The Weekend Collective

Police Minister Poto Williams unveiled the direction the new law and order budget will take, ahead of the budget announcement's on May 19th. Some of the funding will be put towards upping the police force and regulating firearm ownership.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaiwhakahaere and co-leader of NZ Nurses Organisation Kerri Nuku says nurses have not been a t the table when it comes to health measures preventing them from working. Nurses who caught covid-19 and must wait three months for a booster shot have been stood down without pay, with little communication from their employers.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert John Cowan joins the Parent Squad this week to discuss which battles to pick with your kids, and when to let them slide, from tattoos, relationships and coming out.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business commentator Ashley Church joins the Weekend Collective to chat where the property market is really at, after a week of predictions it'll fall - but will fall to affordable levels?  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Hauraki Breakfast host Matt Heath joins the Panel this week to chat about just how out-dated Simon Henry's "Eurasian Fluff" comment really is, Trevor Mallard back-tracking on trespassing Winston Peters from Parliament, and the deeply concerning implications of over-turning Roe v Wade in America. Plus heaps more.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm Knight, director of Advice Knight, joins the Weekend Collective to discuss proactive mortgage rates, 4 day working week, and whether unlimited annual leave is worth it.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Collective chat how to deal with addiction and dependency, what it is, and what resources there is, with psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald. Listen above to for all things mental health on the Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Paul Buchanan says the implications of Putin officially declaring war on Ukraine is massive - up until now it has only been a "special operation" officially. Listen above to find out why.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local government minister Nanaia Mahuta says that the reason for co-governance within the Three Waters framework reflects the Crowns Treaty obligations. Listen above to see what else she had to say on the new amendments to Three Waters.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby sleep expert Dorothy Waide joins the Parent Squad to discuss how to not wrap our kids in cotton-wool, how to not "over-parent", not taking away "comforters" from kids, and how to prepare your first child for your second.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Tony Alexander joins the Weekend Collective to chat about what direction the market is really going in, and whether to float or fix your mortgage rate.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TVNZ Sunday journalist Mark Crysell joins the Panel to chat about how to approach the news of kids committing more serious crimes, will Putin officially declare war on Ukraine, and Simon Bridges' new role, plus much more.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial advisor Carissa Fairbrother joins The Weekend Collective to discuss what the government can do to combat inflation of 6.9%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Bartle is the founder and medical director of Sleep Well Clinic. He joined The Weekend Collective to talk about his greatest sleeping tips. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is less than one month until the Australian federal election, with the latest polls indicating Australia will be getting a new Prime Minister. For the latest on this, Australian Correspondent Murray Olds joins The Weekend Collective. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has returned from her 'bang for your buck' trip to Singapore and Japan. Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls was on the tour and told Francesca Rudkin the biggest thing accomplished was the Security deal signed with Japan. To talk more about this Tim Roxborogh and Tim Beveridge are joined by Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at the Univers...

The National Party says the government needs to get its priorities right. National's Māori-Crown Relations Spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says Three Waters and the Māori Health Authority are destined to fail. He told the Weekend Collective the government doesn't know what Māori are actually concerned about. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist and neuroscience trainer Kathryn Berkett joins the Parent Squad to discuss whether the old fairy-tales have over-stayed their welcome, and how to talk about your child's appearance.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of the Property Council Leonie Freeman joins the Weekend Collective to discuss heritage housing, and increasing high density housing. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster and comedian Dean Butler joins the Panel this week to discuss whether sports and politics should mix over Russian athletes, Christopher Luxon's Labour Day gaffe, the highest inflation in 30 years, more stories coming out of the country's mega churches, and more.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employment law expert Max Whitehead joins the Weekend Collective to discuss whether you can cut and run on your new job - or do you stick it out? Also, what rights do you have as a casual employee?  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr John Cameron joins the Weekend Collective to discuss whether Vitamin C tablets do anything for our health, and to answer all your health questions: when can you get your booster, why the flu shot will be so important this year, and does immunity carry over to other covid strains?  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Political Report at Newstalk ZB Jason Walls discusses with the Weekend Collective the significance of the Prime Minister's trip to Singapore tomorrow.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard joined the Weekend Collective to discuss why we need the option of GMO to really tackle our emissions in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber Michael Barnett joins the Weekend Collective to discuss just what the Auckland CBD can do to recover from the last two years?  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.