Author and Real Life host John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to discuss criticism and parenting- is it ever okay to criticise someone else's parenting style in public? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2023•41 min
OneRoof property commentator Ashley Church joined The Weekend Collective to talk about the mood around the property investor market- and how the Reserve Bank makes or breaks it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2023•41 min
This week on The Panel, comedian and radio personality Dean Butler and NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joined The Weekend Collective to discuss the Stuart Nash situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2023•40 min
Hannah McQueen joins us from Enable Me & we're discussing everything you need to know about property investing & taxation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2023•41 min
Over 50,000 teachers and principals are planning to strike Thursday, March 16th. An estimated 811,000 school-aged children will be affected by these strikes, as kindergarten, primary, and high school teachers plan to march for better wages and working conditions. New Zealand Educational Institute President Mark Potter says there's a long list of needs educators want met, and teachers have been dissatisfied with their working conditions for years, if not decades. Mark Potter explained that it's n...
Mar 12, 2023•9 min
A vaccinologist says two reports of a possible link between pericarditis and the Mpox vaccine isn't a huge concern at this stage. Medsafe is seeking further information, and is encouraging people to report any adverse reactions to the jab. Pericarditis is treatable, and involves swelling and irritation of tissue surrounding the heart, causing sharp chest pain. Auckland University's Helen Petousis-Harris says while smallpox vaccines are known to increase risk of the condition, Covid infections ar...
Mar 12, 2023•13 min
We're joined by Helen Petoussis-Harris talking about our current vaccination rates, and then Mark Potter, President of New Zealand Educational Institute ahead of the Teacher's Strike on Thursday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2023•41 min
Educational expert Kathryn Berkett joined the Weekend Collective to discuss whether kids' birthday parties are getting out of hand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2023•41 min
We're joined by Tony Alexander and we're discussing how the rising interest rates will affect the housing market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2023•40 min
Anna Burns Francis and Frank Ritchie join us on the show today - we're talking about the recent political polls, the teacher's strike and- would you work a job for 150k & a lifetime supply of prunes? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2023•40 min
National's Chris Luxon announced a new Family Boost policy set to rebate 25 percent of childcare costs for those earning less than $180,000. Deputy leader Nicola Willis explained the positive flow-on effects of this policy here today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 05, 2023•41 min
The National Party says its childcare policy will make life easier for struggling families. National's Family Boost policy would rebate 25 percent of childcare costs for those earning $180,000 and less. National will pay for that by cutting money spent on consultants. Deputy leader Nicola Willis says the policy will have positive flow on effects too. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 05, 2023•8 min
Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis joined the Weekend Collective to talk about protecting kids online in the era of smartphones and TikTok. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2023•41 min
Property Apprentice financial advisor Debbie Roberts joined the Weekend Collective to weigh in on the debate between renting or buying a home. Mortgages are at an all time high and rents are increasing, which is the better choice in today's financial market? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2023•41 min
Mark Crysell and Roman Travers join us today. We talk the Rob Campbell saga, new Covid-19 vaccine and if you could have a celebrity boxing match, who would it be with? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2023•40 min
The Whitehead Group's employment specialist Max Whitehead warned that the predicted economic downturn may be arriving and offered advice on working through redundancy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2023•41 min
Health expert Dr John Cameron explained the medical staffing shortages in New Zealand and why it's so difficult to fill the dwindling ranks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2023•40 min
Simon Watts, National's Local Government spokesperson joined the Weekend Collective to explain what 'Local Water Done Well' has to offer as a replacement for Three Waters. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2023•41 min
The National Party says there is still a role for central Government in water infrastructure restructuring. National has launched 'Local Water Done Well' - its' plan for the country's water infrastructure. Three Waters will be scrapped, and assets will be handed back to local councils. Investment, quality and infrastructure will be overseen by new regulators. National's Local Government spokesperson Simon Watts says the quality regulator will ensure the water is not polluted. Mr Watts says the i...
Feb 26, 2023•11 min
OneRoof property commentator Ashley Church weighs in on whether the OCR is likely to cool down or rise even further in the coming months after the most recent hike- and what's likely to happen for mortgage holders. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2023•39 min
In this week's edition of The Parent Squad, expert Dorothy Waide advises parents on working with reluctant readers and emphasises the importance of literacy in child development. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2023•41 min
We're joined by long standing journalist Janet Wilson as we discuss the week that's been - looting, climate change, Harry Styles, and the safety on our streets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2023•37 min
Director of Fixed Income and Currency Strategist, Harbour Asset Management's Hamish Pepper joined the Weekend Collective to chat about interest rates, housing, and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2023•41 min
Today on the Parent Squad, ZB's John Cowan offered advice on communicating with kids during times of crisis and big events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2023•41 min
Economist Tony Alexander joined the Weekend Collective to explain why first home buyers are back in the market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2023•41 min
Nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver joined the Weekend Collective to discuss cutting back on sugar cravings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2023•40 min
After Cyclone Gabrielle blew through the upper North Island and destroyed property and roads, the discussion turns to climate change mitigation. Climate Minister James Shaw joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2023•41 min
Today Tim Beveridge was joined by Jo McCarrol and Alexia Russell as we discuss the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2023•41 min
For this week's edition of Smart Money, financial advisor Malcolm Knight weighed in on property as an investment opportunity- and suggested alternatives for those who may not be able to get on the ladder yet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2023•41 min
Today on The Parent Squad, clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire offered advice on how to handle sibling rivalries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2023•41 min