A suggestion has been put forward for more policy tweaks so infrastructure projects can be delivered in the long term.

$6billion of infrastructure will get off the ground between now and late December.  

Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director Barney Irvine says that will be followed by major roading and prison projects starting next year.  

He told Mike Hosking that alongside increasing the workforce, there should be other changes to help infrastructure flourish. 

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A suggestion has been put forward for more policy tweaks so infrastructure projects can be delivered in the long term.
$6billion of infrastructure will get off the ground between now and late December. &nbsp;
Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director Barney Irvine says that will be followed by major roading and prison projects starting next year. &nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking that alongside increasing the workforce, there should be other changes to help infrastructure flourish.&nbsp;
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Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director discusses upcoming $6billion infrastructure projects

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US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at today's Oscars.

"They have police dogs and SWAT teams, anti-drone technology, even sharpshooters on patrol," he said.

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US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at today's Oscars.
"They have police dogs and SWAT teams, anti-drone technology, even sharpshooters on patrol," he said.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Oscars security measures and that latest of the Iran conflict

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel prices.

The Prime Minister calls in from Samoa to confirm he didn't ask for a title and tells us what we're getting out of the trip.

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk Liam Lawson's brilliant weekend, the Warriors brilliant weekend and the Crusaders not so brilliant weekend re the media ban.

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 Monday the 16th of March, we enter week three of the war and get the analysis from on oil and fuel prices.
The Prime Minister calls in from Samoa to confirm he didn't ask for a title and tells us what we're getting out of the trip.
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk Liam Lawson's brilliant weekend, the Warriors brilliant weekend and the Crusaders not so brilliant weekend re the media ban.
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2026 

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The Oscars arrive at noon (NZT) today with One Battle After Another as the front runner for Best Picture, with a chance of 76.3%, but Sinners is being eyed for a possible underdog win. 

Jessie Buckley is the favourite for Best Actress after already taking home the Critics Choice, SAG, and Golden Globe for her role in Hamnet.

Variety's Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge joined Mike Hosking to chat his expectations for the event. 

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The Oscars arrive at noon (NZT) today with One Battle After Another as the front runner for Best Picture, with a chance of 76.3%, but Sinners is being eyed for a possible underdog win.&nbsp;
Jessie Buckley is the favourite for Best Actress after already taking home the Critics Choice, SAG, and Golden Globe for her role in Hamnet.
Variety's Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge joined Mike Hosking to chat his expectations for the event.&nbsp;
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Peter Debruge: Variety's Chief Film Critic chats best of the year ahead of the Oscars

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Barney Irvine: Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director discusses upcoming $6billion infrastructure projects

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