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17750 - Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says Government's unrevealed $1B an 'odd approach'

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.

17750 - Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says Government's unrevealed $1B an 'odd approach'

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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.

Episodes

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says Government's unrevealed $1B an 'odd approach'

Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO says more plasma donors are needed

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon does his best work overseas

Full Show Podcast: 08 June 2026

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Iran, Graham Platner, and Trump storming out of NBC interview

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says international role is 'super salesman for New Zealand'

Stacey Mowbray: Headway CEO pleased with Run it Straight legislation but says education is needed

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers president on launching election priorities and building on restoring farmer confidence

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are we a bit harsh on Gen Z?

Wrapping the Week: Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson talk Radio and Podcast Awards, Gen Z, Gerry Brownlee

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the playoffs starting this weekend

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

Mark Harris: NZ Sotheby's International Realty Managing Director on the rising interest in multi-generational living

Steve Evans: Fletcher Living CEO on the launch of a solar-powered no bill housing model

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on construction activity falling to a ten year low

Randy Manner: Former US Army Major General on Hezbollah rejecting the terms of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on overseas teachers making up about 12.5% of the workforce

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Opportunity Party could be the dark horse of the election

Chris Parker: Kiwi Comedian on comedy in New Zealand and Australia, upcoming tour

Gary Burchett: Sky TV Head of Sport Content on the decision to stream All Blacks games for free in delay

Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026

Warren Maher: Waikato Regional Council Chair on Te Huia fares being increased by 25% amid a surge in passengers

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on wool prices hitting a 15 year high, surging demand

Brendon Crompton: Blue Light Ventures CEO on the Government's investment in reducing child and youth offending through sport and recreation

Laura McClure: ACT MP on being one of four MPs banned from China after visiting Taiwan

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new round of tariffs proposed by Donald Trump

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Simon Watts made the right call - but it should go further

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026

Jaimee Lupton: Gingernut's Angels Founder on the foundation's efforts to remove the financial barrier to IVF and fertility treatments

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Budget 2026, NZ's nuclear stance, and the ban on non-elected council members voting

René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increased spending by international tourists, focus on the luxury market

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the call to replace the Fire and Emergency Levy with a Community Protection Levy

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the expressions of interest in the Government's gas exploration fund

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition Convener on Heartland striking a deal to purchase TSB and form a new banking entity

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to restrict council voting to elected members

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hegseth's comments shouldn't upset New Zealand

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest batch of Mandelson files, rifts in the Labour Party

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss the Warriors v Panthers, Super Rugby Pacific, Tim Payne

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

Luci Ellis: Westpac Group Chief Economist compares economic outlooks, unpacks whether NZ will become Australia's tax haven

Anhar Khanbhai: Wise's Travel Spending Expert on the number of Kiwis going over-budget when overseas

Lisa Woods: Amnesty International NZ Movement Building & Advocacy Director on the cross-sector call for digital accountability from platforms like Facebook and TikTok

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's freeloading off the US military, Budget 2026,

Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association Spokesperson on the rise in use of physical restraint on children

Mark the Week: 'Horse-faced duck' gave a look behind the scenes at Labour

Mike's Minute: My thoughts on the Budget

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest draft plan for an extension to the ceasefire between Iran and the US

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Lynda Topp's Budget criticism, holidays, and Oura Rings

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain previews the NRL clash between the Warriors and Panthers

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026

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