A common deficiency could be holding you back. 

Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention. 

Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First’ delves into the role of iron in the body, and how a deficiency could be impacting your life. 

She joined Mike Hosking to discuss her research. 

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A common deficiency could be holding you back.&nbsp;
Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention.&nbsp;
Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First’ delves into the role of iron in the body, and how a deficiency could be impacting your life.&nbsp;
She joined Mike Hosking to discuss her research.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Libby Weaver: Biochemist, Author, and Speaker on her new book 'Fix Iron First'

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis breaks down the fuel situation and its impact on our economy.  

Another big win has brought Wētā FX’s Oscar count to eight – Matt Aitken joined Hosking to chat about the win.  

The man in charge of the century-old Stihl company, Dr Nikolas Stihl, is in the country, and joined to discuss one of the greatest business stories in the world.  

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 17th of March, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-the-ongoing-global-oil-crisis-action-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/">Finance Minister Nicola Willis</a> breaks down the fuel situation and its impact on our economy. &nbsp;
Another big win has brought Wētā FX’s Oscar count to eight – <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/matt-aitken-w%C4%93t%C4%81-fx-head-of-visual-effects-on-winning-best-visual-effects-at-the-2026-oscars/">Matt Aitken joined Hosking</a> to chat about the win. &nbsp;
The man in charge of the century-old Stihl company, Dr Nikolas Stihl, is in the country, and joined to discuss one of the greatest business stories in the world. &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: 17 March 2026 

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A big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā FX team last night after another Oscar win.  

Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards in LA yesterday for their work on James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash.  

It brings their total Oscar count to eight.  

Head of Visual Effects Matt Aitken told Mike Hosking it's an acknowledgement of the team's dedication.  

He says they thought it was the best work ever done in visual effects, but you never know how it's going to go on the night. 

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A big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā&nbsp;FX team last night after another Oscar win. &nbsp;
Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards in LA yesterday for their work on James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash. &nbsp;
It brings their total Oscar count to eight. &nbsp;
Head of Visual Effects Matt Aitken told Mike Hosking it's an acknowledgement of the team's dedication. &nbsp;
He says they thought it was the best work ever done in visual effects, but you never know how it's going to go on the night.&nbsp;
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Matt Aitken: Wētā FX Head of Visual Effects on winning Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars

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The Health Minister's unveiled an overhaul of the health system. 

It will see workforce, budget, service delivery, and recruitment decisions made at the local level from July. 

Simeon Brown says it's a significant change but isn't a return to the old district health board system.  

He told Mike Hosking the Government's also committing $25 million towards a new winter health plan. 

Brown says New Zealand has a growing and aging population, so the investment is needed to ensure the country is prepared for winter. 

The plan will deliver hundreds of extra staff, 71 extra hospital beds, and up to 567 short-stay aged-care beds over the peak winter period. 

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The Health Minister's unveiled an overhaul of the health system.&nbsp;
It will see workforce, budget, service delivery, and recruitment decisions made at the local level from July.&nbsp;
Simeon Brown says it's a significant change but isn't a return to the old district health board system. &nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking the Government's also committing $25 million towards a new winter health plan.&nbsp;
Brown says New Zealand has a growing and aging population, so the investment is needed to ensure the country is prepared for winter.&nbsp;
The plan will deliver hundreds of extra staff, 71 extra hospital beds, and up to 567 short-stay aged-care beds over the peak winter period.&nbsp;
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the overhaul of the health system, decision making, and the winter investment

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Libby Weaver: Biochemist, Author, and Speaker on her new book 'Fix Iron First'

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