Mike Hosking facts for kids

Michael Noel James Hosking IV is a well-known New Zealand television and radio host. He has worked for big media companies like Radio New Zealand and TVNZ. Since 2008, he has hosted "The Mike Hosking Breakfast" show on Newstalk ZB every weekday morning.

Mike Hosking often shares his opinions on politics. He supports the centre-right National Party. He is also often critical of the Labour-led government. He has lived and worked as a broadcaster in different New Zealand cities. These include Wellington, Christchurch, and currently Auckland.

The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is a group that checks if broadcasters follow rules. They have received complaints about Mike Hosking's comments. For example, in 2017, a complaint was successful. It said he made misleading comments about who could vote in Māori electorates. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, another complaint was upheld. This one said his comments about Coronavirus death rates broke broadcasting rules.

Early life and education

Mike Hosking grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand. He lived in different suburbs like St Albans, Mairehau, and Linwood. He went to St Albans Primary School and Mairehau Primary School. He also attended Linwood High School.

Broadcasting career highlights

Mike Hosking left school when he was 16 years old. He wrote to radio stations like Radio Avon and Radio Windy looking for a job. He got a job as a copywriter at Radio Windy. A copywriter writes advertisements and other texts for radio.

In November 2020, he was named one of the best-dressed men in show business. This was on David Hartnell MNZM's Best Dressed List.

Family and personal life

In 1989, Mike Hosking married Marie Angela Hosking. In June 2001, they had twin daughters named Ruby and Bella. They separated in August 2002.

In 2012, Mike Hosking married another broadcaster, Kate Hawkesby. Kate has three children from her previous marriage.

Views on politics and business

Mike Hosking has always been open about his views. In 1990, he said he was "a money person" and "a capitalist." This means he believes in making money through business and free markets.

In 2012, it was found that Mike Hosking received payments from SkyCity Auckland Casino. He got $48,000 for doing regular work for them. At the same time, he was also working as a presenter for TVNZ. When there was a debate about the government helping SkyCity build a convention centre, he supported the idea. He called it an "aspirational investment."

In 2013, he was the host for Prime Minister John Key's important speech. He also supported the speech. Mike Hosking has also shared his views on climate change. He has stated that he does not agree with the IPCC report. This report is a major scientific assessment of climate change.

During the 2017 election, Mike Hosking was chosen to host one of the televised debates between political leaders. Some people accused him of being unfair to certain political parties. This led to a petition asking for him to be replaced. Over 75,000 people signed it. However, TVNZ decided to keep him as the debate host.

Mike Hosking is also against Māori wards. These are special voting areas that help Māori people have a voice in local government.

See also

• List of New Zealand television personalities