Podcast Episodes

James McDowall: Motor Trade Association Advocacy Head on the plan to replace NCEA

Excitement from the trades sector for a better pipeline for high school students.  

The Government is looking to phase out NCEA over five years – replaced with a foundation test in Year 11 and certif…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Bex Green: Federated Farmers North Canterbury president on the proposal to shut down rural police stations

There's disappointment Canterbury communities weren't consulted on a proposal to shut down rural Police stations. 

Police are looking to reduce personnel, disestablishing some rural roles in favour o…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2025

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 4th of August, could we have done anything to ensure we got 10% instead of a 15% tariff hit?

The Prime Minister joins Mike in studio to …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking to discuss the future of NCEA

The Prime Minister is hoping to refocus secondary schools on literacy and numeracy - like the Government's done with primary schools. 

A major announcement on the future of NCEA is expected in the co…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Campbell Barry: Vice President of Local Government New Zealand says more people should be involved in local elections

Disappointment, at the lack of people putting their name forward for October's council elections.

Several people have been elected unopposed around the country.

They include three of Christchurch's 1…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Paul Barber: Salvation Army Senior Policy Analyst on why homelessness is at it's highest level in years

A housing spokesperson warns homelessness is the worst it's been in several years. 

The Government is seeking urgent advice as communities report rises in rough sleeping across the nation. 

Auckland …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Tim Groser: Former trade minister says NZ could not have avoided Trump's Tariff

There was little this country could do to dodge the latest  tariff - this from a former trade minister

Donald Trump's raising tariffs on New Zealand goods to 15 percent, while keeping tariffs on Aust…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Mike Pannett: Assistant Police Commissioner discusses the controversial FBI office in Wellington

The direct line between Wellington and Washington will see material results on tackling crime in New Zealand.

The FBI has set up a Wellington based office - meaning it now has an office in each of th…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Mike's Minute: Should we "break up" with property?

We are being urged, again, to "break up with property". 

We are urged this way once every few years. 

It's based, not unreasonably, on the idea that we could take our money and make it work different…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark the Week: I'm still a believer in the Warriors

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. 

August: 6/10 

Is it just me or is this year moving at pace? Where did seven …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago