The Weekend Collective

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by AUT Chemistry professor Allan Blackman and Infometrics CEO Brad Olsen, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week the Reserve Bank dropped the OCR 25 basis points to 2.25%, but their tone was a bit more hawkish than usual.  Some analysts are thinking it's a signal that rates have gone as low as the RBNZ is willing to drop them - and the new Governor may be wanting to turn a new leaf in 2026.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to improving our health, most of us know what we should be doing - eating better, moving more, sleeping well - but there is a good chance we might fail if we don't understand why we're doing it.   What does long-lasting motivation look like? And what sort of motivation should we avoid to give us the best chance of staying on track? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

After a tough few months for Te Pati Maori, its AGM is taking place today.  Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the country is "facing the most destructive government in our history," and the party is set on "making this a one term government."  Meanwhile, 3 of 4 of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's requests in her ongoing legal proceedings were declined by the judge - but her request to remain a...

Former police commissioner Andrew Coster claims he had briefed Chris Hipkins on Jevon McSkimming's alleged misconduct in 2022, and briefed Mark Mitchell in 2024.  Coster stepped down as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency this week, after an IPCA report showed failures in how the police dealt with allegations against McSkimming.  Both Hipkins and Mitchell have denied Andrew C...

In just a few days, a law banning the use of social media for under 16s will take effect in Australia.  For many parents, social media has been a daily part of family life for years - allowing kids to stay connected with their friends and family, sharing life updates with people they may not get a chance to speak with very often.  Generations before have been relatively ignorant to just...

For as long as most of us will be able to remember, the Kiwi dream has meant a 3 or 4 bed home with a deck out the back and just enough grass to need a mower.  It's represented putting down roots and starting a family with a sense of security in owning your own place.  But after years now of rising house prices and interest rates going up and down quite rapidly, I've been wondering wheth...

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson, and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got another OCR cut this week - now down to 2.25% - the lowest it's been since June of 2022.  That was the last one for the year, so a lot of us mortgage holders are trying to figure out whether things are slowing down, and if it's time to fix for a longer term this time around.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health seems to be overcomplicated these days - but does it really need to be?  Everywhere you look you see another kind of diet, another 'must-have' exercise machine, a drink that can replace a meal, or a new gym programme that promises to finally solve all your problems.  But truly, could the foundation of good health be as simple as a daily walk and eating whole foods? Why do so many...

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has unveiled the party's first policy for next year's election - low-interest loans to support doctor-owned clinics. The scheme will offer up to 50 ten year long loans a year for doctors or nurse practitioners to open or buy into local clinics, interest free for the first two years.  After announcing their policy of three free GP appointments a year, questions were...

The school year is drawing to an end and soon enough, families will be filling school halls and gymnasiums for the end-of-year prizegiving.  For the star students or athletes, it's a moment of pride to walk across the stage and receive a well-earned award. For others, the whole thing can feel demoralising.  Never mind the awards themselves - there are clear differences between some, like...

It's one of the most important decisions a homeowner will make when putting their property on the market - choosing the your method of sale. You've got auctions, asking price, price by negotiation, and my least favourite - tender - but which method is the most attractive to buyers? And which gives sellers the best chance of getting the highest possible price?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by sociology professor Paul Spoonley and NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queues at budgeting services are getting longer, and financial advisors are finding households with increasing incomes are seeking help.  Kiwis with a household income of over $200,000 a year and likely with a mortgage are struggling to make ends meet.  It feels like it was only a few years ago that being on a six figure salary meant you were fairly well off, but it seems it's barely eno...

It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment.  They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream.  It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto the next thing.  Of course protein is important, but do we really need more than we'd ge...

A deal was reached at COP30 this weekend, boosting finance for poor nations coping with global warming - but there was no mention of fossil fuels. 83 countries signed a roadmap that would push for the end of fossil fuels, but New Zealand was one of the only countries not to sign.  The opposition has spoken out, saying the move has made us look foolish on the world stage.  LISTEN ABOVE Se...

The National Party have announced their first election promise - a lift to default KiwiSaver contribution rates.  The changes would mean that by the end of the implementation, savers would be able to contribute 12% to KiwiSaver, putting us on a level matching Australia's superannuation.  Some experts say it'll lead to countless people opting out of KiwiSaver, with other investment method...

Summer holidays is just around the corner and kids will be rushing out the door to spend as much time as they can with their friends.  But this time of year is often the longest period that parents will be able to spend time at home with the family.  We don't want to pull our children away from their friends, but we also want to instil the value of family time.  So where do we draw...

Head of Banking and Valuation Risk at Valocity, David Grubb, joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof radio show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us have spent the past few days daydreaming about what we would spend $55 million on.  Pay off the mortgage, book a holiday, send some off to charity, throw the rest in a term deposit. Three lucky punters each one a share of the jackpot last night - $18.3 million each.  Not many of us will have the chance to come across tens of millions in our lives, but most of us will at some p...

Up here in Auckland we've been having some very, very hot and humid nights.  The kind of nights that make it impossible to get comfortable, where you just keep tossing and turning until you eventually give up and add an extra fan to your direction.  And it's only going to get worse as we head into summer - so how do we actually get a decent night's sleep when the weather's working agains...

The IPCA released a scathing review laying out out a chain of senior-level failures around the McSkimming scandal.  The question now is whether the public can have any confidence in the police in general and in its leadership. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, the United States imposed a 15% tariff on a range of New Zealand exports, most notably beef.  It was a huge blow, as beef is a major export for New Zealand - especially to the States. The tariffs have cost the country over $300 million since they were introduced in April.  This weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order removing that extra 15% on beef, c...