The Weekend Collective

The Government today has announced plans to overhaul the Overseas Investment Act.  Among the reforms announced, it will fast track overseas investment for decisions to be made within 15 days, and empower the Government to intervene if a transaction is not in the country's best interest.  The overhaul would make it easier for New Zealand businesses to get new investment from overseas, as...

More calls for Destiny Church to be struck off the charities list and lose their tax deductibility status; but as the conversation around charity status goes on, questions are being raised on whether other organisations should lose their status.  Sanitarium is just one of the giants that are tax exempt in New Zealand, and with more than 28,000 registered charities with an annual income of ove...

The number of anxiety diagnoses is becoming increasingly more common in newer generations.  Dr Leila Masson, paediatrician and author of  Children's Health A to Z , says children are put in a difficult position with the rising popularity of social media.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every home owner is bound to have to deal with renovations at some point, whether it's buying a fixer-upper or upgrading an outdated bathroom.  Isle Wolfe from Wolfe Property joins to discuss how much buyers need to set aside for renovations, and where to start.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Paul Spoonley and Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Ukraine and Russia peace talks, Chinese warships in the Pacific, illegal dumping, Amazon takes the creative reins of James Bond, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Health Hub, expert Greg Pain unpacked the best and worst exercise trends for 2025 - and revealed the top exercises you should be doing. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACT's David Seymour believes the opposition has drifted too far to the left - and it's dragged the party down. Seymour has fired back at Labour after a full week of scrutiny and calls to resign following his letter advocating for Philip Polkinghorne and the Land Rover on Parliament's steps incident.  He says Labour used to stand for equality and democracy and fairness, but they've gone adrift...

Labour's leader has labelled anti-LGBTQ protests 'pathetic'. People linked to Destiny Church stormed a children's drag event at a west Auckland library, leading to some 30 people had being barricaded inside.  Later, police intervened when a group disrupted Pride Parade festivities on Ponsonby Road with a haka.   Chris Hipkins says we have free speech in New Zealand, but it's not that. He...

The Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa (YDSA) recognised six key principles to support the positive development of teens and tweens.  Understanding, connection, and relationships are just some of the focal points found to be essential for resilient and thriving young adults.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auction. negotiation, tender, fixed price... There are many options when it comes to the method in which you sell or buy a house - but which is the best?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Luke Dallow and Irene Gardiner to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Bill introduced seeking a referendum for fluoride, calls for superannuation to be means tested, class action launched against Johnson & Johnson, man fined for parking on berm, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from Centrix reveals that the number of homeowners behind on their mortgage increased by 1,100 in December alone. With the interest rates dropping significantly recently, why is it that homeowners are falling behind?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing with endless choices of processed foods is hard at the best of times, but it's even harder when you don't realise the food is processed.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This afternoon the Prime Minister announced New Zealand will be relaxing immigration settings for investors.  Two new immigration categories will be created to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in Kiwi businesses.  Investors will need to invest a minimum of $5 million over three years, or $10 million over five years.  The visa's English language requirement will also be strippe...

Winston Peters has hinted at relaxing the foreign buyers ban for those who are willing to bring over the big bucks.  The NZ First leader said plans to lift the ban are a work in progress. He says if foreign investors are willing to pump millions of dollars into other parts of the country , he is open to allowing them to buy property.  Williams Corporation Managing Director, Matthew Hornc...

All children have their quirks - especially coming into the teenage years.  But when does it cross the line from awkwardness to potentially needing some extra support?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, QV released the average RV data for homes in the capital - a dramatic 24.4% drop in three years.  But how much does your RV really matter?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  David Seymour clashes with Guy Williams, unemployment rate hits 5.1%, Margie Apa resigns, Cook Islands to sign a deal with China, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humans are wired to find the path of least resistance - but how can that be done when it comes to your finances?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health and wellness coach Kent Johns joins to discuss the important of variety in workouts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After saying he would prefer not to have to impose tariffs on China, Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. China came out the best of the three, with 10% rate on all imports, while Mexico and Canada were hit with a 25% rate across most imports. This will likely mean an increase in prices for U.S. consumers, and a potential for New Zealand to step up exports.  LISTEN A...

The government has announced plans to double New Zealand's mineral exports to $3 billion in the next ten years.  The Critical Minerals List now includes 37 minerals, after the addition of gold and metallurgical coal.  NZ First's Shane Jones also took aim at big banks limiting lending to the fossil fuels industry, noting his support for the Australian Liberal-National Opposition's attempt...

Prince William himself recently admitted that when asked what they had learnt at school that day, his children respond with "nothing".  But how much of the anxiety around change is really coming from the child, and how much is being projected onto the child by their parents?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending on home renovations dropped by 13% last year as kiwis tighten their wallets.  Are we looking at a year of outdated houses at luxury prices?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Pete Wolfkamp and Anna Burns-Francis to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Dunedin Hospital build is confirmed, Shane Jones' controversial comments, digital nomads, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.