ambition, and wraps with a big-picture take on the overlooked value of community colleges. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected]…

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The Collapse of American Trust — with Sam Harris 1:25:15

7d ago1:25:15

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Sam Harris, a neuroscientist, philosopher, bestselling author, and host of the Making Sense podcast, joins Scott to discuss the collapse of trust in institutions, the dangerous rise of misinformation and cults of personality, and why mindfulness might be our best tool for surviving modern chaos. Algebra of Happiness: father’s day reflections. Learn…

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Chris Thile: Calvin and Hobbes, Classical Music, and Curiosity (REISSUE), ep. 315 1:21:20

5d ago1:21:20

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 aft…

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Mark the Week: The world is a mess, isn't it? 2:34

7d ago2:34

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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. Good ideas: 7/10 Not a bad week. Monthly inflation data, the census scrapped, the Housing Minister to overrule council and health targets improving. Things feel a bit like they're moving. The Crusaders: 7/10 A great comeback story…

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Mike's Minute: The move of the week from the Govt 2:30

7d ago2:30

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I think this was the move of the week. Housing Minister Chris Bishop dropped the bombshell on local body operators that the Government has decided to give him the power to intervene around housing in local body decision making. Mind you, we could argue scrapping the calamitous Census was a good move, and indeed I'm a massive fan of reporting inflat…

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Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer on surgeries not being performed past 4pm 4:31

7d ago4:31

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Are early finishes to blame for the surgical backlog? Surgeon Chris Wakeman claims that public health professionals won’t perform surgeries past the 4pm cutoff, causing backlog issues. Health NZ’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan told Mike Hosking that early finishes do occur. The rosters generally run until about 4:30/5pm, and he says th…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Bullying Mike for his expensive tastes, lack of control, and his special loafers 10:55

7d ago10:55

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With Matariki this weekend, we’ve come to the end of a short week. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to get their session of Mike-bullying in early – going after his expensive tastes, his lack of control over his life, and his special burgundy suede loafers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Simon Courts: ACT’s Climate Change Spokesperson on the latest carbon auction, ETS 3:14

7d ago3:14

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The latest carbon auction was a bust. It attracted zero bids, becoming the eighth auction to be declined. The secondary market currently sits around $58 a tonne, while the auction price sits at $68. ACT’s Climate Change Spokesperson, Simon Court told Mike Hosking it shows that industrial emitters, such as coal users, already have enough units in th…

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Rob Penney: Crusaders Coach ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs 6:05

7d ago6:05

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The Crusaders’ current Super Rugby season is like chalk and cheese when compared to the las. They missed the playoffs in 2024, with just four wins in 14 matches. In contrast, this year sees them host the grand final against the Chiefs – clashing at the Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. Coach Rob Penney told Mike Hosking the Chief…

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Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2025 1:28:25

7d ago1:28:25

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 19th of June, what will our GDP number look like? It’s set to look quite healthy, but will that give us false hope in Q2? The Crusaders are going to win the Super Rugby final this weekend, so coach Rob Penney is on to tell us how they’ll do it. It’s a short week, so Kate Hawkesby and Tim …

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