Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon has made the right call re Waitangi

Christopher Luxon’s made the right call not going to Waitangi next year.  He's probably going to cop it from the press gallery for being a wuss but most of us have been around long enough to see the logic in this.  We know by now that Waitangi is volatile and unpredictable at the best of times. Y…

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest GDP figures, economy

There’s an expectation that weakness in the last economic quarter is behind the country's slump.  Stats NZ reports gross domestic product dropped 1% in the September quarter.   We're now in our deepest recession since the Covid-driven slump of 2020.   Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told…

Full Show Podcast: 20 December 2024

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 20th of December, the terrible economic news continues to get worse with the significant GDP drop and New Zealand is officially back in a recession.   Liam Lawson has finally been given the Red Bull seat the F1 world knew was already his, …

Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson: Liam Lawson, drinking, politicians

With Christmas just around the corner, Trish Sherson and Tim Wilson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to Wrap the Year.   They discussed Liam Lawson, drinking, and revealed their politicians of the year.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Bob McMurray: Formula 1 Commentator on Liam Lawson claiming Red Bull Racing's second seat for 2025

Red Bull have given Liam Lawson his Formula 1 wings.  Lawson will take the Red Bull team's second seat for 2025 following the departure of Sergio Perez.  The Kiwi driver has raced 11 times across the previous two seasons as an emergency or mid-season replacement.  F1 Commentator Bob McMurray tol…

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO says the second bridge being built in Ashburton is a lifeline for the South Island

Ashburton's incoming second bridge is being viewed as an economic lifeline for the South Island.  Work on the project will begin in 2026.  The Government will pay for its construction while the district council will foot the bill for the joining road.  Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann …

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the potential shut down of the US Government

A potential US government shutdown is on the cards as Donald Trump calls on Republican lawmakers to reject a cross-party funding bill.   The incoming president's urging Congress to scrap the deal and pass a streamlined bill.  His intervention follows heavy criticism of the bill by tech billionair…

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist on the likely way the Reserve Bank will respond to the drop in the GDP

There's uncertainty if the Reserve Bank will change tack following the revelation of New Zealand's deep recession.  Stats NZ figures out yesterday show GDP fell 1% in the three months to September.  It’s also revised the preceding quarter down to 1.1% contraction.  Former Reserve Bank Economist …

Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO on the agency falling behind in its target to lift childhood vaccination rates

Health New Zealand's falling behind in its target to lift childhood vaccination rates.  The agency's quarterly performance report to the end of September shows immunisation rates for children at 24 months has fallen.  There was also a reduction in the number of people being seen in less than four…

Michael Johnston: Former Victoria University Dean and NZ Initiative senior fellow on the proposed free speech law for universities

A proposed law change will prohibit universities from adopting positions on issues that aren't related to their core role and functions.   They'll be required to actively promote an environment where ideas can be challenged, controversial issues discussed, and diverse opinions expressed.   Univer…