Currently a record number of Kiwis are donating plasma, but it is still not enough.

More than 25,000 people donated last year, but another 4000 are needed just to meet demand.

NZ Blood Service CEO Sam Cliffe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the importance of plasma donations. 

"Plasma is one of those amazing things that can be made into 11 life-saving products, and we manufacture it into a whole load of different products which can be used to treat kids with immunodeficiency disorders, to clotting disorders, to cancer, liver disease, a whole range of things."

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Currently a record number of Kiwis are donating plasma, but it is still not enough.
More than 25,000 people donated last year, but another 4000 are needed just to meet demand.
NZ Blood Service CEO Sam Cliffe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the importance of plasma donations.&nbsp;
"Plasma is one of those amazing things that can be made into 11 life-saving products, and we manufacture it into a whole load of different products which can be used to treat kids with immunodeficiency disorders, to clotting disorders, to cancer, liver disease, a whole range of things."
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Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO says more plasma donors are needed

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Kiwibank is being forced to follow the big banks’ lead. 

Its one-year special rate has risen 20 basis points to 4.95%, and its two-year also increased 20 points to 5.39%. 

The increase is motivated by the bank’s desire to remain competitive as wholesale borrowing costs continue to rise. 

CEO Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking wholesale rates have been hard to deal with, but they don’t think the Official Cash Rate needs to increase in September.  

He says putting the rate up doesn’t produce more oil or make things more settled. 

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Kiwibank is being forced to follow the big banks’ lead.&nbsp;
Its one-year special rate has risen 20 basis points to 4.95%, and its two-year also increased 20 points to 5.39%.&nbsp;
The increase is motivated by the bank’s desire to remain competitive as wholesale borrowing costs continue to rise.&nbsp;
CEO Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking wholesale rates have been hard to deal with, but they don’t think the Official Cash Rate needs to increase in September. &nbsp;
He says putting the rate up doesn’t produce more oil or make things more settled.&nbsp;
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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank increasing its mortgage rates in an effort to remain competitive

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The All Blacks have blitzed the Sharks 54-nil at a soaked Durban to go two wins from two matches on their rugby tour of South Africa. 

New Zealand ran in eight tries, six of which came in the second half. 

Former All Black Sir John Kirwan believes the side is making progress in preparing for how to shut down the Springboks in the first test on Sunday week.  

He told Mike Hosking they’re breaking down how the South Africans play and the counters are starting to take shape – a better kicking game, kicking behind them, and trying to break down the closing of the gate defence. 

Kirwan says they’re building in the right direction. 

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The All Blacks have blitzed the Sharks 54-nil at a soaked Durban to go two wins from two matches on their rugby tour of South Africa.&nbsp;
New Zealand ran in eight tries, six of which came in the second half.&nbsp;
Former All Black Sir John Kirwan believes the side is making progress in preparing for how to shut down the Springboks in the first test on Sunday week. &nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking they’re breaking down how the South Africans play and the counters are starting to take shape – a better kicking game, kicking behind them, and trying to break down the closing of the gate defence.&nbsp;
Kirwan says they’re building in the right direction.&nbsp;
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Sir John Kirwan: Former All Black on the dominant win over the Sharks, Greatest Rivalry Tour

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of August, former National MP Wayne Mapp and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talk about the damage to the National Party as the Luxon leadership speculation rolls on. 

We break down all the rumours and likely outcomes of the National Party caucus meeting – who supports Luxon, who doesn't, and if there will be a vote. 

Mark Mitchell gets put into some tough positions on Politics Wednesday while Ginny Andersen looks on gleefully. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of August, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wayne-mapp-former-national-mp-on-luxon-calling-an-emergency-caucus-meeting-over-leadership-speculation/">former National MP Wayne Mapp</a> and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-deputy-prime-minister-and-act-leader-on-the-speculations-surrounding-the-national-party-leadership/">Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour</a> talk about the damage to the National Party as the Luxon leadership speculation rolls on.&nbsp;
We break down all the rumours and likely outcomes of the National Party caucus meeting – who supports Luxon, who doesn't, and if there will be a vote.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-nationals-mark-mitchell-and-labours-ginny-andersen-on-the-national-leadership-speculation-labour-and-the-left-bloc/">Mark Mitchell</a> gets put into some tough positions on Politics Wednesday while Ginny Andersen looks on gleefully.&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: 12 August 2026 

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Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO says more plasma donors are needed

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