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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

The Panel with Simon Wilson: Budget 2022 and the 'squeezed middle'

Simon Wilson, Senior Writer at the New Zealand Herald joins Tim Beveridge and Roman Travers for The Panel on The Weekend Collective to recap the biggest stories of the week. This week they focus on Budget 2022, the cost of living payment and Simon's newspaper column on the 'squeezed middle'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 202239 min

Brad Olsen: Are financial advisors just for rich people?

Infometrics principal economist and director Brad Olsen joins the Smart Money hour to discuss whether financial advisors are just for rich people and budgeting services. Plus we talk expectations for the upcoming Budget, how the economy is looking and whether a recession is on the cards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202238 min

Greg Macpherson: Can we slow the ageing process?

Pharmacist, author and SRW Laboratories founder Greg Macpherson chats to the Weekend Collective about Zombie Cells and the biology of ageing. Plus many more of your ageing questions answered! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202239 min

Nicola Willis: National not anticipating a silver bullet Budget

The National Party's not anticipating a silver bullet Budget. Finance Minister Grant Robertson will reveal his fifth Budget on Thursday, with much of the focus tipped to be on climate change and health. The Opposition's finance spokesperson, Nicola Willis told The Weekend Collective National wants income tax relief for the 'squeezed middle'. “Those New Zealanders who haven’t benefitted from increases to benefits and working for family entitlements, but who really can’t withstand the additional c...

May 15, 20227 min

Debbie Roberts: What does the drop in median days for selling a house mean for sellers and buyers?

Debbie Roberts from the Property Apprentice joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the slowing property market. The median number of days it takes to sell a house has gone from 9 days a year ago to 38 now. More than a drop in prices, this may be the most interesting story in the property market right now. What does it mean for sellers and potential buyers? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 202239 min

The Panel with Miles Davis: What to make of the latest political poll?

Newstalk ZB regular Miles Davis joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the latest political poll that has a National/Act majority, if only just, plus a whole host of other topics from home and afar. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 202239 min

Amanda Morrall: It's time to get financially fit during these tough times

Financial commentator Amanda Morrall joins the Smart Money hour to chat about how to get financially fit during these tough times, avoiding the pitfalls of credit cards, and how to be thrifty. Plus, we talk about whether the Countdown price freeze is really saving us money, or just showing how high their prices were to begin with. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 202239 min

Niall McCormack: How diabetes can affect your eye health

Specsavers optometrist Niall McCormack chats to the Weekend Collective about how diabetes affects your eye health, are supermarket glasses any good, and why go to Specsavers? Plus many more of your eye health questions answered! LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 202239 min

Simon Watts: $21m for Three Waters consultants is wasteful

National's Local Government spokesperson Simon Watts says the $21 million spent on consultants and contractors is a waste of money with no clear delivery outcomes. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 20228 min

Poto Williams: We're targeting firearm regulations in this budget

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.

May 08, 202212 min

Kerri Nuku: Lack of clarity from DHBs leaves nurses without pay

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.

May 08, 20228 min

John Cowan: Which battles to pick with your teenager

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.

May 07, 202234 min

Matt Heath: Our reaction to "Eurasian Fluff" comment show's just how outdated it is

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.

May 07, 202240 min

Malcolm Knight: Is unlimited annual leave worth the hype?

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.

May 01, 202239 min

Kyle MacDonald: How to treat addiction and dependency

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.

May 01, 202240 min

Paul Buchanan: Putin won't officially declare war unless he has to

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.

May 01, 202211 min

Nanaia Mahuta: Co-governance on Three Waters reflects our Treaty obligations

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.

May 01, 202215 min

Dorothy Waide: Are you "over-parenting"?

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.

Apr 30, 202232 min

Mark Crysell: No one knows Putin's end-game in Ukraine

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.

Apr 30, 202240 min

Alex Bartle: How to sleep better

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.

Apr 24, 202240 min

Murray Olds: Australian election heating up

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.

Apr 24, 20225 min

Stephen Hoadley: We could be on the verge of the next cold war

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 University of Auckland, Stephen Hoadley. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 24, 202211 min

Dr Shane Reti: Government doesn't know what Māori are concerned about

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.

Apr 24, 20227 min

Kathryn Berkett: Have fairy-tales gone past their use-by date?

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.

Apr 23, 202233 min
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