/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:07:52 Z en /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-joins-mike-hosking-to-discuss-the-future-of-ncea/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-joins-mike-hosking-to-discuss-the-future-of-ncea/ The Prime Minister is hoping to refocus secondary schools on literacy and numeracy - like the Government's done with primary schools.  A major announcement on the future of NCEA is expected in the coming moments.  It's understood public consultation will be launched on proposed changes -- in which teachers and parents can give feedback. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that the country needs an internationally competitive education system.   He says students can get through the current system without proficiency in the basics.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:28:55 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-joins-mike-hosking-in-studio-to-discuss-potential-changes-to-us-trade-tariffs/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-joins-mike-hosking-in-studio-to-discuss-potential-changes-to-us-trade-tariffs/ More uncertainty this week for Kiwi businesses exporting into the US. Donald Trump has agreed to a new trade deal with the EU this morning, which includes a 15% tariff on EU imports to the US. Trump's also indicated he'll raise the baseline tariff all countries face, from 10-percent to 15-percent. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking New Zealand hasn't been advised of an increase. He says they've agreed with the US to look at things again at the end of the year, but they don't want New Zealand to be any worse off than anyone else. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:21:23 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-discusses-tariffs-and-education-with-mike-hosking/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-discusses-tariffs-and-education-with-mike-hosking/ Christopher Luxon is staying upbeat about New Zealand's trading relationship with the US. Donald Trump's threatening to raise tariffs against key trading partners if they don't reach trade deals before the end of the month. New Zealand goods currently face the base tariff rate of ten-percent. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking discussions with US officials have been positive so far. He says New Zealand is currently no worse off than any other country, and there's a sense that the US has "bigger fish to fry". LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:36:54 Z /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/david-seymour-deputy-prime-minister-live-in-the-studio-with-heather-du-plessis-allan/ /on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/david-seymour-deputy-prime-minister-live-in-the-studio-with-heather-du-plessis-allan/ Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins Heather du Plessis-Allan on the Mike Hosking Breakfast Show to discuss the Regulatory Standards bill and The Fiscal Hole unit. Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:12:40 Z