Mike Hosking

Mike Hosking

media personality New Zealand

Mike Hosking is a well-known New Zealand broadcaster and journalist, recognized for his outspoken views on politics and current affairs. He has gained a significant following through his radio and television programs, where he often critiques government actions and policies. Recently, he expressed frustration with the current government's pace of change, calling for more immediate and effective action.

Born on Jul 27, 1967 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
21,353
Power
930$
Sentiment
5.83
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 6 5.83 0.32% +40% 4,822,233 21,353 $210,000 930$
Totals 6 4,822,233 21,353 $210,000 930$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking was mentioned as one of the big winners at the New Zealand Radio and Podcast Awards. 7

Heather Du Plessis Allan Leon Eldred Keith Lynch Marcus Lush Stacey Morrison Hamish Roderick Nigel Douglas Simon Bird Kath Mitchell Paul Maher Matt Heath Jeremy Wells Jeremy Corbett Nadia Tolich Sinead Boucher Steven Joyce Murray Deaker Ian Baker Finch Jennie Baker Finch
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Stuff removes fake video of ‘delivery driver’ eating food on doorstep; Major moves and departures in advertising industry; Radio Awards - Heather du Plessis-Allan’s big win

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking is known for painting a stark picture of the grimy, mean streets of downtown Auckland. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Town v Country, big cities left behind in economic recovery - Liam Dann

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking is a prominent radio host who leads the breakfast show on Newstalk ZB. 9

Simon Barnett Ryan Bridge David Seymour Chloe Swarbrick Erica Stanford Willie Jackson Christopher Luxon Dame Julie Christie Bill Foley Anna Mowbray Ali Williams Tim Brown Steven Adams Winston Reid Noah Hickey Andrea Vance Tracy Watkins Sinead Boucher Paul Thompson Jim Mather Paul Goldsmith Brian May Brad Collett Madison Malone Lane Nichols Kelly Martin Cameron Harland Annie Murray Larry Parr Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Breakfast shake-up - Mike Hosking and ZB’s record reign, Simon Barnett’s early rises and falls, Ryan Bridge’s new show; RNZ budget cuts - what’s in the firing line?

New Zealand New Zealand: Hosking had used the term 'Māorification' in a question around Stop/Go signs being in te reo. 5

Nicola Willis Chris Hipkins Barbara Edmonds Chloe Swarbrick Kieran Mcanulty Andrea Vance Winston Peters Gerry Brownlee Christopher Luxon Simeon Brown Debbie Ngarewa Packer Craig Renney Thomas Coughlan Scott Simpson Camilla Belich Penny Wong
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2025: Nicola Willis’ focus on the Opposition shows she’s feeling the pressure – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking was mentioned as the host of Newstalk ZB where Judith Collins spoke. 5

Judith Collins Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke Brooke Van Velden Andrea Vance
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Judith Collins condemns ‘lack of civility’ from Te Pāti Māori but not van Velden’s c-bomb

New Zealand New Zealand: Hosking questioned the validity of Covid modelling during a discussion with Chris Hipkins. 4

Shaun Hendy Siouxsie Wiles Michael Baker Jacinda Ardern Ashley Bloomfield Chris Hipkins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Shaun Hendy’s warning: The Covid lessons we’re still to learn - Simon Wilson

New Zealand New Zealand: Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking regarding social media policies. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: PM Christopher Luxon defends Erica Stanford’s workload; says Act moving on social media ban

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking is a journalist who interviewed Christopher Luxon about the FamilyBoost issue. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on FamilyBoost failure, admits assumptions based on wrong information

New Zealand New Zealand: Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray talks to Mike Hosking. 6

Nick Mowbray Madison Ashton Philip Polkinghorne Pauline Hanna Mike Scott Carolyne Meng Yee Michael Craig Corey Fleming
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray talks to Mike Hosking

New Zealand New Zealand: Hosking was the media personality Luxon spoke to during his media round. 5

Christopher Luxon Winston Peters David Seymour Nicola Willis Phil Goff
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Inside Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters’ Donald Trump bust-up - Thomas Coughlan