The Weekend Collective

Most New Zealanders consider themselves only “average” with money.  In fact, a new study from Partners Life finds less than a quarter of New Zealanders rate their financial knowledge as "excellent". Nearly 60 percent find it tough to pay monthly expenses, and just over half reported stress or losing sleep due to money concerns.  At the same time, many are reportedly using credit and afte...

We all want to see the next generation thrive - to do better than generations before.  But there are a whole host of barriers holding children back, stopping them from reaching their full potential, and creating cycles that continue through generations.  We always say children are our future, so why are we not doing more to support that future?  Sir Ashley Bloomfield joins Tim Bever...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chris Luxon this weekend, in Queenstown for the annual Australia-New Zealand leaders meeting.  Luxon said in a world that's ever-changing, our relationship with Australia is a "bedrock", and Albanese shared a similar sentiment. But no announcements have been made so far between us. So what can we expect to come from this? what issues do both...

The Greens say they're the only ones offering solutions to tax issues, in a time where communities are crying out for change.  With next year's elections coming soon, they held their Annual meeting this weekend, and expressed their desire to lead the next government. The Party's co-leaders called for transformational change, and a future driven by fresh thinking. So what will that actually lo...

Principal psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether it's ever okay to discipline a child that isn't yours.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland house sales were up over 9% last month, and listing nationwide were up 14%.  It seems things are starting to pick up - but prices have remained fairly steady.  LJ Hooker Head of Network Campbell Dunoon joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by producer and journalist Irene Gardiner, and real estate agent and entrepeneur Luke Dallow, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of mortgage holders refinancing their loans is the highest ever recorded.  More than 3,500 borrowers refinanced in June, and experts are expecting to see the trend continue through to the end of the year.  Finance specialist Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menopause is as normal and natural as any other life change - but the stigma around it hasn't gone away.  Convenor of the Aotearoa Menopause Forum, Dr Sola Freeman, joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair Kate Acland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the impacts of the newly announced 15% tariff on exports to the United States.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced they will revise the Conservation Act to allow for a fresh wave of concessions on DoC land, as well as increasing the charge for foreign visiters to access the more popular sites.  Forest and Bird have claimed these changes are not conservation reform, but rather "conservation retreat".  Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki joins Tim Beveridge to discu...

In the past week there have been multiple incidents at youth and school sports games, all involving bad sideline behaviour from parents.  John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for the Parent Squad.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property investment has long been thought of as  the way to make passive income.  It's money coming in without the 40 hours a week - but is it really as passive as we all think?  Investment coach Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice 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 lawyer and commentator Liam Hehir, and CEO of Infometrics Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Consumer Price Index over the June quarter was lower than expected at 2.7%, and it could mean a rate cut by the Reserve Bank next month.  So is the New Zealand investment winter over?  Shane Solly is a director at Harbour Asset Management and he joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearing loss is one of those thing that just kind of sneaks up on you, and most people never think to get it checked until you reach a certain age.  Hearing loss affects 1 in every 5 kiwis, and it's projected to get far worse over the coming decades.  Dr Michel Neeff is a leading ENT surgeon and he joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

A suite of Electoral Act changes were announced this week, and same-day enrolments are set to be scrapped.  Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour caused some upset when he dropped the word 'drop-kick' into the conversation.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Until now, one company's plasterboard has had a near-duopoly in New Zealand, leading to some of the highest prices in the world - 67% more expensive than the U.S. according to the Minister of Building and Construction.  From tomorrow, thousands of overseas building products including plasterboard and cladding systems will be given the green light for use in construction in New Zealand. ...

There comes a time in every parent's life when your sweet child comes home one day and announces they're in a relationship.  What boundaries and conversations should parents have when this time comes?  Psychologist at MindWorks, Sara Chatwin, joins Tim Beveridge for Parent Squad.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The median rent has dropped for the first time since 2009.  The nation saw a 0.3% drop over three months, but the hardest hit was Auckland - dropping 2% over the past year.  CEO of Real Estate at Valocity, Helen O'Sullivan, joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what's going on.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

We all want our kids to do better than we did, and a major part of that is teaching them how to set themselves up financially.  Founder and managing director at Koura Wealth, Rupert Carlyon, joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bone health is immeasurably important for our physical health, and the density of your bones have a whole lot to do with how frail you will be once you pass that 60 year mark.  Greg Pain is a sports biomechanist at bioSPORT and joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up. Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly year on year, attendance is improving, and now - the Government wants to put an end to open plan classrooms.  But today, a damning Government briefing points out significant concerns around the credibility of the NCEA system it...

The Government has announced the funidng of $6 billion worth of construction projects to begin by Christmas.  New and improved roads, school renovations, and hospital revamps - it's all been added to the National Infrastructure Pipeline which is now over $207 billion.  These projects are also expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in the coming months.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst...