The Weekend Collective

Is there such a thing as the "optimal weight?" When does dieting become disordered eating?  Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge with the answers. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast cereal giant Sanitarium says consumer habits are changing, as it plans to cut production of muesli, granola, flake, clusters and puff cereals by June 2025.   So is breakfast as important as its made out to be?   Registered dietitian with Mission Nutrition Hannah Eriksen joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although the recession has put the brakes on average pay rises, the country’s highest-paid CEO has set a new record for remuneration. Is this fair? Expert Amanda Morrall joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injuries are common when people first get into running - what can be done to prevent that?  Plus, when it comes to running, does it matter what part of your foot you land on? And when should you be breathing in your run. Biomechanist Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is Brain Awareness month, so it is a perfect time to stop and think about what you are doing to look after your memory and all-round brain health. Tim Beveridge is joined by accredited Brainfit Coach and respected communications specialist Jude Walter to give her insight on what the everyday person can do to stay on top of things. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Research shows muscle strength and bone density diminish over time.  So as life goes on - how can you stay on top of this? What exercises should you be prioritising?  Tim Beveridge is joined by Health Coach Kent Johns for tips on how to continue strength training as you age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford makes immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa, by introducing a minimum skills and work experience threshold, as well as introducing an English language requirement for migrants. Later, marketing professor Bodo Lang talks about about the triggering effects social media has on politics and democracy in this country, and how much political parties a...

There's growing concerns from experts about the impact social media has on the political landscape. It's been revealed that social media giant Meta has limited the reach of political content on its platforms- inspiring increased worry about censorship. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang says platforms like Instagram and Facebook specialise in short-form content - and he believes those...

The Immigration Minister is confident changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa will get the balance of skill right. Changes include an English language requirement for some roles, and a minimum skills threshold. Erica Stanford says they're focused on attracting and retaining high-skilled migrants where there are shortages, and prioritising New Zealanders in jobs where there aren't shortages....

According to Core Logic he average property value in New Zealand by its measure is now $934,806, which has only slightly risen by 3.2 percent. We speak to expert Ashely Church about the current buyers' market, and discuss why we've seen price stability recently, and if this is set to change. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School Strike for Climate took place on Friday in over 20 different places in New Zealand, with thousands of students showing up to have their say. However, should we be encouraging political activism at a young age? Sara Chatwin gives her take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Panel today Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Matt Heath to discuss the week’s biggest topics.   School kids are skipping class for climate protests, Gen Z is “impossible” in the workplace, and the Christ Church Cathedral restoration could be mothballed.   Plus, how comfortable would you be with your kid directing you in a sex scene? Because Liz Hurley seems completely fine with...

Property Commentator Ashley Church joined the show, to discuss the concern around major banks making wrong OCR predictions.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The University of Auckland was under fire after a picture of a designated study space for Māori and Pasifika students surfaced online. The University has since claimed they're obligated to respond to the needs of their diverse student population with facilities, spaces and support. ACT's Parmjeet Parmar has expressed concern over race becoming a big agenda item for more organizations.  "The discus...

When should you let your kids start using social media? Florida governor and former presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is pushing a ban until 14- is this a good idea? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is investing in property still as viable as it once was - and how hard is it compared to 10 years ago? We're joined by the Property Apprentice's Debbie Roberts for her take. Plus, we get a sneak preview of the One Roof Price Report for April. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Jo McCarroll and Pete Wolfkamp to wrap this week’s news:   The University of Auckland is standing by their designated study spaces for Māori and Pasifika students, Sanitarium’s proposing to cut iconic cereal brands like Honey Puffs, and NZ Post plans significant job losses as consumer behaviour changes.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener...

Labour leader & now leader of the opposition Chris Hipkins gave his State of the Nation speech in South Auckland today, he joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. SailGP Lyttelton kicked off in Lyttelton yesterday but was abandoned after a dolphin was sighted on the course. Today, SailGP CEO Russell Coutts delivered an emotional response- Otago University professor Liz Slooten joined the Wee...

A zoologist says Sir Russell Coutts has a simple view of dolphins and boats. Yesterday's SailGP racing was called off after a Hector's dolphin was spotted on the course. Sir Russell then said the event is handcuffed by unprecedented layers of bureaucracy and red tape. He also claimed that dolphins are extremely intelligent and inherently aware of boats around them. Otago University's professor Liz...

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has called for a better way to balance our tax system. Delivering his State of the Nation speech earlier today, Mr Hipkins says now is the time to have the tax debate, despite Labour ruling out both a wealth tax and a capital gains tax last year. He pledged to spend the next two years releasing discussion documents, to get them best prepared for the next election....

British pop singer Lily Allen has admitted that while her children 'complete' her, having them 'totally ruined' her career. So John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to answer the question - can you have it both ways? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One gets you onto the property ladder faster, but the other yields greater returns. What do you think is the better investment opportunity- a house or an apartment? Helen O'Sullivan, CEO of Valocity Global, joins the Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer, and the economy slipped into recession as GDP fell 0.1 percent. Meanwhile, there are concerns for dolphins as SailGP is set to begin in Lyttelton Harbour, and New Zealand's 10th meteorite was discovered by a couple sitting in a Queenstown spa. Mark Crysell and Brad Olsen, joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LI...

New Zealand households have experienced a significant increase in their cost of living over the past four years, led by higher interest rates, transport, food, and housing costs. Statistics NZ estimate that New Zealand living costs have increased 23% since the end of 2019, almost three times the change consistent with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 2% annual inflation target. Hamish Pepper from...

He mentioned 'bulldust' academia, promised to rid the public service of 'co-governance', and accused the previous Government of holding 'contempt for democracy'. Today, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gave his state of the Nation Speech, and he joined  the Weekend Collective for an in-depth interview to unpack it all. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.