The Weekend Collective

As money has moved into the digital space, physical cash has become less prevalent.   Only 57.2 percent of kiwis used cash for everyday purposes in 2023, down from 95.8 percent in 2019. Those using cash tend to be among more vulnerable groups, including the young, elderly and disabled, and are more likely to live rurally.   Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether all kiwis would save...

Bowel cancer rates are rising among New Zealanders under 50 years old, driving calls for an even lower screening age.   Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to discuss who should screen for what and when.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the 2024 Budget, Defence Minister Judith Collins has confirmed the NZDF will receive a $571 million budget increase. $163 million will boost personnel pay - and the money will also be used to upgrade the military's NH90 helicopter fleet, replace dated military vehicles and improve maritime detection systems. Former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp says this move was a long time coming. LIST...

Auckland residents say they're feeling blindsided by new 24/7 parking charges. Cost challenges and better use of road space are some of Auckland Transport's reasons for this change. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck believes this is gong to disadvantage Auckland's economy. She says night time life is a third of the city's spend, so parking needs to be accessible and affordable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnys...

Big changes are coming for Auckland CBD, as it was announced today residents and visitors will be stung with new 24/7-hour parking charges. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck joined the Weekend Collective to discuss these changes. Later, former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp explains why the $571 million budget increase for the NZDF is long overdue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Is the new school lunch programme a sign that parenting has changed? Expert Dougal Sutherland joins the Weekend Collective to share his insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the best way to sell your property in a soft market – auction/tender/offer and negotiation – or does it depend on the property? Mark Harris from Sotheby's Real Estate joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Pete Wolfkamp and Jo McCarroll to discuss this week’s stories.   School lunches are continuing, this time without “woke” sushi. Lord of the Rings is about to get another instalment, and zoogoers were outraged to find the “panda” exhibit filled with black and white dyed dogs. Plus, there's been another political poll released.   LISTEN ABOVE   See...

When do you start writing your will, and should your kids help you with writing it?   Plus, is downsizing the best way to free up some cash? Well renowned financial author Martin Hawes joins us with his thoughts.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something is going wrong for young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in the UK, across Europe, the US and Australia, as Oxford Universities World Happiness Report sounds alarm about the welfare of young people.   The report shows that young adults are being hit from all sides by a toxic combination of government policy, a housing affordability crisis, stagnating wages, and a high cost of living...

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown unveiled their new water plan for the city, which will see an increase of rates by 7.2 percent, rather than the 25.8 percent proposed by Watercare. Simeon Brown joins the Weekend Collective to explain further. Later, Julie Anne Genter has been accused of 'intimidating' behaviour after a disagreement saw the Green MP leave her seat to confront a Governmen...

The standard of Parliament has been called into question as Green MP Julie Anne Genter undergoes disciplinary action. Ms Genter confronted Minister Matt Doocey on Wednesday. She has until midday Monday to make any representations to the Speaker, before he decides if she will be referred to the Privileges Committee. Former speaker of the house Sir Lockwood Smith says Parliament standards have slipp...

A deal between Auckland Council and the Government has helped Aucklanders avoid the projected 25.8 percent increase in water rates. Auckland Council will retain local control of water assets, as part of the Local Water Well Done plan. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says councils will have more control over their water assets under their scheme. Local councils will be asked to put forward t...

A review by the Education Hub found just 60 percent of the country's 15-year-olds were achieving above the most basic levels of reading and writing. This means 40 percent of 15-year-olds struggle with reading and writing, so what role do parents need to play in encouraging their kids to read? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective with his advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

The coalition Government will not proceed with the Labour Government’s plans to regulate residential property managers, despite backing from a renters’ lobby group and lawyers. How does regulation affect buyer interest - and was it the right decision? Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice gives her take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Mark Crysell and Simon Wilson to dive into the biggest stories from the week that’s been.   On the Green Party: should Julie Anne Genter be sacked? What will James Shaw’s legacy be?   On finances: the Department of Corrections has spent $315,000 of taxpayer money on slushies, and should Christchurch City Council step in and help out the Christchurch A...

What are the best lessons to teach your children about money?   How soon should you be setting them up with a trust fund, or a personal savings account?   Hannah McQueen of Enable Me joins the Weekend Collective to discuss.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The London Marathon took place on April 21, and a record number of runners were using carbon-fibre shoes.   How important is it to have the best sporting equipment? Can you make do with the basics?   Sports Biomechanist Greg Pain joins The Weekend Collective to discuss.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Politics Central, former Te Whatu Ora chairperson Rob Campbell criticises the organisation's decision to make savings at the country's hospitals, saying they are 'extraordinary' and signal poor management. Later, five academics and public figures were set to debate free speech at Victoria University in Wellington last Monday, but backlash within the university has seen the event postp...

Victoria University's Vice-Chancellor has his own concerns over an infamous free speech panel event. A selection of public figures and academics were set to debate free speech, but backlash within the university led to the event being postponed. Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith says it's a 'travesty' that people are no longer willing to listen and draw their own conclusions. "That's an issue that I've se...

There's debate over Victoria University's decision to call off a discussion on free speech. It comes after outrage within the university, with claims the panellists didn't represent a balance of views. 600 people had registered to attend before the university's Vice-Chancellor postponed the event, saying they were going back to the drawing board. Students' Association president Marcail Parkinson s...

Te Whatu Ora has been criticised for telling public hospitals to bring the organisation back to budget, they need to make target savings of $105 million by July. It said several districts have gone over budget in the past three months. However, health unions have warned the constraints will impact medical care. Former Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell says we should be trying to improve our health s...

Leave the baby with a sitter or take them everywhere with you? US comedian Arj Barker has sparked a furious backlash after asking a woman to take her baby out of his show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival - what do we think? John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective with his take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple bought an investment property in the 90's for under $150,000, and sold it in 2024 for $4 million, so how long term should you be thinking when you're buying? Ashley Church joins the Weekend Collective with his take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Brad Olsen and Pete Wolfkamp to wrap the week that’s been.   On today’s agenda:   Reading Cinemas is disappointed by the failed $32 million deal with Wellington Council, and Leo Malloy confronted a gun-toting ‘cowboy’ in a night of Viaduct mayhem. Victoria University has cancelled a free speech event because student protesters were ‘freaked out’, and...