Is an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses 

A common deficiency could be holding you back. 

Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention. 

Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First’ delves into the role of iron in the body, and how a deficiency could be impacting your life. 

She joined Mike Hosking to discuss her research. 

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<h2>Is an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses&nbsp;</h2>
A common deficiency could be holding you back.&nbsp;
Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention.&nbsp;
Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First’ delves into the role of iron in the body, and how a deficiency could be impacting your life.&nbsp;
She joined Mike Hosking to discuss her research.&nbsp;
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Best of 2025: Dr Libby Weaver talks iron deficiencies on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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This past dairy season is all-but-confirmed as record breaking but remaining at those lofty heights will be farmers' next challenge.  

Rabobank expects milk supply to stay elevated into 2026-27, with farmgate prices forecast between $9.50 and $10 per kilogram. 

But rising inflation could squeeze margins. 

Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking in terms of returns, there’s no doubt it’s a good time. 

He says they’ve seen strong milk prices and Fonterra farmers have seen strong returns on their shares, but the thing to look out for are input costs, which are continuing to creep up. 

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This past dairy season is all-but-confirmed as record breaking but remaining at those lofty heights will be farmers' next challenge. &nbsp;
Rabobank expects milk supply to stay elevated into 2026-27, with farmgate prices forecast between $9.50 and $10 per kilogram.&nbsp;
But rising inflation could squeeze margins.&nbsp;
Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking in terms of returns, there’s no doubt it’s a good time.&nbsp;
He says they’ve seen strong milk prices and Fonterra farmers have seen strong returns on their shares, but the thing to look out for are input costs, which are continuing to creep up.&nbsp;
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John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair on farmgate milk prices forecast to hit between $9.50 and $10

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of May, it's Good News Tuesday as we hear about the new energy transition scheme, the cruise ship season, and the business events industry. 

Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich gives us his economic state of play leading into the Budget and the OCR. 

Netball NZ's new CEO Jennah Wootten explains how she plans to turn the sport around and looks at a broadcast deal. 

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 Tuesday 26th of May, it's Good News Tuesday as we hear about the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/shane-jones-associate-energy-minister-on-the-governments-12-billion-gas-transition-loan-scheme-for-businesses/">new energy transition scheme</a>, the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/roger-gray-port-of-auckland-ceo-on-the-3-reduction-in-the-number-of-cruise-ships-coming-into-port-for-the-202627-season/">cruise ship season</a>, and the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/lisa-hopkins-business-events-industry-aotearoa-ceo-on-the-50-increase-in-international-delegate-arrivals-in-the-first-quarter/">business events industry</a>.&nbsp;
Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich gives us his economic state of play leading into the Budget and the OCR.&nbsp;
Netball NZ's new CEO Jennah Wootten explains how she plans to turn the sport around and looks at a broadcast deal.&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: 26 May 2026 

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The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events.  

According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter.  

That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors.  

Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels.  

She says January was exceptional, as there were a number of big conferences during what would usually be a quieter month. 

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The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events. &nbsp;
According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter. &nbsp;
That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors. &nbsp;
Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels. &nbsp;
She says January was exceptional, as there were a number of big conferences during what would usually be a quieter month.&nbsp;
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Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the 50% increase in international delegate arrivals in the first quarter

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Best of 2025: Dr Libby Weaver talks iron deficiencies on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

Is an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses

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