# Jacinda Ardern's Silence After Hosking

> Former PM Jacinda Ardern avoided interviews with Mike Hosking after her term, citing disrespect.
- Title: Jacinda Ardern's Silence After Hosking · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: Former PM Jacinda Ardern avoided interviews with Mike Hosking after her term, citing disrespect. Jacinda Ardern declined interviews with Mike Hosking due to…
- Keywords: jacinda ardern, mike hosking, andrew campbell, newstalk zb, team of 5 million, midday report, politics, news, Jacinda, Ardern's, Silence, Hosking
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/life/books/behind-jacinda-ardern-s-hosking-decision-and-why-she-stayed-silent-as-hate-grew
- Published: 2026-10-14T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jacinda ardern, mike hosking, andrew campbell, newstalk zb, team of 5 million, midday report, politics, news
## Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern declined interviews with Newstalk ZB broadcaster Mike Hosking after her first term because they considered them disrespectful.
## Other Politicians
Christopher Luxon cancelled his TVNZ Breakfast slot, David Seymour boycotted Morning Report, and Winston Peters avoided Midday Report.
## Mutual Respect
Andrew Campbell, former prime minister’s chief press secretary, said politicians are available but access should come with mutual respect.
## Key takeaway

Jacinda Ardern declined interviews with Mike Hosking due to perceived disrespect, as reported by her former press secretary.