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 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
6,233
Power
271$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 5.00 0.12% +10% 4,822,233 6,233 $210,000 271$
Totals 2 4,822,233 6,233 $210,000 271$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Hosking hosts a breakfast show that Luxon appears on to improve his media presence. 5

Christopher Luxon Javier Milei Nicola Willis Richard Prebble Gerry Brownlee Chris Bishop Paul Goldsmith Chris Hipkins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation looms – Matthew Hooton

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking hosted a show where Willis discussed Fonterra and global dairy prices. 5

Fran O Sullivan Willis Hurrell Noel Leeming
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government should cut GST on food if it’s worried about butter price – Fran O’Sullivan

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking hosted the New Zealand version of the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?. 7

Phil Smith Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider podcast: Great Southern Television founder and owner Phil Smith on The Casketeers, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and other hit shows

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking is noted as the current popular radio broadcaster at Newstalk ZB. 5

Heather Du Plessis Allan Jacinda Ardern Christopher Luxon Donald Trump Barry Soper Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider podcast: Heather du Plessis-Allan on Jacinda Ardern, Christopher Luxon and her future broadcasting aspirations

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking is a breakfast host who has been interviewed for the unauthorized biography on Jacinda Ardern. 5

Jacinda Ardern David Cohen Rebecca Keillor Tameem Barakat Jim Grenon Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book - the journalists behind it and the prominent broadcasters who have been interviewed

New Zealand New Zealand: Mike Hosking is a breakfast host who has been interviewed for the unauthorized biography on Jacinda Ardern. 5

Jacinda Ardern David Cohen Rebecca Keillor Tameem Barakat Jim Grenon Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book - the journalists behind it and the prominent broadcasters who have been interviewed

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

Liam Dann Christian Hawkesby Karen Silk Jenee Tibshraeny
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