Things have been heating up in the political sphere, so Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest developments. 

They discussed the decision to close Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for a protest, before the wind changed the plans, free speech and the right to protest, and the latest in the situation with Te Pati Māori and the tricky spot Labour seems to be in. 

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Things have been heating up in the political sphere, so Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest developments.&nbsp;
They discussed the decision to close Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for a protest, before the wind changed the plans, free speech and the right to protest, and the latest in the situation with Te Pati Māori and the tricky spot Labour seems to be in.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Te Pati Māori, protests, Auckland Harbour Bridge

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.

AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.
AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.

The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.

Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia. 

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.
The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.
Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia.&nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest news poll and potential new teal party

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e159ef8f-f06f-4249-b42b-b454016871ab/transcript

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.

The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend.  

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 the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.
The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend. &nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f49a495f-bd77-40bd-b72c-b454015d681b/transcript

Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on Te Pati Māori, protests, Auckland Harbour Bridge

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