Podcasts about Mike Hosking

Greg Johnson is celebrating his birthday in style. After 45 years of performing, the Kiwi musician is celebrating 60 years with a "career-spanning" tour in late October and early November. The tour will feature all his classics as well as some new music from his album 'Some Night, Somewhere,' releasing in October. Johnson has released over a dozen albums over the years and has yet to run out of inspiration, telling Mike Hosking the music comes with a moment. "I've never been a writer that sits down and says, now I must write," he explained. "I just like, I've got a guitar in my hand now, so you know, you never know, I might just start writing something." "I'm not really an interventionist God-type person, as Nick Cave puts it, but there's something definitely spiritual about the way music comes and what it does to people." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some think the India Free Trade Agreement will produce more benefits than even the Government expects. The agreement is moving through Parliament, before it's ratified. The International Business Forum and Westpac have released new research on how the deal will contribute to value. Forum Executive Director Felicity Roxburgh says it shows Government forecasts of 0.1% GDP growth in the next decade undersell the benefits. She told Mike Hosking they can't put a good number on it, but India is on track to be the world's third largest economy by the end of the decade. Roxburgh says their middle class will exceed the entire population of the EU or ASEAN, so it's a big opportunity for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pushback from Health New Zealand, who are assuring that patient needs are being met despite fresh staffing concerns. The agency's released data for almost 740-thousand shifts last year, showing around a quarter of shifts across 615 wards were below the target staffing level at some point. Nurses Organisation CEO Paul Gaulter says Health New Zealand should resource and staff to need. But the agency's Chief Nurse Nadine Gray told Mike Hosking patient safety is their top priority. She says they expect high-quality care to be offered to every patient who walks through their doors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister's confident she'll get the support needed for a social media ban. National's introduced a Bill which would legally require platforms like Instagram and TikTok to bar under-16s from making accounts. The bill puts the pressure on social media companies to comply, establishing an online safety regulator and setting up a penalty regime. ACT and New Zealand First don't support it, and Labour's yet to decide. Education Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking she's worked hard to give Labour everything it needs to come to a view on it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warning there's no magic wand to keep teens off social media. National has introduced a Bill which would legally require platforms like Instagram and TikTok to bar under-16s from making accounts. It would impose an online safety regulator and introduce significant financial penalties for companies' failure to comply. ACT and New Zealand First don't support it, and Labour has still to decide its view. Technology Users Association Chief Executive Craig Young told Mike Hosking this is not an issue the Government can legislate away. He says looking at Australia, eight out of ten teens are still on social media – the same number as before that country's ban. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's top restaurants have been crowned at this year's Cuisine Good Food Awards. Queenstown's Essence has taken restaurant of the year and is one of just six nationwide awarded the esteemed three hat rating. Auckland's Ahi, Cocoro, Tala, and Paris Butter, along with Hawke's Bay's Craggy Range were the other five, and Tala's founder and chef Henry Onesemo was named Chef of the Year. Cuisine Magazine Editor Kelli Brett told Mike Hosking it's an exciting time for hospitality, with the best yet to come. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No regrets from National's Leader, as he backs down on new taxes this election. It's a sudden switch up from recent weeks with the National party discussing both a bed tax and bank tax as potential prospects. Christopher Luxon says the party's unable to deliver either without creating cost for New Zealanders. He told Mike Hosking that he stands by that decision, saying 'no new taxes, no new levies, that's our position going in to the election'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's confident stagnant property prices won't hurt its plans to slash debt if re-elected. The party's seeking to return to surplus by the end of the decade and lower net debt to 20% of GDP over time. Its plans hinge on a fully implemented Capital Gains Tax. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking that it's not expected the sliding property market will continue. He says even the current government's budgeting for property prices to return to a long term average growth of around three percent. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lawyer warns politicians have failed to add a property rights clause to the Bill of Rights Act before. The Act Party's promising to do so, as part of its new 'equal rights for all' election policy. The change would give property the same standing as other fundamental rights and require courts to interpret laws consistently. Pidgeon Judd property lawyer Joanna Pidgeon told Mike Hosking that there are fears it would trigger constant legal challenges. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking takes you through the big events, issues and stories that Newstalk ZB covered from 1987 through to today. It covers times of national tragedy, times of intense national interest and the international events that defined the country and the world. Mike also dives into our coverage into something the station is famous for - politics. You'll also hear the moments of global joy - and how Newstalk ZB was there to bring the audience 100 Years of ZB - Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation. Archival audio from the collections at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. New episodes every Sunday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB. LISTEN ABOVE Note: This podcast contains audio of tragic events such as the February 22nd Christchurch Earthquake, the Pike River tragedy and the September 11 terror attacks. Some of the audio may be confronting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's thought Meghan and Harry's kids are a large motivating factor behind their move back to the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning six years since stepping down as senior members of the royal family and moving to the US. An independent committee of the Home Office is tossing up whether they'll have taxpayer-funded security. Royal correspondent Robert Hardman told Mike Hosking their eldest child, Archie, is seven. He says it's a fork in the road school-wise, deciding whether he be raised American or British. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwibank says the banking sector's becoming fiercely competitive. The Crown-owned bank has reported a 9% drop in annual profit. Its net interest margin —a key metric of profitability— has dropped to 2.1%. Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking the margin has dropped from about 2.4% a few years ago. He says wholesale rates have increased, and the advisor market has given consumers more price transparency. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland Airport's Chief Executive is feeling optimistic heading into 2027. Its latest financial results saw net profits drop 20%, however revenue is up 3%, and passenger numbers are up about 1.6% on the previous year. Carrie Hurihanganui told Mike Hosking the airport will be back to over 95% recovery in the summer peak – tantalisingly close to a full recovery. She says they're expecting strong growth, with six million seats in and out over the peak – up 4% on last year. Hurihanganui says destination New Zealand is still appealing to airlines. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solar farms and cheaper energy sources could be key to getting more small players in the game. Latest data from MBIE shows total energy supply decreased last year, while renewable energy generation increased. Coal consumption dropped to a new record low, and natural gas consumption fell to its lowest level since 2008. Energy security expert David Keat told Mike Hosking solar farms are relatively cheap. He says small companies can build a solar farm up north, do a deal with a farmer, and supply power to the grid. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is continuing to lose support in the polls. A new poll from the American Research Group found that only 30% of those questioned approve of the way Trump is handling things – 69% disapproving of his handling of the economy. There are big concerns even among Republicans, with 29% disapproving of the way the President is handling his job. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking it comes as the US national debt hit $40 trillion, with a third of that accumulating during Trump's terms. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've arrived at the big show. The All Blacks are coming face to face with the Springboks for the first time on Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, clashing at Ellis Park 3am Sunday Morning. Ardie Savea, Cam Roigard, and Will Jordan are making their first appearances of the tour in the match, and Damien McKenzie is returning from an injury. Codie Taylor is starting as hooker, and told Mike Hosking there's a great belief in the squad that they can win. He says they're playing a great side who know how they want to play the game, but the All Blacks have found their identity and play style too. "If we can get a couple of good opportunities, I feel like we can have a good crack at the series." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record year for industrial and agricultural manufacturer Skellerup. Revenue is up 10% to $390.1 million, and their normalised profit has risen 18% to a record $64.2 million. And despite Trump's tariffs and Middle East supply disruptions, US revenue has also risen by 12%. CEO Graham Leaming told Mike Hosking the company is in good shape, and can continue to grow. He says they're investing quite a bit to ensure they can capture and convert the opportunities available to them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. Today they discussed the terrible time Kate had trying to buy tickets for Olivia Dean, the best dressed at ZB's 100th anniversary party, and Harry and Meghan's return to the UK. 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. GDP: 9/10 The Infometrics Q2 read is the final nail in the misery merchants' coffin – the turnaround is real. Chris Hipkins: 4/10 Between the streaming bill he didn't know he had and the Prime Minister interviews he didn't listen to, does this look like a guy who is razor sharp and ready to rumble in an election campaign? Ginny Andersen ruling out all taxes: 7/10 Big call and had to have made Chlöe choke on her oats. The ceasefire: 2/10 Is that Trump's worst hour yet? Think of all the things he said versus all the things that didn't happen. It's almost as though he makes it up or doesn't have a clue what's going on. Liam Lawson: 9/10 Oh, the irony of hand injuries and Zandvoort. Can we really rule a podium out? LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global fuel prices have been rising again as conflict continues in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has now exported much of its diesel supplies – pushing up prices across the US and Europe. Crude oil prices haven't risen as much due to China's decision to stop exporting refined fuel, but Brent crude prices are rising again after the US and Iran ruled out extending their memorandum of understanding. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking ultimately, there isn't enough fuel coming out of the Middle East. He says the prices of most fuels are increasing, including jet fuel, and petrol to a lesser extent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Associate Environment Minister says they've cut out the 'waffle' in Freshwater Farm Planning. An amendment paper to the Natural Environment Bill will ensure that certification will only be required on parts of farms where higher environmental risk activity occurs. It also does away with some mapping requirements, and re-certification will be required every six years instead of five. Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking he used himself as a guinea pig, trying to make a plan himself. He says the attached context contained 15 pages of waffle, which didn't tell him the problem that needed solving in his river. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An assurance the Government's new watchdog for council zoning will have teeth. The role of independent Urban Land Market Officer will be introduced under the new Planning Bill, which will replace the Resource Management Act. They'll determine whether urban land markets are competitive, report on land market performance, and advise actions to increase competitiveness. Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform Simon Court told Mike Hosking the officer will look at what is actually happening in the market, not just spreadsheets. He says if councils are materially affecting the price of land, the officer can register their concerns, and the council must respond. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga's Mayor is pledging to ensure any warnings sent to the council around risk to life are escalated. A council commissioned review into the deadly January Mount Maunganui landslide has found the six deaths were preventable, given the decades of warnings. Mayor Mahé Drysdale told Mike Hosking his council will look at making sure these kinds of reports are actioned. He says there are risks across the city, and while they manage most of them well, this one wasn't. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic resilience is coming through from the regions, but people are still finding it hard to get a job. Infometrics' new report finds all 16 regional economies saw growth in the three months to June. Overall economic activity lifted 2.6% over the quarter. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking there is some employment growth across the South Island and a few areas in the North. However, Auckland's recovering slowly, and its unemployment rate of over 6% is contributing to the downbeat view. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance for Liam Lawson to secure his Formula 1 future. The Racing Bulls driver is yet to sign beyond this season but has been promoted to the Red Bull team for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. Lawson replaces Isack Hadjar, who's injured his wrist. F1 Journalist Chris Medland told Mike Hosking this is the best chance Lawson has to state his case for a future Red Bull seat. He says without this sort of opportunity, it would've been very tough for him to prove that point. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Formula 1 is back and its popularity among Kiwis is continuing to grow. After a mini break, the final Dutch Grand Prix is kicking off this weekend at Zandvoort, with Liam Lawson back in the seat for Red Bulls. But a little later in the year, F1 is coming to New Zealand's shores – in a sense. Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill and long-time commentator and host of the official F1 podcast Tom Clarkson are visiting Australia and New Zealand for a speaking tour. Clarkson has presented F1: Beyond The Grid since its inception in 2018 —437 episodes— and has personally reported or commentated on over 500 Grands Prix. He joined Mike Hosking to discuss the current season of Formula 1 and touch on what you can expect from the live show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK's new Prime Minister has pledged to end rough sleeping by Christmas. Emergency accommodation will be provided for the winter, alongside practical support for health needs, as part of a £442m package. Andy Burnham says they did it during the Covid pandemic, so they can do it again. UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking critics' response to Burnham's 'everyone in for Christmas' message is it means everyone will be out by January. He says it's an ambitious statement from the Prime Minister. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another sign of New Zealand's growing demographic problem. Stats show our natural population growth has fallen to 18,700 for the year to June – the lowest rate since World War II. Births are at their lowest since 2003, and the number of 25 to 34 year olds is down 1.7% – adding to our productivity woes. Infometrics' Lead Demographer Nick Brunsdon told Mike Hosking the supply of young people around the world, and with other countries facing the same issue, we can't expect to bring in an exponential number of migrants every year. He says industries will be forced to improve productivity through automation and machinery and treat workers as more of a scarce resource than something they can swap in and out as needed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Labour frontbencher says a Labour government will not introduce any new taxes, except for a capital gains tax, if it wins the election. Leader Chris Hipkins on Monday ruled out other taxes, such as a streaming tax or tax on high-emissions vehicles. The party's Jobs and Incomes spokesperson Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking this will be an absolute bottom line in any post-election negotiation. She says tax policies of the Greens, Opportunity, or Te Pāti Māori will not see the light of day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch Airport's reaching new heights and says there's still plenty of room to climb. This summer will be the airport's biggest yet, with more than 1.27 million international seats available between November and March – up 21% on last year. China Southern Airlines is boosting capacity by 57%. General Manager of Aeronautical Development Gordon Bevan told Mike Hosking there's still room to grow its offering further. He says there will be about seven million passengers at the airport this year, with room for another two-to-three million more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's being labelled as stuck in the 90's when it comes to bank payments. A Reserve Bank report has found our system is reliable for many users but is falling behind global standards. It says consumers could benefit from new smartphone payment methods including instant payments, request to pay, and QR codes. Banking Reform Coalition Convenor Kent Duston told Mike Hosking it already works this way in more than 120 countries. He says if you go out for dinner and split the bill, the money will appear in a person's account instantly. Duston told Hosking banks have been paying shareholders large dividends instead of reinvesting in systems, describing the tech we use as scrap metal with blinking lights. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's spending another $31 million to install walls in more than 600 classrooms, across almost 90 schools. Students at one secondary school can face up to 50 disruptions in less than half an hour in the open-plan rooms. Principal of Avonside Girls' High in Christchurch, Catherine Law told Mike Hosking none of her teachers supports the barn-style classrooms, despite them being a strong global ideology a decade ago. She says the idea came from thinking that students needed to be independent, making inquiries, and sitting where they're comfortable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An endometriosis advocacy group is praising New Zealand's commitment to finally easing the diagnosis burden. The Government's launching new criteria mid-next year, supporting GPs to make the diagnosis and treat it immediately. At the moment, women are waiting a decade to be diagnosed. World Endometriosis Society Senior Ambassador Deborah Bush told Mike Hosking advocates have been working in this space for years. She says this guideline will bridge the diagnosis gap and provide an opportunity to bring together our world leading programmes and services. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clear message from the Justice Minister – if you don't pay your court fines, you could be walking home. Every bailiff in the country is out today scanning parked cars' number plates as part of a wider programme clamping down on people overdue on fines and reparations. Between July last year and last Friday, more than 400 vehicles have been seized and nearly 700 cars have been clamped, bringing in more than $4.2 million. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking we've been too soft on this in the past. He's told officials to harden up, as we've let people away with not paying or repaying one dollar a week. Goldsmith admits there is an element of PR, telling Hosking they want to get the message out that you have to pay your fines, so the money can be spent helping victims. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While further OCR hikes are probably on the way, inflation now appears to have turned a corner. Latest Stats NZ data shows diesel inflation's fallen to 34.8% and petrol inflation's fallen to 15.1%, with prices for both dropping for three consecutive months. Electricity inflation's back down to 9.5% and food inflation's now just 1.9%. ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking inflation appears to be falling from the peak reached last quarter. He says the numbers are very positive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key extensions to Tauranga's wharf have been given the green light after a seven-year battle. A fast-track expert panel's issued a draft decision proposing to grant all approvals sought by Port of Tauranga. The development involves extending the Sulphur Point container berth by 385 metres and the Mount Maunganui wharves by 315 metres. Port Chief Executive Leonard Sampson told Mike Hosking it's been incredibly frustrating getting to this stage. He says in the scheme of things, it's minor upgrades to accommodate more container vessels. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's confidence a proposed shake-up of our aged care system will fix the gaps. A Ministerial Advisory Group's made 40 recommendations, including more in-home care, a workforce strategy, and a national pathway for people needing support. It warns that without action the cost of care will almost double within a decade, and some areas could run out of beds. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello told Mike Hosking we don't have a care system, just fragmented parts of one. She says it's difficult to navigate the current system and the changes need to have people's health at the forefront. Costello told Hosking the recommendations are bold, and previously solutions have been missing from discussions, so she's pleased with the group's work. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transport Minister's defending the more than $100 million already spent exploring a second Waitemata Harbour crossing. Cabinet's agreed to a new Crown-led case into the pros and cons of a bridge or tunnel, and will also investigate a Meola Reef crossing option. The Government's not ruling out tolls, or potential co-investment from Auckland Council. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking the reality is that these things cost money. He says it's a multi-billion dollar project, and the consultancy work already done won't go to waste. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailers are optimistic a bump in spending will stick around. Latest Stats NZ data on electronic card transactions shows July's core retail spending is up 3.5% compared to the same time last year. Retail NZ says it's an encouraging sign considering the winter months are typically slower for the sector. Communications Manager Denise Garland told Mike Hosking the FIFA World Cup was likely a big factor in the positive hospitality numbers. She says it's been a rocky year for retail, but they're seeing more people out and about and in cafes and restaurants, so there's hope the bounce will continue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Shihad frontman Jon Toogood is on a different sort of tour than he's used to. He's written a book, ‘Home Again', that explores his 37 year career with a band that helped define New Zealand rock music. It's filled with personal stories both from Toogood's childhood and the years Shihad spent on the road – touring and performing around the world. While he's not necessarily one to look backwards, Toogood found writing the book to be a cathartic experience. “I didn't realise it, I mean it sounds preposterous, I didn't realise how much my whole life was revolved around music,” he told Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Fashion Week is about to get underway in Auckland. The event, which starts today, is a week of catwalks, displays and style hosted on Auckland's waterfront. The owner of the event Feroz Ali told Mike Hosking that he hopes people will still be spending at the event despite the Cost of Living crisis. 'The ability for people to go and consume and buy stuff, becomes a little harder during tough economic times...but the industry is resilient.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport. On the table today: The Warriors are continuing to perform well, but star player Luke Metcalf has picked up an injury. The All Blacks are marching on in South Africa. And the NFL season is getting underway, and Mike's bought a pass to watch every game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A think tank leader believes the Act Party is asking a fair question of the public service. It's promising a reset in government agencies, ending what it calls “race-based hiring” if re-elected. The policy includes removing “good employer” requirements while also prohibiting agencies from resourcing any cultural or spiritual practices in the workplace. New Zealand Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich told Mike Hosking that Parliament's already written merits into the Public Service Act, yet departments are still pursuing the diversity agenda. He says they can explain how much an individual ethnic group is paid, yet Treasury can't say how many economists it employs - so there's still work to do. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Strait of Hormuz for almost 9 months. Reports say the conditions on board are deteriorating, with families of the navy personnel on board saying sailors are subject to poor conditions, and a lack of food and medical services. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the soldiers will be heading home soon, after pressure from the American public on the Trump administration. Another aircraft carrier will be deployed to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Strait. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the 100 Years of ZB Podcast, Mike Hosking examines the change 1ZB made in 1987 to Newstalk 1ZB. The episode explains why the station was at a crossroads. It was faced with falling ratings, falling revenue and a defection from an iconic Breakfast hosts. Mike Hosking will explain how the station became a news and talk station - and how it attracted the iconic Sir Paul Holmes to the breakfast slot. You'll also hear the other hosts and voices that helped launch Newstalk 1ZB. 100 Years of ZB - Celebrating a century of New Zealand's conversation. Archival audio from the collections at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. New episodes every Sunday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB. LISTEN ABOVE OR BELOW IF YOU'RE OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND 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. Christopher Luxon: 8/10 Stared them down, again, and they folded like an umbrella. Chris Penk: 1/10 Not only did he get sucked in in the first place, he paid the ultimate price for a flop. Chris Bishop: 2/10 He can say what he likes, but we know. Erica Stanford: 3/10 She can say what she likes, if she was saying anything at all. Let's put it this way; if they ran the country like they ran a coup, we'd really be in trouble. Hipkins in Rotorua: 3/10 "Emergency housing got a bit out of control." Did it Chris? Honestly. And no apology? The guy is a robot. Trump in the food delivery truck: 8/10 And he takes Hegseth but leaves Rubio, Miller, and Bessent on board the old one with the blinds down. Who needs enemies? LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed National's leadership challenge and the coup that wasn't, the podcasts covering 100 Years of ZB, and tonight's party celebrating the occasion. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The appetite for New Zealand's golden visa continues to grow. Since the rules were relaxed last April, $4.845 billion has either been committed or added to the investment pipeline – from more than 700 applications. InvestNZ is also changing tack – refining its overseas roadshow to create a more targeted approach. CEO Robert Wall told Mike Hosking the Active Investor Plus programme is simply about getting investment into growing Kiwi businesses to the benefit of Kiwis. He says their focus is on getting the best out of those applicants, and making sure their investments are going into productive parts of New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Super Rugby team owner believes a damning report into the competition's viability is further proof a new financial structure is needed. A Deloitte document claims no franchise would have been profitable on a stand-alone basis since 2019, without New Zealand Rugby funding. Hurricanes co-owner Malcolm Gillies has been an advocate for privatisation, telling Mike Hosking they must adapt. He says they're outgrowing the model, and they have to look collectively at how they can get it to produce players of quality, but at the same time it needs to stand on its own. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennah Wootton is conscious of rushing a decision which could define her tenure. She's officially started in the role as of Wednesday as the sport grapples to salvage its domestic competition. The Herald reports Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray have pitched a professional competition to bridge the gap to a fully privatised 2028 league. Wootton told Mike Hosking time is crucial as players weigh up options offshore, but they need to do their due diligence. She says it's a decision that will have impacts for years to come, so they need to make sure it's the right decision, it's responsibly made, and that it works really well for the game's future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.