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.
The average hourly wage is $42.57, the average annual salary is $88,500. The average home is worth $912,904, the average mortgage is $318,151. The average KiwiSaver is $37,079, depending on your age. But does it really matter if you stack up to the nations averages? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Menopause is one of the most natural things a woman can go through, so why is it so taboo to speak about? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greens MP Tamatha Paul has come under fire this week after comments about beat patrol police. She said a lot of people feel less safe with the increase in police on the beat, and claimed that these officers had even been throwing away the belongings of homeless people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government wants to make it easier for a third major supermarket to come in and break up the duopoly. Nicola Willis announced today that she has issued a Request for Information, asking supermarkets what changes are needed to help them compete with the big two. These include local supermarkets upping the ante enough to compete, or overseas companies launching in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Midwife Grace Strange joins the show to discuss birth plans vs reality. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Generation Z are almost twice as likely to sell a home without an agent compared to the national average. 45% of Gen Z-ers are open to buying with a friend or sibling. They're entering the market differently - and it's working. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Luke Dallow and Paul Spoonley to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Leaked U.S. military texts, new study into impaired Prime Ministers, Tamatha Paul's criticism of beat officers, Red Bull drops Liam Lawson, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While the economy is looking up, the forecasts from economists aren't sending a clear message. Some are saying that even with a positive GDP result this week, we still have tough times ahead - while others say the state of global economics is an opportunity for growth in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Training methods, core strength, and footwear. Biomechanist Greg Pain joins to discuss how the way people move impacts their results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winston Peters gave his State of the Nation speech this afternoon, featuring a significant group of protesters. He called for the re-evaluation of New Zealand's Paris Climate commitments, and a local focus rather than international. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ACT Party is call for more powers for Kāinga Ora to terminate tenancies. It was triggered by a recent ruling by the Tenancy Tribunal, where a tenant with 25 complaints, 6 warnings and police call outs, and even an alleged shooting, will not have their tenancy terminated. There was an overhaul just last year which made it easier for Kāinga Ora to evict tenants, but ACT says more is needed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
All parents send their children to school with the hopes of high results and great values, but which are they prioritising? Special character schools are significantly different from the public school system - and state schools may have a few things to learn. Rockley Montgomery is the principal of Vanguard Military School and he joins to discuss the place that character schools hold in the education system. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Interior designer Melissa Greenough joins to cover the basics of decorating your home. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Niva Retimanu and Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Luxon's India trip, Defence Force job cuts, fees proposed to post on a Facebook page, the ACT Party getting involved in local government, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it worth working after the age of 65? Or is it more of a need than a choice? Martin Hawes joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the finances of retirement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr John Cameron joins The Weekend Collective to discuss more effective pain management methods. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trade Minister Todd McClay has met with his United States counterpart, Jamieson Greer, to discuss the trade relationship between New Zealand and the U.S. In the 45 minute meeting, McClay stressed the importance of an open market between the countries, and Greer agreed to continue dialogue throughout the changing trade policies. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government has done it's best to impress investors over the Investment Summit - and economists are hopeful it has worked. Multiple projects have already been proposed, and Italian tunnelling company Ghella, who had been planning to leave New Zealand due to lack of work, have confirmed it will keep workers and machinery here after hearing the outlined infrastructure pipeline. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Neuroscience educator Kathryn Berkett joins to discuss how to kick your kids out - the right way. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New data from CoreLogic shows we're at the best level of property affordability since before Covid. While rent costs are waiting to catch up, the difference between mortgages and annual salaries is closing in. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Jacinda Ardern's new children's book, procurement rules changes scrap the living wage, the Investment Summit wraps up with plans for annual PPPs, the trade war rages on, calls for a joint military between New Zealand and Australia, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Amanda Morrall joins to discuss how you can stabilise your finances in the midst of an economy in turmoil. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you done your 10,000 steps today? Personal trainer Alex Flint joins to discuss whether 10,000 steps is a fad marketing scheme or truly beneficial to your health. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government wants to speed up land acquisitions for critical infrastructure projects. Private landowners will be offered a premium payment to help the process run smoothly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health Minister Simeon Brown wants to introduce wait time targets for general practices. GenPro Chair Angus Chambers says GPs want to reduce wait times, and understand very well how bad it can be, but they don't have enough doctors to improve it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Psychologist Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how parents should handle the pressure to treat their children equally. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With all of the recent changes to tenancy laws, and the added costs to landlords, the power balance between the two is shifting. Property Manager Mike Atkinson joins to discuss the biggest and most frequent issues between tenants and landlords. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Anna Burns-Francis and Peter Wolfkamp to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. Adrian Orr's shock resignation, new anti-DEI legislation introduced, Phil Goff sacked, trade war, and more! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim was recently told about an employer who binned a young man's CV for using three different fonts. Max says it's not uncommon, and there are many small mistakes that will lose you the job. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate Hall from Ethically Kate joins to discuss living an ethical and sustainable life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
