Mike Hosking Biography: Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Wife, Children

Mike Hosking is a well-known New Zealand radio and television broadcaster born on January 24, 1965, in Christchurch. He is best recognized as the host of The Mike Hosking Breakfast on Newstalk ZB and has been a prominent media figure since the 1990s.

Mike started his broadcasting career at 16 and has also worked on TV shows like Breakfast and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Profile

• Full Name: Michael Noel James Hosking IV
• Stage Name: Mike Hosking
• Born: January 24, 1965
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: Christchurch, New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealand
• Occupation: Television and radio broadcaster, journalist
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
• Parents: James Hosking
• Siblings: Maria Hosking
• Spouse: Kate Hawkesby
• Children: Ruby, Bella
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Mike Hosking was born on January 24, 1965, in Christchurch, New Zealand. He is 60 years old. He was born to James Hosking and has a sister named Maria Hosking.

Mike was raised in a Christian household, and his ethnicity is European New Zealander (Pākehā).

For his education, he attended St Albans Primary School, Mairehau Primary School, and Linwood High School in Christchurch. His early years in these communities helped shape his connection to New Zealand culture and media.

Career

Mike Hosking began his career in broadcasting at the young age of 16, starting as a copywriter at Radio Windy. He quickly moved up the ranks, gaining experience with Radio New Zealand where he hosted shows like The Tonight Show and co-presented Morning Report.

In 2008, he became the host of The Mike Hosking Breakfast on Newstalk ZB, one of New Zealand’s most popular radio programs, a role he continues to hold. His sharp interviewing style and strong opinions have made him a prominent and sometimes controversial figure in New Zealand media.

On television, Mike started with TVNZ’s breakfast show Breakfast in the late 1990s. He later co-hosted the current affairs program Seven Sharp from 2014 to 2017 and hosted the New Zealand version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2008.

Over the years, Mike has built a reputation as one of the country’s leading broadcasters, known for his professionalism and influence in shaping public discourse.

Awards and Nominations

• Sir Paul Holmes Broadcaster of the Year: 2021, 2022, and 2023 New Zealand Radio Awards
• Outstanding Contribution to Radio: 2022 New Zealand Radio Awards
• Services to Broadcasting: 2022 New Zealand Radio Awards

Social Media

• Instagram: @mikehoskingnz
• Facebook: Mike Hosking Breakfast
• Twitter: @MikeHoskingNZ

Personal Life

Mike Hosking, the well-known New Zealand radio and television broadcaster, was previously married to Marie Angela Hosking. The couple tied the knot in 1989 and separated in 2002. Together, they have twin daughters, Ruby and Bella, who were born in June 2001.

Mike is currently married to Kate Hawkesby, a fellow New Zealand radio announcer and TV show host. They got married in 2012, and Kate has three children from her previous marriage.

Mike Hosking stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm).

Filmography

Television:

• Breakfast (1997–2003)
• Seven Sharp (2014–2017)
• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (2008)

Radio:

• The Mike Hosking Breakfast (2008–present)

Net Worth

Mike Hosking’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. His wealth primarily comes from his long and successful career in radio and television broadcasting.

As the host of The Mike Hosking Breakfast on Newstalk ZB and through his various television roles, including hosting popular shows like Breakfast and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Mike has built a strong reputation and steady income in New Zealand’s media industry.