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17743 - Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers president on launching election priorities and building on restoring farmer confidence

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17743 - Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers president on launching election priorities and building on restoring farmer confidence

Episodes

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Episodes

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers president on launching election priorities and building on restoring farmer confidence

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are we a bit harsh on Gen Z?

Wrapping the Week: Kerre Woodham and Tim Wilson talk Radio and Podcast Awards, Gen Z, Gerry Brownlee

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO on the playoffs starting this weekend

Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026

Mark Harris: NZ Sotheby's International Realty Managing Director on the rising interest in multi-generational living

Steve Evans: Fletcher Living CEO on the launch of a solar-powered no bill housing model

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on construction activity falling to a ten year low

Randy Manner: Former US Army Major General on Hezbollah rejecting the terms of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on overseas teachers making up about 12.5% of the workforce

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Opportunity Party could be the dark horse of the election

Chris Parker: Kiwi Comedian on comedy in New Zealand and Australia, upcoming tour

Gary Burchett: Sky TV Head of Sport Content on the decision to stream All Blacks games for free in delay

Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026

Warren Maher: Waikato Regional Council Chair on Te Huia fares being increased by 25% amid a surge in passengers

Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on wool prices hitting a 15 year high, surging demand

Brendon Crompton: Blue Light Ventures CEO on the Government's investment in reducing child and youth offending through sport and recreation

Laura McClure: ACT MP on being one of four MPs banned from China after visiting Taiwan

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new round of tariffs proposed by Donald Trump

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Simon Watts made the right call - but it should go further

Full Show Podcast: 03 June 2026

Jaimee Lupton: Gingernut's Angels Founder on the foundation's efforts to remove the financial barrier to IVF and fertility treatments

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on Budget 2026, NZ's nuclear stance, and the ban on non-elected council members voting

René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increased spending by international tourists, focus on the luxury market

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the call to replace the Fire and Emergency Levy with a Community Protection Levy

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the expressions of interest in the Government's gas exploration fund

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition Convener on Heartland striking a deal to purchase TSB and form a new banking entity

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the move to restrict council voting to elected members

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Hegseth's comments shouldn't upset New Zealand

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the latest batch of Mandelson files, rifts in the Labour Party

Commentary Box: Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discuss the Warriors v Panthers, Super Rugby Pacific, Tim Payne

Full Show Podcast: 02 June 2026

Luci Ellis: Westpac Group Chief Economist compares economic outlooks, unpacks whether NZ will become Australia's tax haven

Anhar Khanbhai: Wise's Travel Spending Expert on the number of Kiwis going over-budget when overseas

Lisa Woods: Amnesty International NZ Movement Building & Advocacy Director on the cross-sector call for digital accountability from platforms like Facebook and TikTok

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's freeloading off the US military, Budget 2026,

Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association Spokesperson on the rise in use of physical restraint on children

Mark the Week: 'Horse-faced duck' gave a look behind the scenes at Labour

Mike's Minute: My thoughts on the Budget

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the latest draft plan for an extension to the ceasefire between Iran and the US

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Dame Lynda Topp's Budget criticism, holidays, and Oura Rings

Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain previews the NRL clash between the Warriors and Panthers

Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026

Campbell Parker: Dairy NZ CEO on the new dairy season, wide milk price range

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Head of Advocacy on the focus on trades in Budget 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Budget 2026, return to surplus coming a year earlier than expected

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the reaction to Budget 2026, the levy on banks

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail and Foreign Affairs on what he got across the line in the Budget, the situation in the Middle East

Mike's Minute: We are finally utilising the whole country

Lee Martin: Kiwi singer-songwriter talks musical development, upcoming album 'Marlene'

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