The trucking industry says it is backing the Government, in its speed limit conflict with Auckland Council. The two groups have been having a war of words, over raising the speed limits and bringing in variable limits around schools. Auckland Council wants more power to set their own limits, the final decision is the Government's though. National Road Carriers Policy and Advocacy General Manager, James Smith, says that's how it should be. "The rules around setting speed limits should be set by c...
Jul 07, 2024•7 min
The UK is undergoing a historic political change - leaving other parts of the world wondering what comes next. The win for Labour marks the end of the Conservative's 14 years in power. With this comes new Ministers, such as the Minister for Business and Trade as well as Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Former High Commissioner to the UK, Lockwood Smith, says he believes the only policy change that'll come with this will be domestic. "I don't think we'll see a big shift in the trade...
Jul 07, 2024•14 min
Getting through the classic puberty talk can be a difficult and awkward experience for parents and children alike. How do we handle this tastefully? Expert John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2024•32 min
ASB has revised their OCR outlook as the economy continues to weaken due to inflationary pressures. How has this impacted the property market? CoreLogic's Kelvin Davidson joins The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2024•42 min
This week on Politics Central, Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the scrapping of the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax - and explain why the 'wasteful' spending had to come to an end. Later, international relations expert Alex Tan unpacks Joe Biden's shaky performance in Friday's debate against Donald Trump - and examines where the Democrats go from here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 30, 2024•42 min
The Transport Minister is focused on building essential infrastructure as the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax is scrapped. Auckland motorists will save 11.5 cents a litre, with the tax removed from tomorrow. Simeon Brown says hundreds of millions of dollars from the tax wasn't being spent at all. "We're stopping the waste, we're focusing it back on the basics. And that remaining funding is going to go towards priority projects, such as the Eastern busway, more trains for the rail link and local roadi...
Jun 30, 2024•14 min
Joe Biden is unlikely to step aside from the US Presidential Election. There are calls for him to stand down after he stumbled answering questions and didn't finish sentences in the debate with Donald Trump. Many were calling it Biden's chance to prove his physical and mental fitness for another Presidential term. Canterbury University Political Science and International Relations professor Alex Tan says it would be messy for a new presidential candidate to step in. "There are others that could,...
Jun 30, 2024•11 min
Fertility expert Dr Simon McDowell joins the Weekend Collective to discuss why fertility is declining worldwide - and how prospective parents can prepare for the best chances to conceive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2024•42 min
House valuations in Wellington are going crazy at the moment. So how accurate are RV's - and are they still relevant? Property commentator Ashley Church joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2024•41 min
Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Irene Gardiner and Frank Ritchie to wrap the week that was. On today’s agenda: The US has hit a new low in the Biden-Trump debate, as the two face off in what’s been declared “the worst debate ever”. Golriz Ghahraman is "baffled as anyone" as she's convicted for shoplifting, Sydney's Luna Park is being put up for sale for the first time in two decades, and did Scott Robertson just give the All Blacks captaincy to 'a mate'? Plus, it’s a sad day for f...
Jun 29, 2024•41 min
There are many different ways of seeking financial advice and new DIY ways of investing, but how does that impact the method of stock-picking - and have we become overconfident in stock picking? Ben Brinkerhoff, the Head of Advice at Consilium, joined the Weekend Collective to give his insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2024•41 min
Lesleigh from Triton Hearing joined the Weekend Collective to chat about the varying degrees of hearing loss - as well as what tips we have to prevent hearing loss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2024•41 min
This week on Politics Central, Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot claimed cancelling the upgrade of the existing Interisland ferry fleet with two large ferries was a critical error from the Government, and Friday's Aratere grounding was a long time coming after years of warnings. Later, Children's Minister Karen Chhour unveiled her plan to cut down youth offending by introducing a new declaration for young offenders to ensure they face tougher consequences and are better supported to turn...
Jun 23, 2024•41 min
The Children's Minister says initiatives to address youth crime will provide needed consequences for young offenders. The Government is proposing to introduce a Youth Serious Offender declaration, meaning the courts could send them to a military style academy. Legislation will be introduced before the end of the year, while a pilot academy begins in Palmerston North at the end of July. Karen Chhour says we can't keep letting young offenders keep causing harm in local communities. LISTEN ABOVE Se...
Jun 23, 2024•9 min
Several inquiries are underway after a suspected steering problem saw the Interisland ferry Aratere run aground near Picton. On Friday night, the ship became grounded. It was re-floated successfully last night on the high tide. Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot believes it could be a while before the ship is back sailing. "They're going to have to look at the steering system, obviously, they're going to have to look the hull...it's going to be a long time." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co...
Jun 23, 2024•8 min
What do you do when your child want to pursue a career that will make life financially tough - and is it okay to discourage them from pursuing their dreams? Expert Sara Chatwin joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2024•41 min
The average price of a house in Rotorua has risen to $746,000 after the city’s average residential property values increased by 0.4 per cent in three months. With that in mind, where and how should you find your first investment property? Expert Ed Mcknight joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2024•41 min
Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Leeann Watson to discuss the hot topics from the week. Tama Poutaka has said some endangered native species may have to go extinct because it would be too expensive to save them all and soon every public school classroom in Louisiana will be ordered to display a poster of the Ten Commandments. Christchurch has been ranked as New Zealand's happiest city, and it's been 60 years since The Beatles landed in Wellington for their first an...
Jun 22, 2024•40 min
Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the world of bond markets - and if they make for a safe investment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2024•36 min
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the rise in diagnosing adult ADHD. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2024•38 min
This week on Politics Central, Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman discusses whether peace in Ukraine is possible as world leaders gather in Switzerland to try and build support for Ukraine’s peace proposals - and if Putin's 'unrealistic' offer is cause for hope. Later, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, talks about the Government's announcement of a roadshow consultation on work health and safety. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Jun 16, 2024•39 min
Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a ceasefire have been rejected by European leaders at a Ukraine summit. The leaders of Italy and Germany have lambasted Putin's proposals, which included Ukraine handing over more territory to Russia. It comes as world leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss ending the conflict. New Zealand foreign affairs expert professor Robert Patman says Putin wants the invasion to be internationally recognised. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Jun 16, 2024•14 min
What's anxiety and what is an anxiety disorder? Expert Dougal Sutherland joins the Weekend Collective to discuss whether stress and anxiety are pivotal to growth and maturity as a child. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2024•42 min
Property commentators seem to think that housing market is back in a slump - so how long will we be in this slump, and who's to blame? Helen O'Sullivan from Valocity Global joins the Weekend Collective to give her take. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2024•40 min
The government is scrapping lower road speed limits by July 2025, as we go up to 120km, new laws to allow Australian workers to ignore calls outside work hours could be introduced, so should NZ adopt the same rule, and is tasering a pitch invader at a sports game too far or does it send the right message to potential trouble makers. Join me, Jo McCarroll & Mark Crysell as we wrap the week on The Panel. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 15, 2024•41 min
This week on Politics Central, Minister Shane Jones has confirmed the Government will lift the ban on oil and gas exploration, as he believes New Zealand's natural gas reserves were declining and sustainable sources like wind, solar and hydro were too inconsistent. Later, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined in to discuss the significance of Men's Health Week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 09, 2024•41 min
Men’s Health Week is set to run from June 10-16, encouraging men to get on top of their wellbeing – both physical and mental. New Zealand still has one of the highest rates of youth suicide in the developed world, and many are suffering from some strain of mental distress. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 09, 2024•9 min
Shane Jones says oil and gas exploration is necessary to deal with energy security issues, as natural gas reserves rapidly decline. The Government is reversing the oil and gas exploration ban, beyond onshore Taranaki. It comes after around 20,000 people marched in Central Auckland yesterday, to protest the Fast Track Approvals Bill. Resources Minister Shane Jones says about 20 percent of all our energy needs are related to gas. "Because of the chilling effect of Jacinda Ardern's announcement in ...
Jun 09, 2024•11 min
In a world where kids have access to everything, how often do you adhere to parental guidance when watching mature content with your kids? Kathryn Berkett from Engage Training joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2024•41 min
As unemployment rises, commentators fear that this may be scaring off first-home buyers. Do job prospects affect the buyer markets? Debbie Prentice from The Property Apprentice joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2024•41 min
