Best Mike Quigley Podcasts (2025)

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Neil Quigley: Waikato University Vice Chancellor on the new medical school, rural health and GPs 3:54

2d ago3:54

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There’s optimism the new medical school will ensure a future influx of GP specialists. Waikato University's newly announced medical school will begin construction this year, opening the doors to 120 trainees in 2028. It will focus on primary and rural care. Vice Chancellor Neil Quigley told Mike Hosking students could choose not to specialise in ru…

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GUEST: Mike Lesser, producer/director 20:08

21d ago20:08

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Mike Lesser, artistic director, actor, writer, producer, entrepreneur. Mike created the PGE 10 years ago. He saw the need for writers who didn't know actors and needed them to further their work. Actors need words and it was a perfect coupling, starting in a coffee shop! The PGE is now the resident theatre company at the Marjorie Dean Theatre on th…

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James Balsamo & Cameron Leedy watch Boardinghouse - ZAMSS #345 1:43:00

15h ago1:43:00

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Director James Balsamo & comedian Cameron Leedy join Zac Amico this week for a refreshing return to low budget 80's horror! Full of philosophical fairy tales and philanthropized females, this flick features some questionable casting and less than rigorous writing, with no nudity stones unturned. Written, directed by, and starring John Wintergate as…

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

17h 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

18h 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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Anything But Politics - Steve Cochran 53:55

18h ago53:55

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OOPS, SOMEBODY CANCELLED! When Taylor Swift decided she couldn't do the podcast we knew something had to be done. That's when Ross, my son and Executive Producer, said why don't you do it? Oh...ok, I said. Hear Ross try to keep me in line. Hear me confess lying to my son. Hear what happened to Katy Perry on a flying inflatable bug. It's all on this…

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

18h 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

18h 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

18h 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

19h 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

19h 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

19h 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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Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Chair on the trade barriers costing the red meat industry 3:16

20h ago3:16

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The red meat sector remains positive despite significant trade barriers. The Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand have revealed non-tariff trade barriers are costing the industry an estimated $1.5 billion every year. MIA Chair Nathan Guy told Mike Hosking they've lost an estimated billion dollars of stock in the last three years. H…

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Mike's Minute: Why are we looking to discuss employee pay? 2:11

1d ago2:11

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It’s the sort of theoretical nonsense you would expect from a bunch of wonks like the Labour Party, but blow me down if National hasn't clambered on board as well. Camilla Belich has a Member’s bill. Member's bills don’t normally get to where hers has, given if they did, the party would have already run with the idea. But her Employee Remuneration …

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Eric Topol: Cardiologist and expert on longevity on the increasing interest in living longer, healthier lives 13:16

1d ago13:16

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People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer. Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular. Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decades, and is considered to be one of the top five voices on the su…

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the new Waikato University medical school 6:32

1d ago6:32

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Construction will begin this year on a new medical school at Waikato University. The Government's chipping in $83 million, alongside $150 million from the University and philanthropic investors. It'll have a strong focus on primary care and rural health and offer a graduate-entry programme. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking they’ve gon…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2025 1:29:45

2d ago1:29:45

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 22nd of July, a new medical school in Waikato has finally been greenlit – the Waikato University Vice Chancellor and Health Minister discuss the course. Netball New Zealand is changing the eligibility rules to allow players to play in Australia for the domestic season and still represent t…

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Matt Whineray: Netball NZ Board Chair on the changes to the overseas eligibility criteria 3:59

2d ago3:59

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Netball New Zealand's updated the eligibility criteria for the Silver Ferns. Overseas-based players can now be considered for national selection through a formal exemption process. The updated criteria will be implemented ahead of the upcoming international season, allowing Grace Nweke to be available if she applies. Board chair Matt Whineray told …

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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on inflation tracking lower than expected, possible OCR cuts 3:14

2d ago3:14

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Another cut to the Official Cash Rate next month is looking a lot more likely. Latest Stats NZ figures show annual inflation has reached 2.7% in the year to June – up from 2.5% in the year to March. But core inflation is tracking much lower, and domestically driven non-tradeable inflation is at a four-year low. BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones told M…

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Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ on the latest updates in the greyhound racing ban 2:39

2d ago2:39

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An update in the Government's plans to ban Greyhound racing, with the industry's lead organisation fronting in court next month. Racing Minister Winston Peters says they're considering laws to get the TAB to help pay to re-home ex-racing dogs. Greyhound Racing NZ CEO says there’s all this talk about rehoming, but no question or consideration of sup…

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GUEST: Kelly Ramsey -- A Woman, a Hotshot Crew & the Burning American West 21:05

2d ago21:05

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Kelly Ramsey was born in Frankfort, Kentucky. She studied poetry writing at the University of Virginia and earned an MFA in fiction from the University of Pittsburgh. She co-founded The Lighthouse Works, an artists’ residency program on Fishers Island, New York, and later moved to Northern California, where she worked for the U.S. Forest Service as…

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Andrew Crawford: Sounds Air CEO on the lack of investment in regional airlines, dropping services 3:53

2d ago3:53

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Questions are being raised as to why taxpayer money backs trains but not planes, as more regional flight routes are axed. Operator Sounds Air is dropping its Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka services from September, with 10 jobs lost. Despite good passenger numbers, the decision is driven by unsustainable costs, so it is having t…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2025 1:30:06

3d ago1:30:06

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 21st of July, we get our inflation number and it isn't expected to be good. Could it be outside the RB's band? And what will the Government do? Is Queenstown at risk of becoming the next Barcelona due to it's growth and tourism? Locals don't want it, but can anything be done? Andrew Sav…

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Julie Scott: Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust Chief Executive says underlying infrastructure can't keep up with growing population 3:03

3d ago3:03

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Queenstown's underlying infrastructure is unable to keep up with the rapidly growing tourism and population numbers. The town's infrastructure can't cope with international arrivals 28% higher than in 2019, and the population has doubled every 17 years in the last four decades. Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust Chief Executive Julie Scott sa…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses tariffs and education with Mike Hosking 11:33

3d ago11:33

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Christopher Luxon is staying upbeat about New Zealand's trading relationship with the US. Donald Trump's threatening to raise tariffs against key trading partners if they don't reach trade deals before the end of the month. New Zealand goods currently face the base tariff rate of ten-percent. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking discussions with US…

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Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar Headmaster discusses potential NCEA changes 3:21

3d ago3:21

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There is a growing belief that NCEA should be abolished and replaced all together. The Government is signalling that big changes could be on the cards - including the potential to ditch NCEA level one entirely. Auckland Grammar Headmaster Tim O'Connor told Mike Hosking that there should be a simple examination-based system, to give benchmarking acr…

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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on what rising inflation means for OCR 3:25

3d ago3:25

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Rising inflation is hitting low-income households hard, but is expected to spark hikes to the OCR. New data -- due out from Stats NZ this morning -- is expected to show inflation has risen to between 2.6 and 2.9 percent in the year to June. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says households are facing rising energy and food prices. She says inflati…

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Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director discusses upcoming $6billion infrastructure projects 2:43

3d ago2:43

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A suggestion has been put forward for more policy tweaks so infrastructure projects can be delivered in the long term. $6billion of infrastructure will get off the ground between now and late December. Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director Barney Irvine says that will be followed by major roading and prison projects starting next year. H…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: I thought National was supposed to be good with our money? 2:08

6d ago2:08

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I’ll tell you why I don’t like the money we’re spending on Sunny Kaushal and the Retail Crime Advisory Group: it’s not a good deal. I haven’t got a problem with Sunny Kaushal, but he was offering his ideas to the Government for free. If someone offers you something for free and you then decide to pay for it, that is a bad deal. And it’s not bad coi…

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Wrapping the Week with Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson: Woolworth's promotion freebie and KiwiRail's ban on melatonin and sleeping medication 10:11

6d ago10:11

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The week has come to an end, and so Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed Woolworth’s latest promotion freebie and KiwiRail’s confusing ban on melatonin and sleeping medications. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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David Dome: Wellington Phoenix General Manager ahead of the clash against Wrexham AFC 2:46

6d ago2:46

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The Wellington Phoenix are desperate to land a high-profile scalp when they confront Wrexham in the Capital on Saturday. The Nix are keen to bury last year's disappointing 11th place in the A-League. Crowds are expected to comfortably surpass 20 thousand. Phoenix General Manager David Dome told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Sydney beat them 2-1 las…

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Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2025 1:29:48

6d ago1:29:48

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 18th of July, new stats reveal that Jobseeker numbers are still rising – Social Development Minister Louise Upston explains the situation. Some big sporting events are happening this weekend, with the All Blacks’ third and final test against France and the Wellington Phoenix’s clash against…

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John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair on the impact of the severe weather in Nelson-Tasman on produce 3:41

6d ago3:41

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The recent wild weather in Nelson-Tasman could push up the price of our produce. Growers faced weeks of heavy rain and flooding that's damaged infrastructure, affected harvests, and disrupted supply chains. There are concerns about saturated soils meaning growers can’t plant new crops, affecting vegetables like broccoli, lettuces, and spinach. Vege…

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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of the final All Blacks v France test 2:23

6d ago2:23

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Scott Robertson can no longer be accused of being timid with his All Blacks team selections. Ten changes were made to the starting XV for Saturday's third and final test against France in Hamilton. Ethan de Groot, Fabian Holland, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane are the only players remaining from the last run-on side. Newstalk ZB’s v…

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Josh Tan: Export NZ Executive Director on the resolution of the dairy trade dispute between NZ and Canada 3:58

6d ago3:58

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A breakthrough in New Zealand's long-running trade dispute with Canada is expected to benefit our dairy sector, to the tune of about $157 million a year. Canada's agreed to meet its obligations under the CPTPP trade deal to provide New Zealand greater access to Canada's dairy market. It had previously refused to accept a dispute settlement panel's …

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Louise Upston: Social Development Minister says more jobs are coming to address the rising number of beneficiaries 6:36

6d ago6:36

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The Social Development Minister says more jobs are coming to address the number of people on the benefit rising. Ministry of Social Development statistics show almost eight thousand more people were receiving a main benefit in June compared to March. As well, close to 81 thousand beneficiaries have moved into work in the last financial year. Louise…

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Christine Rankin: Former WINZ CEO on benefit numbers increasing overall despite the Govt getting 81 thousand people off 2:54

6d ago2:54

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The former Work and Income boss says the Government getting 81 thousand people off the benefit is a big achievement, despite the overall number going up. Ministry of Social Development statistics show almost eight thousand more people were receiving a main benefit in June compared to March. It follows the coalition putting new requirements and sanc…

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Robbie Goodwin, Drew Flores, & Clay Parks - Happiness - ZAMSS #344 2:24:27

6d ago2:24:27

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Comedians Robbie Goodwin, Drew Flores, & Clay Parks join Zac Amico this week for a moral war of attrition in one demented and extra long episode! Join the boys as they witness the winding web of lives and lies of several uniquely twisted people, stacked with a star-studded cast (Phillip Seymour Hoffman, John Lovitz, Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan Baker, J…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Erica Stanford is this Govt's MVP 1:58

7d ago1:58

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Erica Stanford is this Government's MVP. Once again, she is taking an inexplicably stupid thing in schools, ditching it, and going back to common sense. This is something close to my heart at the moment because I have to make a decision in the next six months or so about which school we send our son to. B…

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Lachie Hayes: Kiwi musician on his new album 'Subsatellite', alt-country, and his career 11:15

7d ago11:15

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After more than ten years in the musical game, Lachie Hayes has released his sophomore album. The Kiwi musician hails from the deepest of the deep south, blending rural blues, alt-folk-country, and soul rock to deliver a new wave of alt-country music. ‘Subsatellite’ is an eleven-track album, produced by prolific musician and producer Delaney Davids…

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Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck being scouted for Rugby360 3:16

7d ago3:16

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Could Roger Tuivasa-Sheck make another code switch in 2027? The Sydney Morning Herald reports the Warriors great is a target of the proposed Rugby360 competition for when he comes off contract after next season. The newspaper estimates the value of the offer at over one million dollars per season – double what Tuivasa-Sheck is currently earning wit…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2025 1:29:50

7d ago1:29:50

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 17th of July, Erica Stanford continues rolling back bad education policies – this time we're getting rid of open classrooms. The National Library is looking at getting rid of tens of thousands of copies of books, including religious texts, as they prioritise New Zealand books and auth…

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Janette Campbell: RMA Advisory Group Chair on the implementation of the new planning system 2:23

7d ago2:23

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It's believed new RMA planning systems will relieve at least 50% of unnecessary work from councils. The Government is putting a halt on council planning work before the new RMA planning system comes into force. It's also moving to force councils to focus on core services and may move to cap future rates increases. RMA Advisory Group Chair Janette C…

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Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group Chair defends the $500 thousand cost of the group 4:14

7d ago4:14

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A belief the cost of propping up retail crime advisors is money well spent – and that's from a key member of the advisory group. It's been revealed $500 thousand has been spent on the Retail Ministerial Advisory Group in the 102 days to June 30. Group Chair Sunny Kaushal told Heather du Plessis-Allan the group's coming in under budget, and money is…

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John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on the measures aiming to drive down electricity prices 4:55

7d ago4:55

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Electricity companies could face further rules if the latest measures to drive down prices don't work. The Electricity Authority's moving to require power companies to charge less for power during off-peak periods and pay more for solar and battery power during peak periods. But it hasn't stated how much lower off-peak prices actually need to be. C…

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Peter Lineham: Massey University Professor Emeritus of Religion on the National Library's plan destroying religious texts 4:31

7d ago4:31

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The Internal Affairs Minister's being criticised for allowing improper destruction of religious texts from the National Library. The Government plans to shred around half a million books which include the Bible, the Qur'an, and the Torah, to save on storage costs. Massey University Professor Emeritus of Religion Peter Lineham told Heather de Plessi…

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Tim Grocott: Shirley Boys' High School Headmaster on the move to scrap open plan classrooms 3:32

7d ago3:32

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Many principals are welcoming the Government's decision to scrap open plan classrooms as a no-brainer. Education Minister Erica Stanford says all new builds will have more traditional layouts, reversing the decision from John Key's government. Christchurch's Shirley Boys' High School's paid $800 thousand to transform its open plan classrooms to sin…

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How Christian Nentwich Built a $100M Fintech Business 44:28

7d ago44:28

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In this episode, we are joined by Christian Nentwich, founder of Duco, a B2B data automation company valued at over $100 million. Christian shares how he started his first business, how he entered the world of fintech, the challenges he faced while scaling a company, and the mistakes he made that, if avoided, could have accelerated Duco’s growth. H…

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This Week in Trump 23:14

7d ago23:14

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We're back with another quick collection of Trump and the havoc he wreaked and the mayhem he mustered in the last few days. What do Rosie O'Donnell, tariffs, Jeffrey Epstein, and the Nobel Prize have in common? It all on this new episode of LFMO on THIS WEEK IN TRUMP SHOW NOTES: YOU LOOK LIKE A WINNER I'm easy. If you want a free $50 gift card to t…

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