Podcast Episodes

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

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 …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 st…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 NZ…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 a…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 hel…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 la…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2025

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 Lond…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 Jun…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago