Michael Hill's new strategy appears to be paying off. 

The jewellery chain's reporting a 376% increase in annual statutory net profit from its global business. 

New Zealand retail revenue is up 3.1%, bringing it to $112.4 million. 

Michael Hill International CEO Jonathan Waecker told Mike Hosking that since times are tough, Kiwis are being more considerate with their money. 

He says it's important they buy high-quality things that really bring them joy, and they're picking Michael Hill more than anyone else.  

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Michael Hill's new strategy appears to be paying off.&nbsp;
The jewellery chain's reporting a 376% increase in annual statutory net profit from its global business.&nbsp;
New Zealand retail revenue is up 3.1%, bringing it to $112.4 million.&nbsp;
Michael Hill International CEO Jonathan Waecker told Mike Hosking that since times are tough, Kiwis are being more considerate with their money.&nbsp;
He says it's important they buy high-quality things that really bring them joy, and they're picking Michael Hill more than anyone else. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

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Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill International CEO on their 376% increase in annual statutory net profit

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After dropping off the face of the Earth for a few years, Miller Yule is back with more music. 

He's been on and off in the music scene for about a decade, but stepped back from the spotlight after the release of his 2022 debut album 'Let It Burn'. 

Now inspiration has struck again, with Yule set to release his second album, 'Surrender', later this month.  

"After the album, I just needed to take a little, little break and invest in other parts of my life," he confessed to Mike Hosking. 

Despite how fulfilling and rewarding releasing the album was, it was also a big push, and Yule admits to becoming a bit jaded. 

"This is where the story is, is that kind of classic musical story where you lose sight of why you started doing it to begin with," he said. 

"I think when you're a musician or independent musician and you wanna do it as a career and monetise it, you become the accountants, the record label, the publisher, the content creator, and very quickly you're doing less and less of the writing and the performing and the creative stuff that you did when you enjoyed it." 

"I think taking that space away and then to come back and do it on my terms in a way that I wanna do it, and find the joy again."  

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After dropping off the face of the Earth for a few years, Miller Yule is back with more music.&nbsp;
He's been on and off in the music scene for about a decade, but stepped back from the spotlight after the release of his 2022 debut album 'Let It Burn'.&nbsp;
Now inspiration has struck again, with Yule set to release his second album, 'Surrender', later this month. &nbsp;
"After the album, I just needed to take a little, little break and invest in other parts of my life," he confessed to Mike Hosking.&nbsp;
Despite how fulfilling and rewarding releasing the album was, it was also a big push, and Yule admits to becoming a bit jaded.&nbsp;
"This is where the story is, is that kind of classic musical story where you lose sight of why you started doing it to begin with," he said.&nbsp;
"I think when you're a musician or independent musician and you wanna do it as a career and monetise it, you become the accountants, the record label, the publisher, the content creator, and very quickly you're doing less and less of the writing and the performing and the creative stuff that you did when you enjoyed it."&nbsp;
"I think taking that space away and then to come back and do it on my terms in a way that I wanna do it, and find the joy again." &nbsp;
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Miller Yule: Kiwi musician on his upcoming album 'Surrender', four year break

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 1st of September, as expected, the Government has made the call to delay increasing fuel taxes by a year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis defended the decision. 

Our Privacy Commissioner wants to review the law as the rising use of smart glasses spark concerns. 

Kiwi musician Miller Yule is back with new music after three years, so he's in the studio for a song and a chat. 

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 Tuesday 1st of September, as expected, the Government has made the call to delay increasing fuel taxes by a year. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-defends-decision-to-delay-fuel-tax-increases/">Finance Minister Nicola Willis</a> defended the decision.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/michael-webster-privacy-commissioner-on-the-need-to-review-laws-amid-the-rise-of-smart-glasses/">Our Privacy Commissioner</a> wants to review the law as the rising use of smart glasses spark concerns.&nbsp;
Kiwi musician Miller Yule is back with new music after three years, so he's in the studio for a song and a chat.&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: 01 September 2026 

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ACT's proposal to shake up permanent residency rules has been labelled as a 'big fail' by an immigration lawyer. 

The party wants make changes to the existing resident visa, increasing the window when holders can start moving freely in and out of the country from two years to five. 

To retain their visa, the holder would need to be physically present for at least 730 days within any rolling five year period. 

But Queen City Law's Marcus Beveridge told Mike Hosking there's no need for this at all – the current system has enough flexibility and has worked well over the last 30 years. 

He also believes it would torpedo the Golden Visa, as a big part of it is the ability to come ang go as you please. 

Beveridge says the changes would tie people down here, describing it as the "kiss of death". 

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ACT's proposal to shake up permanent residency rules has been labelled as a 'big fail' by an immigration lawyer.&nbsp;
The party wants make changes to the existing resident visa, increasing the window when holders can start moving freely in and out of the country from two years to five.&nbsp;
To retain their visa, the holder would need to be physically present for at least 730 days within any rolling five year period.&nbsp;
But Queen City Law's Marcus Beveridge told Mike Hosking there's no need for this at all – the current system has enough flexibility and has worked well over the last 30 years.&nbsp;
He also believes it would torpedo the Golden Visa, as a big part of it is the ability to come ang go as you please.&nbsp;
Beveridge says the changes would tie people down here, describing it as the "kiss of death".&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Immigration Lawyer on ACT's proposed Permanent Residency Visa shake up

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Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill International CEO on their 376% increase in annual statutory net profit

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