/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/rss ob体育接口 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:58:25 Z en /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wrapping-the-week-with-kate-hawkesby-and-tim-wilson-the-best-easter-eggs-on-the-market/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wrapping-the-week-with-kate-hawkesby-and-tim-wilson-the-best-easter-eggs-on-the-market/ Capping off another short week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.  They discussed the number of people taking leave for the period, the best brand of Easter eggs, and the fact that chatbots have queues.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:03:26 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-the-new-partnership-with-north-americas-major-league-cricket/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/scott-weenink-nz-cricket-ceo-on-the-new-partnership-with-north-americas-major-league-cricket/ A groundbreaking new partnership for New Zealand Cricket, in an effort to keep the country's top players from joining other global T20 franchises.  New Zealand Cricket have joined forces with the financial backers of a new franchise in North America's Major League Cricket - a competition that has a value of at least $200 million.  The move could help keep leading players and coaches in the Black Caps set-up, instead of becoming global T20 freelancers.  CEO Scott Weenink told Mike Hosking they're taking a two-pronged approach.  He says this presents an opportunity to diversify their revenue streams into the most lucrative global sporting market, while also creating opportunities for their high performance staff and players.    The new team —which is yet to be formally named or have their location confirmed— will debut in the 2027 season.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:51:12 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/simon-watts-climate-change-minister-says-there-is-improvement-from-the-emissions-trading-scheme/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/simon-watts-climate-change-minister-says-there-is-improvement-from-the-emissions-trading-scheme/ The Government says it's reinstating confidence in the Emissions Trading Scheme.  It comes as the Climate Commission's calls for carbon credits to stay the same price, to maintain stability.  Climate Change Minister Simon Watts told Mike Hosking while some carbon credit auctions haven't taken off, things are improving on other years.  He says the previous Government was getting too involved and causing volatility, but he's turning things around.  He says the Commission's told the Government its changes are working well, and it can keep its hand off the tiller.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:38:17 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-24-april-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of April, David Seymour defends his controversial slash-and-burn changes to the Early Childhood Education sector.   We also explore whether Donald Trump is preparing to retract his tariffs on China with insights from Doug Holtz-Eakin, a former economic adviser to Senator John McCain.   Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby wrap the short week with a fun discussion on the 'best' Easter eggs currently on the market.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:09:14 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/roger-beaumont-nz-banking-association-ceo-on-the-new-suite-of-protective-measures-to-block-scams/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/roger-beaumont-nz-banking-association-ceo-on-the-new-suite-of-protective-measures-to-block-scams/ Telco companies and digital platforms need to step up to protect people from scams.  That's the message from the New Zealand Banking Association as they roll out a new suite of their own protective measures.  Chief Executive Roger Beaumont told Mike Hosking scammers prey on the vulnerable and cost New Zealanders billions every year.  He says while it's not the Bank's problem, they're putting in safeguards to reduce the risk of it happening.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:59:43 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-willis-nurses-society-national-director-on-the-expanded-medical-graduate-bond-scheme/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-willis-nurses-society-national-director-on-the-expanded-medical-graduate-bond-scheme/ The heath sector's welcoming more money in the pockets of new graduates.  The Government's expanded the existing scheme giving graduates bond payments to stay in the country.  Payments are up to $50 thousand over a period of three to five years.  Nurses' Society National Director David Willis told Mike Hosking it's needed.  Willis says it's designed to get workforce into hard-to-reach areas.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:38:32 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/doug-holtz-eakin-economist-and-former-advisor-to-john-mccain-on-potential-easing-tensions-between-the-us-and-china/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/doug-holtz-eakin-economist-and-former-advisor-to-john-mccain-on-potential-easing-tensions-between-the-us-and-china/ Rising hopes of easing tensions in the trade war between the US and China.  Donald Trump's signalling a potential U-turn, saying the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods are "very high" and will "come down substantially".  But the two countries are yet to hold any formal trade talks.  Economist Doug Holtz-Eakin —a former adviser to John McCain— told Mike Hosking if Trump keeps waiting for Xi Jinping's call, he'll be waiting a long time.  He says China has no reason to come to the table, and intermediaries will need to get involved to get both sides talking.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:17:01 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-regulation-minister-on-the-regulation-cuts-to-early-childhood-education/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-regulation-minister-on-the-regulation-cuts-to-early-childhood-education/ Regulation Minister David Seymour's accusing unions of 'fearmongering' about the review into early childhood education.  Cabinet's agreed to adopt 15 recommendations from a Ministry of Regulation review that found a number of settings were outdated.  Seymour says the unions made their mind up before the Government released its decision.  He told Mike Hosking there are just too many regulators, with multiple Ministries and local councils trying to enforce rules without any clarity.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:06:06 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-on-the-increasing-security-preparations-for-pope-francis-funeral/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jo-mckenna-italy-correspondent-on-the-increasing-security-preparations-for-pope-francis-funeral/ Thousands of people are descending on Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday.  It's already a busy time for the city, with Easter and other local public holidays falling this week.  Newstalk ob体育接口's Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking she's spoken to people who have waited in line for four hours to catch a glimpse of the Pope.  She says the Vatican is considering keeping the doors open past midnight tonight because of the demand.  Security checks will also be stepped up ahead of the funeral, with the Vatican working out the arrangements tonight.  McKenna says they will include firefighters who specialise in terrorism and chemical warfare.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:31:55 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-mark-mitchell-and-ginny-andersen-discuss-nz-firsts-gender-bill-conscience-votes/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-mark-mitchell-and-ginny-andersen-discuss-nz-firsts-gender-bill-conscience-votes/ This week on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest topics of the short week so far. They discussed New Zealand First's new Member's Bill calling to legally define gender, conscience votes, and Kieran McAnulty's Easter bill. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:41:55 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/paul-spoonley-massey-university-sociologist-on-selwyns-lack-of-key-services-as-it-struggles-with-population-growth/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/paul-spoonley-massey-university-sociologist-on-selwyns-lack-of-key-services-as-it-struggles-with-population-growth/ Key services are lagging behind in Canterbury's Selwyn district as it tries to cope with exponential population growth.  Stats NZ data shows it remains the fastest growing district in the country, with 3200 new arrivals in the year to June.  Rolleston and Lincoln experienced the biggest jumps, at 9.6% and 8.1% respectively.  Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking Selwyn falls behind when it comes to infrastructure.  For example, he says that of the 20-odd primary schools with more than 700 students, five of them are in Selwyn.   LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:13:35 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-23-april-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-23-april-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of April, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with Sir Keir Starmer, signing a new weapons deal.  NZ First are occupying themselves with gender issues, trying to follow the UK Supreme Courts decision - we talk to Suzanne Levy from Speak up for Women about the bill.  Mark Mitchell and Ginny Anderson discuss conscience votes and request a special shoutout on Politics Wednesday.   Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:09:12 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/christopher-white-npr-vatican-correspondent-on-the-catholic-churchs-path-forward-vote-for-a-new-pope/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/christopher-white-npr-vatican-correspondent-on-the-catholic-churchs-path-forward-vote-for-a-new-pope/ The Catholic Church is at a crossroads as it prepares to vote for a new leader.  Pope Francis died aged 88 on Easter Monday following a stroke and heart failure.   His funeral will take place outside St Peter's Basilica on Saturday evening, and then Cardinals will be summoned to Rome to elect his successor.   NPR Vatican correspondent Christopher White told Mike Hosking it's anyone's guess who the new pope will be.  He says they have to decide whether to continue on the path of reform initiated by Pope Francis —a more welcoming and inclusive church— or to course correct.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:49:47 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/josh-tan-export-nz-executive-director-on-the-impact-of-donald-trumps-tariffs-international-monetary-fund-slashing-global-growth-forecasts/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/josh-tan-export-nz-executive-director-on-the-impact-of-donald-trumps-tariffs-international-monetary-fund-slashing-global-growth-forecasts/ The International Monetary Fund is slashing its global growth forecasts due to impact of Donald Trump's tariffs, and expects the US to be hit particularly hard.  US markets have been rallying, with the White House confirming it has 18 trade deal proposals on paper, is talking with 34 countries this week, and has a China deal in the works.  But China's warning it will hit back at countries that make deals that go against its interests.  Export NZ Executive Director Josh Tan told Mike Hosking it's still unclear how New Zealand and its exporters will be affected.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:37:59 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/sir-don-mckinnon-former-foreign-minister-on-the-new-weapons-deal-with-the-uk/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/sir-don-mckinnon-former-foreign-minister-on-the-new-weapons-deal-with-the-uk/ A former Foreign Minister says New Zealand's new weapons deal with the UK reflects a strong relationship.  Christopher Luxon and Sir Keir Starmer have met in the UK overnight.  They've announced a deal worth more than $60 million for New Zealand-made drones and discussed the war in Ukraine.  Sir Don McKinnon told Mike Hosking it's another step in joint support for the war-torn country.  He says New Zealand and the UK have always been closely linked, but there's a long way to go before the war can be stopped.  Luxon and Starmer are also pushing for even closer military ties, coming after the Government announced it's boosting military spending to hit more than 2% of GDP.  McKinnon told Hosking it'll help New Zealand's international reputation.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:29:22 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/suzanne-levy-speak-up-for-women-spokesperson-on-nz-firsts-members-bill-aiming-to-legally-define-sex/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/suzanne-levy-speak-up-for-women-spokesperson-on-nz-firsts-members-bill-aiming-to-legally-define-sex/ Differing opinions on New Zealand First's Members' bill regarding the definition of 'woman'.  MP Jenny Marcroft is proposing legally defining a woman as being an adult human biological female.  Rainbow Auckland co-chair Sibyl Mandow says it's a political move to be divisive, stir up hate, and generate a narrative to distract from more pressing issues.  Mandow says the bill is trying to denounce the existence of trans people – who have no agenda and just want to exist.   But Speak Up for Women spokesperson Suzanne Levy told Mike Hosking polling on this issue indicates people don't want trans people to be treated poorly.  But she says at the same time, people don't think sex can be changed.  Levy says laws need to be definable, as sex has never had any other meaning than biological sex.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:11:32 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/chris-bishop-transport-minister-on-the-plans-for-the-new-northland-expressway-project/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/chris-bishop-transport-minister-on-the-plans-for-the-new-northland-expressway-project/ The Transport Minister says there's a chance the new Northland Expressway project will have a budget blowout.  The road will go from Warkworth, east of State Highway one, and over the Brynderwyn Hills to the east of the current route, then through Whangarei.   It's expected to take around 15 years to complete and is one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.   Transport Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking they're doing a lot of preparation work now to make sure there aren't any slip-ups.  He says they're working on detailed designs, consenting work, and getting the funding model right, but slippages in cost can't be ruled out.  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:43:55 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/commentary-box-with-andrew-saville-and-jason-pine-warriors-formula-1-super-rugby-reiko-ioane/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/commentary-box-with-andrew-saville-and-jason-pine-warriors-formula-1-super-rugby-reiko-ioane/ Andrew Saville and Jason Pine joined Mike Hosking to reflect on all the sport that took place over the long Easter weekend.  They discussed the Warriors’ golden point win over the Broncos, a kick from Luke Metcalf allowing them to claim the win. Also on the agenda was the latest in Formula 1, Super Rugby, and Reiko Ioane’s sabatical location.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:55:10 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/rebecca-rolls-nz-sport-integrity-commission-ceo-on-the-concerns-about-organised-crime-migrating-into-sport/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/rebecca-rolls-nz-sport-integrity-commission-ceo-on-the-concerns-about-organised-crime-migrating-into-sport/ Organised crime syndicates could be seeking to infiltrate our sporting landscape.  The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has raised concerns about a global migration of crime into sport.  New Zealand's Sport Integrity Commission's working with its overseas counterparts and policing experts like Interpol to protect against corruption attempts.  Chief Executive Rebecca Rolls told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a few factors that makes it uniquely vulnerable to organised crime groups.   She says we're vulnerable to criminal betting schemes because our sport is streamed at times when there isn't much else to bet on.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:50:19 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/victor-billot-maritime-union-spokesperson-on-the-governments-plans-to-fund-a-rescue-tugboat-for-the-cook-strait/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/victor-billot-maritime-union-spokesperson-on-the-governments-plans-to-fund-a-rescue-tugboat-for-the-cook-strait/ Ferry and cruise passengers could be facing a new levy.  The Government is weighing up how to fund a permanent rescue tugboat for the Cook Strait, and a user pays system is on the table.   They’ve contracted MMA Vision to provide emergency cover in the meantime, but a long-term solution is still up in the air.  Maritime Union Spokesperson Victor Billot told Mike Hosking they’re happy to see the temporary measures, but there does need to be a long-term plan.  However, he says they’re unsure a user pays model is the right fit, or that it would be easy to enforce.   LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:28:54 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-22-april-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-22-april-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 22nd of April, we're still struggling to get our extra 500 cops, is fitness really holding new recruits back?  The Pope passed overnight – we get the latest out of the Vatican from our Correspondent with Edward Pentin.   Andrew Saville and Jason Pine jump in the ComBox and reflect on Luke Metcalf's kicking woes.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:09:11 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/catherine-field-europe-correspondent-on-the-legacy-of-pope-francis-public-mourning/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/catherine-field-europe-correspondent-on-the-legacy-of-pope-francis-public-mourning/ Crowds are gathering to mourn following the death of the Pope.  The head of the Catholic Church died overnight at the age of 88, following a stroke, coma, and subsequent heart failure following a battle with double pneumonia.  Nine days of mourning is now underway before his funeral and his burial at Saint Mary Major.  Newstalk ob体育接口's Catherine Field is in Paris – one of many parts of the Catholic world now mourning the Pope's loss.  She told Mike Hosking while Francis divided opinion in Europe, everyone agrees he was a man of humility and compassion.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:58:15 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-on-the-trade-relationship-with-the-uk-pope-francis-death-meeting-with-king-charles/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-on-the-trade-relationship-with-the-uk-pope-francis-death-meeting-with-king-charles/ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, just hours after the death of Pope Francis. Luxon confirmed he spoke to the King about the death of the Pope during his meeting, but would not divulge further details. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said Luxon “enjoyed discussing New Zealand issues with the King”. Luxon said discussions with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in coming days will revolve around the Ukraine-Russia war and trade. He and Starmer will travel to meet New Zealand soldiers who are training Ukrainian troops. “I certainly welcome any efforts around just and lasting peace for Ukraine … we’ll keep discussing options about being involved in peacekeeping support once the conflict concludes. “We, as a small country with limited resources a long way away, aren’t going to be the ones to end that war, obviously … but, regardless, we stand beside our set of values which we think Ukraine, Zelensky, embodies.” Luxon said trade would also be a hot topic given the UK had recently become NZ’s seventh-largest trading partner. “We just need to keep pushing forward on it and keep pushing food and beverage and tourism.” King Charles had a busy few days ahead of Luxon’s arrival, with various Easter-related events. Late last week, he attended the annual Maundy Service, during which he awarded gifts to individuals in recognition of outstanding Christian service. Maundy Thursday takes place on the Thursday prior to Easter and commemorates the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. On Easter Sunday, Charles was joined by other members of the royal family at St George’s Chapel in Windsor for a traditional church service. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) In his Easter message, the King said: “The abiding message of Easter is that God so loved the world – the whole world – that He sent His son to live among us to show us how to love one another, and to lay down His own life for others in a love that proved stronger than death. “There are three virtues that the world still needs – faith, hope and love. ‘And the greatest of these is love’. It is with these timeless truths in my mind, and my heart, that I wish you all a blessed and peaceful Easter.” Luxon met with the King for the first time at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October. The Prime Minister gave away little about what the pair discussed during that meeting, but said it was obvious King Charles had a “deep, deep affection for New Zealand” and was “very knowledgeable about a number of issues”. “It was a very natural conversation; it was just the two of us sitting outside and having a chat on a couple of seats.” This is Luxon’s first visit to the UK as Prime Minister. He touched down late on Sunday night (NZT). Ahead of the trip, Luxon highlighted that trade was likely to be a key talking point. “New Zealand is a champion for free trade, and I look forward to talking to Sir Keir Starmer about what our countries can do together to support the rules-based trading system,” Luxon said. “The UK is one of NZ’s closest and most trusted partners, and, for many Kiwis, it is where they base themselves on their OE. The UK is also important to NZ’s prosperity. Our exports there grew by more than 20% in 2024 and are still growing.” Two-way trade with the UK, which NZ signed a free-trade agreement with in 2022, was worth $7.27 billion in the year ending December 2024, making it our seventh-largest trading partner. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:28:37 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/casey-costello-associate-police-minister-on-the-governments-officer-recruitment-target/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/casey-costello-associate-police-minister-on-the-governments-officer-recruitment-target/ The Associate Police Minister remains confident the Government's 500-cop recruitment target can still be reached by November.  Police bosses say they've been facing challenges.  They say more trainees are failing training, and more people have been leaving the Police force.  But Casey Costello told Mike Hosking there is still six months to go.  She says taking a monthly snapshot doesn’t provide a full picture and isn't helpful.  Costello says the morale of the Police is good, which is contributing to strong interest in joining. LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:58:23 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/edward-pentin-vatican-correspondent-on-the-death-of-pope-francis-and-the-subsequent-mourning-rituals/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/edward-pentin-vatican-correspondent-on-the-death-of-pope-francis-and-the-subsequent-mourning-rituals/ Prayer services are taking place around the world in memory of Pope Francis.  The head of the Catholic Church died overnight at the age of 88, following a stroke, coma, and subsequent heart failure after a battle with double pneumonia.  Vatican correspondent Edward Pentin says two weeks of rituals and ceremonies are now underway.  He told Mike Hosking that will begin with nine days of mourning.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:41:02 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wrapping-the-week-with-kate-hawkesby-and-tim-wilson-kates-first-boomer-moment/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wrapping-the-week-with-kate-hawkesby-and-tim-wilson-kates-first-boomer-moment/ Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking a day earlier than usual, to wrap the short week before Easter.  They discussed Morgan Wallen and country music, the school holidays, and Kate has her first boomer moment.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:11:43 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-17-april-2025/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/full-show-podcast-17-april-2025/ On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th of April, the Government has announced a $20b plan to upgrade our health infrastructure, so now we need some action.  The Commerce Commission has pushed KiwiRail to compensate the victims of cancelled Interislander ferries.  Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson wrap the short week, and we deal with Kate's first boomer moment.    Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:09:15 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/vanessa-horne-commerce-commission-competition-fair-trading-and-credit-general-manager-on-the-need-for-kiwirail-to-compensate-ferry-customers/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/vanessa-horne-commerce-commission-competition-fair-trading-and-credit-general-manager-on-the-need-for-kiwirail-to-compensate-ferry-customers/ The Commerce Commission says it'll take KiwiRail to court if it doesn't compensate ferry customers.   The rail provider's agreed to pay those disrupted in three Interislander cancellations in early 2023.  KiwiRail had previously treated delays and cancellations from mechanical faults as out of their control, which the Commerce Commission argued misled customers.   The Commission's Vanessa Horne told Mike Hosking KiwiRail should've taken action on its own accord.   She says good businesses get ahead of the game to ensure customers are cared for.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:02:13 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/gary-holden-lodestone-managing-director-on-the-companys-focus-on-solar-electricity-plans-for-the-future/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/gary-holden-lodestone-managing-director-on-the-companys-focus-on-solar-electricity-plans-for-the-future/ A new electricity gentailer is entering the market with a primary focus on large-scale solar.   Lodestone Energy says it will initially focus on commercial and industrial sectors, but may expand if the market allows.   It says it’s creating it fifth solar farm with plans for up to 20 more in the next few years.   Lodestone Managing Director Gary Holden told Mike Hosking it scatters them in less-visible places like substation areas and behind hedge rows.   He says it has a vision for every community to have its own solar farm and battery pack.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:49:12 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/miles-hurrell-fonterra-ceo-on-the-impact-of-donald-trumps-tariffs-on-the-global-economy/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/miles-hurrell-fonterra-ceo-on-the-impact-of-donald-trumps-tariffs-on-the-global-economy/ Donald Trump's tariffs are having ripple effects here and everywhere.  Infometrics is drastically reducing its GDP growth forecast from 2.6% to just 1%.  Many economists now expect the Reserve Bank to go further with OCR cuts than previously forecast, in spite of a likely rise in inflation.  Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell told Mike Hosking there will be some kind of global slowdown.  He says it will start in the US, where consumers are already feeling the impact of the tariffs, but any slowdown in the world's largest economy will ultimately be felt everywhere.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:40:20 Z