On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 14th of November, despite all the talk and bluster our tourism numbers haven't budged, and analysts say they don't see a way to get us back to pre-Covid levels. The boss of Tourism New Zealand gives his verdict. 

Mike has some thoughts on schools encouraging students to attend the hikoi. 

Kiwi golfer Steve Alker is now a two-time champ of the PGA Champions tour, and he joined Mike for a chat about his continued success. 

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 Thursday 14th of November, despite all the talk and bluster our tourism numbers haven't budged, and analysts say they don't see a way to get us back to pre-Covid levels. The boss of Tourism New Zealand gives his verdict.&nbsp;
Mike has some thoughts on schools encouraging students to attend the hikoi.&nbsp;
Kiwi golfer Steve Alker is now a two-time champ of the PGA Champions tour, and he joined Mike for a chat about his continued success.&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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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, 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,...

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Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2024 

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A record season for kiwifruit company Zespri. 

It cracked $5.9 billion in global sales in its 2025/26 financial results, up from $5 billion the season before. 

The company also sold a record 248.1 million trays, with strong performances in Europe and North America. 

CEO Jason Te Brake told Mike Hosking that it’s a pretty uncertain world out there, so they just have to navigate some of those challenges and make sure they deliver well. 

He says they see some really positive tailwinds and more global demand for the product, so they’re pretty optimistic about the future. 

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A record season for kiwifruit company Zespri.&nbsp;
It cracked $5.9 billion in global sales in its 2025/26 financial results, up from $5 billion the season before.&nbsp;
The company also sold a record 248.1 million trays, with strong performances in Europe and North America.&nbsp;
CEO Jason Te Brake told Mike Hosking that it’s a pretty uncertain world out there, so they just have to navigate some of those challenges and make sure they deliver well.&nbsp;
He says they see some really positive tailwinds and more global demand for the product, so they’re pretty optimistic about the future.&nbsp;
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Jason Te Brake: Zespri CEO on their record $5.9 billion in global sales for the 2025/26 season

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/eb30614b-5fbc-456e-9928-b4500163e52f/transcript

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21 May.

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21 May. 
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2026 

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A bid to change a political football as research finds housing targets aren't working.  

The New Zealand Initiative suggests councils should be judged on whether there's real and affordable choices – replacing traditional targets with price indicators. 

It also recommends an expert panel to make decisions rather than central Government. 

Research Fellow Benno Blaschke told Mike Hosking we need to get the politics out of it, like we do in other areas. 

He says the Finance Minister doesn't set interest rates, the Reserve Bank does, as it's independent and has the technical skill required.  

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A bid to change a political football as research finds housing targets aren't working. &nbsp;
The New Zealand Initiative suggests councils should be judged on whether there's real and affordable choices – replacing traditional targets with price indicators.&nbsp;
It also recommends an expert panel to make decisions rather than central Government.&nbsp;
Research Fellow Benno Blaschke told Mike Hosking we need to get the politics out of it, like we do in other areas.&nbsp;
He says the Finance Minister doesn't set interest rates, the Reserve Bank does, as it's independent and has the technical skill required. &nbsp;
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Benno Blaschke: NZ Initiative Research Fellow on the suggestion to replace housing targets with price indicators, remove politics from housing

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ee03dd94-9f7b-4571-be61-b450015b8367/transcript

Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2024

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