The Weekend Collective

On the One Roof Radio Show, founder of Property Quadrants and property commentator Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge to talk about the things in a neighbourhood that can lift a property's value. And when it comes to selling, how long is too long to hold to your expected sell price in a market that isn't really firing for sellers? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Matilda Green. On the table today: the end of the parliamentary term got heated, Meta glasses are useful (but also creepy), how to make yourself smell more attractive, Dunedin ought to be on the "best places to live" list, and Daylight Saving Time stuffs everyone up (even one of our panellists!!!). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co...

The workplace is often dynamic - young people make their way in, technology change how things are done, new talent shift the team culture, and dress codes can differ from strict to casual. With the rise of remote and hybrid-jobs these days, what do employers and employees need to see eye-to-eye on? How much flexibility should both sides expect, and where can they compromise? And with people t...

Calorie deficits and macros seem like the latest buzz in the world of fitness. Essentially it's just dieting and eating well. But looking at it differently, it's a balancing act of eating less, yet eating better. In the age of Social Media, that's drinking more protein shakes and smoothies, eating more steaks, chicken, eggs and cutting carbs. That's a bit of a shift from the days body-builders bul...

National says if they're re-elected, they'll end screen and individual-device use in ECE, tightly limit screen time in Years 1 to 3, and introduce age-appropriate limits for older primary students. They say they'll introduce a School Start Check at ECE before children transition to primary school, introduce clearer developmental milestones throughout ECE and report this progress to parents. This w...

It seems everyone has an idea for supermarket reform  The Greens have proposed a publicly-owned "KiwiMart", National's proposed separating Foodstuffs ie Pak'nSave and New World into separate retailers. Today, Labour's proposed Woolworths and Foodstuffs to run their wholesale supply independently from their retail stores - they want to grant Kiwi grocers the right to buy their stock from any w...

Some stresses in life you can't save your kids from.  Maybe they didn't get picked for a sports team, they're behind on homework, or had a falling out with someone close, it's going to happen. So how do you help your child through difficult emotions like stress? Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First home buyers are being encouraged to act now as housing prices fall. But should you rush into it? And what red flags in a house can you work around, and which should be a make-or-break? Martelli Buyers founder Alex Martelli joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll and Head of the Taxpayers' Union Jordan Williams to discuss the hot topics from the week. On the table today: National is the latest party to join the "supermartket split" bandwagon, GDP is up 0.2%, is it too little too late for the Government? And Ed Sheeran has become swept up in controversy after Macklemore wa...

The election is 55 still days away, and it's looking like a tight one. And in the US the midterms are around the corner. America has a much bigger economy, and one that we have a lot of ties to. So how will these elections influence our domestic markets, if at all? Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Chris Wilson joins Tim Beveridge to break down the facts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

Flu season is running rampant, and there's a lot of conflicting information out there.  Do you go to the doctor as soon as something's off, or should you hold off to avoid clogging up the hospitals? Do you take your rest immediately, or soldier on and avoid restless days at home? Dr. John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss what you should do when you catch the flu. ...

National's promising a dedicated Auckland Transport police team to compliment the newly opened City Rail Link, if re-elected.  It's pledging an additional $7 million per year through Budget 2027, to recruit 50 sworn officers for this role.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell joined the Weekend Collective to explain that more people will be commuting through the city centre, and safety measure...

When your children are young, how much money mum and dad have probably isn't on their mind. But as kids get older, they understand what's "expensive" and what's cheap, and with that brings questions.  "Mum, so-and-so's parents take them to Rarotonga every year, why don't we do that?"  So how do you navigate these conversations? Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Paren...

House prices are falling just about everywhere in the country. It's a buyers' dream, and a sellers nightmare. If you're a seller, what will it take to see the market turn back in your favour? And if you're a buyer, just how much can you push your advantage?  Harcourts Cooper & Co. Managing Director Martin Cooper joins Tim Beveridge on the OneRoof Radio Show to answer your questions. ...

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Economist Brad Olsen and Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp to discuss the hot topics from the week.  On the table today: An error in a law passed under urgency by Minister Louise Upston has led to 16,000 superannuitants and veterans missing out on essential payments, he ACT party has laid out a plan to 'wind up' the Waitangi Tribu...

Earlier this week, an interesting proposal was made to shake up the way we use Superannuation. A report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand indicates a flexible choice of when people can start receiving NZ Super could improve affordability. Would this be worth it? And who should be considering this as an option? Financial Author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to d...

We've all got a dominant side of our body, right hand versus left hand, right foot versus left foot, even your eyes tend to be a bit mismatched.  But sometimes it can get too out of balance. If your right arm is stronger than your left, or your shoulders are out of alignment, what are the knock-on effects? Sports biomechanist and owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for t...

National is promising to expand access to the 5 percent first home loan scheme.  If elected it says it will increase the income cap for eligibility so more people can access the scheme.  Singles and group buyers would be able to get it if they make $300,000 a year or less.  National Party Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f...

We often think of being engaged in our children's education as pitching in with after school activities, or making sure you turn up to the parent-teacher days. But if your kid comes home every day complaining about a teacher, or the way a course is taught, who do you talk to? What warrants a conversation with the school?  Auckland Boys' Grammar School Headmaster Tim O'Connor joins Tim Beverid...

The OCR changed this week, The Reserve Bank has upped it from 2.5% to 2.75%. But mortgages are already high, some unlucky buyers are now finding they owe more than the value of their house as equity erodes.  So if you're in this situation, what can you do? Opes Mortgages Managing Director Peter Norris joins Tim Beveridge to answer your questions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Real Estate agent Luke Dallow and TV Presenter Mark Crysell to discuss the hot topics from the week.  A report in to the Moa Point disaster has revealed a series of issues that led up to the overflow, the UN has voted to re-scale the world map, and Sky showed advertisements over Jai Arrow's emotional 100th appearence for the Rabbitohs. ...

One of the first lessons mum and dad teach you is "it's rude to talk about money".  But when it comes to family life, it's important to be open about financial matters with your spouse. And in the workplace, talking about wages is often the way to make sure you're getting the same treatment as everyone else. So how do you go about it? How do you break the taboo?  Managing Director a...

We all know not to listen to loud music, but what actually qualifies as "loud" music? Is the old "60% volume for 60 minutes" still a good rule of thumb to follow?  And noise cancelling headphones are becoming the status quo, but are they actually better for your ears?  ENT Specialist Dr. Michel Neef joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss the importance of protecting your hearin...

ACT wants harsher penalties for anyone flouting fisheries rules to protect our ocean resources.  The party's promising a suite of changes if re-elected to Government.  These includes stricter shellfish catch limits, setting up a district management area for the Hauraki Gulf and permanently ending scallop dredging in areas where its currently closed.  Conservation spokesperson Camero...

Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy. If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans. Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis explained that they're hoping to keep skilled young Kiwis in the country. LISTEN ABOVE...