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The Weekend Collective

Newstalk ZBwww.newstalkzb.co.nz

The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist and concert producer, including performing the national anthem for the All Blacks, you name it, Tim Beveridge has done it. Joined by a range of special expert guests throughout the afternoon, The Weekend Collective will cover off the issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness and property.

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Episodes

Lisa Dudson: From an idea to a business

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.

Aug 07, 202342 min

Marama Davidson: Greens co-leader on the Party planning to introduce free dental care for all

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 because it costs too much. There's capacity out there right now, and at the same time, we'd also build u...

Aug 06, 20238 min

David Parker: Transport Minister says alternative Waitemata Harbour crossing will be built within clear timeframe

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 had extra lines being put in on the railway, we've had the City Rail Link built. Those are political...

Aug 06, 202311 min

Politics Central: Labour announces plans to open a new Waitematā harbour crossing

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.

Aug 06, 202341 min

The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Choosing elective courses

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.

Aug 05, 202341 min

Malcom Knight: Will removing GST on fruit and vege actually help?

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.

Jul 30, 202341 min

David Seymour: ACT Party leader reveals planned changes to the Employment Relations Authority

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 personally to look for different employment." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Jul 30, 20239 min

Peter Dunne: former Revenue Minister and commentator recaps a turbulent week for Labour

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 these incidents indicates the Government is losing control of their agenda ahead of the election. "If N...

Jul 30, 202314 min

Politics Central: ACT plans to tweak NZ employment laws

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.

Jul 30, 202341 min

Politics Central: ACT plans to fix roads via road tolls

David Seymour joined Roman Travers on the show to discuss why road tolls are the answer to fixing New Zealand roads, and Danika Mclean wrapped up NZ Firsts AGM. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202341 min

Simeon Brown: National's Transport Spokesperson on the party's pothole repair fund

The National Party announced their $500 million Pothole Repair Fund, aiming to introduce new regulations and repair the major problems with the roads and State Highways around New Zealand. National’s Transport Spokesperson Simeon Brown joined the show to give a rundown on how the policy would actually play out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202342 min

Claire Turnball: Secret culinary aphrodisiacs

If you’ve ever wondered what foods are secretly aphrodisiacs, Nutritionist Claire Turnball has the answers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202341 min

Max Whitehead: What employment benefits actually matter?

If you put salary aside, what other employment packages are important to you? Max Whitehead joined the show to chat about what an employer can do to ensure employees stay with the company. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202341 min
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