The Weekend Collective

The Government has released an action plan to deal with the growing issue of methamphetamine use in New Zealand.  They're investing $30 million over four years into the hardest hit communities, increasing maritime operations to stop it before it gets into the country, and we'll soon see a nationwide media campaign to raise awareness - among other policies.  The amount of meth seized both...

We're on the brink of exam season and a lot of families are feeling the pressure.  As parents we can prepare our kids to study as much as we want, but there are other areas they will need support in.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of uncertainty around the property market at the moment.  In the past decade alone, we've seen the introduction of the brightline test, the relaxing of the brightline test, countless policies making life harder for investors and landlords, and now the looming question of capital gains tax.  But how much does the government actually influence whether we buy and sell, and at...

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by National Fieldays Society Chief Executive Richard Lindroos, and presenter Mark Crysell, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down as the coach of the Silver Ferns in September due to 'significant issues' in the team. After many public statements and interviews, she was reinstated at the end of last month.  Netball NZ, her employer, remained just vague enough that the public could allow their imaginations to run wild about what had happened.  Andrew Bayly, MP for Port Waikato, resi...

Matt Doocey joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what has changed in the space of mental health over recent years, and where more work is needed.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced 140 new hospital beds across the country to ease pressure on emergency departments.  These beds will be part of new wards in Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington, and Nelson hospitals, alongside the new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier in the year.  Health Minister Simeon Brown says operational funding for the 350 extra staff that will be needed, has already bee...

Christopher Luxon is wrapping up his trip to APEC and ASEAN today.  The Prime Minister met with a range of world leaders, even having his hair complimented by Donald Trump, and having dinner with the Canadian and Australian Prime Ministers and the South Korean president.  APEC and ASEAN represent about 60 to 70% of the world's economy, so even casual meeting would have been significant f...

We all know the dangers of tech these days, but it's unavoidable.  Our kids need a laptop for school, an iPad to pass the time, and a phone for parents to reach them on.  There are positives to technology, we just need to teach our children to take advantage of the good things their devices have to offer.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour has introduced their Capital Gains Tax policy after it was leaked to the media last week.  If implemented, it would mean a 28% tax on any profits made from house sales excluding the family home.  So what would a tax like this do to the property and rental markets?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by real estate agent Luke Dallow, and Taxpayers' Union Executive Director Jordan Williams, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trusts are hardly mentioned outside of when wealth tax is in the news, or when someone mentions their accountant told them to get one. One side of the political aisle seems to have a good list of reasons as to why someone would need a trust, while the other side seems to be convinced that essentially the only reason anyone would have one would be to hide assets.  So what is the real purpose o...

Injuries are one of those things that most of us only think about after it's too late.  There are many obvious and common causes for injuries, and often, all it takes to avoid these injuries is a bit of a stretch or more focus on your core strength.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Thursday was the largest protest New Zealand has had for decades, a combined strike across multiple public sector groups including PSA members and PPTA members.  It certainly sent a message, but that message depends on who you ask. While many sympathise with the issues the public sector is facing, many have also dubbed it 'the start of a five day weekend' for teachers.  LISTEN ABOVE...

The Prime Minister is off to the East Asia Summit in Malaysia today, before he heads to South Korea to attend the APEC summit.  Xi Jinping will be in attendence, and he's due to meet with President Donald Trump on the 30th of October.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you stay together for the kids?  A lot of the time it does more harm than good - and countless adults will tell you they wished their parent had split when they were children.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most prospective buyers know how much they can borrow, but how much should you borrow?  Banks will often be happy to lend buyers an eye-watering amount of money, right at the top of what they can afford, but that doesn't mean buyers will be happy once those repayments kick in.  Not mention five years down the line, when interest rates aren't as low as they once were, and wages...

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

Tech stocks have been leading the charge recently, and with the way AI is headed, it's unlikely it will slow down any time soon.  So if you're a KiwiSaver investor, now would be a good time to start asking yourself what your long-term strategy is, and how you're thinking about risk.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some stage in their life, and it kills 600 men each year.  Whether you're approaching screening age, or just getting to that stage where you start taking your health more seriously, Tim Beveridge and Dr Bryan Betty discuss steps to take and changes to make to avoid serious health issues in the future.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l...

More strike action from teachers this week, with a full national strike planned for Thursday.  Minister for Public Service Judith Collins says that the number one item on the agenda for the PPTA at a recent meeting with the Government was Palestine, not pay or education.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From tomorrow, beneficiaries will need to comply with two more obligations to continue receiving welfare.  They will need to provide evidence of at least three job searches a week for four weeks, and attend employment-related training courses for at least five hours a week for four weeks.  The sanctions are aimed at increasing employability, but critics think it's punishing beneficiaries...

Many parents wrestle with the balance of keeping their kids involved with extracurriculars, while also teaching them the value of rest in a world that prioritises the daily hustle.  We're signing them up to every opportunity possible to help them develop as people, but are our kids just too busy?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After yet another OCR cut, economists and mortgage holders alike are holding their breath for December - the last announcement of the year.  A new report from Infometrics suggests the Reserve Bank may be taking the cuts too far, and risking an overstimulated economy.  Most forecasts have predicted more cuts coming, but it's possible that Dr Anna Breman may have a different way of handlin...

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