A former Prime Minister's backing the view that large-scale government housing ownership like Kainga Ora is problematic.

A report by The New Zealand Initiative finds the Government's ownership of 77,000 state houses, has maintenance costs nearly twice that of a private landlord.

It finds it also doesn't respond quickly enough to issues like rent arrears, and troublesome tenants.

Sir Bill English told Mike Hosking his independent review panel into the agency found similar issues.

He says the point of social housing is to improve the lives of the tenants, so it means focusing on the people,  and who owns the houses,  is less important.

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A former Prime Minister's backing the view that large-scale government housing ownership like Kainga Ora is problematic.
A report by The New Zealand Initiative finds the Government's ownership of 77,000 state houses, has maintenance costs nearly twice that of a private landlord.
It finds it also doesn't respond quickly enough to issues like rent arrears, and troublesome tenants.
Sir Bill English told Mike Hosking his independent review panel into the agency found similar issues.
He says the point of social housing is to improve the lives of the tenants, so it means focusing on the people, &nbsp;and who owns the houses, &nbsp;is less important.
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Sir Bill English: Former Prime Minister says government housing ownership like Kainga Ora is problematic.

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"Everything to keep you guys safe": New CEO of Air NZ comments on mass cancellations

In the North Island, Red Wind Warnings are in place for Wellington and southern Wairarapa.

There are extensive public transport and flight cancellations.

Air New Zealand says it's already cancelled almost 100 flights today.

CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says told Mike Hosking that it will only operate flights if it's safe to do so.

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<h2>"Everything to keep you guys safe": New CEO of Air NZ comments on mass cancellations</h2>
In the North Island, Red Wind Warnings are in place for Wellington and southern Wairarapa.
There are extensive public transport and flight cancellations.
Air New Zealand says it's already cancelled almost 100 flights today.
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says told Mike Hosking that it will only operate flights if it's safe to do so.
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Best of 2025: New Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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"Such a joyful thing": Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming NZ tour 

Jimmy Carr is well known for a couple of things, his controversial comedy and distinctive laugh chief among them.

And he’s bringing both to Kiwi audiences early next year, travelling right across the country, stopping in 13 different cities. 

He’s got a prolific career in standup, as well as being a household name in UK television, not only hosting an array of panel shows, but a regular guest on many of the rest. 

Carr has a busy schedule, and he told Mike Hosking that he works as much as he possibly can, as his work is such a joyful thing. 

“If I have a night off, what am I doing? I’m sitting at home having my tea,” he said. 

“If I come out and do a show, it’s such a joyful thing." 

“I also think I do have a propensity to get cancelled once in a while,” Carr confessed, the comedian having seen his fair share of controversies. 

“So you never know when your last one’s going to be.” 

When it comes to cancel culture, Carr is a big advocate for freedom of speech. 

“I’m not for everyone, and edgy jokes, there’s you know, limits of it, sometimes it’s not for everyone,” he told Hosking. 

“But the whole cancel culture thing, you go, well, as long as you don’t get cancelled by your own audience, I think you’re golden.” 

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<h2>"Such a joyful thing": Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming NZ tour&nbsp;</h2>
Jimmy Carr is well known for a couple of things, his controversial comedy and distinctive laugh chief among them.
And he’s bringing both to Kiwi audiences early next year, travelling right across the country, stopping in 13 different cities.&nbsp;
He’s got a prolific career in standup, as well as being a household name in UK television, not only hosting an array of panel shows, but a regular guest on many of the rest.&nbsp;
Carr has a busy schedule, and he told Mike Hosking that he works as much as he possibly can, as his work is such a joyful thing.&nbsp;
“If I have a night off, what am I doing? I’m sitting at home having my tea,” he said.&nbsp;
“If I come out and do a show, it’s such a joyful thing."&nbsp;
“I also think I do have a propensity to get cancelled once in a while,” Carr confessed, the comedian having seen his fair share of controversies.&nbsp;
“So you never know when your last one’s going to be.”&nbsp;
When it comes to cancel culture, Carr is a big advocate for freedom of speech.&nbsp;
“I’m not for everyone, and edgy jokes, there’s you know, limits of it, sometimes it’s not for everyone,” he told Hosking.&nbsp;
“But the whole cancel culture thing, you go, well, as long as you don’t get cancelled by your own audience, I think you’re golden.”&nbsp;
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Best of 2025: Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming tour on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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Longevity: What's the secret to living longer, healthier lives? 

People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer. 

Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular. 

Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decades, and is considered to be one of the top five voices on the subject. 

He’s just released his latest book, ‘Super Agers’, a detailed guide to living a longer, healthier life. 

Topol told Mike Hosking it’s not necessarily about living longer, but rather extending the years someone lives with intact health.  

He says living to 90 and being perfectly health throughout ought to be more important than trying to live to 110 and having many years of dementia, or profound frailty, or poor quality of life.  

Although there are revolutions happening in regards to anti-inflammatory and hormonal medications, Topol says it’s never going to be as simple as a pill. 

Things like lifestyle factors, environmental pollution, microplastics, and forever chemicals also need to be controlled, he explains. 

Listen to the full interview for a detailed explanation of health, longevity, and the new developments in the medical sector.  

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<h2>Longevity: What's the secret to living longer, healthier lives?&nbsp;</h2>
People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer.&nbsp;
Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular.&nbsp;
Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decades, and is considered to be one of the top five voices on the subject.&nbsp;
He’s just released his latest book, ‘Super Agers’, a detailed guide to living a longer, healthier life.&nbsp;
Topol told Mike Hosking it’s not necessarily about living longer, but rather extending the years someone lives with intact health. &nbsp;
He says living to 90 and being perfectly health throughout ought to be more important than trying to live to 110 and having many years of dementia, or profound frailty, or poor quality of life. &nbsp;
Although there are revolutions happening in regards to anti-inflammatory and hormonal medications, Topol says it’s never going to be as simple as a pill.&nbsp;
Things like lifestyle factors, environmental pollution, microplastics, and forever chemicals also need to be controlled, he explains.&nbsp;
Listen to the full interview for a detailed explanation of health, longevity, and the new developments in the medical sector. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Best of 2025: Eric Topol talks longevity on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/9ac8a659-cd18-4464-8c32-b3c30141b62c/transcript

Sir Bill English: Former Prime Minister says government housing ownership like Kainga Ora is problematic.

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