On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of November, BusinessNZ is calling for cross-party vision and a solid plan to strengthen New Zealand by 2050 in order to avoid a dire economic future.  

It’s been revealed that the Ministry of Social Development has handed out $38 million in business start up grants for seemingly very little return. Welfare expert Phil O’Reilly discusses the situation.  

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss the Hutt Bridge scandal, the Greens wanting to repeal the mining plans, and Hipkins' engagement on Politics Wednesday. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of November, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/catherine-beard-businessnz-advocacy-director-on-the-report-calling-for-a-long-term-plan-to-strengthen-the-country-by-2050/">BusinessNZ is calling for cross-party vision and a solid plan to strengthen New Zealand by 2050</a> in order to avoid a dire economic future. &nbsp;
It’s been revealed that the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/phil-oreilly-former-welfare-expert-advisory-group-member-on-the-effectiveness-of-the-business-start-up-grant/">Ministry of Social Development has handed out $38 million in business start up grants</a> for seemingly very little return. Welfare expert Phil O’Reilly discusses the situation. &nbsp;
Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss the Hutt Bridge scandal, the Greens wanting to repeal the mining plans, and Hipkins' engagement on Politics Wednesday.&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,...

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Full Show Podcast: 19 November 2025

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