Small wins for the retail sector, as confidence reaches a two-year high. 

A report by Retail NZ shows almost 77% of retailers surveyed in the fourth quarter of last year are confident their business will survive the next 12 months. 

The proportion of retailers with low confidence has almost halved since the third quarter of last year to just 6.6%. 

Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking businesses are now focusing on making small gains on last year. 

She says retailers have lowered their levels of stock as demand levels are lower, but they're now selling through it. 

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Small wins for the retail sector, as confidence reaches a two-year high.&nbsp;
A report by Retail NZ shows almost 77% of retailers surveyed in the fourth quarter of last year are confident their business will survive the next 12 months.&nbsp;
The proportion of retailers with low confidence has almost halved since the third quarter of last year to just 6.6%.&nbsp;
Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking businesses are now focusing on making small gains on last year.&nbsp;
She says retailers have lowered their levels of stock as demand levels are lower, but they're now selling through it.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail confidence reaching a two year high

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Intermittent fasting may not be the magic bullet for weight loss it appeared to be.  

Researchers analysed 22 global trials and found no clear advantage over standard dietary advice. 

Weight loss was broadly similar to traditional dieting, and there was no strong evidence of extra metabolic benefits. 

Body Torque Gym Founder Alex Flint told Mike Hosking intermittent fasting is just a really good method for portion control, but it has a much better marketing department.  

He says if you can stick to it, it’s a fantastic tool, but it’s not superior to regular calorie control methods and eating patterns.  

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Intermittent fasting may not be the magic bullet for weight loss it appeared to be. &nbsp;
Researchers analysed 22 global trials and found no clear advantage over standard dietary advice.&nbsp;
Weight loss was broadly similar to traditional dieting, and there was no strong evidence of extra metabolic benefits.&nbsp;
Body Torque Gym Founder Alex Flint told Mike Hosking intermittent fasting is just a really good method for portion control, but it has a much better marketing department. &nbsp;
He says if you can stick to it, it’s a fantastic tool, but it’s not superior to regular calorie control methods and eating patterns. &nbsp;
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Alex Flint: Body Torque Gym Founder on the review finding intermittent fasting is no more effective than typical weight loss diets

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of February, Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge explains why power bills are still high while their profits rise 44%. 

Hamish Kerr pops in after winning the Supreme Award at the Halbergs last night. 

And former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong discusses her new show with Kiwi chef Vaughan Mabee.   

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 17th of February, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/mike-fuge-contact-energy-ceo-on-the-company-reporting-a-44-rise-in-net-profit/">Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge</a> explains why power bills are still high while their profits rise 44%.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/hamish-kerr-kiwi-high-jumper-on-winning-the-supreme-award-at-the-2026-halberg-awards/">Hamish Kerr</a> pops in after winning the Supreme Award at the Halbergs last night.&nbsp;
And former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong discusses her new show with Kiwi chef Vaughan Mabee. &nbsp;&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: 17 February 2026 

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This past weekend marks 144 years since the first shipment of frozen lamb left Port Chalmers for London.  

It was instrumental in shaping in a food and fibre sector that’s become a backbone of the New Zealand economy – worth $60 billion.  

The UK remains one of our most important, and premium, markets for lamb.  

Kiwi Chef and NZ lamb ambassador Melanie Brown told Mike Hosking that like other New Zealand products, including wine, New Zealand lamb is a product people return to regularly. 

She says they know they’re going to get consistency and quality, and you just cannot beat the quality story.  

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This past weekend marks 144 years since the first shipment of frozen lamb left Port Chalmers for London. &nbsp;
It was instrumental in shaping in a food and fibre sector that’s become a backbone of the New Zealand economy – worth $60 billion. &nbsp;
The UK remains one of our most important, and premium, markets for lamb. &nbsp;
Kiwi Chef and NZ lamb ambassador Melanie Brown told Mike Hosking that like other New Zealand products, including wine, New Zealand lamb is a product people return to regularly.&nbsp;
She says they know they’re going to get consistency and quality, and you just cannot beat the quality story. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Melanie Brown: Kiwi Chef and NZ Lamb Ambassador on the performance of NZ lamb in the UK

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail confidence reaching a two year high

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