The Government may only be putting up four projects for public-private partnerships at its Infrastructure Investment Summit later this week.  

It's invited large companies from 14 countries to drive foreign capital into New Zealand. 

Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director Barney Irvine told Mike Hosking there's a positive glow around the New Zealand market and investors are liking the signals so far, but we need to retain this interest.  

He says they need to see a pipeline of high-quality funded projects, and if they don't see that, the glow will probably fade. 

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The Government may only be putting up four projects for public-private partnerships at its Infrastructure Investment Summit later this week. &nbsp;
It's invited large companies from 14 countries to drive foreign capital into New Zealand.&nbsp;
Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director Barney Irvine told Mike Hosking there's a positive glow around the New Zealand market and investors are liking the signals so far, but we need to retain this interest. &nbsp;
He says they need to see a pipeline of high-quality funded projects, and if they don't see that, the glow will probably fade.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director on foreign investors in infrastructure projects

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A young Kiwi pool player is taking his game to the world stage. 

22-year-old Sheridan Burmester's heading overseas for a major international campaign, competing in tournaments across Vietnam, Bali, and India.  

He's also heavily invested in growing the game back home in New Zealand, similarly to things like darts, which has growing mainstream appeal.  

Burmester told Mike Hosking they just need some support and recognition to supercharge the sport. 

He says a lot of people don't know anything about pool being global or that you can even compete in the game.  

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A young Kiwi pool player is taking his game to the world stage.&nbsp;
22-year-old Sheridan Burmester's heading overseas for a major international campaign, competing in tournaments across Vietnam, Bali, and India. &nbsp;
He's also heavily invested in growing the game back home in New Zealand, similarly to things like darts, which has growing mainstream appeal. &nbsp;
Burmester told Mike Hosking they just need some support and recognition to supercharge the sport.&nbsp;
He says a lot of people don't know anything about pool being global or that you can even compete in the game. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sheridan Burmester: Kiwi pool player on his international campaign, growing the sport in New Zealand

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The Michelin effect's in full swing, with a Christchurch venue full every night through the depths of winter. 

Fifteen Kiwi restaurants were awarded stars in June, with the Michelin Guide promising to attract 36 thousand extra overseas visitors annually. 

A Tourism New Zealand business case, including overseas evidence, shows this could bring turnover growth of up to 50% for venues. 

Inati co-owner Lisa Levy told Mike Hosking since the announcement, they've seen bookings far in advance they've never seen before. 

She says tourists obviously plan around their holidays, but they're seeing a lot more domestic tourism as well as international. 

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The Michelin effect's in full swing, with a Christchurch venue full every night through the depths of winter.&nbsp;
Fifteen Kiwi restaurants were awarded stars in June, with the Michelin Guide promising to attract 36 thousand extra overseas visitors annually.&nbsp;
A Tourism New Zealand business case, including overseas evidence, shows this could bring turnover growth of up to 50% for venues.&nbsp;
Inati co-owner Lisa Levy told Mike Hosking since the announcement, they've seen bookings far in advance they've never seen before.&nbsp;
She says tourists obviously plan around their holidays, but they're seeing a lot more domestic tourism as well as international.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Lisa Levy: Inati Co-Owner on the impact of the Michelin Star on their restaurant

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday  8 September.

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 8 September. 
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2026 

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Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director on foreign investors in infrastructure projects

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