Podcast Episodes

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

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 learne…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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. 

Willi…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike's Minute: The good and the bad of a 4-year term

I would have thought the timing could not be more awkward. 

If you broadly accept the current narrative that this Government is working awfully hard to get us out of the massive economic hole left to…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump escalating his threats to deploy the National Guard

Donald Trump is escalating his threat to deploy the National Guard in Democrat-run cities. 

He’s doing it under the guise of cracking down on crime, beginning with Washington DC. New York City, Los A…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on 4 year terms, gang legislation, burner phones in international relations

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest political stories of the week so far. 

Should New Zealand swap to four year parliamentary terms? Would Kiwis support…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th of August, we have good economic news: a new Westpac report says our growth is set to outpace Australia over the next few years. Doe…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dr Stephen Grice: CB Port Limited Spokesperson on the pitch for the North South Express ferry link

A new pitch has been made for a two-hour ferry link between the North and South Islands. 

The ‘North South Express’ would see a new port built at Clifford Bay, near Blenheim, through a public-private…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kate Scott: HortNZ CEO on the roadmap to double farmgate returns by 2035

There’s hope the horticulture sector will see a massive boost over the next decade. 

A roadmap has been unveiled to double farmgate returns by 2035.  

Actions aimed at increasing value include buildi…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the predicted economic growth for NZ

New Zealand's on track for stronger economic growth but it could take a while to flow through to house prices. 

Westpac is forecasting New Zealand will outpace Australia's growth over the next few ye…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new Business Investor Visa

The number of people coming in on the Government's new Business Investor Visa could be limited.   

It'll fast track residency for any foreign investors who put $2 million or more into a Kiwi business…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago