Podcast appearances and mentions of ginny andersen

There will be further cuts to Government agency spending, to be diverted into priority areas. Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed a $1.3 billion operating allowance – plummeting from the $2.4 billion estimate. Willis says they've reviewed funding line-by-line. National's Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking they have to cut spending as the reality is the country went from $58 billion of debt in 2017 to $175 billion in 2024. He says we went from paying $3.6 billion in interest a year to $8.9 billion, and we cannot afford that. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30th of April, Mark Carney is the new Canadian Prime Minister, and the Government is reversing Labour's 2020 decision allowing prisoners to vote. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce is on to discuss how Nicola could deliver a Budget with everything we need, while cutting over a billion dollars from the operating allowance. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk Mark's rating from Audrey, the Budget cut, and crime 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.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you feeling about the world, now that we know the Government's goal of having 20,000 less violent crimes by 2029 has already been achieved? Four years early. Anyone who tries to pick holes in this result would be a bit of a misery guts, because who could find anything possibly wrong with there being 20,000 less victims? Try Ginny Andersen. Labour's police spokesperson is saying today that the numbers raise more questions than they provide answers. Which is a bit like a school kid getting excellence in their NCEA and their parents asking how they managed it when they seemed to be on their phone all the time. That doesn't matter, does it? The kid's got NCEA with flying colours. Just like it doesn't matter why there's been this decrease in violent crime, there just has. Although, I kind of hear what Ginny Andersen is saying. In Canterbury, there's been a 43% decrease – 15,000 fewer victims of violent crimes. And no one seems to know why that is. But I'll take it, thanks. And Ginny Andersen doesn't seem to be excited by the fact that the Government has released these numbers in a different way. Normally, they're released once a year, but the Government is now releasing them every three months. But however this decrease has happened, why it's happened, and whoever can take the credit for it happening, is irrelevant. Because the data tells us that something is working. We could go down a rabbit hole of trying to work out what particular bit of government policy might have actually done the trick, but I don't even think the Government can put its finger on that one. Which is pretty much what Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith was saying on Newstalk ZB today. But, for now, the target has been reached, which I'm going to the vibe that's been coming from the Government regarding crime, because I think that's as important as any specific policies themselves. I've always been very doubtful about the gang patch ban, for example. I'm not convinced yet on that one, and I don't actually think that will have much of an impact on violent crime stats. Just like the boot camps for bad kids – I'm not a fan. But, despite my misgivings on those things, I won't be giving the Government a hard time today about these crime numbers. I reckon a big part of it is the increased visibility of the police. I don't know how they've done it —because the numbers haven't shot up or anything— but certainly in Christchurch, the police are way more visible. I spend a lot of time in the central city, and I would say that I haven't seen as many police on patrol in that part of town for years. It wasn't all that long ago when I'd have business owners in the central city telling me about assaults and things and the cops being nowhere and not even turning up when they called them. Even though the central police station was a hundred metres away. Fast-forward to today, and it's a very different story. So that's one thing I reckon has definitely made a difference and is part of the reason why violent crime is down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of April, the Government is hitting its crime targets – Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses their progress. Physios want to be able to authorise someone to come off ACC and head back to work, clearing backlogs. Should they be allowed to? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss the crime stats, golden visas, and whether they trust the media 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.

Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest topics of the week so far. They discussed the latest crime rates, whether the Golden Visas will bring in the investment New Zealand is looking for, and how much they trust the media nowadays. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Ginny Anderson says former party leader Andrew Little would make a great mayor. Newstalk ZB yesterday revealed Little is actively considering running for the Wellington Mayoralty after previously ruling it out. Little says the city needs a change, and he's been approached by many to run. Andersen told Mike Hosking he'd improve the council She says Little's level headed, and would be a safe pair of hands which the city desperately needs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of April, will the tariffs affect our OCR announcement this afternoon? A new report on organised crime shows we are in shambles, it's getting worse, not better, and we are losing the fight. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk Andrew Little's potential run for Wellington mayor, David Parker's resignation, and organised crime 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.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2nd of April, New Zealand has abandoned its bid to host the America's Cup after the Government denied funding. NZ Rugby have sorted out their advertising stoush with Ineos, and we seem to have done alright out of it. So where to next for the All Blacks brand and company? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell have a spirited discussion about the Greens, the Māori Party and the ferry deal 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.

A new test for Parliament's processes. Te Pāti Māori MPs are refusing to appear before a Privileges Committee hearing about last year's haka in the House, after being told they can't appear together with their lawyer. Labour MP Peeni Henare appeared before the committee last month, with the committee finding his conduct was disorderly but didn't amount to contempt. He apologised for leaving his seat to perform a haka, but stands by performing it, saying he'd do it again Fellow Labour MP Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking it will be interesting to see how this plays out. She says Labour believes in taking part in the Privileges Committee process, but this is an issue for Te Pāti Māori and Parliament to navigate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Central MP and Green Party police spokesperson Tamatha Paul is under fire for saying Wellingtonians don't want to see police on the beat - and all these police patrols do is target homeless people and their belongings. Are these comments out of line? Also, Wellington will likely lose an electorate seat in Parliament after the Electoral Commission proposed changes to electoral boundaries. What does this mean for representation for the capital? To answer those questions, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Otaki MP Tim Costley joined Adam Cooper for Politics Thursday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's admitted the gang patch ban hasn't turned out as badly as they feared. The Deputy Police Commissioner has confirmed staff are pleasantly surprised at the ban's effectiveness, saying it's brought more control to the situation. It comes as Gisborne police are given more powers to deal with gangs. Labour police spokesperson Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking the fact it's gone well is a good thing. She says given fears haven't eventuated of frontline officers getting hurt, she can recognise it's gone better than everyone thought it would. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick was joined by National's MP for the Wairarapa Mike Butterick and Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen for Politics Thursday. They discussed the gross domestic product (GDP) rise of 0.7% in the December 2024 quarter, following a 1.1% decrease in the September 2024 quarter. They also looked at Health Minister Simeon Brown's spat with public health workers, the Prime Minister's trip to India, a 12% rise in Jobseeker benefit numbers and ACT's plans to enter candidates in local body elections this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour is ruling out supporting foreign investment in what it calls "critical infrastructure", including hospitals, schools, and prisons. Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds has told Ryan Bridge there is a place for some public private partnerships but won't say which ones Labour will support. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking that there some fundamental areas that they believe aren't helped by making a profit out of them. However, she says, they've made it clear that if National goes into a deal for a PPP, they won't wind it back. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of March, there have been overnight developments on both the Ukraine and Gaza wars, and the ceasefire call between Trump and Putin seems to be a bust. Mike recounts his troubles with One NZ and the call system. And Mark Mitchell stays up late in India to join Ginny Andersen on Politics Wednesday, talking PPPs and Rawiri Waititi's comments about David Seymour. 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.

Well, here we go and welcome to International Investment day. I found it somewhat bewildering, if not sad, that Ginny Andersen on this show yesterday said foreign investment wasn't the answer to our problems. Because, actually, it is. What we don't have as a country is size and scale. If we want to participate in the world, we need the world involved in what we do. We are not like America where you can, at least partially, pretend that you can produce everything you need locally and whatever it is you do produce is sold to a local market. In fact, Ginny's lack of basic economic understanding may well give some insight into why we are having the event we are over the next two days. Labour's view of the economy is so small and insular. It is why the borders were closed for so long, why tourism has not bounced back, why the world has moved on without us and why this new Government has had to travel so many miles to knock on so many doors, saying "don't forget about us". It could also be a clue, if you have noticed, as to why they are currently exercised in Parliament over the idea of the public health system using the private health system to churn through some elective procedures. Forgetting of course that even they did the same thing and that it has in fact been common practice for ever, and if you have a bed and a team sitting there with capacity, do you really care whether the place you get the knee done is public or private? Anyway, the Prime Minister will be relishing this next week, given he is pitching not just here but India as well and will be able to get back to doing what, by all reports, he does best - hustle and sell. The polls might be problematic for a variety of reasons, but you can't possibly mark this lot down for not getting out into the world and re-engaging both trade and foreign policy-wise. Between the Prime Minister, Winston Peters and Todd McClay, many circuits of the globe will have been completed. He is also right that the world is awash with cash looking for a place to land. We once were that place to land. We were once that rock star economy. We once had our act together. Today and tomorrow, hopefully, is about restoring our rightful place as progressive go getters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of March, the Government is slashing requirements, making it easier for Kiwi businesses to win Government contracts worth over $50 billion. NZ Rugby is shaking up the junior rules with a proposal that would see kids play with smaller sides until they reach high school. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk school lunches and the Treaty Principles Bill submissions 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.

Today on Politics Wednesday, Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest drama surrounding the Government's school lunch programme, the Treaty Principles Bill submissions, and the upcoming Infrastructure Investment Summit. Representatives from some of the world's largest banks and investment firms are arriving in Auckland for the summit. Delegates will be formally welcomed by Ngāti Whātua Orākei and Christopher Luxon this afternoon. Cabinet Ministers will then front a raft of sessions over the next two days. Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking there's some announcements coming tomorrow around infrastructure, aimed at attracting much-needed foreign capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Corrections Minister says a report on prison culture doesn't say anything the Government doesn't already know. The report from Independent Research Solutions says the influence of gangs in prison has grown significantly in the past decades, with non-members lower in the social hierarchy. It finds 35% of inmates are in voluntary segregation. Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking prisons are a microcosm of society, and gangs are known for their intimidation tactics in the community. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5th of March, things were moving quickly this morning regarding aid to Ukraine and a possible peace deal, so Jimmy Rushton joined out of Kyiv to give the latest. Winston Peters talks ferries, the Chinese, and his new Mongolian horse. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss gangs running prisons, Wellington water and MPs' credit card expenses 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.

The government has announced changes to the laws surrounding citizens arrests - but how would this law work in practice, and could retailers be put even further in harms way? Also, the government is introducing legislation to allow for a four year term - but only if the public supports it at referendum. Will they? Labour's police spokesperson and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government’s announced it’s giving businesses more power to make ‘citizen’s arrests’. Up until now, citizen’s arrests could only happen between 9pm and 6am, for crimes with a maximum punishment of at least three years in prison. But the changes mean people can intervene and stop any offence at any time of the day, by using restraints and ‘reasonable’ force. Retail crime costs New Zealand retailers $2.6 billion each year. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says retail crime rose 85% between 2019 and 2023, including a 91% increase in victimisations relating to theft. Today on The Front Page, we speak to Retail NZ’s Carolyn Young about the rise of retail crime, and later Labour’s police spokesperson Ginny Andersen, who is criticising the government for the changes. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 26th of February, violent crime is down for the first time since 2018, much to the pleasure of the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. The Government is making an announcement today, loosening the citizen's arrest laws. So would you, if you could? Or is it a recipe for disaster? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell debate policing strategies and Andrew Bayly 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.

The Opposition is wary innocent people may come off worse if more citizen's arrests are permitted. The Government is due to announce a refresh in the way it handles retail crime this afternoon, following a 12% rise in rates last year. A loosening of citizen arrest rules is expected, which currently only allow arrests between 9pm and 6am, and for crimes with a maximum punishment of at least three years in prison. Labour's Police Spokesperson Ginny Andersen says New Zealand has already seen examples where people have been injured or lost their life, because a weapon was involved. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking the police can't be everywhere all the time, and they want to make sure that business owners and customers are protected. He says they want to ensure people have the right to defend themselves and their property without criminalising themselves. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's controversy over a New Zealand MP taking part in an anti-government protest in the Cook Islands. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has taken part in a rally against Mark Brown's government over its new strategic partnership with China. The deal will see the countries cooperate more on trade, investment, and tourism, with China providing a $4 million grant for future projects. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking it's not something she would do, but different things do it for different people. She says that if she wants do go and do that and she's not breaking the law, then alright. National's Mark Mitchell agreed, saying that if he was travelling on personal business he wouldn't join a protest or interfere with the internal matters, but Ngarewa-Packer has chosen to inject herself into this situation, and that's up to her. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 19th of February, a few questions are asked: What will the Reserve Bank do with the OCR? How did the peace talks between Russia and the US in Riyadh go? And what are the findings of the shocking report into the public service? The IPCA want a law change so police can better deal with protests that get out of hand. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk Debbie Ngarewa-Packer in Rarotonga and the Brian Roche report 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.

David Seymour has been making headlines recently, with Labour Leader Chris Hipkins even saying he should be removed as a minister for his behaviour. The ACT Leader has been criticised after he drove a Land Rover up the steps of Parliament in a fundraising effort before being stopped by security. He has since apologised to the Speaker for his actions. Seymour's also under fire for writing a letter of support for Philip Polkinghorne after the eye surgeon expressed concern around how Police were treating him. He was later charged, and then found not guilty, of murdering his wife. Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to delve into the topic and discuss the other major political news from the week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of February, Kainga Ora have finally decided enough is enough when it comes to unpaid rent, and are making a move to recoup the losses. How much trouble is NZ Rugby in money wise after starting legal proceedings against their main sponsor Ineos for a seeming breach of contract? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk whether David Seymour should be sacked 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.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 5th of February, Housing Minister Chris Bishop has a plan to shake up Kainga Ora, and we take a look at what our unemployment rate is likely to show today. A real estate agent is likely be banned from working for five years after refusing to do a Tikanga Māori professional development course – Janet Dickson joined the show to explain her stance. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk Waitangi Day and the bloating of the public service 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.

Wellington's feeling the property slump, with new figures showing a dramatic dip in house values. The council's QV rating valuations show the average house has dropped in value of nearly 25% since 2021. Pipitea was the worst hit neighbourhood with a 29% average drop. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking that the feeling in the central city is that it's had the guts kicked out of it. She says that when the public services were culled, the local economy went down with it, which has had a real impact on confidence in the local economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Politics Wednesday Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to wrap the political week thus far. They talked the new jury duty bill, the increasing speed limits, and where the Government is at heading into 2025. The Police Minister is welcoming a member's bill that could see more seniors serving on juries. National's Whanganui MP, Carl Bates, has proposed raising the age when people can be automatically excused from jury duty from 65 to 72. People could still be excused for other reasons like health issues or career experience. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking it would unlock lots of talent that the jury service needs. He says there are many in that age bracket who would make outstanding jurors and have the time to dedicate to it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of January, the Police force is set to see change in their middle management – Commissioner Richard Chambers shared the details. Privatisation is back on the minds of the Government, so Sir John Key gave his thoughts as to whether it'd serve New Zealand well. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen round out the A-team, returning for 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.

Labour has eked ahead in the polls as the cost of living crisis bites. The latest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has Labour overtaking National, the latter falling to 29.6%, against Labour's four percentage point jump, to 30.9%. Ginny Andersen told Ryan Bridge that it's an indication the economy is biting. She says that New Zealanders aren't really getting what they voted for, and that's coming through in the polls. Health is the other big ticket issue impacting the polls, Andersen says, which is why Luxon is trying to head it off by putting Simeon Brown in charge of the portfolio. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 22nd of January, the latest inflation data is coming out today, so how will that shape us for 2025? Marco Rubio's former chief of staff Matt Terrill gives his take on the first 24 hours of Donald Trump as well as Rubio being sworn in as the new Secretary of State. Ginny Andersen flies solo on Politics Wednesday, discussing the cost of living, the latest political poll, and the Treaty Principles Bill submissions. 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.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18th of December, the Government books are in a shocking state, so Heather du Plessis-Allan asked Nicola Willis how much is on the last Government, and how much is on her. Did you hear the one about the judge, the doctor, and NZ First at the Northern Club? Trust us, it's a doozy. For the final time this year Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the books, political scandals, and what they're getting each other for Christmas 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.

It's suggested the Government's dealing with an economic hangover. The half year economic and fiscal update, opening the Government's books, signals a surplus is further away than previously thought. Politicians are clashing on what the numbers signal. Speaking to Heather du Plessis-Allan, Labour's Ginny Andersen's accusing the Government of austerity, as public sector jobs have faced the chop. She says that hits our local bars, restaurants, and businesses and slows the economy. National party Minister Mark Mitchell told du Plessis-Allan Kiwis dodged a bullet when changing the Government and they inherited an awful economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour says no new funding and no real plan show the Government isn't taking family and sexual violence seriously. Labour's spokesperson for the prevention of family and sexual violence Ginny Andersen spoke to Corin Dann.

There's a hold-up for the Government's latest crackdown on boy racers. Police Minister Mark Mitchell had said he'd introduce legislation this year giving police new powers to seize vehicles from boy racers following a string of illegal meetups. But that will no longer happen. Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan the law change wasn't as simple as he thought it would be. He says there's still complexity to work through, but it's at the front of the queue for next year. Labour's Ginny Andersen says that between this and the delay in training new police, there seems to be a pattern where Mitchell promises big things and doesn't follow through. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of December, the new Cook Strait ferry plan will be announced today, and Heather du Plessis-Allan got some thoughts ahead of time. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has some genius numbers around a capital gains tax that might be ever so slightly off... by 20 times more than we've ever looked at. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell spar over ferries, police numbers, and accountability 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.

In the final Politics Wednesday of 2024, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to dig into this week's biggest political stories. With just one sitting session left for the year, Parliament has shifted its focus to examining Government agencies for this year's Scrutiny Week. Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking that it's important to hold people accountable – if people are saying things that aren't true, then they need to front up and explain where they got the numbers from. Mark Mitchell agrees the week is a good idea. He told Hosking that it's another way of having scrutiny and transparency around what agencies are doing. Mitchell says we've got one of the most transparent systems, and we should keep improving it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of December, our health debt is coming down, but Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy says there is more work to be done. We finally get some good news on tourism - international visitor numbers and spending is up, so is the industry seeing the benefits? For the last time of the year Mike, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen cover off the big topics on Politics Wednesday, as well as the people they've met that like Mike. 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.

Politicians from across the political spectrum are remembering former National MP Nikki Kaye. Kaye died aged 44 on Saturday after a cancer battle. National's Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking she was an amazing lady. He said that she was in the midst of her treatment when he was wanting to become a Minister, and she was sending him a full strategy on what he needed to do. Kaye served as the Auckland Central MP from 2008 until 2020, a seat Mitchell said she won through hard work and guts – a combination she lived her life by. Labour's Ginny Andersen told Hosking she will remember her energy. She said it was amazing to see a young woman who was so passionate and driven, but who wasn't afraid to laugh at herself. Andersen said she'll always be thankful for the stance she took on mining on Great Barrier Island, saying she has huge admiration for that strength. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th of November, the Reserve Bank has their final OCR call today, so will we see relief from that cut? Did you know it's illegal to serve any kind of drink when you are at the hairdressers? A bill has been added to the ballot to remove the law that is baffling hairdressers. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk about the life and legacy of Nikki Kaye, and whether we should have four year terms 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.

There have been a wide range of responses to Te Pāti Māori's haka in the House last week. Speaker Gerry Brownlee has confirmed he's received complaints, and both David Seymour and Shane Jones have asked him to consider changes. National's Mark Mitchell says he doesn't know of any rule change that could rein in Te Pāti Māori. He told Mike Hosking that he doesn't think they care about any sanctions that will be applied in Parliament. “They just think that they can do what they like.” Labour's Ginny Andersen says Te Pāti Māori's rule-breaking needs to be understood in context. She says this issue means a lot to a lot of New Zealanders, to the extent that it brought tens of thousands of Kiwis to the steps of Parliament to protest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20th of September, MPs want to change the standing orders in Parliament so that rules are followed and punishments are properly handed out. What can actually be changed? The Prime Minister is back from APEC and joins the show for a chat the day after 42,000 people marched onto Parliament grounds. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss when it is and isn't appropriate to protest and break the rules in Parliament on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories from the week thus far. Yesterday was an emotional day for everyone as the Government offered an official apology to the survivors of abuse in state care. Ginny Andersen was watching the livestream alongside survivors at Shed 6, which she says was a humbling experience. She told Mike Hosking that she got the opportunity to hear some of the survivors' experiences during the breaks, and it was a really heavy day. Mark Mitchell says it was an important historical day for New Zealand as a country. He told Hosking that although some people say words don't matter, if the apology is heartfelt it does matter, and the recognition matters as well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 13th of November, the gang patch ban kicks in next week, and the police have been communicating with gangs as to how the new legislation will play out. Police Assistant Commissioner Paul Basham explains how it's being received. A man by the name of Donald J. Trump interrupted our call with the Prime Minister yesterday, so Christopher Luxon joined Mike this morning for a chat about how the call went and the abuse in care apology. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk about their experience at the apology, the police in Parliament, the hikoi, and Ginny's praise from Audrey Young 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.

The Police Minister is rejecting claims a baby was left alone during last month's Bay of Plenty gang raids. Police carried out a series of raids targeting the Barbarian chapter of the Mongrel Mob, based in Ōpōtiki. Allegations have since emerged of Police leaving young children alone in homes after the operations. Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking the claims are baseless. He says Police have reassured him that no children were left alone afterwards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 6th of November, it is US Election Day! The Dem's Mark Gilbert and the GOP's Matt Terrill give their takes on the race and how tight it will be. Sheila Laxon is back in the winners circle at the Melbourne Cup after Knight's Choice won in a photo finish. The Kiwi trainer joins us after what was likely a big night of celebrating. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Mike for Politics Wednesday, talking about whether there was a 3-year-old left behind in the Ōpōtiki gang raids, how Labour works with the Māori Party, and gun reform. 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.