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.



Common sense: 7/10

You can't beat a good dose of it - the Kainga Ora crackdown, part of a growing trend where a lot of ideological gobbledygook gets put right. And you can add the vape decisions to this week's offerings  



The plug-in hybrid back down: 6/10

When you overreach you see it and fix it. That's almost as good as common sense.



Conspiracy theories: 2/10

The blight of the age. I can't work it out. Even when you saw the video at Windsor people still questioned it. Is it stupidity? It's wilful stupidity, mesmerising stupidity, mixed with a next level gormlessness.



Winston Peters: 7/10

He got exactly what he wanted. Surely even he must be surprised that a trick that old still works.



The recession: 2/10

The second one now. That’s called a double dip recession and brought to you by the same people that oversaw the aforementioned crime stats.



The French: 7/10

First in the world to pass laws around fast fashion. I doubt they will work but the intent deserves credit.



Ryan Fox: 8/10

Tournaments, prize money and trophies come and go. But a hole in one on the greatest hole in golf is forever.



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. 
 
Common sense: 7/10 
You can't beat a good dose of it - the Kainga Ora crackdown, part of a growing trend where a lot of ideological gobbledygook gets put right. And you can add the vape decisions to this week's offerings   
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/aimee-wiley-motor-industry-association-ceo-on-the-proposed-changes-to-road-user-charges-for-electric-vehicles/">The plug-in hybrid back down: 6/10 </a>
When you overreach you see it and fix it. That's almost as good as common sense. 
 
Conspiracy theories: 2/10 
The blight of the age. I can't work it out. Even when you saw the video at Windsor people still questioned it. Is it stupidity? It's wilful stupidity, mesmerising stupidity, mixed with a next level gormlessness. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/opinion/mikes-minute-luxon-needs-to-wake-up-to-winstons-hijinks/">Winston Peters: 7/10 </a>
He got exactly what he wanted. Surely even he must be surprised that a trick that old still works. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-new-zealand-moving-into-a-technical-recession/">The recession: 2/10 </a>
The second one now. That’s called a double dip recession and brought to you by the same people that oversaw the aforementioned crime stats. 
 
The French: 7/10 
First in the world to pass laws around fast fashion. I doubt they will work but the intent deserves credit. 
 
Ryan Fox: 8/10 
Tournaments, prize money and trophies come and go. But a hole in one on the greatest hole in golf is forever. 
 
LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW

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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,...