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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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The Panel with Mark Crysell and Brigitte Morton: Media layoffs and closures, MPs' pay pickles, Pseudoephedrine returns to shelves, and Trade Me takes legal action

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Mark Crysell and Brigitte Morton to dig into some of this week's juiciest topics. On the agenda today: TVNZ cancelled it's flagship shows whilst Newshub is closing for good. MPs are finding themselves in a bit of a pay pickle while David Seymour succeeds in getting Pseudoephedrine cold and flu products are back on the shelves this winter. Trade Me is taking legal action to force Trade Jobs NZ to change its name and colour. Are you still spending it ...

Apr 13, 202440 min

Dr John Cameron: When does dieting become an issue?

Is there such a thing as the "optimal weight?" When does dieting become disordered eating? Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge with the answers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202441 min

Hannah Eriksen: How important is breakfast?

Breakfast cereal giant Sanitarium says consumer habits are changing, as it plans to cut production of muesli, granola, flake, clusters and puff cereals by June 2025. So is breakfast as important as its made out to be? Registered dietitian with Mission Nutrition Hannah Eriksen joined Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202447 min

Amanda Morrall: Are the latest CEO remuneration figures fair?

Although the recession has put the brakes on average pay rises, the country’s highest-paid CEO has set a new record for remuneration. Is this fair? Expert Amanda Morrall joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202441 min

Greg Pain: Key tips for a successful running regime

Injuries are common when people first get into running - what can be done to prevent that? Plus, when it comes to running, does it matter what part of your foot you land on? And when should you be breathing in your run. Biomechanist Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202441 min

Jude Walter: How to stop on top of your brain health

March is Brain Awareness month, so it is a perfect time to stop and think about what you are doing to look after your memory and all-round brain health. Tim Beveridge is joined by accredited Brainfit Coach and respected communications specialist Jude Walter to give her insight on what the everyday person can do to stay on top of things. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 08, 202441 min

Kent Johns: Continuing strength training as you age

Research shows muscle strength and bone density diminish over time. So as life goes on - how can you stay on top of this? What exercises should you be prioritising? Tim Beveridge is joined by Health Coach Kent Johns for tips on how to continue strength training as you age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202441 min

Politics Central: New changes coming for the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford makes immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa, by introducing a minimum skills and work experience threshold, as well as introducing an English language requirement for migrants. Later, marketing professor Bodo Lang talks about about the triggering effects social media has on politics and democracy in this country, and how much political parties are spending on social media advertising. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Apr 07, 202441 min

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on the relationship between political parties and social media advertising

There's growing concerns from experts about the impact social media has on the political landscape. It's been revealed that social media giant Meta has limited the reach of political content on its platforms- inspiring increased worry about censorship. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang says platforms like Instagram and Facebook specialise in short-form content - and he believes those outlets aren't suited for political content. "We want people to think about these things- and socia...

Apr 07, 202410 min

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister confident Accredited Employer Worker Visa changes will address migration concerns

The Immigration Minister is confident changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa will get the balance of skill right. Changes include an English language requirement for some roles, and a minimum skills threshold. Erica Stanford says they're focused on attracting and retaining high-skilled migrants where there are shortages, and prioritising New Zealanders in jobs where there aren't shortages. She says in 2017, about half of migrants were high-skilled, but now that's switched. "We really had...

Apr 07, 202411 min

Ashley Church: Will price stability for buyers stick around?

According to Core Logic he average property value in New Zealand by its measure is now $934,806, which has only slightly risen by 3.2 percent. We speak to expert Ashely Church about the current buyers' market, and discuss why we've seen price stability recently, and if this is set to change. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 06, 202441 min

The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Matt Heath: School strikes for climate chane, Christ Church Cathedral restoration could be 'mothballed', and Gen Z being "impossible" in the workplace

On the Panel today Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Matt Heath to discuss the week’s biggest topics. School kids are skipping class for climate protests, Gen Z is “impossible” in the workplace, and the Christ Church Cathedral restoration could be mothballed. Plus, how comfortable would you be with your kid directing you in a sex scene? Because Liz Hurley seems completely fine with her son telling her how its done while filming her new movie. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Apr 06, 202441 min

Parmjeet Parmar: ACT MP expresses concern about implications of Auckland University's designated study areas for minority students

The University of Auckland was under fire after a picture of a designated study space for Māori and Pasifika students surfaced online. The University has since claimed they're obligated to respond to the needs of their diverse student population with facilities, spaces and support. ACT's Parmjeet Parmar has expressed concern over race becoming a big agenda item for more organizations. "The discussion is really important in my view. Because we don't want to go backwards, we all have fought hard f...

Mar 31, 20248 min

Debbie Roberts: Is investing in property still viable?

Is investing in property still as viable as it once was - and how hard is it compared to 10 years ago? We're joined by the Property Apprentice's Debbie Roberts for her take. Plus, we get a sneak preview of the One Roof Price Report for April. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 202441 min

The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Pete Wolfkamp: UOA stands by designated study spaces, Sanitarium's cutting cereal icons, and NZ Post's job cuts

This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Jo McCarroll and Pete Wolfkamp to wrap this week’s news: The University of Auckland is standing by their designated study spaces for Māori and Pasifika students, Sanitarium’s proposing to cut iconic cereal brands like Honey Puffs, and NZ Post plans significant job losses as consumer behaviour changes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 30, 202441 min

Politics Central: What's Labour's plan for tax reform?

Labour leader & now leader of the opposition Chris Hipkins gave his State of the Nation speech in South Auckland today, he joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. SailGP Lyttelton kicked off in Lyttelton yesterday but was abandoned after a dolphin was sighted on the course. Today, SailGP CEO Russell Coutts delivered an emotional response- Otago University professor Liz Slooten joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 24, 202441 min

Liz Slooten: Otago University expert disputes Sir Russell Coutts' claim about dolphins

A zoologist says Sir Russell Coutts has a simple view of dolphins and boats. Yesterday's SailGP racing was called off after a Hector's dolphin was spotted on the course. Sir Russell then said the event is handcuffed by unprecedented layers of bureaucracy and red tape. He also claimed that dolphins are extremely intelligent and inherently aware of boats around them. Otago University's professor Liz Slooten says dolphins love to bowride alongside boats, but not at the speed of SailGP boats. "It's ...

Mar 24, 20248 min

Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leader calls for better solution to New Zealand's tax system

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has called for a better way to balance our tax system. Delivering his State of the Nation speech earlier today, Mr Hipkins says now is the time to have the tax debate, despite Labour ruling out both a wealth tax and a capital gains tax last year. He pledged to spend the next two years releasing discussion documents, to get them best prepared for the next election. Mr Hipkins says it's something that needs to be taken more seriously, especially when the IMF speak...

Mar 24, 202411 min

Helen O'Sullivan: Which one is the better investment opportunity?

One gets you onto the property ladder faster, but the other yields greater returns. What do you think is the better investment opportunity- a house or an apartment? Helen O'Sullivan, CEO of Valocity Global, joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 202442 min

The Panel with Mark Crysell and Brad Olsen: Kate's cancer diagnosis, NZ's drop into recession and environmental concerns surrounding SailGP

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer, and the economy slipped into recession as GDP fell 0.1 percent. Meanwhile, there are concerns for dolphins as SailGP is set to begin in Lyttelton Harbour, and New Zealand's 10th meteorite was discovered by a couple sitting in a Queenstown spa. Mark Crysell and Brad Olsen, joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 23, 202441 min

Hamish Pepper: Where are families cutting costs?

New Zealand households have experienced a significant increase in their cost of living over the past four years, led by higher interest rates, transport, food, and housing costs. Statistics NZ estimate that New Zealand living costs have increased 23% since the end of 2019, almost three times the change consistent with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 2% annual inflation target. Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management explains to Tim Beveridge where consumers are tightening their belt the mo...

Mar 17, 202441 min

Politics Central: Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation address

He mentioned 'bulldust' academia, promised to rid the public service of 'co-governance', and accused the previous Government of holding 'contempt for democracy'. Today, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gave his state of the Nation Speech, and he joined the Weekend Collective for an in-depth interview to unpack it all. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202441 min

Winston Peters: NZ First leader outlines the purpose of his State of the Nation speech

Winston Peters today outlined his plans to turn New Zealand around following his address in Palmerston North. In his State of the Nation speech this afternoon, the NZ First leader was back in familiar territory, after spending the majority of the first 100-days in Government in ministerial mode. Peters says he wants Kiwis to understand that the new Government is focused on getting the country lined up properly. "It'll take some time, but we can turn our present slide, so to speak, in economic an...

Mar 17, 202416 min

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters' State of the Nation speech

Winston Peters took a short break from being Deputy Prime Minister this afternoon, donning his New Zealand First leader hat instead. And no one was safe from his scorn, during his State of the Nation Speech in Palmerston North this afternoon. ZB political editor Jason Walls broke down Peters' 'combative' speech. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202410 min

Ed Mcknight: What more can the Government do to help landlords and renters?

What more can the Government do to help landlords and renters? And will the interest deductibility make any difference? We're joined by Ed Mcknight, resident economist at OPES Partners, who makes the case that the Government should stay out of the market, and let the market do its thing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 202441 min
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