Two of the former Government's massive infrastructure programmes were rushed against the advice of officials, leading to costly blowouts. 

Auditor-General John Ryan's released a report on the $15 billion NZ Upgrade Programme and Shovel-Ready Projects. 

He found ministers received ample warning from officials that some projects would struggle to be delivered on time and on budget. 

Bookkeeping was so poor in some cases it's difficult to determine all the initiatives that received funding. 

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking that it's a disgrace.

He says in one case, Ministers announced projects and Auckland Transport, who were receiving the money and delivering the projects, found out through the media.

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Two of the former Government's massive infrastructure programmes were rushed against the advice of officials, leading to costly blowouts.  
Auditor-General John Ryan's released a report on the $15 billion NZ Upgrade Programme and Shovel-Ready Projects.  
He found ministers received ample warning from officials that some projects would struggle to be delivered on time and on budget.  
Bookkeeping was so poor in some cases it's difficult to determine all the initiatives that received funding.  
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking that it's a disgrace. 
He says in one case, Ministers announced projects and Auckland Transport, who were receiving the money and delivering the projects, found out through the media. 
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Chris Bishop: Minister of Infrastructure on Auditor-General John Ryan's report on the NZ Upgrade Programme and Shovel-Ready Projects

Christchurch-based singer-songwriter Lee Martin is yet another example of the incredible talent produced in New Zealand. 

She’s a highly acclaimed musician, both here and around the world, with multiple awards, millions of streams, and sold-out performances under her belt. 

And soon Martin will be releasing her fourth album, Marlene, coming out mid-July.  

“I think this is probably my best work yet,” she told Mike Hosking. 

“I was listening to some of my old songs last night, and I’m like, there’s a massive change and a massive shift – so yeah, I am very proud of it.” 

The shift is not only sonic, but stems from a change in Martin’s own mindset when it comes to the creation of her art.  

“I think I’m being a little bit more true to my own sound,” she explained. 

“I’m less shaped by producers or external factors – I'm kind of just doing what I really want to do.”  

In the past, Martin admits to chasing approval when it comes to her sound. 

“I was so, you know, desperate for, I don’t know, some kind of success.” 

But as she’s grown both as a person and an artist, she’s stopped caring quite so much about if others think she’s going down the right path. 

“I just want to put out my music, and I just want it to be what it is,” she told Hosking. 

“I don’t want to just shape and form towards, you know, to what other people are expecting.”  

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Christchurch-based singer-songwriter Lee Martin is yet another example of the incredible talent produced in New Zealand.&nbsp;
She’s a highly acclaimed musician, both here and around the world, with multiple awards, millions of streams, and sold-out performances under her belt.&nbsp;
And soon Martin will be releasing her fourth album, Marlene, coming out mid-July. &nbsp;
“I think this is probably my best work yet,” she told Mike Hosking.&nbsp;
“I was listening to some of my old songs last night, and I’m like, there’s a massive change and a massive shift – so yeah, I am very proud of it.”&nbsp;
The shift is not only sonic, but stems from a change in Martin’s own mindset when it comes to the creation of her art. &nbsp;
“I think I’m being a little bit more true to my own sound,” she explained.&nbsp;
“I’m less shaped by producers or external factors – I'm kind of just doing what I really want to do.” &nbsp;
In the past, Martin admits to chasing approval when it comes to her sound.&nbsp;
“I was so, you know, desperate for, I don’t know, some kind of success.”&nbsp;
But as she’s grown both as a person and an artist, she’s stopped caring quite so much about if others think she’s going down the right path.&nbsp;
“I just want to put out my music, and I just want it to be what it is,” she told Hosking.&nbsp;
“I don’t want to just shape and form towards, you know, to what other people are expecting.” &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Lee Martin: Kiwi singer-songwriter talks musical development, upcoming album 'Marlene'

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 28 May.

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 28 May. 
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Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026 

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Is there a lifeline for Moana Pasifika? 

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hinted at “good news” for the embattled club, and is reportedly instructing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to look into proposals. 

Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol told Mike Hosking that from a player’s perspective, the team hasn’t been set up for success, but they remain optimistic it can happen. 

He says there’s two to three key areas that need to be nailed for Moana Pasifika to be successful – it needs to be true to purpose, there needs to be a sense that it is owned by Pacific people, for Pacific people, and it has unique opportunities for commercialisation that need to be utilised well.  

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Is there a lifeline for Moana Pasifika?&nbsp;
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hinted at “good news” for the embattled club, and is reportedly instructing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to look into proposals.&nbsp;
Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol told Mike Hosking that from a player’s perspective, the team hasn’t been set up for success, but they remain optimistic it can happen.&nbsp;
He says there’s two to three key areas that need to be nailed for Moana Pasifika to be successful – it needs to be true to purpose, there needs to be a sense that it is owned by Pacific people, for Pacific people, and it has unique opportunities for commercialisation that need to be utilised well. &nbsp;
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Rob Nichol: Rugby Players Association CEO on the potential lifeline for Moana Pasifika

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Chris Bishop: Minister of Infrastructure on Auditor-General John Ryan's report on the NZ Upgrade Programme and Shovel-Ready Projects

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