At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.



Flybuys: 3/10

Out as of the end of the year, leaving the country so spend those points.



The Budget: 6/10

It’s the usual in the sense it's never enough and those who didn’t want to like it, didn’t. But they did a lot with not a lot and the messaging, if you are of a right mind, painted a picture of some actual hope.



The Māori Party: 1/10 

They too are part of the aforementioned stench of the times. They're negativity mixed with arrogance, from the Parliament hijacking to the hijacking of the roads. In what way are we better off for any of that?



The Warriors: 8/10 

Two on the bounce, both against good sides and both achieved with second stringers. Johnson is back next time out, and we get two easy points this weekend.



The Trump trial: 7/10

I'm calling a hung jury after five days. What's yours?



Todd Stephenson: 4/10 

Pub test failure. He should have flicked the shares before it became a thing.



Air New Zealand: 6/10 

The 4th best airline in the world.



LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/juanita-neville-te-rito-retail-and-marketing-expert-on-flybuys-closing-down-at-the-end-of-2024/">Flybuys: 3/10</a> 
Out as of the end of the year, leaving the country so spend those points. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-the-tax-cuts-cancer-funding-surplus-of-budget-2024/">The Budget: 6/10</a> 
It’s the usual in the sense it's never enough and those who didn’t want to like it, didn’t. But they did a lot with not a lot and the messaging, if you are of a right mind, painted a picture of some actual hope. 
 
The Māori Party: 1/10 
They too are part of the aforementioned stench of the times. They're negativity mixed with arrogance, from the Parliament hijacking to the hijacking of the roads. In what way are we better off for any of that? 
 
The Warriors: 8/10 
Two on the bounce, both against good sides and both achieved with second stringers. Johnson is back next time out, and we get two easy points this weekend. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/donald-trump-trial-live-updates-trump-guilty-of-all-34-charges-in-hush-money-trial/">The Trump trial: 7/10</a> 
I'm calling a hung jury after five days. What's yours? 
 
Todd Stephenson: 4/10 
Pub test failure. He should have flicked the shares before it became a thing. 
 
Air New Zealand: 6/10 
The 4th best airline in the world. 
 
LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW

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,...