Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports.

On the table today: Australian cricket legend Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from the sport in a moving address, 

Darryl Mitchell continues to impress for the Black Caps,

and the Australian Open: $40,000 just to get eliminated immediately? Is it worth it?

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports.
On the table today: Australian cricket legend Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from the sport in a moving address,&nbsp;
Darryl Mitchell continues to impress for the Black Caps,
and the Australian Open: $40,000 just to get eliminated immediately? Is it worth it?
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Summer Cricket, Usman Khawaja and the Australian Open

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March 6th is your day.

This is the date that the changes to foreign buyers of expensive houses comes into play.

This date, in a way, is like the LNG announcement.

The idea of foreign buyers for houses isn't new. It's been part of the Government's plan ever since the Government became the Government.

The LNG idea got floated in the winter of 2024, not long after the Government became the Government also.

This proves one of two things - either it's hard work being in Government and things take longer than you think, or this lot aren't that flash at getting things done despite the rhetoric to the contrary.

The foreign buyers rule is a righting of a horrible, myopic, narrow-minded wrong from the previous Government.

House prices were never driven by Germans buying $15 million homes in Herne Bay, nor the Chinese buying $19 million homes in St Heliers.

And Auckland is essentially where they were all bought.

Queenstown has joined the party a bit lately. But the vast swathe of New Zealand never saw a mega purchase from a filthy, rich foreigner.

Why it's important is we should see foreigners as good people who want to improve their lives, while improving ours via the improvement of the country.

People who have money do things with it, like buy or build business, they invest, they grow, they employ and they pay tax.

They bring knowledge and expertise and they, more often than not, fall in love with our piece of paradise and end up doing far more than they ever set out to do.

I think a lot of Julian Robertson, an American who built lodges and golf courses here that bring in millions. He enhanced the place. And next time you're at the Auckland Art Gallery, go see one of his Picasso's. He gave them a fortune in art.

What drives bans is envy, shallowness, fear and, often, stupidity.

We have at last made it right. Yes, it will help the housing market, but more importantly it will help the country and this country needs to pull every trigger in its arsenal to fire it up.

Nine years ago we were a place of pride and growth and global admiration. Labour 2017-23 destroyed that.

March 6th is a small step back towards redemption and better days.

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March 6th is your day.
This is the date that the changes to foreign buyers of expensive houses comes into play.
This date, in a way, is like the LNG announcement.
The idea of foreign buyers for houses isn't new. It's been part of the Government's plan ever since the Government became the Government.
The LNG idea got floated in the winter of 2024, not long after the Government became the Government also.
This proves one of two things - either it's hard work being in Government and things take longer than you think, or this lot aren't that flash at getting things done despite the rhetoric to the contrary.
The foreign buyers rule is a righting of a horrible, myopic, narrow-minded wrong from the previous Government.
House prices were never driven by Germans buying $15 million homes in Herne Bay, nor the Chinese buying $19 million homes in St Heliers.
And Auckland is essentially where they were all bought.
Queenstown has joined the party a bit lately. But the vast swathe of New Zealand never saw a mega purchase from a filthy, rich foreigner.
Why it's important is we should see foreigners as good people who want to improve their lives, while improving ours via the improvement of the country.
People who have money do things with it, like buy or build business, they invest, they grow, they employ and they pay tax.
They bring knowledge and expertise and they, more often than not, fall in love with our piece of paradise and end up doing far more than they ever set out to do.
I think a lot of Julian Robertson, an American who built lodges and golf courses here that bring in millions. He enhanced the place. And next time you're at the Auckland Art Gallery, go see one of his Picasso's. He gave them a fortune in art.
What drives bans is envy, shallowness, fear and, often, stupidity.
We have at last made it right. Yes, it will help the housing market, but more importantly it will help the country and this country needs to pull every trigger in its arsenal to fire it up.
Nine years ago we were a place of pride and growth and global admiration. Labour 2017-23 destroyed that.
March 6th is a small step back towards redemption and better days.
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Mike's Minute: March 6th is the start of redemption

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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.

LNG: 7/10

An example of the times. A decent idea to help solve a genuine issue and yet too many miss the point and bitch about tax vs levy vs fee.

Greg Foran: 7/10

Back where he belongs. There is a book there. What he thought it might be and what it was, is several chapters worth.

OT and cultural leave: 2/10

When you promise something as this Government did, especially around emotive issues like this, you've got to deliver. The fact this is real and still exists speaks to the angst around the race issues this country battles with.

The Covid review: 8/10

I don’t care if it's political. It's good its political. We all need a reminder of the damage and pain that results from incompetence and arrogance.

Super Bowl: 8/10

The second most watched TV event ever, only behind the most watched TV event ever, which was also the Super Bowl. Spot the sport going places.



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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.
LNG: 7/10
An example of the times. A decent idea to help solve a genuine issue and yet too many miss the point and bitch about tax vs levy vs fee.
Greg Foran: 7/10
Back where he belongs. There is a book there. What he thought it might be and what it was, is several chapters worth.
OT and cultural leave: 2/10
When you promise something as this Government did, especially around emotive issues like this, you've got to deliver. The fact this is real and still exists speaks to the angst around the race issues this country battles with.
The Covid review: 8/10
I don’t care if it's political. It's good its political. We all need a reminder of the damage and pain that results from incompetence and arrogance.
Super Bowl: 8/10
The second most watched TV event ever, only behind the most watched TV event ever, which was also the Super Bowl. Spot the sport going places. 
LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW

Mark the Week: Spot the sport going places

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Super Rugby Pacific is back this weekend as Season 30 kicks off. 

Round one is full of derbies, as the Highlanders host the Crusaders tonight, then the Blues take on the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday. 

Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Mike Hosking that there's a focus on improving the pace of play to maintain viewer interest.

'We want to see close matches, we want to see fast games, and we want to continue to see a reduction in static time.'

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Super Rugby Pacific is back this weekend as Season 30 kicks off.&nbsp;
Round one is full of derbies, as the Highlanders host the Crusaders tonight, then the Blues take on the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday.&nbsp;
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Mike Hosking that there's a focus on improving the pace of play to maintain viewer interest.
'We want to see close matches, we want to see fast games, and we want to continue to see a reduction in static time.'
LISTEN ABOVE

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO talks ahead of this weekend's start to the season

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine discuss Summer Cricket, Usman Khawaja and the Australian Open

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