Heinz Wattie's says it's just not viable to continue selling frozen vegetables, Gregg's Coffee, and several dips.  

It's proposing to close manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, packing operations in Hastings, and cut 350 jobs.  

Managing Director Andrew Donegan says the past five years have been tough for the company.  

He told Mike Hosking it includes big increases in the price of gas, energy, diesel, and coffee.  

Donegan says it's meant an almost 40% increase in the cost of producing a ton of vegetables. 

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Heinz Wattie's says it's just not viable to continue selling frozen vegetables, Gregg's Coffee, and several dips. &nbsp;
It's proposing to close manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, packing operations in Hastings, and cut 350 jobs. &nbsp;
Managing Director Andrew Donegan says the past five years have been tough for the company. &nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking it includes big increases in the price of gas, energy, diesel, and coffee. &nbsp;
Donegan says it's meant an almost 40% increase in the cost of producing a ton of vegetables.&nbsp;
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Andrew Donegan: Heinz Wattie's Managing Director on the proposed closure of three manufacturing facilities, axing of 350 jobs

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After a successful summer circuit in New Zealand, Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is gearing up for a year of international competitions. 

The Diamond League is only a few weeks away and the Commonwealth Games are set for July through to August in Glasgow. 

But Walsh told Mike Hosking that despite performing well over the summer, his results weren’t quite what he wanted them to be, distance-wise. 

“This is kind of the part where you’ve really got to trust what you’re doing,” Walsh said. 

“Sometimes you’ve kind of got to, y’know, take a few hits early season to help you line up later in the season when, when things really count.” 

“The Commonwealth Games is what we’re really working towards, and sometimes you’ve got to step back, and remind yourself of that.”  

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After a successful summer circuit in New Zealand, Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is gearing up for a year of international competitions.&nbsp;
The Diamond League is only a few weeks away and the Commonwealth Games are set for July through to August in Glasgow.&nbsp;
But Walsh told Mike Hosking that despite performing well over the summer, his results weren’t quite what he wanted them to be, distance-wise.&nbsp;
“This is kind of the part where you’ve really got to trust what you’re doing,” Walsh said.&nbsp;
“Sometimes you’ve kind of got to, y’know, take a few hits early season to help you line up later in the season when, when things really count.”&nbsp;
“The Commonwealth Games is what we’re really working towards, and sometimes you’ve got to step back, and remind yourself of that.” &nbsp;
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Tom Walsh: Kiwi Shot-putter on the summer circuit, upcoming international events

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of March, the Government is offering a pay rise to non-union primary teachers as the union’s negotiations continue.  

Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar discussed the price hikes and how long they’ll last, fuel issues, and whether the airline is panicking or not.  

Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is back after dominating the summer circuit in New Zealand and talks his KPIs and prep ahead of the Diamond League season and the Commonwealth Games. 

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of March, the Government is offering a <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/erica-stanford-education-minister-on-the-government-offering-pay-rises-to-ten-thousand-non-union-primary-teachers/">pay rise to non-union primary teachers</a> as the union’s negotiations continue. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nikhil-ravishankar-air-new-zealand-ceo-on-the-impact-of-rising-jet-fuel-prices-on-fares-plans-to-cut-flights/">Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar</a> discussed the price hikes and how long they’ll last, fuel issues, and whether the airline is panicking or not. &nbsp;
Kiwi shot-putter Tom Walsh is back after dominating the summer circuit in New Zealand and talks his KPIs and prep ahead of the Diamond League season and the Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026 

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The exercise industry is making gains. 

New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising. 

Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024. 

Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing.  

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The exercise industry is making gains.&nbsp;
New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising.&nbsp;
Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024.&nbsp;
Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing. &nbsp;
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Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults working out and the use of structured exercise facilities

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Andrew Donegan: Heinz Wattie's Managing Director on the proposed closure of three manufacturing facilities, axing of 350 jobs

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