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The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Deputy PM and Associate Education Minister insists education has improved, despite workforce challengesDavid Seymour wants to reassure parents things have improved - despite new data showing growing workforce challenges in early childhood education. Nearly 34,000 teaching staff were employed last year, but just over two-thirds were qualified. Almost 10,000 staff had no formal qualifications - nearly double the number in 2011. Associate Education Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking that parents should know the number of teachers with formal qualifications has increased. He says in actual fact the situation hasn't changed much in five years and has improved since they've been in Government.  LISTEN A...
2026-02-0802 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgage Brokers CEO on ANZ raising its floating home loan rateQuestions over why our largest bank has hiked its floating home loan rate.  ANZ's lifted its rate 10 basis points to 5.79%.  It says the move, which brings ANZ in line with most other banks, reflects changing global and local conditions.  But Squirrel Mortgage Brokers Chief Executive David Cunningham told Mike Hosking it's raising interest rates because it can.  He says its floating rate is much higher than its one-year fixed rate.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-1903 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Cooper: New Zealand Immigration Partners Chief Executive says Kiwis are crossing the ditch without doing their homeworkA shock for some New Zealanders moving across the ditch - as they face hidden taxes and fewer benefits they didn't expect. Record numbers are moving to Australia for work opportunities and higher wages - but growing numbers are struggling with housing and financial stresses. New Zealand Immigration Partners Chief Executive David Cooper told Mike Hosking that he estimates 20 to 25 percent of people move over without doing their homework - and are unpleasantly surprised.  He says there are people who think Australia is the lucky country, there are jobs everywhere and things will wo...
2026-01-1804 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Walliams: UK Comedian and author on his new children's book 'Santa & Son'Although he’s best known for his comedy, David Walliams has a growing portfolio of children’s literature.  He’s sold more than 60 million copies worldwide and has just released his 44th book ‘Santa & Son’, just in time for Christmas.  He released his first children’s book in 2008, and even after 17 years and nearly 50 books, Walliams still finds writing to be a challenging task.   “You’re constantly scared, you think, oh my god, I’m gonna run out of ideas, or you think, oh god, this is too similar to something I’ve already done,” he told...
2025-12-0110 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the mouldy school lunches being served at a Christchurch schoolDavid Seymour's shrugging off food poisoning concerns at a Christchurch school, saying its principal is often complaining about Government policies.  Haeata Community Campus recalled all lunches yesterday after discovering some boxes contained rancid and "dead" looking food.   Some children had already eaten their lunch.  Minister-in-charge Seymour told Mike Hosking a previous batch has likely been re-served to students.  He says they're keeping an open mind while looking into how meals from last week got in front of children this week.  The School Lunch Collective, Ministry of Education and MPI are a...
2025-12-0105 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Mair: Sanford Managing Director on profits surging 224% and reducing debt by halfA big turnaround for fisheries company Sanford with the reveal of their latest profits.   They’ve reported an after-tax profit of $63.7 million – a 224% increase for the year to September.   Cash flow was also up 85%, helping cut debt by nearly half to $93.4 million.  Sanford Managing Director David Mair told Mike Hosking that by focusing on customers, they’re turning the business around.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-1903 minBest of Business
Best of BusinessDavid Mair: Sanford Managing Director on profits surging 224% and reducing debt by halfA big turnaround for fisheries company Sanford with the reveal of their latest profits.   They’ve reported an after-tax profit of $63.7 million – a 224% increase for the year to September.   Cash flow was also up 85%, helping cut debt by nearly half to $93.4 million.  Sanford Managing Director David Mair told Mike Hosking that by focusing on customers, they’re turning the business around.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-1904 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Regulation Minister on the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its third readingThe Regulation Minister says a small number of groups have hijacked the public submission process. ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament. The policy, which provides principles for lawmaking, received 156-thousand public submissions – 98% of those opposed. David Seymour told Mike Hosking there have been more select committee submissions in the past two years than in the history of Parliament. He says organisations like Greenpeace spread mistruths and automate submissions for people. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-1303 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Cohen: Journalist and Author of the unauthorised biography of Jacinda Ardern, 'Jacinda: The Untold Stories'One of New Zealand's most polarising leaders, the debate around former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern continues to rage two years after her resignation.  She led the country between 2017 and 2023, both the Christchurch Mosque shooting and the Covid-19 pandemic falling in her tenure.  Although Arden’s popularity was immense at the time, the tides have shifted within New Zealand, many questioning the actions she took and the impact they had.   "Jacinda: The Untold Stories’ is an unauthorised biography written by journalist David Cohen, drawing on more than 100 interviews and extensive research into Ardern’s time as P...
2025-11-0510 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: ACT Leader on the University of Auckland not issuing refunds for scrapped compulsory Waipapa Taumata Rau courseAuckland University's completely ruled out refunds for its now-scrapped compulsory Treaty and Māori culture courses.  The university's making the courses optional from next year but won't refund students who were required to complete it in the first semester of this year.  The courses cost almost six thousand dollars for international students, and one thousand for domestic students.  Act Leader David Seymour told Mike Hosking his party's continuing to call on the university to give the money back.  He says they could refund students through a credit for future courses, rather than...
2025-11-0504 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister says health and education unions need to be realistic about payThe Deputy Prime Minister says health and education unions need to be realistic about their pay demands. Tens of thousands of workers across health and education are walking off the job today today in their fight for better pay and conditions. It could be the largest strike action in the country in a generation, but a number of events are expected to be affected by the weather. David Seymour told Mike Hosking that there isn't a single member of the Cabinet who wouldn't like to pay nurses, doctors and teachers more, if they...
2025-10-2204 minThe SME Stream
The SME StreamDavid Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Reserve Bank easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictionsThe Reserve Bank's continuing to change its approach to preventing risky lending.  It's further easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictions, allowing banks to lend more money to low-deposit borrowers.  It follows the roll-out of debt-to-income restrictions last year, restricting how much banks can lend to people who already have a lot of debt relative to their income.  Squirrel Mortgages Chief Executive David Cunningham told Mike Hosking LVRs had been imperfect on their own.  He says when property prices went up, it allowed banks to lend more, pushing up property prices further, with borrowers' incomes not...
2025-10-1402 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Carter: Former Speaker of the House on Gerry Brownlee cracking down on behaviour in ParliamentA former Speaker of the House is confident attempts to tighten parliamentary standards will be successful. Current speaker Gerry Brownlee's cracking down on behaviour following what he sees as multiple disruptive incidents. The latest saw Te Pati Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech go well over time. David Carter told Mike Hosking Brownlee will definitely get the majority support from Parliament to do this. Carter says Brownlee just needs to show the will to enforce stricter standards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-1403 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Reserve Bank easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictionsThe Reserve Bank's continuing to change its approach to preventing risky lending.  It's further easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictions, allowing banks to lend more money to low-deposit borrowers.  It follows the roll-out of debt-to-income restrictions last year, restricting how much banks can lend to people who already have a lot of debt relative to their income.  Squirrel Mortgages Chief Executive David Cunningham told Mike Hosking LVRs had been imperfect on their own.  He says when property prices went up, it allowed banks to lend more, pushing up property prices further, with borrowers' incomes not...
2025-10-1402 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Associate Education Minister on the changes to truancy service contracts to further improve attendanceDavid Seymour says the Government's winning because attendance is improving.   The Associate Education Minister's putting $140 million towards improving attendance over four years, promising to reach twice the number of students.  Extra support is going to 170 schools with chronic absence.  Seymour told Mike Hosking when defining our long-term future, the thing that matters most is getting kids into class.   He says throwing money at the problem helps, and this is a better use of taxpayer money to make sure children stay in schools.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...
2025-10-0603 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on Pharmac's savings to increase medicine access and New Zealand's stance on PalestineDavid Seymour believes a refresh of Pharmac's operations is benefiting New Zealanders.  Its latest funding proposal includes five new medicines for breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, eye conditions, and lung cancer.  The Associate Health Minister says a board and leadership change has worked well, and the next step is ensuring strong budget bids.  Seymour told Mike Hosking that instead of Pharmac working within a set allocation, it will now go to the Finance Minister each year for funding.  When it comes to recognising Palestine, David Seymour appears to be backing a more caut...
2025-09-2408 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Wilks: Wētā Workshop co-CEO and COO on the Memorandum of Understanding with RukunWētā Workshop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Saudi Arabian princess.  The agreement is part of five new commercial partnerships signed by Kiwi and Saudi businesses, valued at $100 million.  Creative organisation Rukun was founded by HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and will work with Wētā to help grow Saudi Arabia's creative economy.  Wētā Workshop co-CEO and COO David Wilks told Mike Hosking they’ve increasingly diversified over the years, and Saudi Arabia is the next step in the process.  He says the opp...
2025-09-1503 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Kirk: KMD Brands Chairman on the closure of 21 stores to try save costsAnother tough week for brick and mortar retail.  Outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands, who owns the likes of Kathmandu and Rip Curl, has announced the closure of 21 stores across its network.  It’s making the move in an effort to turn around struggling sales and find $25 million in cost savings.  Chairman David Kirk told Mike Hosking that it’s a tough environment for all businesses, but discretionary retail is being hit hard.  He says people have to buy food, and if a kitchen appliance breaks you have to replace it, but people d...
2025-09-0403 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Epsom MP pushes back against the Auckland housing intensification planDavid Seymour says he's opposing planning changes in Auckland in his role as local MP, rather than his role as Act Party Leader.  Seymour's opposing a move to allow more intensification near transport corridors.  The Deputy Prime Minister and MP for Epsom told a public meeting that supporters must impress on Housing Minister Chris Bishop that the plan is not necessary.  Seymour told Mike Hosking he's representing the views of his Epsom electorate constituents.  He says his job is to ensure Epsom, Mt Eden, Newmarket, Parnell, and Remuera have their interests advo...
2025-09-0306 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on the Palestine Debate, Chlöe Swarbrick being barred from ParliamentParliament is becoming increasingly divided over the situation with Palestine.   Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick was barred from Parliament yesterday when she suggested MPs not backing her bill to sanction Israel were spineless.  She believes an apology from her isn't needed, and is engaging with Speaker Gerry Brownlee about returning to the House today.  Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour raised the question to Mike Hosking of how can you call for an international rules-based order when you can’t follow the basic rules in your own workplace.  Swarbrick has been a Member...
2025-08-1205 minThe SME Stream
The SME StreamDavid Cooper: CEO and Director of Malcom Pacific Immigration discusses the two new work visas being introduced by the governmentTwo new seasonal visas have been unveiled, allowing the likes of rural contractors or chairlift operators to return for up to three years or stay for up to seven months. It follows the unemployment rate reaching a five-year high of 5.2-percent.  Malcolm Pacific Immigration Director David Cooper told Mike Hosking it's hard to get New Zealanders into domestic seasonal work. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its rel...
2025-08-1102 minThe Mike Hosking Breakfast
The Mike Hosking BreakfastDavid Cooper: CEO and Director of Malcom Pacific Immigration discusses the two new work visas being introduced by the governmentTwo new seasonal visas have been unveiled, allowing the likes of rural contractors or chairlift operators to return for up to three years or stay for up to seven months. It follows the unemployment rate reaching a five-year high of 5.2-percent.  Malcolm Pacific Immigration Director David Cooper told Mike Hosking it's hard to get New Zealanders into domestic seasonal work. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-1003 minLove to be... Radio
Love to be... RadioLove to be... Radio 256 | Trimtone, David PennDavid Penn joins Trimtone for some serious house bangers and exclusive music PART 1 - TRIMTONE Two Lee, Venessa Jackson - Lose It [Phoenix Music] Tommy Vee, Mauro Ferrucci, Keller - Tree, Air and Rain on the Earth (House Mix) Mr Belt & Wezol, Millean., Alex Hosking - and it felt like.. DJ Kone & Marc Palacios - I See You Marshall Jefferson, Jaded & Miggy Dela Rosa - Freak Ben Miller - Jumpin' ft. KVISION Cricco Castelli - A Day In Copacabana (Trimtone Remix) PART 2/3 - DAVID PENN - NO Track List PART 4...
2025-08-051h 59Love to be... Radio
Love to be... RadioLove to be... The Global Connection Show 256 | Trimtone, David PennDavid Penn joins Trimtone for some serious house bangers and exclusive music PART 1 - TRIMTONE Two Lee, Venessa Jackson - Lose It [Phoenix Music] Tommy Vee, Mauro Ferrucci, Keller - Tree, Air and Rain on the Earth (House Mix) Mr Belt & Wezol, Millean., Alex Hosking - and it felt like.. DJ Kone & Marc Palacios - I See You Marshall Jefferson, Jaded & Miggy Dela Rosa - Freak Ben Miller - Jumpin' ft. KVISION Cricco Castelli - A Day In Copacabana (Trimtone Remix) PART 2/3 - DAVID PENN - NO Track List PART 4...
2025-08-051h 59The SME Stream
The SME StreamDavid Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on the plans to find savings for next year's BudgetThe Government has begun looking for possible areas for cutbacks for next year's Budget.  Associate Finance Minister David Seymour said he hopes the Government can equal or exceed the savings achieved in its first two Budgets.  He says the Government's trying to reduce its spending from about 35% of GDP to about 31%.  Seymour told Mike Hosking it's an ongoing process of "looking behind the couch" for savings.  He says it's a matter of every year, every Budget, finding things that the Government would never have started and stopping them.  LISTEN ABOVE...
2025-07-3006 minUrbana Radio Show
Urbana Radio ShowURBANA PODCAST 698 BY DAVID PENN Urbana Radio Show By David Penn Chapter #698 1. Purple Disco Machine ft. Retrosonix - Ghost Town - Insanity Records / Sony Music 2. Mr Belt & Wezol, Millean., Alex Hosking - And It Felt Like.. - Tomorrowland Music 3. Moscat - Now Or Never - Disco Infiltrators 4. Mambana - Felicidad (Low Steppa Remix) - Soulfuric Trax 5. Ferreck Dawn & Haley May - Deep Inside - Defected Records 6. Franky Rizardo - Don't You Want My Love - LTF 7. Dynamique & Fraser - Wear It Out - Dynamique Records 8. KPD - Special - PPmusic 9. Soul Avengerz, Sian-Lee...
2025-07-111h 00Best of Business
Best of BusinessDavid Mair: Sanford Managing Director on the company's half-year profit more than doublingHalf-year profit has more than doubled for New Zealand seafood company Sanford.  It's the best result in a decade for the company, which took home $34 million in profit in the six months to March this year.  It's seen improved salmon sales, especially in the US and China.  Managing Director David Mair told Mike Hosking he's been there for just over a year and has been working to increase productivity.  He says he's reviewing every process within the business and says it's important that if a company tries to add value, it does...
2025-05-1604 minBest of Business
Best of BusinessDavid Mair: Sanford Managing Director on the company's half-year profit more than doublingHalf-year profit has more than doubled for New Zealand seafood company Sanford.  It's the best result in a decade for the company, which took home $34 million in profit in the six months to March this year.  It's seen improved salmon sales, especially in the US and China.  Managing Director David Mair told Mike Hosking he's been there for just over a year and has been working to increase productivity.  He says he's reviewing every process within the business and says it's important that if a company tries to add value, it does...
2025-05-1504 minEarly Edition with Ryan Bridge
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeDavid Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian on the reaction to Donald Trump's tariffsFallout from US President Donald Trump's tariffs announced over the weekend has continued to be felt around the world.  The stock market's S&P fell 10.5%, but New Zealand only fell 0.5%.  Experts are warning tariffs could push prices up for consumers, and protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands as a result.  Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith talks to Mike Hosking about the aftermath.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-0604 minHot House Hours: Essential House Music Mix
Hot House Hours: Essential House Music MixBonus Mix 07.03.25 (EXPLICIT): feat. Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren & Bon Jovi, David Penn, Mau PMore bonus beats that couldn’t fit into the recent weekly episodes, including the hilarious ‘Telemarketer’ by Lucati which is very unique! Tracks released on February 28 unless shown. 1. You're Sublime (Matt Kavanagh Piano Recut Extended Mix) - Luke Siekiera [Vivifier Records] 🔥 2. Falling in Love (Ruff Loaderz, Price (UK) Remix) - Sybil [White Label] NO RELEASE DATE 🔥 3. Summer Jam (Extended Mix) - Sandro Silva feat. Craig Smart [Reliant Records] RELEASE DATE: MAR 7 🔥 4. Work (Original) - DJ Georgie Porgie [i Am House/Music Plant Group] 🔥 5. Jingo (Extended Mix) - David Penn, KPD [Urbana Recordings] 🔥 6. Keep It Exciting (Danny Ventura & Dylan Linde Extended Remix) - Mr. Belt & W...
2025-03-071h 31Best of Business
Best of BusinessDavid Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on a reform to the Overseas Investment ActThe Government is welcoming more foreign investment to New Zealand businesses by amending the Overseas Investment Act. The Associate Finance Minister David Seymour talks to Mike Hosking about the announcement, why it took as long as it did, how much money is coming into the country, and the sectors excluded from the reform.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-2303 minLate To The Party - a podcast on Autism, AuDHD and Neurodivergence
Late To The Party - a podcast on Autism, AuDHD and NeurodivergenceEpisode 59 - Autistic Inertia and Creative Flow with musician David HoskingDan chats with musician David Hosking about success, creative flow, and the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in their creative pursuits. David shares his journey and insights on releasing eight albums despite these hurdles.Key Topics Discussed:David's evolving definition of success and the role of personal fulfillment.Techniques for maintaining creative flow and productivity.Challenges like autistic inertia, rejection sensitive dysphoria, and demand avoidance.Practical tips for neurodivergent individuals to manage creative projects.Call to Action: Help support the podcast via Patreon and follow David Hosking's music journey on...
2025-02-041h 25Offloaded - The Travel Industry Podcast
Offloaded - The Travel Industry PodcastBeyond Borders Live - A30 Part 2In this episode we present part two of a live session from ATIA's 'Beyond Borders' summit held at the ICC in Sydney.This session covers the second part of the discussion around ATIA's 'A30' announcements, where ATIA CEO Dean Long speaks to several more of the association's directors. This time he's joined by David Hosking, Peter Muller, Rohan Moss, Katrina Barry and David Smith.The session is introduced by Roslyn Ranse, Founder of Travel Agent Achievers and who has a podcast of the very same name. The group discussed why they...
2024-12-0138 minGame of Owns l A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Game of Owns l A Knight of the Seven KingdomsWar of Words with David J. PetersonHouse of the Dragon/Game of Thrones language writer David J. Peterson returns to discuss High Valyrian and lickspittles. Episode 539 - War of Words with David J. Peterson Listen to David's podcast here Game of Owns is hosted by Hannah Hosking & Zack Luye Podcast shirts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gameofowns.com/shirts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gameofowns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sorted podcast episodes
2024-07-1141 minElection 2023
Election 2023David Farrar: Curia Principal on the results of the election and how they compare to the pollsA polling expert has given New Zealand's general election polls a pass mark.  Curia Principal David Farrar told Mike Hosking that the polling industry gave a pretty good idea of what to expect.   He says with half a million votes to come, National's probably going to end up somewhere between 37 and 38%, which is where polls expected them to land.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-10-1503 minElection 2023
Election 2023David Seymour: ACT Leader on why people should party vote ACTACT's leader is pitching his party as the way to create a government that can put New Zealand on the right track.  Herald poll of polls shows National and Act have only a 28.5% chance of getting into Government without New Zealand First.  David Seymour told Mike Hosking why people should vote for him.  He said that those who want real change and stability should party vote ACT.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-10-1102 minElection 2023
Election 2023Minor Leaders Breakfast with ACT's David SeymourACT’s David Seymour joined Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking on the Minor Leaders Breakfast for an intense thirty-minute interview, to see if they have what it takes to make a difference in New Zealand.  Their party may be minor, but their policies aren’t.  Mike Hosking asked the questions New Zealander’s need answered to see if the policies and the politicians can hold up under pressure.  Will the minor parties be able to make a difference when it comes to crime, education, the economy, or the climate?  Does ACT have the abi...
2023-10-0413 minElection 2023
Election 2023David Seymour: ACT leader reacts to the possibility of an National-ACT-NZ First coalition if Luxon has toChris Luxon says National would work with New Zealand First if it had to, and he thinks Labour would do the same.   He's confirmed his position this morning after weeks of questions.   Labour and New Zealand First have both ruled each other out, but Luxon believes both could still choose each other.   Luxon says David Seymour and Winston Peters would find a way to work with each other.  But the ACT leader told Mike Hosking he doesn't think he'll be able to sit around the same Cabinet table as Peters.  “If...
2023-09-2407 minElection 2023
Election 2023David Seymour: Act leader says New Zealand needs to lift its game to address critical housing shortageAn opinion New Zealand needs to lift its game in addressing its critical housing shortage.   Act wants builders to be able to use insurance companies as an alternative authority for consenting - cutting local council out of the process.   Leader David Seymour says he tried to help a man get a new type of Gib plasterboard approved by Auckland Council at the height of the Gib crisis.   He told Mike Hosking the council worker responsible for registering building material had gone away from work for three weeks.  “If you can’t get some...
2023-09-1006 minThe ASP with DT
The ASP with DT42. Betty HoskingThis episode has been a lloonngg time coming! Have been trying to get our next guest on the podcast for a while now and finally Betty Hosking joined us for episode 42 of The ASP with DT. Incredibly excited to share with everyone a bit about this amazing young woman and her journey through life.We chat about her many stops on her way to Alice Springs, growing up in Hermannsburg, working in health, her passion for sports and most importantly her love and appreciation for her home Kiribati. Listening to Betty talk about Kiribati was a genuine...
2023-03-061h 03Game of Owns l A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Game of Owns l A Knight of the Seven KingdomsWe Light The Way feat. David J PetersonEpisode 500 and mid season check in with Hot D language writer/creator David J Peterson.  Episode 500 - We Light The Way feat. David J Peterson Game of Owns is hosted by Hannah Hosking & Zack Luye House of the Dragon #5: We Light The Way Podcast shirts gameofowns.com/shirts Chapter listing of A Feast With Dragons at afeastwithdragons.com Visit gameofowns.com for sorted podcast episodes
2022-09-241h 23693 SENQ
693 SENQICYMI: David Hosking speaks about son Zac's debut this afternoon for the BroncosDavid Hosking on son Zac's debut today for the Broncos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-1012 min693 SENQ
693 SENQFormer Souths and Manly forward David Hosking speaks about son Zac's NRL debut for the Brisbane BroncosDavid Hosking speaks about son Zac's debut this weekend for the Broncos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-0712 minGame of Owns l A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Game of Owns l A Knight of the Seven KingdomsDJP and Jon XIIIDavid J. Peterson returns to discuss his work on HBO's House of the Dragon and the murder of Jon Snow. Episode 470 - DJP and Jon XIII This episode's guest: David J. Peterson Game of Owns is hosted by Hannah Hosking & Zack Luye This episode's chapter: Jon XIII ADWD Support the show and subscribe to bonus podcasts at patreon.com/goo Podcast shirts gameofowns.com/shirts Find the complete listing of A Feast With Dragons at afeastwithdragons.com Visit gameofowns.com for the sorted c...
2021-05-061h 41Better Luck Next Week
Better Luck Next WeekNHL Trade Deadline | April 16, 2021Season 2 - Episode 3 Two chatting about sports. No professionalism whatsoever.   Today's Episode: Gavin does burnouts to Cam Cole (0:00), Welcomes & topics (2:20), NHL Trade Deadline recap (2:51), Anthony Mantha Trade (3:16), Nick Foligno Trade (12:14), Taylor Hall Trade & the woes of the Buffalo Sabres (21:18), Hockey doesn't care about players' personal lives (31:17), Boston is patching holes (41:10), David Savard Trade (43:38), Evaluating each Canadian Team's trade deadline performance (48:29), Vancouver's COVID disaster & cap issues (48:48), Calgary Flames rebuild begins (59:19), Edmonton does nothing (1:01:45), Winnipeg is fine (1:06:03), Toronto is going for it (1:07:12), Ottawa sells (1:09:42), Montreal is gearing up? (1:10:45) Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Picks (1:12:51)
2021-04-171h 14Last Word
Last WordDoreen Lofthouse OBE, Dr Chris Doake, Barbara Hosking CBE, Bernice CohenMatthew Bannister onDoreen Lofthouse, the Lancashire businesswoman who took Fisherman’s Friends lozenges from a Fleetwood chemist’s shop to a multi-million pound international company. Dr Chris Doake, the glaciologist who was able to predict with great accuracy the break-up of the Antarctic ice shelf.Barbara Hosking, who served as a Downing Street press officer under both Harold Wilson and Ted Heath and came out as a lesbian in her nineties.Bernice Cohen, the self-taught investor who became a TV star.Producer: Neil GeorgeInterviewed guest: Dunc...
2021-04-0928 minElection 2023
Election 2023David Parker: 'Thrilled' with how election is playing out for LabourDespite not even half of votes counted for the 2020 election, Labour are looking strong with the possibility of being able to govern alone.As it stands the main party in the current coalition Government are ranging around 50 per cent, with National way down on roughly 26.Senior Labour MP David Parker told Mike Hosking and Barry Soper he is thrilled with how election night was playing out to date.He said he was keeping a close eye on some of the "electorate battles", including Nelson which could be won be turning Labour.Meanwhile, New Zealand Herald reporter David F...
2020-10-1708 minElection 2023
Election 2023David Seymour concedes getting into Govt 'unlikely'Votes are beginning to flood in for the 2020 election, and early signs are showing the Labour Party could govern alone.Should they need help, Labour are set to turn to the Greens who are sitting strong in third behind the two major parties.One of those in National are struggling for numbers, and could be set for an early defeat.Act sit fourth, not far off what the Greens have garnered so far. Leader David Seymour told Mike Hosking and Barry Soper they as a party are very happy with the numbers."It must be about 15...
2020-10-1708 minElection 2023
Election 2023Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast: David SeymourDavid Seymour is predicting the demise of his own party.The ACT leader told Mike Hosking it's only a matter of time until New Zealand reverts back to a two-party political system."In five elections time, the Greens will be gone, Act will make it for the next few elections but probably not forever, and we will be back to two parties."LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH THE VIDEO BELOWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-0714 minFUERA DE CUADRO
FUERA DE CUADRONuevo Cine Europeo | Moscú no cree en lágrimas (1980)REFERENCIAS Halperin, H. (1987). The Other Side: How Soviets and Americans Perceive Each Other. Transaction Publishers. pp 115-116. Hosking, G. (2020). Russia. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Russia Koslov, V. (n.d) Moscow does not Believe in Tears. Passport Moscow. Retrieved from http://www.passportmagazine.ru/article/1813/ Sities, R. (1992). Russian Popular Culture: Entertainment and Society since 1900. Cambridge University Press. pp. 165-174. Ustian, G. (2015). Vladimir Menshov’s ‘Moscow Does not Believe in Tears’, 35 years on. Russia Beyond. Retrieved from https://www.rbth.com/arts/2015/04/06/vladimir_menshovs_moscow_does_no...
2020-10-0211 minElection 2023
Election 2023David Seymour joins Kerre McIvor in studio after leaders debateAct Party leader David Seymour says being Deputy Prime Minister isn't out of the question - but it's unlikely.During last night's second leaders' debate, National's Judith Collins said he'd be excellent in the role if her party won the election.Seymour told Kerre McIvor it's not on his mind."Act has always been more focused on policies and what we can leave behind to make this a better place, than any particular job".He says John Key offered him the opportunity to be a minister in the past, which he turned down."I thought...
2020-10-0134 min\'See you at Yours\' from Matt McGinn
'See you at Yours' from Matt McGinn#7 Matt meets David HoskingIrish songwriter and producer Matt McGinn meets David Hosking from Melbourne, Australia. Many in the know have touted David as being Australia's best songwriter, and although he has a loyal and ever growing fan-base, the popularity that he deserves has been somewhat elusive.  Visit the website of David Hosking David Hosking on SPOTIFY Visit the website of Matt McGinn Matt McGinn on SPOTIFY Sign up to Matt's mailing list on the website to own a free digital copy of Matt McGinn 'Live at the Atlantic Sessions'.    I...
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