The Weekend Collective

With the cost of living relentlessly increasing year by year, Amanda Morrall joins Roman Travers to discuss how you can set yourself up for success in 2025, and how to boost your income outside of your base salary.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a long list of healthy habits and workout routines to start in the new year probably seemed like a great idea in December, but how many haven't been given up yet?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll has the Labour Party up 4.0 points at 30.9%, while National sinks 4.6 points to 29.6%. Although dropping 2.2 points, ACT is still ahead of the Greens, at 10.8% and 9.5% respectively.  Perhaps the most concerning for the National Party, 39% said the country was moving in the right direction, while 53% said it was moving in the wrong direction.  Regar...

NCEA exam results have been released, and many students are less than pleased with how they did.  Every parent wants their child to be their best, but how can they push their children to improve without destroying their self confidence? As parents deal with the fallout from exam results, many have had to return to work while school holidays drag on.  With only 20 days of annual leave, ho...

ASB has cut its 18 month fixed term loan rate to 5.39% following cuts by Westpac and BNZ. All three of the banks' six-month rates are now at 5.99% as they fight to be the bank of choice for mortgages.  This comes alongside rumours of a foreign buyer ban reversal - with experts saying it could work, but rules need to be more flexible.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Today on The Panel, Jason Walls is joined by Mark Crysell and Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, the looming TikTok ban, ACT Party calls for an increase in defence spending, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martins Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether cash is a good idea for Christmas gifts, and this week's disappointing GDP announcement.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we draw closer to the big day, everyone is preparing to consume exorbitant amounts of delicious food.  Allyson Gofton joins to discuss Christmas staples and the dishes that should stay off the table this year.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 marks this coalition Government's first year in power, and will be one to remember.  They got straight to work repealing and introducing legislation, some being so controversial they triggered unprecedented responses in the way of protests.  Gang patches were banned, the first youth offender bootcamp trial was completed; this year truly had a bit of everything.  Former Speaker...

Family arguments are more common than not over the holiday period - but when is it time to step in when it comes to relatives making comments to children?  John Cowan joins to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joins Tim Beveridge with predictions for the property market in 2025.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Luke Dallow and Kyle MacDonald to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  HYEFU, Easter Trading Bill fails to pass, price of domestic flights up, Liam Lawson joins Red Bull, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recently said that the Government is considering regulatory changes to enable KiwiSaver providers to increase private asset investments What does this mean KiwiSaver funds and how could it impact New Zealanders?  Harbour Asset Management Director, Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst Shane Solly joins with more.  LISTEN ABOVE See om...

This week on the Health Hub, Dr Alex Bartle talked about the factors that can disrupt sleep over the Christmas season - and how to move past them to get a good night's rest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Politics Central, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts opens up about the Government's new action plan set to increase the use of hydrogen energy  Later, Fleur Fitzsimmons from the PSA addresses the backlash towards the Government's new working-from-home policies. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School prizegivings can be a chore this time of year, along with the increasing popularity of participation awards - but the burning question is whether these are helping or harming children.  Dougal Sutherland joins with more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A common thought when it comes to buying an investment property is finding a reasonably priced house in a high demand area.  But could it be more profitable to spend as much as you can on an investment property?  Helen O'Sullivan joins Tim Beveridge with more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Pete Wolfkamp and Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  New ferries announced for the Cook Strait, greyhound racing to be banned, new alcohol rules come in for Auckland, Donald Trump named as Time's Person of the Year, mystery drones in New Jersey, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Shortly after the new gang patch laws came into effect, police were seen in leaked pictures wearing confiscated patched vests.  Leading into the silly season, what should you hold back on posting publicly that your management may see?  Employment expert Max Whitehead joins with more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running has got to be the most natural form of exercise... so why is it so easy to get injured while you do it?  Granted, if you're not an avid runner, it can take some time for your body to get used to that kind of movement - but what about your feet?  We're all more likely to maintain a consistent exercise routine if we enjoy what we're doing, but your running shoes may be holding you...

The Greens have today unveiled their new Emissions Reduction Plan, and taking a hit at the current Government's plan while they're at it.  They claim their plan would reduce carbon emissions more than five times the Government's draft Emissions Reduction plan by 2030.  Some of the proposed policies include the reintroduction of the clean car discount, clean heating subsidies for rooftop...

Two participants of the youth offender bootcamp were missing after attending a tangi.  Police were responding to a carjacking in Hamilton when they found the two teens, who now look to be in some legal trouble.  The first youth to go missing was on bail following a court hearing, and was to be accompanied by two Oranga Tamariki stadd.  The Labour Party's Police Spokesperson Ginny An...

Parents nationwide have one question on their minds this time of year - how on earth they can get their kids out of the house and off their devices once school finishes up for the year.  Also, are parents teaching their children how to be over-consumers and materialistic by over-gifting at Christmas, and what is the limit when it comes to presents?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

New research from KiwiBank found that 1 in 3 first home buyers in New Zealand got a boost from the Bank of Mum and Dad.  With the cost of living and interest rates in the current day, it may seem impossible for most parents to be able to do this the old-fashioned way - cold hard cash.  But there is a way around it.  Property investor Nichole Lewis joins with more.  LISTEN ABOVE...

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Irene Gardiner and Simon Wilson to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Two youths absconded from bootcamp, brown onion hack, Hunter Biden pardoned of his crimes, spelling errors in Taylor Swift's book, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.