The Mike Hosking Breakfast

So, how to handle the avalanche of ideas that are starting to tumble our way even though we are still five months away from the election?
The nuances of MMP mean the vast majority of what is promoted on the campaign trail will never see the light of day.
This is a great advantage to small parties and those in Opposition.
The simple thing to do is hear it all, debate it all, and work it out for ourselves. Trouble with that is you get fatigue and you get confusion.
What's in, what’s out, what might be in, what could be in. What will never happen, no matter how badly you want it.
“Buy in” in this country is bad enough as it is. With the divisive nature —not to mention complete BS— of social media, people are already hopelessly confused as to what is real and what is not.
The social media fanaticism currently of those telling you the entire conservation estate is to be sold is a good case in point – I personally know people who believe it, even though it isn't true.
Making it slightly more complex is the lack of bottom lines. No one has one. There isn't a policy that a party will die on a hill for.
So they can plead and promise, cajole and arm twist, it still —no matter what the idea— might not ever get to be a “thing”.
Therefore, what do you vote on?
The Greens and their envy taxes – never happening. The purchase by the State of the Bank of New Zealand – never happening.
The Nats and compulsory Super – personally I doubt it will ever get up. It might, but probably won’t.
So what is it we are voting for?
Well most of the stuff Labour says so far will happen if they win – bus rides, scans, doctors visits, and more tax on houses. The Greens won’t stop that, so at least you know where you are at.
Or from the Government’s side – basically the status quo. Same parties, same policies, surely it will be the same rough coalition deal unless ACT or NZ First surge and have greater leverage. My guess is that won't happen.
But if we air all ideas, we will get flummoxed, confused, and bored. And also disappointed when it it doesn’t eventuate.
So we need to pick our subjects, pick our topics with care, and not get bogged down by electoral fantasy.
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What will be the legacy of Sir Keir Starmer? Will he have one?
He's already stepped down as leader of the British Labour Party and says a successor will be in place by Parliament's return in September at the latest.
It comes after more than 90 Labour MPs called for the Prime Minister to resign after the party's poor results in recent polls.
UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Starmer has no legacy – the Labour Party had no message and no plan.
He says they waited 14 years to get into government, and there was no plan.
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Coach Andrew Webster is pleased with the Warriors NRL season to date.
They’re sitting second on the table more than halfway into the season, following their win over the Cowboys at a sold-out One NZ Stadium.
Webster told Mike Hosking that they’re very ambitious, and while they have fallen short on a few occasions, they’ve made improvements compared to where they were this time last year.
He says they just need to fix those moments so they can go on and try and be the team they want to be.
But the Warriors will continue their charge without in form prop Jackson Ford for the foreseeable future.
The 28 year old suffered a pectoral muscle injury during Sunday's win, and was spotted in a sling post-match.
Webster told Mike Hosking that worst case, he’ll be out until the finals, and best case he’ll be out for four to six weeks – they're just waiting on the scans to find out.
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd of June, Sir Keir Starmer has officially announced his resignation as the UK Prime Minister, with a transition of power expected by September.
The All Blacks’ new captain Ardie Savea talks about stepping into the role and expectations for the upcoming series.
Warriors Coach Andrew Webster finds his team at second on the ladder at just over the midway point, so we'll see whether he's on Mike's "this is our year" train!
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People are shopping for fruit and veggies over meat as more start weight loss drugs.
A report from fresh produce group United Fresh has identified a shift in grocery patterns, with more opting for fresh produce rather than processed foods.
Berries, avocados, and kiwifruit have had the biggest growth in value.
President Jerry Prendergast told Mike Hosking they're not bad things for people to eat.
He says people are looking for fresh produce as a lighter alternative, instead of heavy protein they may have eaten in the past.
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