The Weekend Collective

Adult children seem to be living at home longer and longer- Dr Jo Prendergast joined the Weekend Collective to discuss if there was a 'right age' to kick them out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it all up from here? Expert Nick Goodall weighs in on flatlining property values- and how they may be a sign the downturn has ended. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Brad Olsen and Jo McCarroll discuss early voting, the Rugby World Cup and the return of late-night talk shows. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southern Cross health insurance premiums are set to rise as inflationary pressures bite. So what premiums can you afford to live without? Plus, w hat’s the first thing to go (and the last thing) when you have to tighten your belt. Lisa Dudson gives us her top tips to save money.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long does it take your body to adjust to daylight saving – or for that matter a different time zone as in jet lag? Dr John Cameron joins me to give the answer.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A change of date could be on the cards for Chris Hipkins' next head-to-head with National's Chris Luxon. The pair were due to take part in a leaders' debate hosted by The Press on Tuesday, but Hipkins has Covid and is isolating. The paper's owner, Stuff, is now working through contingency plans, including alternative dates for the face-off. Labour's Grant Robertson says if someone was needed to st...

Winston Peters has a fiery interview with Jack Tame, National announces their 100-day plan, the Green Party are convinced their wealth tax will work and Chris Hipkins gets Covid days before the election- Peter Dunne joins the Weekend Collective to give his take on the week in politics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters has a fiery interview with Jack Tame, National announces their 100 day plan, and The Green Party are convinced their wealth tax will work- Peter Dunne joins the Weekend Collective to recap this weekend in politics. Later, Grant Robertson provides an update into Chris Hipkins' health, and what that means for upcoming debates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Sara Chatwin joins the Weekend Collective to weigh in on the impact of divorce- is there a right time to get one, for the sake of the children? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property commentator Ashley Church recaps the OneRoof House Price Report and reveals New Zealand's housing market is back on the upswing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the panel, Mark Crysell and Brigitte Morten recap the week's biggest events, including: Christopher Luxon's announcement that he'll work with Winston Peters after the election if he has to boosts NZ First's chances of getting back into Parliament. Sanitarium dropping Weet-Bix from all Warehouse retailers, citing supply chain issues. Stage and screen legend Sir Michael Gambon, who play...

Niki Bezzant joined the show to discuss the quickest cure for heartbreak after a relationship, and new research shows PMS now could mean double the risk of early menopause later.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each year, Kiwis lose millions of dollars to scams, and with online scammers becoming more & more sophisticated how do you safeguard yourself against them? BNZ's General Manager Martin King and Head of Financial Crime Ashley Kai Fong joined to give all the tips for keeping safe online, and what to look out for in a potential scam. LISTEN ABOVE This podcast contains general information only, no...

Same policy, slightly different flavour under National, Labour, ACT, and the Greens. All 4 parties have unveiled new tweaks to existing immigration laws, and Labour is looking to boost struggling sectors with changes to the Green List and Recovery Visa extensions. 17 new roles will be added to the list and the RSE worker cap will increase by 500. Labour's Immigration Spokesperson Andrew Little say...

Immigration Minister Andrew Little revealed yesterday that the Government will make immediate changes and tweaks to the Green List, seasonal employment, and compliance visits.  Seeing the RSE cap will increase by 500 spots for the coming summer, he joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the reason for the quick changes. Plus, Simeon Brown talks about how National wants to increase the speed limit...

The National Party wants to change the balance when it comes road safety. If elected, National would return many state highways to 100 kilometres per hour from 80 and many local roads to 50. The Kapiti Expressway and Transmission Gully would be bumped up to 110 - as would the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway if it's safe to do that. Public Service Spokesperson Simeon Brown says speed limits around scho...

What is executive functioning in children, and has life become too busy for our kids? Author, councillor, and parent coach Rebekah Ballagh joins the Weekend Collective to chat more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data suggests first home buyers are running out time. Are you worried- or does this work in your favour? Property commentator Tony Alexander joins the Weekend Collective to talk more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leaders' debate fails to catch fire, but the minor parties give us an entertaining showcase ,  Victoria University axes 229 jobs and 6 courses, with 11 more that could meet the same fate and h undreds of The Warehouse Group sites will be powered by solar farms. Simon Wilson and Shane Te Pou join the Weekend Collective to wrap up the week.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Andrew   Bascand, Managing Director of Harbour Asset Management joins me to discuss new findings of the GLP-1 drug class, which has  predominantly been used to treat type 2 diabetes but has captured notable mindshare with healthcare specialists and macro investors. Listen in for your chance to get ahead of the markets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Cabinet turned down a proposal to stop funding gangs. The National Party's revealed the then-Justice Minister Kiri Allan lodged the proposal to end contracts with gangs in July. Cabinet didn't agree, which National says is another example of Labour being soft on crime. National's spokesperson for Public Service, Simeon Brown, says it's a waste of taxpayer money. "And what we see the Mongr...

The ACT Party's campaign took an unexpected turn this afternoon, but leader David Seymour says it's good that his party is being noticed. Four protesters managed to get past security and heckle Mr Seymour as he gave his speech. He had to raise his voice several times to drown them out, saying the protesting was a sign his party is successful. ZB political editor Jason Walls says other parties have...

Labour has released the first ever 'Women’s Manifesto', National still won't release the numbers on their tax policy, and this week brings the first of the leaders debates. To give his astute insight, Jason Walls joins the Weekend Collective. Later, National's Simeon Brown reveals that Chris Hipkins’ Cabinet considered whether to stop Government contracts involving funding for gangs in July and de...

The end of the school year is just around the corner, and students will be beginning to decide what they'll do after school.  So as a parent, how do you divorce yourself from your children's goals and their future? Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland shares his take on things. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a first home buyer, or thinking of buying an investment property? What were the biggest psychological barriers and how did you overcome them? Debbie Roberts from The Property Apprentice joins the Weekend Collective to give me her insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.