The Weekend Collective

NZ First have just finished up with their 31st Annual General Meeting in Hamilton.  The party and its members discussed everything from reliable energy, to the future of the Interislander.  This is their first AGM since they joined the coalition that formed the Government almost a year ago, and a lot of ground was covered.  NZ First leader Winston Peters joins Tim Beveridge to debri...

The Government has announced changes to the Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill, including 19 new marine protection areas, while allowing limited ring-net fishing to continue for some fishers.  The new areas would almost triple the number of spaces protected, but the Government has come under fire for still allowing ring-net fishing.  Opposition parties and conservation groups have pushed back,...

Children will often insist on having music or a TV show playing in the background while they study, but how distracting is it really? Also, how are single parents able to cope with all the decision making and responsibilities they have to do alone? Neuroscience trainer Kathryn Berkett joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

This week the Reserve Bank of New Zealand dropped the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%.  Also, the number of one person households have increased by 120,000 over the past decade, but less than 30% of new builds are one or two bedrooms.  Debbie Roberts is a financial adviser at Property Apprentice and she joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See o...

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Mark Crysell and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  NZ First kicks off their AGM, a proposal to almost double the capacity of Auckland Prison, the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll, the Government asks Sport NZ to review transgender inclusion principles, a trial of fortnightly rubbish collections, and mo...

Financial author and advisor Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the long term value of your savings depending on where you put it.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is going cold turkey or slow and steady a better method when making sustainable changes to your eating habits?  Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after running aground on a reef off the coast of Samoa last night.  The ship caught fire, but the Chief of Navy says it's too soon to speculate on what caused the incident.  Minister of Defence Judith Collins joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The government has announced that they will temporarily underwrite private housing developments to support developers who are struggling to pre-sell enough dwellings to get developments off the ground.  The development must have a minimum of 30 houses and the developer must own or have legal use of the land.  CEO of Williams Corporation, Matthew Horncastle, joins Tim Beveridge on The Wee...

Parents often feel pressured to have the school holidays fully booked with activities and programs, but psychologist Sara Chatwin says that may not be the best thing to do for children.  Sara joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently released Census data shows home ownership has increased nationwide, but Auckland is the exception.  CoreLogic Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss why.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Jo McCarroll and Pete Wolfkamp to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Mood of the Boardroom survey, Casey Costello and tobacco tax cuts, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon under fire after selling his Wellington apartment, more than half the population say they have no religion, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss whether a reverse mortgage is ever viable, and the new concept of a reversion mortgage.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kent Johns joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to share how you can take care of yourself, and the best workout routine.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alliance Group is proposing a closure to its Timaru meat processing plant.  Consultations are ongoing and will likely lead to the loss of 600 jobs.  Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system.  They have proposed a number of potential changes; including establishing consenting authorities to replace the 67 BCAs New Zealand currently has, allowing councils to team up on building consents, and creating a single point of contact for building plans.  Minister fo...

Parenting expert John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the importance of reading to children and how children books have changed over the years.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation of a potential capital gains tax is heating up as ANZ Chief Executive Antonia Watson says it's becoming necessary.  But the biggest question is what the tax would include, and how it would be enforced.  Opes Partners Resident Economist Ed McKnight joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Niva Retimanu and Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Maggie Smith has passed away, te reo funding is cut to improve maths in schools, government tightens the ropes on truancy, no more teacher only days, Winston Peters attends the United Nations General Assembly, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Most people have an automatic contribution sent into their KiwiSaver at the end of their pay period - but experts say everyone should do an annual check on their accounts.  It's recommended that contributors check if they should change their plan or provider before or after a big life event.  Ben Brinkerhoff is the Head of Advice at Consilium and he joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to...

Brain health is more than just crosswords and fish oil.  Brainfit Coach Jude Walters joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what you can do to maintain and improve your brain health. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure. Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Simon Court, joined Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is working on a potential next step for addressing recreational nitrous oxide use. New Medsafe advice says nitrous products, or nangs, sold for recreational use, fall under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, and are now illegal. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, says the rising use of the drug is a trend seen globally in countries like Australia and the UK. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...

The average house price in New Zealand is nine times the average income.  The ratio is one of the worst in the world - but why?  Property expert Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN MORE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Frank Ritchie and Kyle MacDonald to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Police numbers are up, gang numbers are down, the government wants to reduce jury trials, potential term length referendum, Hezbollah pager attacks, charges laid against P Diddy, student teacher numbers dropping, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...