The Weekend Collective

Financial skills would become a core part of the school curriculum, if Labour is re-elected. The Party's promising to make teaching financial literacy compulsory from 2025. It would mean school leavers will know how to budget, manage bills, invest and open bank accounts. Labour's Education Minister Jan Tinetti says research shows some schools do this well already, but others schools- not so much....

National's Mark Mitchell has proposed some solutions as Countdown increases security in response to retail crime. Over the last six years, the supermarket has seen a more than 600 percent in reported stolen goods and a 300 percent increase in physical assaults. It's now rolling out more specific team training, store design initiatives, push to talk radios and use of CCTV. National Police spokesper...

Supermarket chain Countdown has reported a 663 percent increase in reported stolen goods over 6 years, Mark Mitchell joins The Weekend Collective to discuss what needs to be done about this. Later, Jan Tinetti announces The Labour Party's plans to make financial literacy compulsory in schools. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert Dorothy Waide joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the mental health of mums' postpartum. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property expert Ashley Church joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the ban on foreign home buyers and whether this is xenophobia or not. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niva Retimanu and Jo McCarroll joined the show this afternoon to discuss Stuart Nash's valedictory speech, David Seymour's Guy Fawkes comments, and the life of Sir Michael Parkinson. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Macdonald chatted with Tim about his new book Sh*t Happens, as well as ways to genuinely cheer yourself up, and how to react to stressful situations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah McQueen joined the show to chat about what’s driving up rents, with wage rises and the shortage of houses a bigger factor than interest rates. Tim and Hannah also discussed Labour's GST policy announcement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says economists will have to get use to their latest pre-election pitch. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has today announced a boost to the In-Work Tax Credit, which will benefit about 160,000 families. They'll also cut GST from fruit and veggies, to take effect as soon as April 2024. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen has described the idea as pure politics, over economi...

This week on Politics Central, Grant Robertson unpacks Labour's plan to GST on fresh, and frozen fruit and vegetables, if re-elected. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Simon Wilson and Mark Crysell discuss the week in politics, ramping up national defence and security, mushroom poisonings, helping sherpas on the K2 mountain, and a special gift for a football fan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parent Squad, psychologist and social commentator Sara Chatwin weighs in on whether phones have a place in schools and whether aggression on the sports sidelines goes too far. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Injury is inevitable, but how do you cope with maintaining motivation? Kent Johns joined the show to discuss it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one thing to have a great idea but how do you turn that into a business? Lisa Dudson gives her insight.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens say hundreds of thousands of people need dental care, but are held back by the cost. The Party's new plan includes annual check-ups and cleaning and free fillings, sealants, and tooth removals for anyone who needs them. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says this plan will be covered by a wealth tax, which will only impact a small percent of taxpayers. "People just aren't going beca...

The Government today announced plans to build an alternative Waitemata Harbour crossing, alongside further upgrades to Auckland's North Shore. The alternative crossing includes two three-lane road tunnels and a 21 kilometre Light Rail tunnel between Albany and the CBD. Transport Minister David Parker is confident the second Waitemata Harbour crossing will be built within a clear timeframe. "We've...

This week on Politics Central, the Labour Government announced their plans to open a new Auckland Waitematā Harbour bridge and the Green Party announced their policy proposal for free dental care for all.  Transport Minister David Parker and Greens co-leader Marama Davidson joined to elaborate further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My daughters have to choose elective subjects for next year – so how can I help them navigate their choices? John Cowan from ZB's Real Life gives me his advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would removing GST from food help you and your household? Malcom Knight joined the show to chat about what the Government should do to make things easier for family finances. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may sound bizarre, but how do you breath when you're keeping active? Sports biomechanist Greg Pain has the answer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT Party wants to tweak the country's employment laws. It also has its sights on the Employment Relations Authority, which ACT says is currently taking an average of 76 days to deliver a decision. Leader David Seymour says if elected, ACT would require all decisions to be made within a month. "And if you're a member of the ERA and you don't perform at that level, then maybe it's time for you...

With the election looming, a political expert warns that Labour's string of bad press will have consequences in the polls. Labour has had a turbulent week, beginning with Kiri Allan stepping down after Sunday night's crash, followed by David Parker resigning from his Revenue Portfolio and National leaking a planned GST policy. Former Minister and commentator Peter Dunne says the combination of the...

This week on Politics Central, former minister Peter Dunne wraps up the week in politics - from Kiri Allan's car crash, David Parker's departure from the Revenue Ministerial role, and Labour's Tax Policy leak. Later, ACT leader David Seymour explains the ACT Party's aim to change the ERA. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Alexander joins the Weekend Collective to discuss how inflation has affected New Zealand and why it seems better in the land of Oz. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.