The Weekend Collective

What is the benefit of co-ownership? Have you done it? Martin from Real Estate Together joins the Weekend Collective to chat about how this could change the property market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jo McCarroll and Mark Crysell join the Weekend Collective to discuss Golriz Ghahraman, the leaked ministry documents raising issues with the Treaty Principles Bill, and the debate about whether vaping should be banned.  Plus, is K Road New Zealand's best street? What do we think the country's best street is? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a big week in politics, as a host of Labour's policies have been tipped on the scrap heap as the new coalition Government starts passing laws at pace. Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins the Weekend Collective to share who her politician of the year is, as well as what we can expect from the mini-budget. Plus, Jason Walls joins the show to discuss the key moments from the year that's be...

The decision to scrap Wellington's major infrastructure project is coming as no surprise. In a joint statement, the Government, Wellington City Council and the regional council announced they'd agreed to dissolve the plans, making way for projects including the Basin upgrade and a second Mt Victoria Tunnel. The Golden Mile plans will remain solely with the city council. Newstalk ZB Political Edito...

The Finance Minister says New Zealanders will have a chance to take a good look at how the economy is faring this week. Nicola Willis will release the new Government's mini-budget on Wednesday. Treasury will also release its half-yearly set of economic forecasts. Willis says they want to clearly show people where the challenges are, and how they will respond. "I want them to know that it's tough,...

With summer festivities like parties, and gigs on the horizon- should we be more honest about the realities of drugs and alcohol consumption amongst our young people? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will 129,000 more people in New Zealand affect house prices- and where in New Zealand have we seen the biggest growth in house prices in 2023? Nick Goodall, Head of Research at Corelogic, explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by TVNZ's Mark Crysell and celebrity chef Ganesh Raj to wrap the week. Topics include Parliament repealing the successful Clean Car Discount, New Zealand’s Quote of the Year finalists, and Cannabis in rest homes, as a Kiwi company uses retirees for medicinal tests.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is time for celebration, family, and gratitude. But if you're spending Christmas by yourself, it can also be a lonely time of year for a lot of people. How do you cope with loneliness over this festive period? Kyle MacDonald gives us his advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Tis the season for tight budget Christmas, how are you trying to save money over the holiday season? Plus, how do you choose which charity to donate to? Amanda Morrall gives us her take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Government has got a big week ahead, as it races to get its 100-day plan well underway. The first Question Time last week saw the battlegrounds drawn and Labour taking Opposition for the first time in years. Newstalk ZB's political editor Jason Walls says he expects the amendments to the Reserve Bank's mandates to show up on Tuesday's order paper. He says the Labour Government made the Ban...

This week on Politics Central, ZB political editor Jason Walls joined the show to chat about the new faces in Parliament, the Government's 100-day plan, and the theatrics of   Te Pati Māori. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media has stopped kids being interested in communicating with each other, so how can we educate kids on the value of having strong social skills? Registered psychologist Sara Chatwin joins the Weekend Collective to give her advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who has this new coalition Government helped in the property market- first-home buyers or investors? Have they got it right? Ashley Church joins the Weekend Collective to share the answers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel Tim was joined by Peter Dunne and Jo McCarroll to chat about Taylor Swift being voted Time's Person of the Year, and the fact that 50% of men in America think they could land a passenger plane. They also had a chat about whether the New National MP for Rangitata, James Meager, is really leadership material. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Government has poured cold water on the proposed Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme. The hydro-lake development was proposed by the previous Government, as a backup renewable energy reservoir. Energy Minister Simeon Brown has announced they're pulling the plug on the project, because it was pouring money down the drain at a time when we need to be reining in spending. "We actually think the m...

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has outlined the first moves the newly-formed Government plans to take. Under the 49-day action plan, Fair Pay Agreements, Three Waters, the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax, and smokefree legislation are all set to be scrapped. Political commentator Peter Dunne says Winston Peters' controversial comments have left an impact on Luxon's first week in power- and discredit him as...

The new Government confirmed its plan for its first 100 days, which includes enacting 49 key changes including the scrapping of the   Fair Pay Agreement legislation, Three Waters, and the latest smoke-free laws. Peter Dunne joins the Weekend Collective to give his take. Later, The Minister for Energy and Transport Simeon Brown explains why the Government has chosen to scrap the $ 16 billion Lake O...

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to talk privacy and protection- and highlight when checking in on your kids goes too far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert Tony Alexander joined the Weekend Collective to predict the future state of the property market- and determine if we should take the headlines seriously. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge was joined by Dean Butler and Brigitte Morten to discuss the Government's 100 Day Plans, Crate Day, and Nigella Lawson saying it's time to ditch Christmas Cake. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Politics Central, Nicola Willis joins the show to explain why she has the political chops to be our new Finance Minister- and how her English Literature degree plays into that. Later, ACT Leader and incoming Minister for Regulation David Seymour explains what his new roles entail- and why so many public sector jobs need to be slashed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The incoming Minister for Regulation is promising to make real change. ACT Leader David Seymour picked up the role during coalition negotiations alongside Associate Health and Education ministerial roles. Seymour says there's a 'disease of over-regulation' plaguing New Zealand. "We'll change the way Government regulates, delete a lot of bad regulation and start getting people spending more time pr...

Nicola Willis says her new Social Investment Minister role will be about spending earlier to prevent future harm. Willis will hold that role alongside Finance, and Associate Climate Change. She says the Government has real power to intervene early, to prevent dysfunction which has negative consequences for the child. "To stop that child from ending up ram raiding, to stop that child ending up as a...

A controversial sex education book Welcome to Sex has been given an 'unrestricted classification' in New Zealand. How long should you prolong adult conversations for a young mind? Kathryn joins the Weekend Collective to give her opinion. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.