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18050 - Scott Simpson: Statistics Minister on Stats NZ rolling out monthly inflation reporting next year

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

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

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

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

18050 - Scott Simpson: Statistics Minister on Stats NZ rolling out monthly inflation reporting next year

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

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

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

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

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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Scott Simpson: Statistics Minister on Stats NZ rolling out monthly inflation reporting next year

Mike's Minute: We aren't prepared to pay the climate price

Laurie Daley: New South Wales Blues Coach on NZ hosting its first State of Origin match next season

Michael Witbrock: Auckland University Professor of Computer Science on the OpenAI model autonomously hacking a competitor's server

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2026

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on property sales falling 4% in June, marking six months of declining activity

Maia Wilson: Northern Mystics shooter on the Netball NZ-owned ANZ Premiership teams being told their contracts won't be renewed

James Fuller: Hnry Co-founder on the rising number of people choosing self-employment

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the increased cost of jet fuel, engine troubles, future plans

Nadine Gray: Health New Zealand Chief Nurse on the organisation meeting its nursing target with 1800 roles offered to graduates

Mike's Minute: I don't blame Hipkins for having a crack, but tell him he's dreaming

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the Golden Bay Cement bailout, RMA reforms, Question Time

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2026

Jodi O'Donnell: TVNZ CEO on the success of their 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, securing the 2030 broadcast and streaming rights

Alistair Young: Avocado Growers' Association Chair on the changing markets, growing Asian demand for our avocado exports

Steve McCracken: Secondary Principals' Council Chair on the increase in NCEA exam support requests

Josie Vidal: New Zealand Minerals Council CEO on exports increasing from $1.46 billion in 2023 to $2.5 billion this year

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on annual inflation hitting 4.1% driven by a surge in fuel prices and rise in electricity bills

Mike's Minute: So many questions around the Govt's cement bailout

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on Andy Burnham becoming the new UK Prime Minister

Ryan Fox: Kiwi golfer on his first major win at the Open at Royal Birkdale

Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2026

Emma Higgins: Rabobank Senior Agricultural Analyst on New Zealand holding its position as the world's largest single-country dairy exporter

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on inflation being expected to hit 4% in latest figures

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the scrapping of Mana Whakahono ā Rohe in the new system in favour of identifying sites of cultural significance

Adam Boulton: UK Political Commentator on Andy Burnham becoming the UK's seventh Prime Minister in a decade, John Healey chosen as Chancellor

Sarah Kennedy: Calocurb CEO on the research into a natural alternative to Ozempic

Marcus Wheelhouse: Ryan Fox's coach celebrates Kiwi victory at The Open Championship

Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2026

Mike's Minute: We should all be worried about America

Steve Price: Australian Correspondent comments on latest polls from over the ditch

Commentary Box: Ryan Fox, The World Cup and a successful weekend of rugby

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he's unsure when Trump's next tariff will come

Paul Goldsmith: National Justice Spokesperson calls for adjustments to consenting laws

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Iran War, Teleprompter betting and Trump's pricey social media subscription

Mike's Minute: Is this why the National vote is soft?

Mark the Week: The World Cup is a massive success

Mike's Minute: Why is the NZ Super debate back?

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the weather, Donald Trump's speech to the nation today

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Paul Henry standing for ACT, working while studying, and life in America

Gin Wigmore: Kiwi musician on the release of her fourth album 'Beautiful Mess'

Neil Barnes: Assistant All Blacks Coach ahead of the Nations Championship clash against Ireland at Eden Park

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2026

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director on wholesale electricity prices falling

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on ACT's idea to introduce innovation trials to cut red tape

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on predictions that economic growth will reach a four-year high next year

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit, over 86 thousand finding work in the last year

Mike's Minute: The beat-up of the week

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the England v Argentina FIFA World Cup Match, Sir Keir Starmer's final speech as Prime Minister

Martin Glynn: AA Transport Policy Director on the survey finding Kiwis spend around 300 hours driving each year

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