National's Chris Bishop is among many members of the Opposition criticising Affordable Water Reforms. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister Kieran McAnulty scrapped several aspects of the unpopular Three Waters reforms, turning the four mega-entities into ten. Spokesperson for Urban Development Chris Bishop says that the reset is an attempt to rebrand what Hipkins and McAnulty were doing already. "They've kept the co-governance provision at the heart of it, and they've still confiscated the ...
Apr 16, 2023•15 min
Frontline police have been told to consider the necessity of bail arrests as the nation's largest prison nears capacity. An email sent to Wellington staff on Friday revealed Rimutaka prison is nearing maximum occupancy. The email warns repeat breach of bail and warrant offenders may be remanded in police custody for longer than usual, and officers should consider that before making an arrest. New Zealand Police Association President Chris Cahill says it's far from ideal. "Police stations aren't ...
Apr 16, 2023•4 min
This week on the show, Leonie Freeman from the Property Council joined The Weekend Collective to weigh in on whether you should go through a real estate agent or not when you're selling a house. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2023•41 min
Author and Real Life host John Cowan joins The Parent Squad to talk about whether or not you should discourage your children from following certain career paths that might be difficult in the future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2023•38 min
This week on The Panel, Freelance journalist Alexia Russel and ZB host Roman Travers joined the show to wrap up the week that was: Three Waters, Jack Teixeira, and a rouge vigilante Grandma putting a stop to Ram Raids. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2023•40 min
Max Whitehead from the Whitehead Group joined Tim to talk about everything you need to know about your finances, redundancy, employment rights, and contracting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 10, 2023•48 min
On this week's edition of the Health Hub, psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explained the key factors of life satisfaction and weighed in on the idea of 'pursuing happiness'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 09, 2023•49 min
This week on Politics Central, Former United Future leader and political commentator Peter Dunne explained the impact of the recent burst of misbehaviour coming out of Parliament. Later on, Otago University International Relations professor Robert Patman weighed in on Finland joining NATO this week, and suggested more nations are likely to follow. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 09, 2023•47 min
NATO could expand even further, as the war in Ukraine rages on. Finland became the 31st member of NATO this week, after previously being not keen on the idea. Otago University International Relations professor, Robert Patman, says Ukraine criticised the UN for failing to prevent the war. He says in a power vacuum left by the UN, more nations could sign on to the international military alliance. He says Finland could be followed by Sweden. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Apr 09, 2023•13 min
A claim Chris Hipkins' re-election efforts are being derailed by staff misconduct. At a speech at her partner Marni Dunlop's farewell from RNZ, Kiri Allan criticised the company's treatment of Maori staff. It follows the sacking of Stuart Nash from his ministerial roles after he shared private Cabinet information with donors. Former United Future leader, and political commentator Peter Dunne says it's a stark reminder that ministers are never off the clock. He says Andrew Little has reminded min...
Apr 09, 2023•19 min
This week on OneRoof, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explained what this week's historic OCR hike will do to property prices. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 08, 2023•20 min
This week on The Panel, NZ Gardner editor Jo McCarroll and current affairs journalist Mark Crysell talked about all things Easter and the impact of Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 08, 2023•40 min
Malcom Knight joined Smart Money to chat about whether it's better pick your own investments or leave someone else to do that through managed funds. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 02, 2023•41 min
Deputy Prime Minister and Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says increasing benefits doesn't create a culture of welfare dependency. Nearly 1.4 million people were affected when the minimum wage, benefits, student allowances and superannuation all rose yesterday. The minimum wage is now $22.70 an hour, while 8,000 community nurses will have rise of up to 15 percent. Ms Sepuloni says a large number of those affected are super annuitants. "And right now, they really do need the support a...
Apr 02, 2023•15 min
Celebrity chef Ganesh Raj joined The Weekend Collective today and we're asking him about the best meal to cook on date night! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 02, 2023•40 min
We're joined by Carmel Sepuloni who talks to us about the minimum wage increases, plus Scott Opticon informs us on how Donald Trump came to be indicted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 02, 2023•41 min
Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis joined the Weekend Collective to talk about teaching kids the value of mindfulness in this day and age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2023•41 min
Tony Alexander joined the Weekend Collective and talked about how the US banking crisis will affect New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2023•41 min
We're joined by Niva Retimanu and Kaitlin Ruddock and talking everything from Stuart Nash, Donald Trump, and Tim's antics posing nude for a calendar. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2023•41 min
Tim Beveridge was joined by Amanda Morrall to chat about when should you retire – France are arguing over it going up to 64 and Generation X have no idea when they will. So when will you? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2023•41 min
Health coach Kent Johns joined The Weekend Collective to talk about staying active while struggling with depression- and answers the age-old question of whether exercise can help. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2023•40 min
NZ First's Winston Peters has outlined several pitches to prospective voters- and issued a warning in his State of the Nation address. Winston Peters proposed more funding for frontline agencies, mandatory prison sentences for people who assault first responders and promised to strip Te Reo names from Government departments. Peters also warned his audience that a “conniving, cultural cabal” aimed to use Māori to “further their own agenda”. Winston Peters says a critical part of communication is ...
Mar 26, 2023•9 min
A positive reaction to National's new education's proposal. Chris Luxon says parents and some teachers are excited by the party's plan to teach at least an hour a day of learning in reading, writing and maths. The plan also includes standardised tests, twice a year, from years three to eight. Luxon says the new plan will be clearer about what to teach, and when and where. He says they want the teachers to be more confident in how to teach the basics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Mar 26, 2023•16 min
Parenting expert Dorothy Waide joined The Weekend Collective to discuss educating your children and how involved parents should get. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2023•38 min
ZB's own Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp joined The Weekend Collective to answer some questions about project management- Should you leave it to a builder or project manage yourself? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2023•50 min
Frances Cook, host of the 'Cooking the Books' podcast, joined Tim Beveridge for The Panel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2023•50 min
Australia's Defence Minister has had to defend the country's purchase of US nuclear-powered submarines. Richard Marles told the ABC once their flag's flying on the three subs in the early 2030s, they'll be under complete control of the Australian government. Australia will also be working with the US and UK to develop more submarines in future. The announcement's sparked an angry reaction from China, which is accusing Australia of going down a "path of error and danger". International relations ...
Mar 23, 2023•41 min
Today on Smart Money, Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly joined the show to chat about what's happening with the central banks, and what a lower official interest rate means for capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2023•41 min
The Greens are reminding us climate action needs to go alongside social justice action. The Green Party has today put out a stark warning to other parties to not show up to the negotiation table without strong climate policies. Co-leader Marama Davidson says people who are struggling the most will be impacted the most by extreme weather. She says, for example, preparation messages for the Auckland floods told people what to have on hand, but there are a lot of people who can't dream of thinking ...
Mar 19, 2023•13 min
This week on Politics Central, Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson weighed in on Chris Hipkins reprioritizing more climate-focused polices this week, and discussed today's State of the Planet address. Professor of International Studies Robert Patman also joined the show to talk about Australia's purchase of three nuclear-powered submarines and whether this is a sign of the militarization of the pacific. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 19, 2023•41 min
