The Weekend Collective

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Luke Dallow & Mark Crysell. On the table today: do debates, polls, and the slew of policy announcements move the dial for average voters, will regular folks (ie not political pundits) strategically split their votes, are billionaires "morally offensive", how much room should you leave cyclists when you drive past them, and random drug testing...

It seems like New Zealand's fallen out of love with the property-market hype - the pre-election economic and fiscal update last week basically confirmed it.  So where should we start looking when it comes to investing, and saving up? You've heard about people doing the age-old method of buying antique collectibles, luxury watches, gold, and art-pieces - and you've heard about the newer invest...

There's a lot of buzzwords being thrown around in the health-space these days - especially when it comes to diets. There's stuff like macros, calorie-deficits, creatine, protein, intermittent-fasting, clean-eating, super-foods, detox, and the list goes on... So what's the stuff we should actually consider implementing? What are the products worth the premium, and what might be a bit of a marketing...

ACT's election campaign's kicked off today, and the party's focused on two things: cut red-tape to unlock the country's potential, and lock Labour out. As part of their ambitions, the party wants to remove tax on Kiwisaver earnings, and scrutinise the bureaucracy in many sectors. ACT Party Candidate Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to speak about why the Party's going so hard on Labour... LISTEN ABO...

We're about a month away until Election Day, so policy announcemens and party promises are ramping up. The Greeens today have launched their transport plan to combat fossil fuel use, and ease congestion. The Greens will cap bus and train fares at $2 for adults, and free for children, students, community service card holders, and total mobility users. They also plan to build rapid bus and light rai...

On the One Roof Radio Show, Aspire Property Management Director Mike Atkinson joins Tim Beveridge to talk about getting into the landlord game. And if you're already in it, what’s keeping you in the game? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the middle weekend of the school holidays and cries of "I'm bored" can be heard from Kaitaia to Bluff. Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss why letting kids be bored is good for them, and for you as their parent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Richard Lindroos & Brad Olsen. On the table today: the election campaign is properly underway, the UK might rejoin the EU, the future is still undecided for Chateux Tongariro, NZers might not be doing enough in the climate change fight, prosecutions for the Moa Point disaster, and protestors at NZ Aerospace Summit in Christchuch. LISTEN ABOVE...

There has been a lot of supermarket chat over the past couple of years, and it's ramping up now that we are headed into the election.  National wants to split up Food Stuffs, the Greens want to build KiwiMart, ACT wants regulatory barriers reduced so new competitors can enter, and Labour has proposed separating the wholesale and retail operations of both major supermarket groups. But, Koura F...

There's a lot of people and devices in our ears giving us, often conflicting, advice on fitness and wellness.  Today, Body Torque founder Alex Flint helped us take a look at what being fit actually looks like for a 40+ year old, and when you should stop paying attention to the numbers on your smart watch.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour has launched their bid for election today, and they've pledged to cut student debt if they get elected. The party is promising to cull debt by 10 percent for students who finished study, but didn't benefit from Fees Free on April 1st.   Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's putting the boot into Labour on tax, as it formally launches its bid for re-election. The party's vying for another term in Government with a message of 'no new taxes' as party faithful gathered in Auckland today. Campaign chair Simeon Brown joined The Weekend Collective to outline the party's strategy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is mentoring your children? Can you, as a parent, sway that in any way? Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about mentors and about the ongoing discussion around banning social media for teenagers.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the One Roof Radio Show, founder of Property Quadrants and property commentator Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge to talk about the things in a neighbourhood that can lift a property's value. And when it comes to selling, how long is too long to hold to your expected sell price in a market that isn't really firing for sellers? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Matilda Green. On the table today: the end of the parliamentary term got heated, Meta glasses are useful (but also creepy), how to make yourself smell more attractive, Dunedin ought to be on the "best places to live" list, and Daylight Saving Time stuffs everyone up (even one of our panellists!!!). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co...

The workplace is often dynamic - young people make their way in, technology change how things are done, new talent shift the team culture, and dress codes can differ from strict to casual. With the rise of remote and hybrid-jobs these days, what do employers and employees need to see eye-to-eye on? How much flexibility should both sides expect, and where can they compromise? And with people t...

Calorie deficits and macros seem like the latest buzz in the world of fitness. Essentially it's just dieting and eating well. But looking at it differently, it's a balancing act of eating less, yet eating better. In the age of Social Media, that's drinking more protein shakes and smoothies, eating more steaks, chicken, eggs and cutting carbs. That's a bit of a shift from the days body-builders bul...

National says if they're re-elected, they'll end screen and individual-device use in ECE, tightly limit screen time in Years 1 to 3, and introduce age-appropriate limits for older primary students. They say they'll introduce a School Start Check at ECE before children transition to primary school, introduce clearer developmental milestones throughout ECE and report this progress to parents. This w...

It seems everyone has an idea for supermarket reform  The Greens have proposed a publicly-owned "KiwiMart", National's proposed separating Foodstuffs ie Pak'nSave and New World into separate retailers. Today, Labour's proposed Woolworths and Foodstuffs to run their wholesale supply independently from their retail stores - they want to grant Kiwi grocers the right to buy their stock from any w...

Some stresses in life you can't save your kids from.  Maybe they didn't get picked for a sports team, they're behind on homework, or had a falling out with someone close, it's going to happen. So how do you help your child through difficult emotions like stress? Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First home buyers are being encouraged to act now as housing prices fall. But should you rush into it? And what red flags in a house can you work around, and which should be a make-or-break? Martelli Buyers founder Alex Martelli joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll and Head of the Taxpayers' Union Jordan Williams to discuss the hot topics from the week. On the table today: National is the latest party to join the "supermartket split" bandwagon, GDP is up 0.2%, is it too little too late for the Government? And Ed Sheeran has become swept up in controversy after Macklemore wa...

The election is 55 still days away, and it's looking like a tight one. And in the US the midterms are around the corner. America has a much bigger economy, and one that we have a lot of ties to. So how will these elections influence our domestic markets, if at all? Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Chris Wilson joins Tim Beveridge to break down the facts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

Flu season is running rampant, and there's a lot of conflicting information out there.  Do you go to the doctor as soon as something's off, or should you hold off to avoid clogging up the hospitals? Do you take your rest immediately, or soldier on and avoid restless days at home? Dr. John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss what you should do when you catch the flu. ...

National's promising a dedicated Auckland Transport police team to compliment the newly opened City Rail Link, if re-elected.  It's pledging an additional $7 million per year through Budget 2027, to recruit 50 sworn officers for this role.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell joined the Weekend Collective to explain that more people will be commuting through the city centre, and safety measure...