The Weekend Collective

Generate Kiwisaver's Nathan Stanners joins Tim Beveridge to chat National's compulsory Kiwisaver policy - and whether it's a good policy for the our retirement savings pool.  They also talk how your risk profile should change the closer your get to retirement.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westmere Medical Centre's Dr John Cameron joins Newstalk ZB's Tim Beveridge to talk the important of seeing your GP regularly.  They also explore the reasons why people avoid the doctor. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Jordan Williams from Taxpayers' Union and Psychotherapist Kyle Macdonald to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Iran war - what on earth is happening? Winston Peters and Wayne Brown are coming to blows again, and will the Immigration NZ public servants who misled their minister get the sack? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

On the One Roof Radio Show Harcourts Managing Director Bryan Thomson joins Tim Beveridge to talk about how a Capital Gains Tax would affect the property market.  And The Opportunity Party proposed a land tax on urban residential properties, and Bryan isn't keen on the idea. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss the social media ban for kids under 16. One girl in the UK said she would simply stare at a wall without social media, but is that such a bad thing? And what do teens need for positive brain development? And what should be dodged? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and host of Real Life John Cowan joined Tim Beveridge to chat about whether you should teach your kids to drive or leave it to the professionals.  And tips and tricks for if you decide to self-instruct your teens.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the One Roof Radio Show buyer's agent Alex Martelli spoke to Tim Beveridge about kiwi's seemingly falling out of love with property. But is the vibe being skewed by the level of the fall as measured since prices went bonkers? And they discuss everything apartment ownership.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Crane Brother's Murray Crane and councillor Shane Henderson to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Would Labour's public transport cap work? Should Rakesh Naidoo have alerted NZ Police of his political interests earlier? What were the big sellers at Fieldays? And thoughts on Hamilton's potential skyscraper. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudi...

Earlier this year, a Christchurch businessman was found borrowing millions of dollars against his family trusts for his clothing company - racking up a $3-million dollar spend. His sister prompted legal action, and two homes had to be sold as collateral. But that brings up a question - what can we leave behind for our children and family that won't just be squandered or swindled? Trusts and inheri...

A new study finds poor sleep is tied to rising cancer risk for those under 50, with irregular sleeping patterns and insomnia being three times more likely to get cancer within five years. But sleeping can be hard to do, especially if you're younger and faced with the stresses of today, or the distractions on your phone.  You could also do shift-work at irregular hours to make your living, in...

GP fees could be frozen for 12 months from July under a proposed Health NZ shake-up of the funding system. Under the proposals, around 60 percent of practices would receive increased funding through capitation re-weighting and annual funding increased. Overall funding for GPs would reportedly increase by six percent, as part of a $120.6 million injection for primary health.  Health Minister S...

Christopher Luxon has returned from Queensland, after meeting with Anthony Albanese with a group of New Zealand businesses.  No announcements have been unveiled, but the leaders discussed defence options and Luxon has been eying opportunities to get involved in the 2032 Olympics.  NZ Herald deputy political editor Adam Pearse joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omn...

Have you ever considered why we tell our kids to 'be themselves' when sticking out from the crowd can make you the subject of bullying? Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the balances of supporting our children and allowing them to stand on their own.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Fieldays' Jenni Vernon and Massey University professor to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Should we be concerned about the MPs banned from China? Does AI development need to pause? Should New Zealand reform our genetic technology policy? And should school uniform costs be Government controlled? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/lis...

Aspire Property Management's Mike Atkinson discusses tough times for landlords, calling it the worst market in 50 years.  For years the story was rental shortage, rising rents, desperate tenants, but now we’ve got softer rents in some main centres, more townhouses and apartments, and tenants needing affordability. So, the question arises, is it a renter's market, and if so, how long will it l...

This week's budget announcement had a focus on sorting out the books, and no straight sugar hits for individuals. Infrastructure, healthcare and education seemed to be the clear priority of our fiscal plan, but three  relief for the cost-of-living pressure many face.  Along with that, council rates have gone up for Auckland and the South Island's West Coast, and the Reserve Bank's signal...

Nowadays our phones have the ability to track our exercise and sleep habits, and if it's not our phones, it's our smartwatches. These tools can monitor our heart-rate, count our steps, say how many calories we've burned, and tracks how far we've walked, biked, or run. There's all these metrics and stats that your smartwatches can provide you - but how crucial are these devices? What info can they...

The Government says this year's budget especially strengthens Auckland's role as New Zealand's economic engine room. They point out that they're investing in health, including funding to purchase land for a future South Auckland Hospital, and a share of the Government's $5.5-billion health package. Additionally, they highlight plans for housing growth with a new $400-million fund for councils to e...

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says New Zealand was "freeloading" from the American Military because of our low military spend. The remarks were made at an Asia-Pacific security conference in Singapore, attended by Defence Minister Chris Penk. The New Zealand Government has already announced plans to lift defence spending to around 2% of GDP over coming years — nearly double what we currently sp...

Rates are going up again, more than 7% in Auckland, buyers are cautious, the OCR will not be dropping anytime soon, and the market remains soft.  In such a volatile market, those selling a home need to be careful that their property has value, and any changes actually add value if they have any hopes of real estate success. Interior designer Kelly Gammie joined Tim Beveridge to reveal which r...

Parents are acting up on the sidelines of their children's games in the mighty Waikato leading to youth rugby league games cancelled last Sunday after reports of physical and verbal abuse in Hopuhopu. Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper said the problem is felt worldwide, with parents wanting to achieve through their children. What behaviour is okay at your children's sports games? When does support...

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp and NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Do Harbour Bridge protests do more harm than good for your cause? Did Anna Breman make the right decision for the OCR? Should we be mad that AI will be making welfare decisions? And, is there anything to be excited about...

Retirement is the time most people dream of, the days where you no longer need to work or study, and you can enjoy a slow and simple life. But what does it actually take to retire? And, when Super is under threat, and the only stable thing about the global economic climate is its instability, can we rely on the pension being there when we're ready to retire? Author of Money Matters Amanda Morrall...

The weather is getting colder and the nights are getting longer, that means only one thing... soup season! Soup is a great meal to get in lots of nutrition with less cost and less effort.  Chef Allyson Gofton joined Tim Beveridge for Health Hub to chat all things soup.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will be presenting the 2026 budget on this coming Thursday.  A number of pre-budget announcements have already been made including money directed to maths and literary in schools and maritime security, while social housing and the public sector have faced budget cuts.  Founder of Bagrie Economics, Cameron Bagrie, spoke to Tim Beveridge about what he expects...