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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the arrests made at the University of California after mayhem erupted at the protest encampment
More protesters have been arrested as students continue to demonstrate at US universities.
Police dismantled a Pro-Palestine camp set up in front of Royce Hall at the University of California, making more than 200 arrests.
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the protests turned to mayhem after midnight and fights erupted when pro-Israel counter protesters tried to storm the camp...
Joanna Pidgeon: Lawyer on the unclaimed funds held by Inland Revenue
Kiwis are being urged to check if Inland Revenue has any unclaimed funds in their name.
Almost 416,000 Kiwis are owed more than $477 million from forgotten funds, unknown debts, or unclaimed inheritance, which eventually goes to the Crown if unclaimed.
That includes the inheritance of Kiwis who died without a will and with no known relatives.
Lawyer Joanna Pidgeon told Mike Hosking that people have to know where the will is, and the estate then has to claim it...
Mike's Minute: Where are the solutions from the Reserve Bank?
The Reserve Bank has an odd mandate.
On one hand they directly involved themselves in cocking up the economy to the extent it has been by throwing printed money about the place, often with no real guidelines to banks as to where it would end up. Small clue: it went into housing.
But the on the other hand they are all over us in terms of rules around what we can and can't do with income to debt ratios, how much money a bank has to hold in reserve for troubled times, etc...
Mark the Week: James Shaw was badly let down
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.
Julie-Anne Genter: 0/10
She's unhinged.
James Shaw: 7/10
Badly let down by a narcissist who stole the headlines by being unhinged.
Pay rises: 5/10
When it comes to MPs and money you can't win...
Fehroz Ali: New Zealand Fashion Week Owner on the event's cancellation for 2024
New Zealand Fashion Week's planning to come back bigger and stronger next year.
It's had to cancel this year's event and shift to a two-yearly showcase due to a lack of designers.
Owner Fehroz Ali said they've responded to feedback from designers who say they don't have the financial resources for it.
But, he told Mike Hosking, they will give it everything they have to ensure its back next year...
Full Show Podcast: 3 May 2024
On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 3rd of May we discussed the changes the Government is making to the education sector, Lifting Literacy Aotearoa’s Alice Wilson joined to discuss them.
Former MP Peter Dunne dug into what we need to do to bring some decorum back to our Parliament and debates after years of issues, prompted by the situation with Julie Anne Genter...
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: musicians, anniversary celebrations, and the Julie Anne Genter situation
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back once more to wrap the week with Mike Hosking.
They discussed everything from musicians they enjoy to the number of contacts they have in their phones to Tim celebrating his anniversary on the wrong day. They also touched on the Julie Anne Genter situation, asking whether it's a sackable offence.
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Alice Wilson: Lifting Literacy Aotearoa Chair on the Government dedicating $67 million to literacy and teacher training
The stronger focus on literacy in education appears to be well-received by educators, so far.
The Government's set a target of getting 80% of year eights to the expected curriculum level by 2030.
It's committed $67 million in the upcoming Budget to teacher training and resources, particularly on teaching children how to read using phonics.
Lifting Literacy Aotearoa Chair Alice Wilson told Mike Hosking that it's critical we get this right...
Dr Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing psychologist on tenfold increase in ADHD medicine prescriptions and shortage of specialists
More adult Kiwis are receiving ADHD medicine than ever before.
There's been a tenfold increase in the amount dispensed for adults between 2006 and 2022, today's Medical Journal study has revealed.
0.6% of the adult population are receiving treatment, although 2.6% of adults are estimated to have the condition.
Clinical psychologist for Umbrella Wellbeing, Dougal Sutherland told Mike Hosking the study highlights the shortage of specialists...
Peter Dunne: Former Cabinet Minister on the Julie Anne Genter confrontation and the wider trend in politics
We're being told Parliament has lost its sense of decorum because MPs have lost their respect for Parliament as an institution.
Green MP Julie Anne Genter is facing disciplinary action from her party after walking across the debating chamber to confront National Minister Matt Doocey, during a debate on Wednesday night.
Former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne told Mike Hosking that Genter's behaviour is part of a wider trend that's been happening for several years...