Best Resurgence Initiatives Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: The Paris Accord was well-intentioned, but futile 2:20

7h ago2:20

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David Seymour's call around the Paris Accord merely adds to the list of calls around the Paris Accord. If we could park the emotion and the bandwagons associated with the obsession around saving the planet, the case for 2050 would no longer add up. For example, take the countries that never signed up, take the countries like America that are leavin…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump's health, the latest ruling against military troops in LA 4:36

7h ago4:36

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Donald Trump says reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. The US president is addressing media in the White House after his recent absence from the spotlight over the weekend sent social media into a tailspin. Health rumours have been ramping up since his diagnosis of a chronic vein condition, with photos of his bruised hand circling on…

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Brent Linn: Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers CEO on the changes in the market, export growth 2:55

8h ago2:55

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Is this a turning point for the wine industry? Data shows export volumes are expected to grow 4% to 285 million litres in the year to June 2025. Export revenue is also forecast to lift to $2.4 billion by 2029. Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers CEO Brent Linn told Mike Hosking Hawke’s Bay is more domestically focused, with production to export only representi…

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the impact of Temu on the value of New Zealand's imports 3:45

8h ago3:45

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The growing volume of purchases from the likes of Shein and Temu are hitting New Zealand’s import economy hard. Stats New Zealand has revised the National Accounts, with imports down $2.5 billion in the June quarter. The average value of parcels has dropped sharply, driven by fast fashion and cheap e-commerce. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike …

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Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2025 1:28:48

8h ago1:28:48

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3rd of September, our tourism stats are slowly continuing to move in the right direction. So when will we reach 100% of our pre-Covid numbers? David Seymour says New Zealand should pull out of the Paris Agreement – National says no. Former Fed Farmers Chair and Associate Agricultural Min…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Brooke van Velden's comments, Peeni Henare, Paris Agreement 10:04

9h ago10:04

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Government ministers have received a reminder about the "separation of powers". Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has been criticised for claiming Employment Relations Authority members believed “money grows on trees”. She's told our newsroom Attorney-General Judith Collins has discussed the matter with her. National's Mark Mitchell to…

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Ian Ebbs: Winner of the Red Bull competition to design Liam Lawson's next helmet on his design 5:32

9h ago5:32

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A Christchurch father-of-three has won a nationwide competition to design a helmet for Formula One driver Liam Lawson. The competition, run by Lawson’s team sponsors Red Bull, invited New Zealanders to submit original designs and offered a rare chance to see their creativity come to life on the F1 grid. Nearly 500 designs were submitted, and the wi…

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Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agriculture Minister on ACT's call to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement 2:56

9h ago2:56

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ACT believes New Zealand needs to be more realistic when it comes to the Paris Agreement. The party, along with NZ First, have expressed interest in withdrawing from the agreement unless we can negotiate a better deal. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says that trying to meet our current targets is costing the country too much. He told…

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Catherine Law: Avonside Girls' High School Principal on the ban on open-plan classrooms, funding to fix them 3:25

10h ago3:25

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Schools are keen to move on from open-plan classrooms due to the negative impacts on learning. The Government's announced it will give funding to schools for the classrooms to get fixed up. They will be able to get the money from a contestable fund based on need to put walls in the barn-style classrooms. Christchurch's Avonside Girls' High School P…

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René de Monchy: Tourism New Zealand CEO on the rising overseas visitor numbers reaching 86% of pre-Covid numbers 3:10

10h ago3:10

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The tourism sector's still fighting for pre-Covid numbers. The most recent International Visitor Survey shows overseas visitor numbers have lifted by nearly 200 thousand over the past year – up 5%. Their spending was up by around $500 million but is still only 86% of pre-Covid numbers. Tourism New Zealand CEO René de Monchy told Mike Hosking they'r…

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PART 1 👜Birkin: The Handbag That Costs More Than Your House 25:15

22h ago25:15

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Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ When Jane Birkin's boyfriend ran over her beloved wicker basket, she was stuck lugging a messy tote onto a flight to London. As her Hermès planner exploded across the first-class cabin, her mortified seatmate suggested she needed a bag with pockets. "Hermès doesn't ma…

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Mike's Minute: Foreigners buying homes - we got there at last 1:51

1d ago1:51

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We got there at last. If you are a Golden Visa holder, that’s a person who puts $5-10 million into the country, you can now buy a house. The idea that we expected you to put that sort of money into a country and then rent was, and is, absurd. Not to get into the weeds too deeply, but the Golden Visa is different to the 183 days rule. The Golden Vis…

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Ben Bayly: Kiwi Chef on his career, A New Zealand food story, opening a 7th restaurant 12:05

1d ago12:05

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A Kiwi chef is demonstrating that success can be found even in a tough industry. Ben Bayly owns six restaurants around New Zealand, including Ahi and Aosta, and is set to open a seventh. Wellington will be getting its first dining experience helmed by Bayly, located in the infamous Wellington Pavillion. Between his six restaurants and his TV show ‘…

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Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2025 1:28:36

1d ago1:28:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2nd of September, the Prime Minister and Winston Peters joined to discuss the new investment changes allowing foreigners to buy a home. Is our government too big? Do we have too many ministers? A report says yes, and we should drop dozens of roles to be like Singapore or Ireland. Kiwi chef…

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Annie Dundas: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the 'Kiwi North' tourism alliance aiming to attract Australian visitors 2:45

1d ago2:45

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Our largest-ever North Island tourism alliance is just getting started, as they work to win over Australian travellers this week. More than 70 tourism operators are attending events in Sydney today and Melbourne tomorrow under the partnership Kiwi North. It was formed in May, when 15 tourism North Island organisations joined forces to draw more att…

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Roger Partridge: NZ Initiative report co-author on the call to cull and consolidate ministerial portfolios 2:34

1d ago2:34

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There’s a call to cull some of New Zealand’s ministers. A new report from the New Zealand Initiative found New Zealand has 81 ministerial portfolios, while comparable countries have a third of that. The think-tank says we should be more like countries with comparable populations, like Norway which has 17 portfolios, and Singapore with 16. Co-author…

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Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on mortgage lending rising year on year 3:47

1d ago3:47

3:47

Refinancing activity is continuing to surge as the Official Cash Rate continues to fall. Latest Centrix figures show mortgage enquiries are up 16% for the month of July and new mortgage lending rose almost 25%. Chief Operating Officer Monika Lacey says the market is active at the moment and people are keen to get the best deal they can. She told Mi…

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Winston Peters: NZ First Leader on the changes to investment rules that allow foreign investors to buy property 5:07

1d ago5:07

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New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says he wasn't dragged kicking and screaming into a new foreign investors deal. The Government’s approved changes to allow people with an investor residence visa to buy or build one home, starting at $5 million. They’re required to invest an extra $5 million into the economy to qualify. Peters told Mike Hoski…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on lifting the foreign buyers ban under new investment visa settings, Amazon date centres going live 7:18

1d ago7:18

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The Prime Minister is celebrating tech-giant Amazon's continued moves into the New Zealand market. Amazon Web Services' data centres are now open in Auckland - something that is slated as a $7.5 billion investment. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking it will create up to a thousand jobs, and make an $11 billion boost to GDP. Luxon says it’s probab…

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Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2025 1:28:39

2d ago1:28:39

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 September. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Mike's Minute: The Reserve Bank mess is finally at an end 2:05

2d ago2:05

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Rhetorical question - why do you think Neil Quigley quit on a Friday night? The key is, he would have been booted if he didn’t walk. So it sort of ends a shambolic and shameful period for what should be one of our most esteemed institutions. Between Orr and Quigley (mainly Orr) they have made a joke of the Reserve Bank. What should have happened is…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join to discuss the Warriors, the Springboks and surfing 11:03

2d ago11:03

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: How are the Warriors shaping up for the playoffs, and do they have a chance at success? The Springboks have arrived in Auckland ahead of next week's game against the All Blacks. And new technology graces the world of surfing, thanks to …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Trump is running out of victories, and trading partners 4:39

2d ago4:39

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A recent decision by the US Court of Appeal has ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal. The court has said it will leave the tariffs in effect for the next few weeks, giving time for Trump to appeal the decision. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that although the President has been given the chance to appeal, his team are likely shaken by t…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the Reserve bank's reputation following Quigley's resignation 10:30

2d ago10:30

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Christopher Luxon doesn't think the Reserve Bank's reputation has suffered any long-term damage. Neil Quigley resigned as chair of the central bank on Friday night, after Nicola Willis raised concerns over its handling of Adrian Orr's resignation earlier this year. Willis has revealed to Newstalk ZB, she would have asked Quigley to resign, if he ha…

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Ceedee Doyle: Board game convention organiser on resurgence in board game popularity 2:29

2d ago2:29

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Board games have rolled past go, and seen a massive resurgence in popularity in the past decade. The global market has an estimated value of more than 31-billion dollars, and is expected to grow a further five billion by 2029. New Zealand's largest board game convention, WellyCon has just been held. Convention organiser Ceedee Doyle told Mike Hoski…

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James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on government handouts to smaller airlines. 3:43

2d ago3:43

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A game-changer for smaller airlines that don't want to up prices, amid soaring aviation costs. The Government's offering up to 30-million dollars in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. It's also approved funding for a digital development that will allow regional transport bookings, to be integrated with the platforms of major carriers. Ass…

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Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on violent crime decrease, targets being met and more police officers in the force 2:45

2d ago2:45

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The Police Commissioner's putting a focus on the basics down as a key contributor to a fall in violent crime. The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey reveals most violent crimes have been dropping in the past two years, while sexual assault cases increased. There's been a 113 percent increase in Police beat patrols over the last year. Richard Cham…

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Bernie Smith: Social housing commentator says people are misusing the housing system 3:36

2d ago3:36

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Emergency housing may not be being used the way it's intended, with application rejections on the up. Data obtained by our newsroom shows applications have dropped significantly to the end of June, but the number being declined, is rising. Rules introduced last year allow officials to decline grants if they believe a person has caused or contribute…

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Mike's Minute: The Govt hasn't followed through on cutting the public sector 2:22

4d ago2:22

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It is with real enthusiasm that I see the Public Service Commissioner potentially doing what the main Government should have done two years ago. What the Government did two years ago was say they were going to rectify the absurd size of the public service. It had blown out to gargantuan proportions under the Labour Government, who knew no bounds in…

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

5d 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…

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

5d ago2:06

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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…

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

5d ago3:57

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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…

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

5d ago10:44

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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.…

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

5d ago1:30:36

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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…

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

5d ago4:24

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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…

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

5d ago3:05

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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…

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

5d ago7:58

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Air Zealand's boss is predicting another challenging year ahead. 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 charges, wages, and engineering materials. He says…

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

5d ago2:42

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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…

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

5d ago4:22

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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 …

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💪 “How David Bar Flexed Virality” — Our Interview with Peter Rahal of David Protein 50:23

6d ago50:23

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In his twenties, he founded RXBAR and sold it to Kellogg for $600M. In his thirties, he launched David Protein, which competes with RXBAR, and it’s already worth $725M. Peter Rahal tells the secrets on how he launched two companies in the same category all before he turned 35. And he shares his latest numbers. In this interview episode, you’ll hear…

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

6d ago2:14

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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…

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

6d ago1:36

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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…

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

6d ago11:30

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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…

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

6d ago3:10

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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…

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

6d ago1:30:03

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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…

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

6d ago10:26

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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…

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

6d ago3:32

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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 …

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

6d ago2:09

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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…

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

6d ago3:41

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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 …

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PART 2 🏰 Disneyland: The Fantasy that Almost Flopped 20:55

7d ago20:55

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Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet here: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ Who wouldn’t want to visit the happiest place on Earth? Well — at the start of the 1950s, it seemed like no one did, at least not when Walt Disney pitched the idea. Sure, Walt had revolutionized animation with Steamboat Willie. And he'd had critical successes with cla…

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