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The Re-Wrap

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Donald Trump
Labour Party
Australia
Iran
Climate Change
Reserve Bank
Chris Hipkins
Inflation
COVID Inquiry
New Zealand Economy
Economy
Māori Party
Auckland
Social Media
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Palestine
Electric Vehicles
Air New Zealand
Chris Luxon

All the best bits of the Mike Hosking Breakfast on Newstalk ZB that you might've missed, put together by GlennZB.

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Heather Duplassie Allen
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Chris Bishop
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Mark Mitchell
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Winston Peters
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Nickel River Shanker
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Angela Strange
Chair of the Waikato Regional Council Transport Committee
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Dame Nolene Taurua
Former netball coach facing controversy over her reinstatement and a gag order on her comments about her job.
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Brendan McCullum
England cricket team coach and former New Zealand cricketer
England Cricket
Episode: THE RE-WRAP: Turns Out Some News Is Good News

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Glenn Hart
Host of The Re-Wrap, frequently anchoring with brisk political and economic takes.
Glenn ZB
Co-host/primary presenter noted for political and media commentary.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Says what most of us are thinking

    Mikes comments are relevant and to the point. He addresses the issues that others seem oblivious to. Our outspoken beacon of common sense and honesty in echoing the sentiments of New Zealand’s middle class silent majority.

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    Bunbury2010
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Covidiot

    You would need to be to listen this dude. Fox nz news

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    1
    Dave@daves
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Shallow content

    Lacks intellect

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bevan246
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Who hired him?

    Inadvertently laughable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sidhitch
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Just don’t.

    Unless you feel like an insight into male white privilege in NZ

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KyeKay
    New Zealand7 years ago

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Some critics call the tone blunt or polarizing, with strong opinions.
Fans appreciate humor and relatable framing amid heavy topics.
A few reviews peg the show as overconfident or dismissive of dissent.
Listeners value concise, actionable takes on NZ politics and the economy.

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#202
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#231
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#131
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#236
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THE RE-WRAP: Shame About the Jobs
Q: What is the impact of the increase in unemployment rate while employment numbers are technically up?
According to Glenn, the increase in unemployment rate overshadows the rise in employment figures, creating a challenging narrative for the government.
THE RE-WRAP: Green Shoots VS Head Winds
Q: What do you think about the current economic conditions?
There's a mix of optimism regarding job growth and concern about global economic factors.
THE RE-WRAP: That Surely Wraps It Up for Councils
Q: Is that sort of what bulldozers do?
Bulldozers are responsible for shoving material around at construction sites.
THE RE-WRAP: That Surely Wraps It Up for Councils
Q: What do you think the overriding feeling will be today among the All Blacks coaching staff?
There will be some frustration that they didn't achieve the cohesion they were looking for, despite winning the series.
THE RE-WRAP: Really Not That Beltway After All
Q: Can you draw a dot or two between, say, the Brian Roche report into the public sector that said it's not fit for purpose, or the Deloitte report into Health New Zealand?
There are clear links between the reports highlighting issues in the public sector and the government's focus on diversity over merit, which has led to ineffective hires.

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A sharp, opinionated recap of current events focused on New Zealand economics, politics, media, and everyday life. Hosts deliver brisk takes on unemployment signals, inflation, immigration, sports, and media narratives, often contrasting domestic chatter with international perspectives. Expect brisk banter, personal anecdotes, and a contrarian, humorous cadence without formal guests. A standout is the consistent, no-nonsense framing of public issues, blended with pop culture and sports banter that keeps discussions accessible for a wide business-minded audience.

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1. The Mike Hosking Breakfast
2. The Leighton Smith Podcast
3. Newstalk ZBeen
4. The Property Academy Podcast
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The Re-Wrap launched 9 years ago and published 1851 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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