A history-making weekend.  

Auckland FC is hosting the A-League Grand Final, facing off against Sydney FC at a sold out Mt Smart Stadium. 

A later kick-off time has been locked in to suit the Aussie audience —8:10pm— as Auckland looks to make history in just their second season. 

CEO Nick Becker told Mike Hosking the later start time won’t impact the team’s performance – you could put it on at any time and the boys will be up for it. 

He says the chance to play in front of a home ground is going to drive them forward. 

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A history-making weekend. &nbsp;
Auckland FC is hosting the A-League Grand Final, facing off against Sydney FC at a sold out Mt Smart Stadium.&nbsp;
A later kick-off time has been locked in to suit the Aussie audience —8:10pm— as Auckland looks to make history in just their second season.&nbsp;
CEO Nick Becker told Mike Hosking the later start time won’t impact the team’s performance – you could put it on at any time and the boys will be up for it.&nbsp;
He says the chance to play in front of a home ground is going to drive them forward.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&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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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on this weekend's A-League Grand Final against Sydney FC

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The Mike Hosking v Hits Breakfast Saga came to a head this morning when Jono, Ben, and Megan crashed the show, invading the ZB studio.  

But it seems things aren’t over yet, as they managed to extract an agreement from Mike to come down and teach them a thing or two about radio. 

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The Mike Hosking v Hits Breakfast Saga came to a head this morning when Jono, Ben, and Megan crashed the show, invading the ZB studio. &nbsp;
But it seems things aren’t over yet, as they managed to extract an agreement from Mike to come down and teach them a thing or two about radio.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Jono, Ben, and Megan crash the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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More money is on the table as Hawke’s Bay aims to regrow Snooker in the region. 

The Hawke’s Bay Open, taking place this September, has announced a winning prize of at least $2500. 

It’s being seen as a sign of growth in the sport and an attempt to attract newcomers to the table.  

Hawke’s Bay Confederation of Billiard Sports President Wayne O’Donnell told Mike Hosking prize money helps quite a bit in establishing the competition in the market.  

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More money is on the table as Hawke’s Bay aims to regrow Snooker in the region.&nbsp;
The Hawke’s Bay Open, taking place this September, has announced a winning prize of at least $2500.&nbsp;
It’s being seen as a sign of growth in the sport and an attempt to attract newcomers to the table. &nbsp;
Hawke’s Bay Confederation of Billiard Sports President Wayne O’Donnell told Mike Hosking prize money helps quite a bit in establishing the competition in the market. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Wayne O'Donnell: Hawke’s Bay Confederation of Billiard Sports President on the increased prize pool at the Hawke's Bay Open

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 22nd of May, the Government is shaking up social housing, and our exports are, once again, going gangbusters. 

It’s a massive weekend for Auckland FC as they host the Grand Final of the A-League at Mt Smart Stadium. 

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk Kate's banned Amazon account, parental advice, and ZB’s ratings as they Wrap the Week.  

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 Friday 22nd of May, the Government is <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/murray-edridge-wellington-city-mission-ceo-on-the-governments-social-housing-reform/">shaking up social housing</a>, and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nathan-guy-special-agricultural-trade-envoy-on-exports-reaching-86-billion-in-april-with-meat-leading-the-way/">our exports are, once again, going gangbusters</a>.&nbsp;
It’s a <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nick-becker-auckland-fc-ceo-on-this-weekends-a-league-grand-final-against-sydney-fc/">massive weekend for Auckland FC</a> as they host the Grand Final of the A-League at Mt Smart Stadium.&nbsp;
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk Kate's banned Amazon account, parental advice, and ZB’s ratings as they Wrap the Week. &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: 22 May 2026 

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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on this weekend's A-League Grand Final against Sydney FC

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