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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

Dr Bryan Betty: Covid lockdowns and pharmaceutical ads

Dr Bryan Betty joined the show to unpack his experience during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and discuss whether pharmaceutical companies should be allowed to advertise to the general public. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202340 min

Hannah McQueen: The cost of having children

For Mother's Day we asked what the financial strains of having children are, and whether you’re better off without them and saving a lot of time and money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 202341 min

Politics Central: What areas does Budget 2023 need to focus on?

Nicola Willis joins the Weekend Collective to unpack Budget 2023 ahead of Labour's announcement this coming week, and where she thinks money needs to be spent. Later, Robert Patman joins the show to discuss Germany's $3 billion relief fund for Ukraine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 202341 min

Nicola Willis: National Party Deputy Leader says growers and horticulturalists have been ignored during pre-budget cyclone announcement

The National Party says growers and horticulturalists appear to have been left out of the Government's pre-budget cyclone recovery announcement. A $1 billion support package will go to flood stricken regions, with the aim of rebuilding roads, railways and schools. National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis says if growing in the region doesn't get up and running again, it'll have repercussions. "That's a lot of jobs at stake, that's a lot of people at stake. It'll end up costing the taxpayer a lot m...

May 14, 202312 min

Politics Central: Unpacking the process of waka-jumping

This week on Politics Central, Matthew Hooton joined the show to discuss the merits of MMP in New Zealand and its flaws. Later- constitutional law expert Ed Willis unpacked the process of waka-jumping. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 07, 202341 min

Amanda Morrall: Retiring at 65

Amanda Morrall joins the show to answer the question - is retiring at 65 wishful thinking? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 202341 min

Brooke van Velden: ACT deputy leader on her plans to contest National MP Simon O'Connor for Tāmaki seat

The ACT Party plans to expand its Epsom outreach into the neighbouring Tāmaki seat. Deputy leader Brooke van Velden will contest the Auckland electorate, up against National's Simon O'Connor. ACT have made it clear that O'Connor's conservative views on social issues, including euthanasia and abortion were factors in this choice. Brooke van Velden says she's been asked to stand by many in the Tāmaki electorate over the past year because they need a stronger voice to push back against Wellington. ...

Apr 30, 202312 min

Megan Woods: Housing Minister says we have to move beyond the headlines to solve the housing crisis

The Labour Party says The National Party's plan to bring back no cause evictions won't do anything to solve the housing crisis. Currently, landlords can terminate a tenancy only for justifiable reasons, such as anti-social behaviour or being three weeks behind on rent. National's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop claims the plan will help tenants by making it easier for a landlord to open up properties for rent. Housing Minister Megan Woods says we need to move beyond the headlines. "What we've ...

Apr 30, 202310 min

Politics Central: National plans to bring back no-cause evictions

On this week's Politics Central, we had ACT deputy leader Brooke van Velden talking about about her announcement to contest for the Tamaki electorate in the upcoming election. Housing Minister Megan Woods also joined Politics Central to discuss her thoughts on National's announcement at scrapping the current policy that protects tenants from being evicted without notice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 30, 202341 min

Dr. John Cameron: Vaccination Q&A

Dr. John Cameron joins the show to answer listeners questions about vaccinations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 202340 min

Politics Central: The ins and outs of National's new farming policy

This week on Politics Central, we're joined by Christopher Luxon to hear his thoughts on Meng Foon's political donations, plus National's new farming policy. Aaron Dahmen also joined us to discuss the new law changes made for Kiwis living in Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 202341 min

Chris Luxon: National Party leader will only bring back live animal exports under strict regulations

National says it will only bring back live animal exports under strict regulations. The opposition wants to reverse the Government's recently enacted ban on the practice. National's Christopher Luxon says New Zealand doesn't have the luxury of turning off half a billion dollars in revenue. He says they need safe for the animals, and a select list of countries to which New Zealand can export. "We can reassure ourselves that we've got really good management of those animals in those new countries ...

Apr 23, 202315 min
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