The Mike Hosking Breakfast

It's Friday, which means it's time for Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson to join Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.
They discussed the first official week of election campaigning, last night's minor leaders' debate, and at what point minor parties actually become major parties.
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of October, we look at the first week of the official election campaign.
The gaming industry in this country has officially hit $1 billion in revenue for the first time ever.
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk the first week of the debate, their interview of the week, and at what point minor party loses the title of "minor party" as they Wrap the Week.
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New Zealand's video game industry is punching well above its weight.
Revenue surged 33% to $1.01 billion in 2026, with all but $55 million of that coming from exports.
The industry is confident it can hit $2 billion by 2030.
NZ Game Developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Mike Hosking in comparison, the global game industry grew by just 2.7% in 2025, so we're boxing well above our weight.
She says the strength and quality of New Zealand's games is what's causing our phenomenal growth.
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A new initiative aims to cut out the middleman and provide more value to wool growers and farmers.
Wools of New Zealand has launched a direct-to-consumer service, allowing Kiwis to buy wool carpet directly through its Laneve brand.
It's aiming to compete with synthetics on price while returning more to growers.
CEO John McWhirter told Mike Hosking you can still buy their products via retailers – this is just another channel for customers.
He says all the services you can get in a traditional brick and mortar shop are available on the website, and customers can see how different products would look in their homes, and an estimated cost.
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Our tourism industry's keen on a streamlined travel pathway between New Zealand and Australia.
National wants to see a trial of a fully digitised trans-Tasman airport process in place by 2028.
It says people could provide travel details digitally and pass through the gates on facial recognition.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram told Mike Hosking it makes sense.
She says particularly because Australia's our largest source of visitors, and a huge number of people cross the Tasman to visit friends and family.
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