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.
This week on Politics Central- Greens co-leader Marama Davidson explains theParty's new tax policy, OliverShaw's Robin Oliver explains whether or not a wealth tax could work, and Judith Collins shares why we need to end the ban on GE & GM. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National have promised to end New Zealand's ban on gene editing and genetic modification, if elected. Their Harnessing Biotech Policy would also streamline approvals for trials and use of non-gene editing biotech, in line with other OECD countries. Judith Collins, National's Science, Innovation, and Technology spokesperson says New Zealand is too far behind when it comes to utilising research and meeting climate change targets. "We have 7 different Crown Research Institutes, we've got 8 universi...
One tax expert says a wealth tax is unworkable and unnecessary. The Green Party wants to introduce a wealth tax of 2.5 percent on assets worth more than 2 million. This would extend to assets worth more than $4 million owned by a couple. OliverShaw tax advisor Robin Oliver says it's difficult to calculate one's wealth. "Some things you can value- listed company shares. But outside of that with small businesses, everything else, artwork, it's a matter of judgement and you don't know until someone...
The Green Party wants the wealthiest New Zealanders to pay their fair share of tax. The Party's new tax policy will raise the top rate to 45 percent while raising the corporate tax rate to 33 percent. In addition, a new 2.5 percent wealth tax will be charged on any asset worth more than $2 million. Party co-leader Marama Davidson says these changes will affect only 0.7 percent of people. "We've got what we need to end poverty, and so we're asking those on the highest, highest income and wealth t...
Author and Real Life host John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to discuss how to cope as a parent when kids leave the nest + Andy Mcdonnell joins us for the wrap-up of sports this week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Property Apprentice financial advisor Debbie Roberts joined the Weekend Collective to answer the question- If you're buying an investment property, is it better to buy an existing or new build property? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Janet Wilson and Simon Wilson joined The Weekend Collective to discuss the week in politics and Michael Woods Auckland Airport shares, Wayne Brown's budget, plus the future of Donald Trump. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Max talks about workplace discrimination when it comes to age, and what constitutes it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Claire Turnball joins the Weekend Collective to discuss whether or not your diet needs to change as you get older. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ACT's Deputy Leader is certain Kiwi voters will be in the mood for change this election. Brooke Van Velden today delivered an impassioned speech to a sold-out party conference at Auckland's SkyCity Theatre and criticised Labour's management of the economy and Covid-19. She says the 600-person crowd were in the mood for real change and less regulations going forward. "Not only are we opposing what a lot of the Government's been putting out for the last few years, we've been putting forward real, ...
A new ACT Party policy proposes new powers to interrogate ministries and cut excess regulation. If elected, ACT will introduce a new Minister and Ministry for Regulation which would go sector by sector asking what rules are getting in the way. Political commentator Peter Dunne says there are issues with regulations that need addressing, as they don't follow a similar process to legislation. "A lot of them remain on the books long after their relevance has passed, and a lot of them could be scrap...
This week on Politics Central, Peter Dunne joins the show to talk about dirty politics and whether that changes your opinion on an MP's ability to lead. Later, ACT's Brooke Van Velden joins us live in the studio to discuss their new policy announcement around regulation to control the impact ministers have over the decisions they make for Kiwis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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Economist Tony Alexander joins the Weekend Collective to give updates on his weekly newsletter and discuss whether the property market has bottomed out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the show Roman Travers and Irene Gardiner joined Tim to unpack the week. They talked about Wayne Brown's budget, Christchurch Boys High rugby culture, and whether or not they care about IKEA. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Property commentator and former politician Ashley Church joined The Weekend Collective for the OneRoof Radio Show to discuss just how much further house prices around the country have to fall. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the winter months are fast approaching, Kyle MacDonald joined the show to have a chat about how to deal with the winter blues, plus how to overcome stress. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clive Fernandes, Founder & Director of National Capital joined the show to chat about KiwiSaver and ask the listeners what their intentions are with the account: First Home, Retirement, or Hardship? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Party's new housing policy comes with strong conditions for councils. The opposition has had an about-face on the bipartisan Medium Density Residential Standards allowing three storey housing in all residential areas Under National's new policy, councils have the option to exclude certain areas from housing development. Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says councils still have the chance to use the Medium Density Residential Standards. "What we are saying is- you can exempt particu...
Labour have used their recent Wellington Congress to show voters what to expect at the election. Hipkins has promised to make the currently temporary Apprenticeship Boost programme permanent, keep the Winter Energy Payment and ensure the superannuation age stays at 65. Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni is standing by her party's decision not to raise the superannuation age. "Superannuation is such a tollner for New Zealand. It's universal, it's simple and it is something New Zealanders expec...
The Prime Minister's promising Labour will soon unveil some new, fresh policies. It comes as the party's told delegates at their Wellington Congress this afternoon that if re-elected, it would make the currently temporary Apprenticeship Boost scheme permanent. And yesterday, Labour announced it would not be increasing the retirement age and would continue the Winter Energy Payment. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says there will be more to talk about in the coming months when Labour rev...
Jason Walls joins the Weekend Collective from Wellington to unpack the Labour Party election year congress. Later, Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni shares how important their apprentice boost policy is, and Chris Bishop details why the Nats backed out of their bi-partisan policy around housing density. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's edition with the Parenting Place's Jenny Hale was about how to parent a tween and how different it is from a child. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The panel today featured Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce from The Hits Breakfast. We spoke about the passing of Tina Turner, whether or not should Prince Harry be able to pay the police to protect him and his family, and if Auckland Airport is making the right decision by removing their helipads. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jude Walter from Brain Fit joined the show to discuss why social interaction at work is a necessity to increasing mental acuity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Bascand Managing Director of Harbour Asset Management joins the Weekend Collective to unpack Budget 2023 and how this will affect investors & the financial market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce joined the Weekend Collective to talk about Budget 2023 and what he would have done differently. Later, Climate Change Minister James Shaw joined the show to talk about the Government's biggest carbon emissions project. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the Parent Squad, we're joined by educator and former psychologist Laughton King to dismantle dyslexia and creating an environment for your child to thrive if they have been diagnosed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Harris, Managing Director of NZ Sotheby's joins the Weekend Collective to answer where he thinks the market is headed, and what the higher end market looks like. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean Butler & Matt Heath join the Weekend Collective for The Panel - We unpack the recently announced Budget, crime in Auckland, and the 4 day working week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
