The Weekend Collective

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to discuss when you bite the bullet and give your children the chat about the birds and the bees. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Tony Alexander joins the Weekend Collective to discuss whether buying is as lucrative as it’s made out to be- or does it just create more stress? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Te Pou joined the show alongside Frank Ritchie to discuss Chris Hipkins in China, Dry July, and who would win in a fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Knight from Advice Knight joined Tim to discuss whether the banking Commerce Commission inquiry is a waste of time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr John Cameron joined Tim to talk about online consultations vs in-person, and the effect technology is having on the medical profession. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A threat against Russian President Vladimir Putin is fizzling out. Putin's been facing an insurrection attempt from Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner  Group. It prompted Russian troops to defend the capital and pull back from warfare. Former US Government Intelligence Consultant Dr Paul Buchanan says this has been simmering from the onset of the war. He says Prigozhin has been calling the Russian High Co...

National says their new sentencing policy is part of it's "tough on crime" plan. Party leader Chris Luxon has announced new law and order policies during his key-note speaker address at the conference. A standout policy is a plan to impose a new 40 percent limit on the amount by which a judge can reduce a sentence. MP Chris Bishop says people can still get discounted sentences. "The maximum discou...

This week on Politics Central, Chris Bishop joins the show to discuss the National Party Conference, plus Dr. Paul Buchanan joins us to unpack the developments in Russia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective to talk about whether parents should take the wrap for their children's unlawful behaviour. Plus, who's at fault with ramraids, the kids or the parent's influence? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Crysell and Alexia Russell joined Tim to discuss the week that was - including recent developments in Russia, killing feral cats, and why Taylor Swift isn't coming to New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Party announced their new gang policy that would make a change to the sentencing act. Specifically, it would make being a member of a gang an aggravating factor. Paul Goldsmith joins Tim to discuss the policy in full. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Men's Health Week comes to end, Tim chats with Kent Johns about how to talk about mental health with your mates, plus, when was the last time you said 'I love you man'? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management joined the show to discuss how NZ is spending beyond their means. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert Dorothy Waide joins the show to answer if parents should have more control over their children's media consumption. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, OneRoof property commentator Ashley Church weighed in on the state of the market and the signs it may turn. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Heath and Neva Retimanu joined Tim Beveridge on the Weekend Collective for The Panel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're investing in the share market, is it okay to borrow money? Amanda Morrall shares her expertise. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Health Hub, Greg Pain from Bio Sports talks about preparing for marathon running and if anyone can do it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Politics Central- Greens co-leader Marama Davidson explains theParty's new tax policy, OliverShaw's Robin Oliver explains whether or not a wealth tax could work, and Judith Collins shares why we need to end the ban on GE & GM. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National have promised to end New Zealand's ban on gene editing and genetic modification, if elected. Their Harnessing Biotech Policy would also streamline approvals for trials and use of non-gene editing biotech, in line with other OECD countries. Judith Collins, National's Science, Innovation, and Technology spokesperson says New Zealand is too far behind when it comes to utilising research and...

One tax expert says a wealth tax is unworkable and unnecessary. The Green Party wants to introduce a wealth tax of 2.5 percent on assets worth more than 2 million. This would extend to assets worth more than $4 million owned by a couple. OliverShaw tax advisor Robin Oliver says it's difficult to calculate one's wealth. "Some things you can value- listed company shares. But outside of that with sma...

The Green Party wants the wealthiest New Zealanders to pay their fair share of tax. The Party's new tax policy will raise the top rate to 45 percent while raising the corporate tax rate to 33 percent. In addition, a new 2.5 percent wealth tax will be charged on any asset worth more than $2 million. Party co-leader Marama Davidson says these changes will affect only 0.7 percent of people. "We've go...

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to discuss how to cope as a parent when kids leave the nest + Andy Mcdonnell joins us for the wrap-up of sports this week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property Apprentice financial advisor Debbie Roberts joined the Weekend Collective to answer the question- If you're buying an investment property, is it better to buy an existing or new build property? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.