Rising incomes and a flattening rental market are becoming a relief for tenant's wallets.  

Fresh data from Property Brokers has identified the share of income going towards rent has fallen from 44% to 40% in the year to June. 

It also found the national weekly rent has stagnated, moving from $636 last year to $635 now.  

Property Brokers General Manager of Property Management David Faulkner told Mike Hosking the last time rents plateaued was in the late 90s and early 2000s.  

He says we're three years into a similar period, where rents plateau for about six years. 

Faulkner also says rents in the regions have started to catch up – there's now very little difference between provincial New Zealand and the major centres.  

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Rising incomes and a flattening rental market are becoming a relief for tenant's wallets. &nbsp;
Fresh data from Property Brokers has identified the share of income going towards rent has fallen from 44% to 40% in the year to June.&nbsp;
It also found the national weekly rent has stagnated, moving from $636 last year to $635 now. &nbsp;
Property Brokers General Manager of Property Management David Faulkner told Mike Hosking the last time rents plateaued was in the late 90s and early 2000s. &nbsp;
He says we're three years into a similar period, where rents plateau for about six years.&nbsp;
Faulkner also says rents in the regions have started to catch up – there's now very little difference between provincial New Zealand and the major centres. &nbsp;
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David Faulkner: Property Brokers General Manager of Property Management on improving rental affordability

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of September, Chris Bishop is facing criticism for delaying the decision on council amalgamation until after the election, despite a tight deadline for proposals. 

We speak to newish Fonterra CEO Richard Allen on the co-op's incredible result and if there's more where that came from. 

And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson rip into Mike critiquing his week on air as they Wrap the Week that Was. 

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 Friday 25th of September, Chris Bishop is facing criticism for <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/chris-bishop-rma-reform-minister-and-nationals-housing-spokesperson-on-council-amalgamation-plans-labours-latest-election-pledge/">delaying the decision on council amalgamation</a> until after the election, despite a tight deadline for proposals.&nbsp;
We speak to newish <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/richard-allen-fonterra-ceo-on-the-co-op-reporting-a-profit-of-26-billion/">Fonterra CEO Richard Allen</a> on the co-op's incredible result and if there's more where that came from.&nbsp;
And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson rip into Mike critiquing his week on air as they Wrap the Week that Was.&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: 25 September 2026 

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Filling in for Isack Hadjar may have opened the door for Liam Lawson. 

Lawson is back with the Racing Bulls for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Hadjar's been cleared to return from his wrist injury. 

The Kiwi racer banked 14 championship points during his run in the Red Bull seat. 

F1 journalist Chris Medland told Mike Hosking it gave Lawson the opportunity to show he could perform at a similar level, and if he'd been in that car all year, he would've also done a good job.  

He says it's probably an opportunity he didn't expect to get, and the team wouldn't have given him in any other scenario, but it's strengthened his reputation.  

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Filling in for Isack Hadjar may have opened the door for Liam Lawson.&nbsp;
Lawson is back with the Racing Bulls for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Hadjar's been cleared to return from his wrist injury.&nbsp;
The Kiwi racer banked 14 championship points during his run in the Red Bull seat.&nbsp;
F1 journalist Chris Medland told Mike Hosking it gave Lawson the opportunity to show he could perform at a similar level, and if he'd been in that car all year, he would've also done a good job. &nbsp;
He says it's probably an opportunity he didn't expect to get, and the team wouldn't have given him in any other scenario, but it's strengthened his reputation. &nbsp;
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Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on Liam Lawson's return to Racing Bulls, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Dietary supplement exporters are welcoming a possible change to outdated rules.  

The Government's proposing to ease export and labelling rules, which the industry says could unlock an extra $500 million in exports each year. 

It's being hailed as a gamechanger for an industry already worth $2.3 billion each year. 

Natural Health Product Government Affairs Director Samantha Gray told Mike Hosking it will free up exporters from decades of red tape.  

She says we have an anomaly in our regulations where exports have to comply with New Zealand standards, which are circa 1985 and completely outdated. 

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Dietary supplement exporters are welcoming a possible change to outdated rules. &nbsp;
The Government's proposing to ease export and labelling rules, which the industry says could unlock an extra $500 million in exports each year.&nbsp;
It's being hailed as a gamechanger for an industry already worth $2.3 billion each year.&nbsp;
Natural Health Product Government Affairs Director Samantha Gray told Mike Hosking it will free up exporters from decades of red tape. &nbsp;
She says we have an anomaly in our regulations where exports have to comply with New Zealand standards, which are circa 1985 and completely outdated.&nbsp;
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Samantha Gray: Natural Health Product Government Affairs Director on the possible changes to dietary supplement export regulations

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David Faulkner: Property Brokers General Manager of Property Management on improving rental affordability

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