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, 2024•40 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•47 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•10 min
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, 2024•11 min
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, 2024•41 min
School Strike for Climate took place on Friday in over 20 different places in New Zealand, with thousands of students showing up to have their say. However, should we be encouraging political activism at a young age? Sara Chatwin gives her take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 06, 2024•42 min
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, 2024•41 min
Property Commentator Ashley Church joined the show, to discuss the concern around major banks making wrong OCR predictions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 02, 2024•40 min
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, 2024•8 min
When should you let your kids start using social media? Florida governor and former presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is pushing a ban until 14- is this a good idea? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•8 min
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, 2024•11 min
British pop singer Lily Allen has admitted that while her children 'complete' her, having them 'totally ruined' her career. So John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to answer the question - can you have it both ways? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2024•54 min
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, 2024•42 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•16 min
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, 2024•10 min
In honour of St Patrick's Day, psychologist Sara Chatwin joins the Weekend Collective to help parents navigate their children through their first drink. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•41 min
