Today on the Panel, Tim Beveridge was joined by Niva Retimanu and Pete Wolfkamp to discuss this week’s most interesting stories. On the agenda this week was Transport Minister Simeon Brown's $4 billion national fund to fix the potholes, Lotto reaching $50 million, and the Australian Idol winner dividing State of Origin fans over his unique rendition of the national anthem. 57-year-old Mike Tyson is taking on Youtuber Jake Paul in the boxing ring, and was it bravery or foolishness for Wellington ...
Jun 08, 2024•41 min
This week on Politics Central, Otago University's Robert Patman shares his thoughts on the implications of Donald Trump's guilty verdict - and what it means for the upcoming US election. Later, ACT's David Seymour discusses last week's 2024 Budget - and weighs in on Te Pati Māori calling for their own Government. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2024•41 min
Associate Health Minister David Seymour believes the Government can justify spending more on cancer medication. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has vowed they will deliver on spending $280 million on 13 new drugs - an election campaign promise they weren't able to deliver in the Budget. She told TVNZ's Q&A that an announcement on the drugs is coming very soon. But Mr Seymour says they have to figure out how to spend more while saving across the rest of the system. "That's going to be a conver...
Jun 02, 2024•14 min
There's fears of further polarisation in the US regardless of whether Donald Trump wins the election. The former President's been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records before the 2016 election. He also faces further legal battles, including his handling of classified documents and his role in the Capitol Hill riots. Otago University professor Robert Patman fears violence may be possible. "Either because Mr Trump doesn't win the election - or if he makes good on his promise, h...
Jun 02, 2024•10 min
Can parents take their enthusiasm for children's sports too far? Expert John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the best ways to behave on the sidelines. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2024•41 min
With the budget being released on Thursday, expert Ashley Church joined the Weekend Collective to discuss what this means for the housing market - and if it changed anything for potential buyers? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2024•42 min
Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Mark Crysell and Brigitte Morton to dig into the biggest and best topics of the week. On today’s agenda: Over 75% of people are regularly using Emojis in the workplace, but some people don't understand them. Iconic Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s is set to close, and Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 charges in his hush money trial. Plus, did the Government deliver on the Budget? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Jun 01, 2024•41 min
Financial author Amanda Morrell joined the show to discuss the changing goalposts from inflation in what makes people wealthy. So what does it mean to be wealthy and would you really want to be? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2024•41 min
Sleep specialist Dr Alex Bartle joined the show to discuss sleeping supplements – whether its Melatonin, Magnesium, Sleep Drops, or Zopiclone — why they’re all the rage and do any of them really work? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2024•41 min
This coming Thursday is Budget Day, the day when the Government sets out exactly how much money they have, where they plan to find more, and where they plan to spend it. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins shares where he would like to see the money spent, and his thoughts on the Pre-Budget announcements. Later, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins the Weekend Collective to discuss how the Budget came to be - and what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 26, 2024•42 min
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says charter schools are the wrong way to address outlying students. Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced 15 new charter schools will be set up in the next four years, and 35 state schools will be converted in the next two. Hipkins, who shut down charter schools in 2018, says charter schools don't work and have worse outcomes. "If people are concerned about kids who aren't achieving in mainstream schooling, the area to look is alternative education and...
May 26, 2024•9 min
The Finance Minister has warned the Government won't be spraying money around ahead of the 2024 Budget. This coming Thursday, Nicola Willis will unveil what services will get a boost in funding, and which will be slimmed down or removed entirely. Nicola Willis says inflation and interest rates are still running too high - and that impacts the Government books. "We can't, in this Budget, spray the money gun around - and I don't think anyone is expecting us to." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis...
May 26, 2024•10 min
Parent teacher interviews are happening at the moment, but some parents don't care to attend or be involved. Should parental attendance be compulsory? Plus, winter sport is in full swing and as a parent, how involved should you be on the side-lines? Sara Chatwin from MindWorks joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2024•41 min
The Government has confirmed its plans to scrap the First Home Grant scheme, and instead will create new funding for 1500 new social housing places. Expert Ed Mcknight says the difference is - 6000 people use the first home buyer grant vs only 600 who will access the social housing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2024•41 min
Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Brad Olsen and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to dive into this week’s most interesting stories. There’s a shortage of men in Theresa Gattung’s $6k a year dating business, Crusaders coach Rob Penney had a fiery exchange with a journalist as pressure mounts for the struggling side, and how has Whittakers gotten away with their price hikes? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 25, 2024•41 min
How has global geopolitical tension changed the way we invest in the market? Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management joined Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2024•40 min
The Public Health Advisory Committee is calling for a national plan to fight the problem we have with food consumption and diets in New Zealand. But can you actually lecture people into eating healthier? Ganesh Raj from Eat Well For Less joins Tim Beveridge to share his insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2024•38 min
The Greens have expressed hope for a more sustainable future in their State of the Planet speech, delivered in Central Auckland. Co-leader Mārama Davidson says she hopes voters understand the Party stands for supporting the wellbeing of the country and the environment. Davidson says the Greens aim to reach out to people who are feeling 'disempowered' under new legislation. "To say to the people who have seen the anti-smoking legislation get completely wound up, to say to the tens of thousands of...
May 19, 2024•12 min
Some of the biggest names in New Zealand music are teaming up in an attempt stop new mining plans. Anti-mining group Ours Not Mines, have launched the Musicians Against Mines campaign to raise funds for their court battle against the OceanaGold mine, set for DOC land near Whangamata. 25 musicians have donated handwritten lyrics and art, which are available for auction on TradeMe. Co-founder Morgan Donoghue says the potential economic revenue doesn't justify the environmental devastation. "You co...
May 19, 2024•10 min
This week on Politics Central, Mārama Davidson recently delivered her State of the Planet speech about how the Green Party want to challenge the Government to prioritise people and the planet over profit. Plus, Mārama discusses the standards MPs need to follow after the Julie Anne Genter saga. Later, big names in New Zealand music are supporting a campaign against OceanaGold’s proposed gold and silver mine underneath conservation land between Waihī and Whangamatā, Coromandel. Campaign organiser ...
May 19, 2024•41 min
It was Pink Shirt Day on the 17th of May and Dave Atkinson from the Parenting Place joins the Weekend Collective to chat about why people turn to bullying - and how we can prevent it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2024•41 min
Is it now or never for first-time buyers, or are you waiting for the market to change? Helen O'Sullivan from Valocity Global joins the Weekend Collective to share her thoughts on where the market is going and what trends she's seeing in consumer habits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2024•41 min
Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Matt Heath to wrap this week’s most interesting stories. On the agenda today was the newly revealed portrait of King Charles, the first since his coronation. Fonterra is looking to sell off well-known consumer brands and focus on ingredients, and a woman was arrested for shoplifting 12 boxes of Scorched Almonds. What would you shoplift? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 18, 2024•40 min
As money has moved into the digital space, physical cash has become less prevalent. Only 57.2 percent of kiwis used cash for everyday purposes in 2023, down from 95.8 percent in 2019. Those using cash tend to be among more vulnerable groups, including the young, elderly and disabled, and are more likely to live rurally. Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether all kiwis would save more by stashing the debit cards and reverting to the use of physical cash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio...
May 12, 2024•41 min
Bowel cancer rates are rising among New Zealanders under 50 years old, driving calls for an even lower screening age. Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to discuss who should screen for what and when. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2024•41 min
Ahead of the 2024 Budget, Defence Minister Judith Collins has confirmed the NZDF will receive a $571 million budget increase. $163 million will boost personnel pay - and the money will also be used to upgrade the military's NH90 helicopter fleet, replace dated military vehicles and improve maritime detection systems. Former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp says this move was a long time coming. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 12, 2024•9 min
Auckland residents say they're feeling blindsided by new 24/7 parking charges. Cost challenges and better use of road space are some of Auckland Transport's reasons for this change. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck believes this is gong to disadvantage Auckland's economy. She says night time life is a third of the city's spend, so parking needs to be accessible and affordable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 12, 2024•10 min
Big changes are coming for Auckland CBD, as it was announced today residents and visitors will be stung with new 24/7-hour parking charges. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck joined the Weekend Collective to discuss these changes. Later, former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp explains why the $571 million budget increase for the NZDF is long overdue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 12, 2024•41 min
Is the new school lunch programme a sign that parenting has changed? Expert Dougal Sutherland joins the Weekend Collective to share his insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2024•41 min
What’s the best way to sell your property in a soft market – auction/tender/offer and negotiation – or does it depend on the property? Mark Harris from Sotheby's Real Estate joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2024•41 min
