The Weekend Collective

Winston Peters today outlined his plans to turn New Zealand around following his address in Palmerston North. In his State of the Nation speech this afternoon, the NZ First leader was back in familiar territory, after spending the majority of the first 100-days in Government in ministerial mode. Peters says he wants Kiwis to understand that the new Government is focused on getting the country line...

Winston Peters took a short break from being Deputy Prime Minister this afternoon, donning his New Zealand First leader hat instead. And no one was safe from his scorn, during his State of the Nation Speech in Palmerston North this afternoon. ZB political editor Jason Walls broke down Peters' 'combative' speech. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honour of St Patrick's Day, psychologist Sara Chatwin joins the Weekend Collective to help parents navigate their children through their first drink. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What more can the Government do to help landlords and renters? And will the interest deductibility make any difference? We're joined by Ed Mcknight, resident economist at OPES Partners, who makes the case that the Government should stay out of the market, and let the market do its thing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Party have had a hellish week with suspending one of its MPs, Darleen Tana and Golriz pleading guilty to four charges. The Princess of Wales apologizes for editing the infamous Mother’s Day photograph, Ryan Gosling’s I’m just Ken steals the show at the Oscars- plus, how did New Zealand react when McDonalds could not take any orders on Friday night across the world? LISTEN ABOVE See omnys...

This week on Politics Central, newly appointed Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick opened up about her new role and the kind of leadership style she aims to bring to the Party. Later, former Prime Minister Helen Clark talked about the ongoing restructuring of media in New Zealand and how this will affect democracy.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One former Prime Minister has expressed her outrage at TVNZ's proposed structural changes and job cuts. The broadcaster has put a number of shows on the chopping block, with Midday, Tonight, Fair Go and Sunday to be scrapped. Helen Clark has labelled the proposed cancellations of these current affairs programs 'disgraceful'. "So why these? And it does lead one to wonder- are they putting up the Wa...

Chlöe Swarbrick believes her leadership style will compliment that of co-leader Marama Davidson. The Auckland Central MP won every single vote from party members to take over from James Shaw, after he resigned earlier this year. Her only competitor for the role was Dunedin-based activist Alex Foulkes, who is not in Parliament. Ms Swarbrick says one key difference between them is Ms Davidson's abil...

This week on the Parent Squad, expert Dorothy Waide offers her input on the perfect bedtime routine for kids- and shares her take on co-sleeping. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Peter Wolfkamp and Jo McCarroll discuss the TVNZ job cuts, the coalition Government's first 100 days, a proposed hike to rego fees and the Defence Force's Boeing 757's high-profile maintenance issues. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation’s 'World Hearing Day' took place Sunday March 3. Nearly 900,000 Kiwis experience hearing loss but only about 500,000 of them are aware of it. Triton Hearing’s Head of Audiology, Lesleigh Smith, joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency across the ditch showed some of Australia's biggest companies have had their dirty laundry aired as gender wage gap data from thousands of organisations is made public for the first time. So how important to you is pay transparency and how exactly do you negotiate a pay increase? We're joined by Hannah McQueen from Enable Me, to give her insig...

The Finance Minister says the Government is "on track with getting New Zealand on track" as it nears the end of its hundred day plan. Nicola Willis says there are still about half a dozen decisions to make, and a few pieces of legislation that will be introduced before Friday. The Government is in the crux of decision making around its next budget, that Ms Willis says will address the cost of livi...

The Government's 100-day outline is coming to an end this coming Friday- but have they achieved everything they wanted? Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins to discuss. Plus, Luxon was lambasted for using his $52,000 accommodation allowance on his own apartment, but NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett reveals Premier House needs repairs.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

A new report investigating the state of Premier House does not state the residence is uninhabitable, but it has raised questions about its suitability as a home for the Prime Minister. The report catalogues a list of problems, from 30 year old fittings and furnishings, to a lack of insulation and draughty, leaky windows. NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett says other former Prime Ministers h...

After producer Joe was beaten by a 13-year-old in tennis, he expressed concern about how the kid's parents were coaching and pushing her from the side-lines. So how much is too much when it comes to pushing your kids to succeed in sport? Psychologist Dougal Sutherland joins to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir John Key has made property predictions for the future, he believes house prices could still 'potentially' double in the next 10 years. But what does Debbie Roberts from the Property Apprentice have to say about this? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gang patches are being banned, Luxon's made a political U-turn over a 52,000 accommodation payment, and Newshub shuts down. Plus, would you pay $6000 to find love? Theresa Gattung sure thinks the over-40s will fork out. Join Tim, Shane Te Pou, and Simon Wilson as we wrap up the week on The Panel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it unethical that supermarkets have so much leverage over basic needs unless we sign up to coupon card saving schemes? Personal finance educator Lisa Dudson joins us to give her insight as to why this is the case.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull has just returned from the UK where she experienced a lot of restaurants that are now including the calorie amount in the food on the menu. So we're asking our listeners "do calories influence your food consumption?"    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Politics Central, University of Otago politics expert Robert Patman reflects on the second anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war and weighs in on what more can be done. Later, Police Minister Mark Mitchell makes a case for the Government's proposed legislation targeting gang patches.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New legislation the Government hopes will curb gang crime could be written in a matter of weeks. But we'll have to wait until at least the end of the year to see the ban on insignia pass into law. The legislation also looks to stop criminal gangs from gathering in groups, by giving police the right to issue dispersal notices. Non-consorting laws will stop specified members from associating or comm...

Western leaders have touched down in Kyiv, to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in the two year anniversary of war with Russia. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, estimates more than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians, including 528 children, have died in two years. Otago University Politics professor Robert Patman, says the conflict seems to have arrived at a stalemate. Patman says Ukrai...

The Reserve Bank is set to announce the latest OCR result next week- what does that mean for prospective first home buyers? Expert Nick Goodall joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Life host and parenting expert John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to discuss keeping an eye on children and stopping sneaky - and harmful - habits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.