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The Mike Hosking Breakfast

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

By: Newstalk ZB
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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.2025 Newstalk ZB
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  • Olivia Hall: Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Executive Director on the dissolution of Te Pukenga
    Jul 14 2025

    Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is welcoming the dissolution of Te Pukenga.

    From next year, ten of the formally 16 polytechnics across the country will be re-established into standalone institutes after being clumped into one governing body.

    NMIT Executive Director Olivia Hall told Heather du Plessis-Allan the organisation runs quite a tight stopping and starting of programmes, and has been very lean on all support functions available.

    She says the community and local industries are very clear on their expectations for the industry, which is to be standalone.

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  • Robert Patman: International Relations Professor on Donald Trump's ultimatum for Russia regarding a ceasefire with Ukraine
    Jul 14 2025

    There's concern the US President's given Russia too much breathing room in his ultimatum.

    Donald Trump says the Kremlin has 50 days to reach a ceasefire deal for Ukraine or they'll introduce secondary tariffs of 100%.

    He's also confirmed plans to sell billions of dollars of US weapons to Ukraine, through NATO.

    International relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan Vladimir Putin will likely use the time to stall.

    He says he'll hang in there and hope the Europeans become demoralised and Trump changes his mind again.

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  • Brad Siebert: NZ Avocado CEO on the predicted strong 2024/25 season
    Jul 14 2025

    An expected uptick in the country's avocado production as the global market value smashes past $30 billion.

    A Rabobank report reveals our avocado industry saw a strong recovery last year after crop losses in 2023, due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

    NZ Avocado's forecasting a production increase of around two-million trays for the 2024/25 season, compared to the last.

    NZ Avocado CEO Brad Siebert told Heather du Plessis-Allan they’ve got all the ingredients for a better season ahead.

    He says New Zealand avocados are harvested for over 10 months of the year – a unique window compared to many of our offshore competitors.

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