The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Joseph Parker’s next fight is still up in the air.   The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice.   Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr Usyk, but Dubois may be first in line for that fight.  Parker told Mike Hosking that there’s a lot of different ways the timeline could play out.  He says he has no idea what’s happening next, and for now, is just focused on training, spending time with family, and finding a good balance in life.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 1st of April, Winston Peters has revealed the new ferry deal. The majority seem reasonably happy – now its time to hit the targets for cost and timing.   People will be able to call up a hotline to complain about excessive road cones. Presumably nothing can go wrong with that...  And Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker is in studio to tell us his future plans and how he ideally sees his career panning out over the next two years.    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's a view that the ferry deal timeline is optimistic.   Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced two road and rail-enabled ferries and upgrades to port infrastructure will be rolled out late in 2029.   Former Chair of the Ferry Ministerial Advisory Group Mark Thompson told Mike Hosking that will be a challenge with current conditions.   He says there's an influx of orders for ship builder, which could jeopardise the timeline.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coalition is showing unity on the Cook Strait ferry deal.   Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced two road and rail-enabled ferry and port infrastructure to be delivered by 2029.   Finance Minister Nicola Willis had a plan, but it wasn't confirmed whether those were rail-enabled or not.   Peters told Mike Hosking the fact that a new plan is on the table, isn't being critical of her.  He said that when they brought a new option to the table, Willis had enough wisdom to say they should see if it’s possible.  Peters is standing firm in his criticism of Green MP Benjamin Doyle's historical Instagram posts.  The Greens says they're screening an immense volume of abuse, including death threats towards Doyle, over Doyle's old social media posts with sexually suggestive captions.  The party is accusing Peters of "fanning the flames of hatred".  Peters told Mike Hosking that's not true.  He says thousands and thousands of people from the rainbow community are supporting what he's saying.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank appears to have caved to pressure with its decision to review its capital requirements.  The central bank introduced stricter rules in 2019, requiring banks to hold capital to buffer them against a 1-in-200-year financial crisis.   The rules have been criticised for driving up lending costs.  Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell told Mike Hosking there's been a clear appetite for change.  He says the Reserve Bank has "read the tea leaves", including criticism it's faced from banks, businesses, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis herself.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad news for France's National Rally party as leader Marine Le Pen's been barred from running for office for five years.  She's been found guilty of embezzling European Union Funds to finance the party.  Le Pen will be ineligible to run in the 2027 presidential election.  Paris Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking there's no one else in the party with the energy to run a successful campaign.  She says voters are voting for her, as all the far-right parties have a clan at the centre of them.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pledge to "bring back common-sense" to New Zealand's approach to workplace health and safety.  The Government confirms small businesses will only need to manage risks relating to death or serious injury to reduce compliance costs.   It's also planning a telephone hotline to report excess road cone use.  Minister-in-Charge, Brooke van Velden told Mike Hosking most companies are happy with the core of the Workplace Safety Act, but don't know how to comply.  She says the Government will clarify it so businesses can focus on its critical risks, rather than posters warning of a hot water tap or staircase.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian election has been called for 3 May and the polls have swung in favour of Labor.  Cost of living is going to the booths with voters and Anthony Albanese's Government is promising tax cuts.  Peter Dutton needs to win 22 seats to get a majority government.  Australian Correspondent Steve Price talks to Mike Hosking about the election and why barbecues are banned in Victoria, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 31st of March, we talk the dud that was the supermarket announcement and how the current big players are reacting. The Prime Minister has switched his regular slot to a Monday and talks supermarkets, ferries and the servicing of our Air Force planes. Andrew Saville and Jason talk Moana Pasifika pantsing the Crusaders, the Warriors winning three on the trot and Auckland FC all but securing the premiership. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government says all options are on the table as Nicola Willis issues a six-week consultation to ensure 'all options are exhausted.' The announcement has been met with disappointment by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the six-week period is reasonable.  "Maybe other governments in the past haven't actually thought about things or been prepared to go as as deep as what we're proposing, but I think it's a good thing," he said.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.