The Mike Hosking Breakfast

China has reported data that suggests slower consumer growth, but industrial activity has remained consistent. JMI Wealth Director Andrew Kelleher told Mike Hosking “There’s not been enough trickle-down to consumers and households.” Kelleher said “Consumption is down in the doldrums – retail sales are problematic in New Zealand and around the world – in China they rose 2.3% in April, which is well below expectations.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition, and still faces risks of complications but has stabilised. Fico was shot five times at point-blank range last week, in an attack that sent shockwaves throughout Europe. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking “I suspect he’ll be in that hospital for a while yet.” Grey said “The man charged has appeared in court over the weekend – the court ruled that he could be placed in custody before the trial.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors beat three-time defending champions Penrith Panthers 22-20, putting an end to their four-game losing streak. The NRL is also seeing a surge in popularity - ten rounds into the season, and nearly 1.59 million New Zealanders have watched matches on Sky Sport and Sky Open. Andrew Alderson told Mike Hosking “I think it’s a tremendous result.” Alderson said “I think there's genuine belief there and they’re bringing those fans with them – justifiably.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand pet owners have added struggles during the cost-of-living crisis. Latest Stats NZ figures show the price of pets and pet-related things have increased by a quarter in two years, while vet bills have also been rising sharply. SPCA Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Alison Vaughn told Mike Hosking that although we want to spoil our pets, we need to be focusing on the basics when times are tough. Vaughn said “The most important things are food and vet care – especially getting your pets de-sexed.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL is pulling more and more eyes. Ten rounds into the season, nearly 1.59 million New Zealanders have watched matches on Sky Sport and free-to-air on Sky Open. This is an increase of 14% compared to last year. Former Warriors Coach Frank Endacott told Mike Hosking that the increase says something for the game as a spectator sport. He said that if you look at the way it’s progressed over the last couple of decades, the speed of the games is unbelievable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you get the feeling the only moderately normal person in the Greens left the building a couple of weeks back, and he is sitting in his new corporate financing job feeling a new lease on life? Surely as he read, as I did, the tale of Darleen Tana on full whack doing virtually nothing and his good mate Tory "let me bugger Wellington up" Whanau, he must be feeling just a bit guilty about hanging out with such a bunch of no-hopers. This is not about politics. Politics is their wacky policies that bear no resemblance to the real world. Politics is about them not actually being a Green party, but more a collection of activists who want to control your life and thoughts. No, this is about who basically they are as people. There is something not right about them. For a comparatively small collection of people, too many of them are flaky and therefore in trouble and unfit to represent anyone at the highest level. Metiria Turei was you first major calamity and so it has slowly, but surely, unravelled. In the Tana case it is not just the questions around her behaviour and alleged treatment of people. It’s the approach the party's leadership has taken to getting to the bottom of it. This has dragged on for week after week after week. We have rung them a myriad of times. We got as close to them saying "any day now" before, after several days, they reverted to "a few more weeks". A few more weeks has turned into many, many weeks. What is the lawyer doing? How much is it costing? Have they found a treasure trove of skulduggery, because what else could take this long if there is nothing to see? All the while Tana sits on our money doing diddly squat. In the meantime, Tory Whanau has overseen the destruction of the city while breaking the rules having her dog in the office and while having a drinking problem that embarrassed her and shamed the council. Now she's not really that bothered with meetings on boards of assets that are worth quite a bit of money. They don’t care. They are not professional. They are not dedicated. They essentially take the piss and we pay for it. They are not normal. Explain to me, if you dare and if you support any of this, if you voted for this kind of ineptitude just what is it you see in them? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's richest woman's causing a stir by demanding her portrait is removed from an exhibition. Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira's art exhibition "Australia in Colour" is on display at the National Gallery of Australia. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart doesn't like her painting and wants it taken down. Australia correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking that while the portrait's not flattering, it's true to the style of the artist. He says most of Vincent Namatjira's artworks are caricatures, and it's just the way he paints. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The immigration statistics: 3/10 The record broken by Kiwis leaving this country is the number that should be chiseled on the Labour Government grave stone 2017-2023. "Here lies Labour. 52,500 couldn’t stand it any longer." Charter schools: 7/10 Recognising that a union-based one-stop shop isn't for everyone. The Waitangi Tribunal: 4/10 Why don’t they just write the one report? Just say "we hate national", "we hate everything they are doing", "everything they are doing is racist" and just hand a new copy out every time someone whinges? The Luxon pre-Budget speech: 6/10 Defending tax cuts and good on him. The fact some have lost the idea that actually keeping the money you earn, shows you just how wayward and ill-disciplined we have become. Biden and Trump: 7/10 Two debates. A better watch than Mike Tyson v Jake Paul I reckon. Jerry Seinfeld: 9/10 Listen to what he actually said, not what the media focused on. There are lessons for life in there. He is brilliant. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A kiwi company has figured out how to combine new AI technology with one of New Zealand’s biggest industries. Livestock Visibility Solutions has created Flow, a software designed to streamline cow movement from the yard to the milking shed. The program automates the backing gate system, allowing for greater efficiency. CEO Richard Appleby told Mike Hosking that it can only be done by AI, as it reacts so quickly to what’s happening in the yard and needs to be able to adapt quickly. He said it replaces what a person would do if they had total vision of the cows in their yard, and is able to make the call as to what the ideal density of cows is at any given time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is far outstripping New Zealand on the tourism front. Data from Stats NZ shows that New Zealand had just over 340,000 visitors in March this year, up 74,200 compared to last year. In comparison, Australia had more than 760,000, a 24.1% increase from March last year. Tourism Minister Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking that we’re actually tracking pretty well when you look at the figures for the year ending March 2024. He said that we’re sitting at about 82% of pre-Covid numbers, which is roughly the same as Australia, and in line with the global rate of 85%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's lawyers continue to cross-examine his former fixer in court in a potential turning point of the hush money trial. Michael Cohen was an attorney for the former-President from 2006 to 2018 and is the prosecution's last witness. He's told the prosecutors he paid adult star Stormy Daniels on behalf of Trump to ensure the story would not come out before the 2016 election. US correspondent, Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Cohen previously said he'd do just about anything for Trump. He says after serving jail time, Cohen believes Trump should 'rot' for what he did to Cohen and his family. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of May, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talked about his trip in the Solomon Islands, the chaos in New Caledonia, and Putin meeting up with Xi. Do we have a culture of workplace bullying in this country? The answer is yes according to the Human Rights Commission, and the comments come in thick and fast. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrapped the Week, and we heard all about how terrible of a sick patient Mike Hosking is. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to wrap this week. On the agenda today was bullying, pool, and fitness. Plus, Mike Hosking was off sick these last couple days and Kate revealed that he’s quite the ‘excruciating’ patient. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a belief that bullying's embedded in New Zealand culture. A report from the Human Rights Commission and KPMG says the estimated cost of harassment and bullying to businesses is around $1.5 billion. It says the cost to employers is about $1,600 for every worker affected. Anti-Bullying Council Director James Hilford told Mike Hosking that bullying's rife across most industries. He says in all the workplaces he's been in, his experience has shown it's part of the entire country's culture. Hilford also says we should stop using the word ‘bullying’, redefining it as abuse instead. He says it's not a soft, cuddly problem, but it's a real problem, and it's straight-out abuse. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of New Zealanders stranded in New Caledonia could start coming home tomorrow. The French territory is in a state of emergency and its international airport remains closed. There have been several days of violent unrest, sparked by controversial constitutional changes. At least four people have died and hundreds more have been injured during fires, armed clashes and mass looting. Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Mike Hosking that more than 200 Kiwis are currently there, but he hopes they'll be able to return home soon. He says the airport may be able to open tomorrow. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An agricultural economics expert says Fonterra's change in strategy has come as a surprise. The dairy giant has signalled its intent to divest brands including Anchor and Mainland, and overseas operations Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. It wants to focus on producing ingredients and selling those to consumers and other businesses. Lincoln University agricultural economics professor Alan Renwick told Mike Hosking that the brands are likely to be bought by offshore companies. He says the main competitor in New Zealand —Goodman Fielder— is based in Singapore, and if they're looking to buy more they could go to Singapore. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half the country’s junior doctors are walking off the job again today as they continue to fight pay and work conditions. More than two thousand junior doctors with the Resident Doctors' Association are striking for 49 hours from today. They haven't reached an agreement with Health New Zealand on pay and working conditions. Dr Deborah Powell, National Secretary for the NZ Resident Doctors Association, told Andrew Dickens that the good news is that they’re still talking and working on it. However they still haven’t received a solution to the problems she said. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 71-year-old man remains in police custody in Slovakia, accused of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the stomach, arm, and leg. Christopher Luxon's joining other world leaders in condemning the attack, saying it's shocking and nothing justifies such horrific violence in our democratic systems. Newstalk ZB Europe correspondent Enda Brady —who made a documentary about Fico— told Andrew Dickens it's interesting the alleged assailant picked a town where the Prime Minister is well supported. He says the man probably really doesn't like Fico's politics, or the way Slovakia is going under his leadership. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some influencers are losing millions of social media followers in protest of their silence on the Israel-Gaza conflict. #Blockout2024 began after the Met Gala, as celebrities used their platforms to share the luxurious affair amid worldwide protests. Taylor Swift has lost more than 300,000 and Kim Kardashian has lost more than 3 million since the event. Gorilla Technology Chief Executive Paul Spain told Andrew Dickens he's unsure of the difference it'll make. He says the people unfollowing are probably those who interacted least with their content. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Housing Minister's asking questions of Kainga Ora over revelations the Dunedin holiday park it owns has sat empty for four years. The Crown housing agency bought Aaron Lodge in Kaikorai Valley for more than $4 million, intended to become a social housing development. But it's remained vacant, covered in weeds and temporary fencing. Chris Bishop told Andrew Dickens that it's a 'pretty crazy' situation, particularly given our housing crisis. He says while development does sometimes take a while, four years is a long time for no action so he's asking Kainga Ora to explain. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16th of May, Andrew Dickens is once more filling in for Mike Hosking. Both the Police Association and Minister Mark Mitchell joined to discuss NSW's increased push to steal our cops to their shores. The Brits are both shocked and in awe of King Charles first official portrait. Andrew gave his thoughts. Christchurch country-pop singer Miranda Easten gave a world premiere of her new single ahead of her upcoming sophomore album. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi country-pop singer Miranda Easten has been finding international success. Her debut single ‘Cowboy Lullaby’ reached 16 on the official Top 40 Country Music Chart in Australia, and she also featured on Compass FM’s ‘Voices of Country’ compilation album. Easten is currently working on her second album, ‘Concrete and Honey, which is due for release in July. She told Andrew Dickens that while there’s not a whole lot of new material on the album, there’s definitely a few songs that haven’t been heard. One of which is ‘Kip Moore Smile’ and she gave listeners a taste of the yet to be released single. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand can't match what Australia's putting on the table for police officers. New South Wales is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers, shorten training, and allow experienced cops to keep their rank. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Andrew Dickens that they've been doing this for decades. However, he said, we can’t compete with Australia’s economy although they’re trying to close that gap. Mitchell said that the government is focused on making the economy stronger so we can provide a country that people actually want to come back to, as they see a future to raise their families. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s want for changes to police officers pay conditions to combat New South Wales' poaching attempts. The state is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers, shorten training, and allow experienced cops to keep their rank. Police Association President Chris Cahill told Andrew Dickens that while we can't compete on wages, there are issues we can address. For example, it takes 21 years for a constable to reach their maximum earnings, compared to the six or years it takes a nurse or a teacher. That needs to change Cahill said. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional economies are slowing to Covid times. Latest figures from Infometrics show economic activity has increased just 0.2% over a year, the slowest growth since the first lockdown. Since last year, fewer people are planning to build in the regions, with consents falling by around 25%, and the Tasman District falling almost 60%. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Andrew Dickens that regions are bearing the brunt of the current economic climate. He says lamb and mutton prices are at seven-year lows, while forestry prices have been falling over the last couple of months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's treasurer says the number one priority of his Budget is easing the cost of living. Jim Chalmers is reporting a $9.3 billion surplus for this year but anticipates deficits for the next two years. He's outlined benefits like energy relief for all households and increased rent assistance for welfare recipients. Australian Correspondent Steve Price told Andrew Dickens that it’s a bit of a hope and wish budget. He said that many pundits are suggesting that this is Labour lining everything up for an early election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes to the Christchurch Call are being welcomed by the Muslim community. The initiative's becoming a charitable foundation and will no longer rely on taxpayer funding. It will continue its mission to reduce online extremism but is no longer linked to the governments of New Zealand or France, which founded it in 2019. The Federation of Islamic Associations NZ chair Abdur Razzaq told Andrew Dickens that the government isn’t pulling their support, but rather it was a natural transition for the organisation. He said that it's not about whether the new structure is better, but rather what services it can provide now that it couldn’t before. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand wool is having its time in the limelight as it features in a documentary on the world's largest public broadcaster. Germany's national channel will play the 8-minute documentary which has the potential to reach around 60% of the country. The crew is filming at wool carpet manufacturer Bremworth and will travel to other processing plants and farms around New Zealand. Bremworth CEO Greg Smith told Andrew Dickens that this is huge for the industry. He says having millions see New Zealand wool could help give a much-needed boost to the industry. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been several major announcements made of late, most notably the reintroduction of charter schools and the creation of the National Gang Unit. National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen joined Andrew Dickens on Politics Wednesday to dig into the announcements. Mark Mitchell said that the Labour Government left them with a real mess. He told Andrew Dickens that they're like an arsonist returning to the scene of the crime to watch how long it's going to take to put the fires out. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 15th of May, Andrew Dickens filled in for Mike Hosking. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster spoke on the new gang taskforce and what they want the unit to achieve. Charter schools are back and they're a contentious issue, can they be done well? Alwyn Poole has set up a couple and explained how it needs to be done. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell sparred over the new gang unit and charter schools on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball fans will have easy access to games as Netball New Zealand confirms a partnership with TVNZ. The 12-month contract secures free-to-air coverage of next year’s ANZ Premiership Saturday matches. The sport will also be broadcast on Sky next year, as the existing broadcasting partnership is extended by a year. Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie told Andrew Dickens that ideally they’d want longer contracts and more certainty, but what was really important was getting clarity for coaches and players for 2025. They only had one game a week free-to-air in 2024 and are getting great numbers, she said, and being able to continue and expand on that is going to be significant. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's heating up within the New York Court room as Donald Trump's lawyers grill his former fixer. Michael Cohen was an attorney for the ex-president from 2006 to 2018 and the prosecution's last witness in the hush money trial. He's told the prosecutors he allegedly paid adult star Stormy Daniels on behalf of Trump, to ensure the story would not come out before the 2016 election. US correspondent Richard Arnold told Andrew Dickens that it's already a tense cross examination. He says Trump's lawyer started by calling out Cohen for posting rude Tiktoks about him. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A founder of two charter schools says the model could work. The Coalition's putting aside more than $150 million in the Budget for 15 new charter schools and converting 35 state schools. Head of Innovative Education Consultants, Alwyn Poole, told Andrew Dickens they saw improvement in the past and students would spend four years in their middle schools. He says 88% of Māori and Pasifika students would go on to achieve level 1 NCEA. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police officers are set to spend less time on mental health-related callouts as a new gang crackdown gets under way. The Police Minister, and Commissioner, have suggested mental health callouts are 'draining' resources. The pair announced a new specialist gang unit would be set up, confirming some officers would be re-prioritised and some more would be hired. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told Andrew Dickens that at the moment they can end up sitting for hours in emergency departments with someone, waiting for support. He says they'll attend where Police are absolutely required, but they're not going to stay for hours. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recruitment agency's worried at the type of New Zealander packing their bags and moving overseas. Stats NZ says New Zealand saw a net migration loss of more than 52,000 citizens in the year ending March. People aged 18 to 30 accounted for 39% of the departures. Robert Walters Commercial Director Stuart Nash told Andrew Dickens that his concerns aren't about young people packing everything into a bag and heading one-way to London. He's worried about people who are mid-career, with families, who've settled here and have made the decision it's too hard and cross the Tasman. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles has handed down one of his titles after more than thirty years. He handed down the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to William, saying that he was “tinged with sadness” after so many years of holding the title. His younger son, who served in the Air Corps twice in Afghanistan, spending three and a half years of his life in service, was passed over. UK Correspondent Edna Brady told Mike Hosking that if Harry ever needed confirmation that he’s on his own now, it’s come both today and last week, when none of the Windsor family showed to support his charity event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the union getting the win over TVNZ in their desire to lay some people off really a win? When TVNZ sacked me many years ago, a lot of people advised me to fight them. They said I had a good case and would win. My argument was, why on earth would I fight someone who doesn’t want to employ me? So, we negotiated a cheque and I wandered on my way. Fast forward 25-odd years and the scenario is slightly different. TVNZ is in a world of financial pain, and they need to do something about it. And that's the key to all this. They will do something about it, because they can't afford not to. The fact they didn’t, according to the bloke at the tribunal was because they failed on one of the myriad of clauses in what is clearly a fairly complex collective agreement, doesn’t actually mean anything changes. All that’s happened is they will go back to the boardroom, meeting room, whatever room they yack about these things in, and re-litigate what has already been litigated. The people involved get nothing other than more pain and a delayed inevitability and that's before you get to the irony that the two programmes at the centre of this, Fair Go and Sunday, have finished this week anyway. This has played out the way it has because unions need to be seen to be doing something. This was a move by the unions to make the unions look like it might be worth you paying your sub. The warning, I would have thought, is it was driven by Michael "light rail" Wood, who has taken his inability to do a lot productive at national-political level and channelled it back into industrial scraps with tribunals. None of this helps anyone. At the end of the day, business is business and if the business is in trouble, which it is, miracles, bright ideas and concessions are dealt with very early on in the process. No business sets out to do what TVNZ has done because they are bored, or devoid of tapping into all possible ideas. We are at the end of the line. As they got to that line they erred, according to the adjudicator of erring. Michael Wood might feel it’s a win, but then Michael Wood has a job. Let's see how many of those he saves by delaying the inevitable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a shift in what goes in the shopping basket and what stays on the shelf. Data from Stats NZ shows food prices increased 0.8% in the 12 months to April. The slight increase is driven by grocery items, particularly chocolate, olive oil, and potato chips. Foodstuffs Chief Executive Chris Quin told Mike Hosking that inflation has maxed out quite a few people's budgets. He has no doubt people will be having to swap out brands or avoid things considered to be luxuries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 14th of May, we looked at what's going to happen next in the Waitangi Tribunal stoush with Karen Chhour, after the Court of Appeal gave a win to the Tribunal. The Prime Minister was in to talk gas production, foreign affairs, and new roads. Plus, he described his pain at having to do the whole interview in a Highlanders jersey after losing a bet! Speaking of Prime Ministers, former Australian PM Scott Morrison joined the show to talk life post politics, his faith, and his new book, which is out now. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has written a book. It's being described as a political memoir, a self-help book, and a story of faith. The book is called ‘Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister's Testimony of God's Faithfulness’. Morrison told Mike Hosking that it was a great privilege to do what he was able to do as Prime Minister, calling it a tremendous honour. He says he has no regrets about his tough stance against China. Morrison was an outspoken critic of China during his four years as Australian Prime Minister, including leading calls for an international inquiry into the origins of the Covid pandemic in China. China responded with punishing trade restrictions on Australia. Morrison told Mike Hosking that someone needed to stand up to China over its aggression in the South China Sea. He says countries need to have clear red lines and not trade their sovereignty and values. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Chhour is acknowledging the Court of Appeal overturning the decision which blocked her from the Waitangi Tribunal summons. The decision rejected a High Court ruling, which had found the Children's Minister did not have to front with her reasoning for removing Section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act. Chhour told Mike Hosking that she listened to issues in the community, campaigned on it, and the removal is part of her promise to make real change. She says she didn't realise it would receive so much attention, but it's good it's sparked a conversation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been forced to wear a Highlanders jersey this morning after the team beat the Crusaders on the weekend. Luxon —a die-hard Crusaders fan— had a bet with Newstalk ZB producer Sam Carran over the outcome of Saturday’s game. He was a good sport at the NZME offices this morning, laughing as he donned the jersey - but he told ZB’s Mike Hosking to expect a “shocking interview”. He said Carran was “the nicest man in the country” on the outside but inside was “Machiavellian”. Luxon said he had warned Carran he was a size XL but the producer had given him an XS jersey. Luxon last week maintained the Crusaders would turn around their losing form against the Highlanders, but it wasn’t to be. Waitangi Tribunal appeal Luxon told Hosking the Government is still considering whether to appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgement, which sided with the Waitangi Tribunal over its summons of Children’s Minister Karen Chhour. ”We only got the judgement yesterday. So it’s a pretty big judgement and we need to work our way through it, and then take advice on whether we will appeal it and what we’ll do next. ”The key issue was that “we don’t believe section 7AA is the right thing. We think the primacy of a child is important over above their cultural needs”. Some of the information the Waitangi Tribunal had asked for was from Cabinet discussions, which was “frustrating”, he said. The Government was trying to act in the spirit of “probity” - “making sure that the different branches of government are respectful of each other”. Fast Tracking Regarding Monday’s announcement about new the regional roading programme, Luxon said the Government was “very up for bringing in private capital” for public-private partnerships. The Fast-Track consenting process would be critical for many of the projects, and the planned National Infrastructure Agency would deal with financing and funding - working out whether private, domestic or international capital was most appropriate for each project. New Zealand also needed to become more attractive for foreign capital, Luxon said - adding that NZ was ranked second-least attractive in the OECD in that respect, just ahead of Mexico. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Road carriers are pleased the spotlight's being shone on regional roads. Transport Minister Simeon Brown's announced plans for a new Roads of Regional Significance programme alongside the already established Roads of National Significance. He says it will single out projects of priority to fund first. It'll replace the former government's NZ Upgrade Programme. National Road Carriers Association Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Mike Hosking that this announcement will be welcomed by freight operators. He says it's especially pleasing because regional roads are often overlooked. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of May, we have a report saying our teachers aren't coming out of teacher training well enough prepared to teach our kids and nothing has changed in seven years. Education Minister Erica Stanford talks about another issue she has to solve. Did you see the Aurora Australis? There were strange goings-on because of the electrical storm, including Mike's boss getting a call at 4:30am after his security went off. Another sham of a game for the Warriors and the Prime Minister needs to fulfil a bet after the Highlanders beat the Crusaders. Guy Heveldt and Andrew Saville cover off the Commentary Box. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is budget week in Australia, but the UN’s assembly’s vote to approve resolution granting Palestine new rights is dominating debate in federal parliament. Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong called the vote a move toward a two-state solution that would lead to greater security for Israel and Palestine. Opposition spokesman accused the government of undermining decades of bipartisanship. Australia correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking the country is seeing a rise in anti-Semitism as the issue continues. Meanwhile, children in South Australia under the age of 14 will potentially be banned from social media following growing evidence that social media is harming children’s mental health. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the Warriors thrashing in Sydney, the Blues holding strong against the Hurricanes, and the Wellington Phoenix’s nil-all draw in the first leg of the A-League semi-final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As cold weather continues to grip the country amid uncertainty about power supplies, consumers are being urged to make sure they are getting the best deal on their electricity. Consumer Advocacy Council Chair Deborah Hart tells Mike Hosking that electricity bills can be terribly complicated and confusing, making it hard to compare prices. Hart believes power companies should be required to have consistent information on power bills and provide a best power notice that lets consumers know if there is a better plan available. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From July 1, Auckland CBD residents and visitors will be stung with new 24-hour parking charges covering overnight, weekends and public holidays. Mayor Wayne Brown has expressed dissatisfaction about the change, and CBD workers are residents say they were blindsided. Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage tells Mike Hosking this is not a helpful time for Auckland Transport to find revenue streams, as a huge amount of effort is being put into city centre recovery. Having the ability to get to and from the city in a private car is also important for many workers, operating outside of standard public transport hours. The overnight parking charges are ironic as Hospitality NZ has been actively working with other council agencies on a night-time economy strategy to boost the appeal of the city. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in eight Auckland homes on sale are at risk of selling for a loss or minimal profit, according to OneRoof data. Since skyrocketing to a record high of $1.58 million, prices have fallen around 19 percent, while interest rates have jumped sharply. OneRoof Editor Owen Vaughan tells Mike Hosking people are selling homes in a stress point due to high mortgage interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s military operations intensified in Rafah over the weekend. US President Joe Biden has issued a warning to Israel that he won’t supply weapons if they move into Rafah. Meanwhile, New Zealand has voted in favour of a UN Palestine resolution. International relations expert Geoffrey Miller tells Mike Hosking that the conflict will play a huge part in the US election this year, with protests across college campuses pushing Biden to publicly show that he is not happy with Israel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.