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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

Debbie Roberts: Housing market on the rise

Real estate agents are reporting more attendees at open homes and auctions - and more developers. Financial advisor Debbie Roberts joins Tyler Adams on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 07, 202440 min

The Panel: Capital gains tax, Wellington Council's $560k bike rack, Taylor Swift university course

Today on The Panel, Tyler Adams is joined by Shane Te Pou and Irene Gardiner to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Labour has been chatting capital gains tax, GP care is on the verge of collapse, Wellington City Council gets a $560,000 bike rack as the government cuts funding for cycleways, the legal battle to keep $232,000 found in attic, AUT to launch a Taylor Swift course, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 07, 202436 min

Janet Xuccoa: The basics of trusts

A common misconception is that only the very wealthy need trusts, but many people may be putting their assets at risk without one. Author Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to give you all the basics of trusts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 01, 202440 min

Greg Pain: Exercise gadgets are a no-go

Smart watches and workout tracking apps aren't hard to come by these days, but are they really improving your workouts? Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 01, 202439 min

Stephen Hoadley: "Korea is on the front line with China"

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is about to jet off with a senior business delegation to Malaysia followed by South Korea. Retired Professor of International Relations Stephen Hoadley joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the importance and what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 01, 20249 min

Simeon Brown: Proposed speed limit changes

The Government has proposed several changes to speed limits countrywide. This week, proposing to change State Highway 1/76 in Christchurch and State Highway 1 north of Auckland from 100km/h to 110km/h. Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 01, 202411 min

Dr Dougal Sutherland: How to get more involved in your child's education

A British mum is facing backlash after allowing her 15 year old son to travel Europe with his 16 year old friend. The mum acknowledged the danger in this, but said, "in this increasingly risk-averse world it's vital that we find any ways we can to give our children the confidence that only comes from trusting them." So where do you draw the line? How can you let your children go without giving too much freedom? Dr Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN...

Aug 31, 202435 min

Helen O'Sullivan: The time to buy was yesterday

With interest rates dropping, some economists are predicting higher house prices by the end of the year at the soonest. Helen O'Sullivan joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the best time to buy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 202439 min

The Panel: Auckland Transport, Comancheros arrests

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Simon Wilson and Paul Spain to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Paris Paralympics, potential scrapping of Auckland Transport, Comancheros arrests, Ginny Andersen's incorrect statistics, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 202439 min

Martin Hawes: Don't start a small business

New Zealand has seen several iconic and well-known businesses close in recent months, especially those in hospitality. Is the economy to blame, or are people choosing the wrong business? Financial author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 202439 min

Alex Flint: Forming a healthy lifestyle you won't give up on

Starting a diet or exercise routine is the easy part - making it sustainable and enjoyable enough to last more than a week is the challenge. Strength and conditioning coach Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to explain how you can start and maintain a healthy lifestyle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 202439 min

Paula Southgate: How do councils feel after the LGNZ conference?

The Local Government New Zealand conference wrapped up this week, with local government minister Simeon Brown hinting at more streams of funding for councils. But some councillors are unhappy with recent comments from the Prime Minister. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the feeling among councils after the conference. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 25, 202411 min

Chris Bishop: New changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill

The Government announced this afternoon that Cabinet has agreed to recommend a suite of changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill. These changes would require applications to be sent to a panel of experts to streamline approval. Minister for Infrastructure, Chris Bishop, joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the new recommendations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 25, 202412 min

Kim Harvey: Helping your children form healthy habits

How do you help your children build healthy habits without taking it too far? Kim Harvey joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 202432 min

Ed McKnight: How to haggle your interest rate

Interest rates have been a hot topic recently, following the first OCR cut in years. The question now at the front of everyone's minds is whether it's time for a long-term fixed rate to avoid any more uncertainty, or to hold off in the hope for more cuts to come. Economist Ed McKnight joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss how you can haggle with your bank to get a better deal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 24, 202440 min

The Panel: DNC, burden of alcohol stats, LGNZ

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Mark Crysell and Pete Wolfkamp to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Democratic National Convention, ACC statistics on the burden of alcohol, America's Cup preliminaries, LGNZ Conference, and much more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 202439 min

Andrew Bascand: Why do we have insufficient energy?

An insufficient supply of energy has been a looming issue recently, but spiking costs over the past two weeks have led to growing concerns for businesses. Andrew Bascand is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Harbour Asset Management. Andrew joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss how it became this bad, and when it may begin to improve. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 18, 202441 min

Sir Bill Denny: Where do Daffodil Day donations go?

August is the Cancer Society's biggest fundraising month, and Daffodil Day is fast approaching on Friday the 30th of August. Sir Bill Denny is a former Director of the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre and has a long list of accolades. Bill joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss where the donations from Daffodil Day go, and all the latest in cancer drug research. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 18, 202441 min

Bryce Edwards: Helen Clark Foundation calls for tougher rules on corruption

The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for tougher rules against corruption after a report outlined the levels of transparency in the Government. The report's author, Philippa Yasbek, says Kiwis should be reassessing the level of threat corruption has in New Zealand to avoid the need for a "too little, too late" reaction. Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the report. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 18, 202413 min

Simeon Brown: New funding to tackle drunk and drugged drivers

The Government has announced $1.3 billion of funding for a new Road Policing Investment Programme (RPIP) to improve road safety over the next three years. The funding will be targeted at drunk and drugged drivers, increasing roadside testing and focusing on high-risk times and locations. Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the new funding. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 18, 202411 min

Kelvin Davidson: The OCR was cut but don't hold your breath

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since the beginning of 2020. Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what this means for the housing market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 202441 min

The Panel: OCR cut, PM meets with Albanese

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Jo McCarroll and Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Meth lollies given out by the Auckland City Mission, Reserve Bank cuts the OCR for the first time in years, Kim Dotcom to be extradited, North Korea opening their borders for tourism, and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 202439 min

Lisa Dudson: When is it too late to buy your first home?

At what age is it a bad idea to become a first home buyer? Is it ever too late? Financial adviser Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202440 min

Greg McPherson: The science of ageing

Greg McPherson is a globally recognised expert on healthy ageing. He has an abundance of knowledge in the science of ageing as well as current research being done on longevity. Greg joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss small changes you can make that will have a big impact on your quality of life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202439 min

Tama Potaka: Emergency housing numbers drop by a third

The number of households living in emergency housing has dropped by a third from December 2023 to June 2024. Auckland saw the biggest drop, from 624 households to 354 households. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what caused the drop and where to go from here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 20249 min

Shane Jones: "New Zealand has the most expensive power prices in the world"

Wholesale energy prices are the highest since October 2018, with hydro-lake levels only 32% full. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what can be done to help. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202412 min

John Cowan: How involved should parents be in school subject decisions?

What do you do when your child is picking school subjects? Do you step in when they want to drop core subjects? Parenting expert John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 202432 min

Ashley Church: The equation for property investing

After purchasing a house, many think the next step is buying an investment property; but does the equation for property investing justify further buying right now? Property expert Ashley Church joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 202440 min

The Panel: Cathedral mothballed, Aratere out of action

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Niva Retimanu to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Reports of poor quality Paris Olympic medals, Christ Church Cathedral has government funding cut, the Interislander is out of action yet again, Woolworths staff have voted to strike over low wages, and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 202439 min
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