The Weekend Collective
The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. Hosted by Tim Beveridge, who has a diverse background as a barrister, singer, recording artist, and concert producer, the show covers issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness, and property. Special expert guests join throughout the afternoon.
Episodes
Dr. John Cameron: What can you do to dodge the flu?
Flu season is running rampant, and there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Do you go to the doctor as soon as something's off, or should you hold off to avoid clogging up the hospitals? Do you take your rest immediately, or soldier on and avoid restless days at home? Dr. John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss what you should do when you catch the flu.
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on National promising to launch a new Auckland Transport police team
National's promising a dedicated Auckland Transport police team to compliment the newly opened City Rail Link, if re-elected. It's pledging an additional $7 million per year through Budget 2027, to recruit 50 sworn officers for this role. Police Minister Mark Mitchell joined the Weekend Collective to explain that more people will be commuting through the city centre, and safety measure
Stephanie Pow: How much should your kids know about your finances?
When your children are young, how much money mum and dad have probably isn't on their mind. But as kids get older, they understand what's "expensive" and what's cheap, and with that brings questions. "Mum, so-and-so's parents take them to Rarotonga every year, why don't we do that?" So how do you navigate these conversations? Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Paren
Martin Cooper: What's it going to take for the housing market turn around?
House prices are falling just about everywhere in the country. It's a buyers' dream, and a sellers nightmare. If you're a seller, what will it take to see the market turn back in your favour? And if you're a buyer, just how much can you push your advantage? Harcourts Cooper & Co. Managing Director Martin Cooper joins Tim Beveridge on the OneRoof Radio Show to answer your questions.
The Panel: Louise Upston - should she stay or should she go?
This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Economist Brad Olsen and Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp to discuss the hot topics from the week. On the table today: An error in a law passed under urgency by Minister Louise Upston has led to 16,000 superannuitants and veterans missing out on essential payments, he ACT party has laid out a plan to 'wind up' the Waitangi Tribu
Martin Hawes: Is a flexible Superannuation scheme worth it?
Earlier this week, an interesting proposal was made to shake up the way we use Superannuation. A report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand indicates a flexible choice of when people can start receiving NZ Super could improve affordability. Would this be worth it? And who should be considering this as an option? Financial Author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to d
Greg Pain: Is it normal for one side of your body to be stronger than the other?
We've all got a dominant side of our body, right hand versus left hand, right foot versus left foot, even your eyes tend to be a bit mismatched. But sometimes it can get too out of balance. If your right arm is stronger than your left, or your shoulders are out of alignment, what are the knock-on effects? Sports biomechanist and owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for t
Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on National promising to expand access to first home loan scheme
National is promising to expand access to the 5 percent first home loan scheme. If elected it says it will increase the income cap for eligibility so more people can access the scheme. Singles and group buyers would be able to get it if they make $300,000 a year or less. National Party Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener fo
Tim O'Connor: What’s the best way for a parent to address a problem at school?
We often think of being engaged in our children's education as pitching in with after school activities, or making sure you turn up to the parent-teacher days. But if your kid comes home every day complaining about a teacher, or the way a course is taught, who do you talk to? What warrants a conversation with the school? Auckland Boys' Grammar School Headmaster Tim O'Connor joins Tim Beverid
Peter Norris: What does the OCR change mean for your mortgage?
The OCR changed this week, The Reserve Bank has upped it from 2.5% to 2.75%. But mortgages are already high, some unlucky buyers are now finding they owe more than the value of their house as equity erodes. So if you're in this situation, what can you do? Opes Mortgages Managing Director Peter Norris joins Tim Beveridge to answer your questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pr
The Panel: The Moa Point report, a re-drawing of the world map and Sky's advertising blunder
This week on the Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Real Estate agent Luke Dallow and TV Presenter Mark Crysell to discuss the hot topics from the week. A report in to the Moa Point disaster has revealed a series of issues that led up to the overflow, the UN has voted to re-scale the world map, and Sky showed advertisements over Jai Arrow's emotional 100th appearence for the Rabbitohs.
Nick Crawford: How do you talk to your spouse about money?
One of the first lessons mum and dad teach you is "it's rude to talk about money". But when it comes to family life, it's important to be open about financial matters with your spouse. And in the workplace, talking about wages is often the way to make sure you're getting the same treatment as everyone else. So how do you go about it? How do you break the taboo? Managing Director a
Dr. Michel Neef: How do we future-proof our hearing?
We all know not to listen to loud music, but what actually qualifies as "loud" music? Is the old "60% volume for 60 minutes" still a good rule of thumb to follow? And noise cancelling headphones are becoming the status quo, but are they actually better for your ears? ENT Specialist Dr. Michel Neef joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss the importance of protecting your hearin
Cameron Luxton: ACT conservation spokesperson on the party's proposed changes for fisheries
ACT wants harsher penalties for anyone flouting fisheries rules to protect our ocean resources. The party's promising a suite of changes if re-elected to Government. These includes stricter shellfish catch limits, setting up a district management area for the Hauraki Gulf and permanently ending scallop dredging in areas where its currently closed. Conservation spokesperson Camero
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan for student loan payments
Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy. If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans. Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis explained that they're hoping to keep skilled young Kiwis in the country. LISTEN ABOVE
Sara Chatwin: How do you manage your emotions in front of your kids?
Road rage is something we are all guilty of indulging in. But if you lose your cool in front of your kids, it can cause some unwanted side effects. Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss when to show your emotions in front of your kids, and when to keep yourself in check. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allaine Burkett: How do you know how to price your house?
No matter how nice the house is, it all comes down to the money. You could be eyeing up your dream house, but the price is always gonna be the deciding factor. So if you're selling, how do you know what to price your house at. And if you're a buyer, how can you be sure that the house you buy will give you a similar return in the far-future? Head of Network for LJ Hooker Allaine Burkett
The Panel: Nic Blakeley keeps his job after MBIE scandal, but should he?
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by National Fieldays CEO Richard Lindroos and NZ Gardener Editor Jo McCarroll to discuss the hot topics from the week. On the table today: Nic Blakeley has kept his job at MBIE after misleading parliament. But if you don't get sacked for that, what do you get sacked for? And both ACT and Te Pāti Māori have released big policies ahead of the ele
Janet Xuccoa: Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services on what assets should be in a trust
Trusts are no doubt a complicated thing. There's a lot of moving parts, a lot of different parties involved, and most will be close to the Settlor, which can create it's own problems. So should you be thinking about getting a trust set up for your family? Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge to discuss when you should think about a trust, and w
Claire Turnbull: Managing Director of Mission Nutrition on the most important meal of the day
There's an old saying that you may have heard before: "Eat breakfast like a King, Lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper." But is that really the best way to go? Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what the most important meal of the day is, and how you can stop yourself from snacking through the day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Seymour: ACT Party leader on the party's plan to refocus the constitution around Parliamentary sovereignty
ACT wants to refocus our constitution around Parliamentary sovereignty if re-elected to Government. The Party says its new 'equal rights for all' policy will rein in what it's calling 'activist judges' and prevent vague Treaty of Waitangi clauses. It will clarify Parliament has final say - and add a property rights clause to the Bill of Rights Act. Leader David Seymour joined the Weeke
Barbara Edmonds: Labour finance spokesperson on the party outlining their new fiscal plan
Labour's staying tight-lipped on whether it would make more cuts to the public service if elected, but assures it's focused on protecting it. The party's latest election promise sets out to achieve surplus by 2030, and reduce net debt to 20 percent of GDP over time. It will aim to keep Government spending and revenue at around 33 percent of GDP once its Capital Gains Tax is fully implemented. Fina
Dr. Miriam McCaleb: How do you go about having the sex talk with your children?
We all need to have that talk with our kids, but it's probably the one you want to have least. The Sex talk. Everyone remembers when their parents told them about the birds and the bees, and now it's time to pass your wisdom on to your own kids. So how can you go about it without making them - or yourself - too uncomfortable? Dr. Miriam McCaleb joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN AB
Mike Atkinson: When do you go to your landlord if there's a fault in the house?
Renters make up a large portion of the property market, and there's a difficult dance to paying to live in someone else's house. Who's responsibility is it to maintain the lawns? How do you spot a good property to rent? And when does an issue become the landlords problem instead of the tenants? Managing Director at Aspire Property Management Mike Atkinson joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABO
The Panel: Mount Maunganui Landslide report, Auckland's second crossing and humanoid robots
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Head of the Taxpayers Union Jordan Williams and councillor Shane Henderson to discuss the biggest stories from this week. On the table this week is the damning report from the Mount Maunganui landslide, that showed several issues in the risk management. Auckland's potential second harbour crossing, and humanoid robots starting to outpace humans. L
Hamish Pepper: What's the reasoning behind RBNZ's decision to hike the OCR?
The RBNZ recently hiked the OCR from 2.25% to 2.5%, and experts are expecting around another 1% of hikes over the next year, as managing inflation risks take priority over the weaker economy. But when will our economy start turning around? Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bryan Betty: Is the clinic or the GP more important?
Having a family doctor was the status-quo for a long time. They're someone your whole family calls by his or her's first name, your mum might even send them a Christmas card each year. But lately there seems to have been a shift to clinic loyalty over doctor loyalty, is this the smart thing to do? Or is the presence of a consistent GP more important? GP Doctor Bryan Betty joins Tim Beveridge
Qiulae Wong: Opportunity leader on the party's plan to regulate political donations
The Opportunity Party's launched a policy to regulate lobbying and cap political donations. The party, which is not in Parliament, is campaigning on imposing a $30,000 per donor per party - for each electoral cycle and having only registered voters allowed to donate. Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong joined the Weekend Collective to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
David Seymour: ACT Party leader on the party's plan to 'good employer' requirements from public service legislation
The ACT Party's promising a reset in government agencies, ending what it call 'race-based hiring' if re-elected. It includes removing 'good employer' requirements from public service legislation, while also prohibiting agencies from resourcing any cultural or spiritual practices in the workplace. Seymour joined the Weekend Collective to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for
Dr Maneesh Deva: Is it ever okay to digitally track your children?
Parents can now know where their child is, read school portals, monitor screen time, track devices, and see bank transactions. We are the first generation of parents capable of knowing almost everything our teenagers are doing. But just because we can track our kids, should we be doing it? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ed McKnight: First home buyers shouldn't be discouraged
In the property market we often focus on who's winning between the buyer and the seller, but an economist from Simplicity has calculated that renters could be the top dogs at the moment. But, Ed McKnight from Opes Partners questions the reliability of this claim. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Panel: An eventful week for New Zealand politics
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by economist Brad Olsen and journalist Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from this week. On the table this week is the battle of the Chris', Sky's NPC crowd gaffe, the Opportunity party, and the panellists spill the tea on last night's ZB100 party. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amanda Morrall: Does AI play a role in personal finance?
The Cost of Living Crisis has driven a lot of Kiwis to look for financial advice, and many turn to AI over a financial advisor. But is AI really that reliable as a source of financial advice? And investing in AI seems to be the thing to do at the moment, is it somethng you should be getting in to or watching with caution? Money Coach Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to discuss.&nb
Rob Knight: How screens have changed our muscle structure
Devices like smartphones have become something we almost depend on for day-to-day living. We spend lots of time hunched over our devices, and the parts of our body that suffer the most are the ones we rarely notice. Tall Blacks Lead Physiotherapist Rob Knight joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss how the human body has changed since screens started taking over, and how you can pre
Barbara Edmonds: Labour's finance spokesperson responds to National's budget responsibility rules
Labour says there's nothing new in National's budget responsibility rules. National's Nicola Willis unveiled the details today - promising a surplus by 2028/29 and reducing Government spending to 30 percent of GDP. Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says this is part of their current fiscal strategy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan to get things back to surplus
National's promising to stick to three spending guardrails if it returns to Government, and is calling on other parties to follow suit. The party's promising a return to surplus in 2028/29 - and bending debt below 40 percent of GDP. It's also promising to reduce the size of Government, bringing spending to 30 percent of GDP. Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined the Weekend
Sheridan Eketone: How much extracurricular activity is too much?
Extracurricular activities are important for our children's development - but there's a balance that needs to be found. So how do you encourage your kids to try everything, without it being too much? And parents want to get on with their kids. Be invested in their interests, help them follow what they want to do - but are other key aspects of parenting being sacrificed as parents try to be f
Martin Cooper: Why is mortgage lending on a downhill slide?
Property markets always favour either the buyer or the seller - someone's gonna get more out of it. It's hard to know what move to make in the property market, and even harder to know when. Harcourts Managing Director Martin Cooper joins Tim Beveridge to answer your questions about the property market, and how to know when to buy, sell or hold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for pri
The Panel: Opportunity gets clsoer to Parliament and ZB celebrates 100 years on air
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by journalist Wilhelmina O'Keeffe and ZB's Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp to discuss the biggest stories from this week. On the table this week, the latest polls show Labour dropping, whilst Opportunity clears the 5% mark. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called for a referendum on MMP, and ZB celebrates 100 years on air. We ask our panelists for
Rupert Carlyon: What's the first step for wanna-be investors?
When the cost of living crisis is driving your day-to-day costs up, putting money in to a Kiwisaver might not seem appealing. But is it still important to keep the flow of money in to Kiwisaver going? And what do you do when you want to get started investing in an index fund? Founder and Managing director of Koura wealth Rupert Carlyon joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money to discuss. LI
Greg Pain: When do you need to start thinking about bone health?
Bone health often flies under the radar - but it's one of the most important things to keep in mind. Low bone density can shake your body from the inside out. So how can you prevent this? What exercises can help - and which ones could make the problem worse? Sports Biomechanist and Owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for The Health Hub to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.c
Ron Mark: former Defence Minister on his return to NZ First
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark is returning to New Zealand First as a candidate this election, standing for the party in the Wairarapa electorate, it's been confirmed. The former MP was the Minister of Defence, in the first Ardern-Labour Government, and was the Mayor of Carterton between 2010 and 2014, before returning in 2022. The party says Ron Mark brings much needed experience and skil
Paul Henry: ACT Party candidate on the party's crackdown on bad behaviour in schools
The ACT Party's campaigning on a classroom disruption crackdown. If elected it says it will back teachers who reasonably remove disruptive students from the classroom, and force parents to take accountability. That could include fines if parents refuse to meet with schools about their child's behaviour. Candidate Paul Henry joined the Weekend Collective to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystud
Sara Chatwin: How do you help your teens pick a career?
10,000 Kiwi kids left school without any qualifications last year. No parent wants their kid to end up in that situation, so how do you guide them towards picking a successful career? And when is the time to get your kids to start thinking about their future career? Mindworks psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge on The Parent Squad to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for p
Bryan Thomson: Are Townhouses good, bad, or both?
Townhouses are popping up everywhere across New Zealand. Are they flooding the market? Or are they providing low cost solutions for youngsters entering the market? Harcourts Managing Director Bryan Thomson joined Tim Beveridge for The One Roof Radio Show to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Panel: Winston's outburst and Opportunity's party list
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Editor of NZ Gardner Jo McCarroll and self-described 'Man about town' Luke Dallow to discuss the biggest stories from this week. On the table this week, Winston's become the latest NZ First Minister to get himself in to hot water over controversial comments, the IRD is currently holding on to $619million in unclaimed money, and Opportunity has rel
Martin Hawes: The good, the bad, and the ugly of debt
More and more kiwis are taking on debt to cover costs, and the increasing popularity of buy now pay later schemes has normalised casual debt. Financial author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the attitude people should have around debt, and the different types of debt. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allyson Gofton: Supermarkets vs specialists
Food waste, costs, health, and time are all factors we may consider when choosing where or how to do our food shop. On today's Health Hub we took a look at when it is worth going to a specialist rather than the supermarket. Allyson Gofton told Tim Beveridge that while specialists allow for more choice, information, and less waste, not everyone can fit visiting multiple specialty stores into their
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy
National says its paid parental leave policy was already in the works, despite recent comments from Stuart Nash accusing one of its MPs of being lazy. Nash resigned from NZ First after it was revealed he called Napier MP Katie Nimon the “laziest MP” for taking time off to have a baby. National has today announced, if elected, it'll extend leave entitlements to 30 weeks by 2029, with a longer-term
Chlöe Swarbrick: Greens co-leader on the party's planned one-year moratorium on AI data centres
The Green Party today announced they want a one-year moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centres being consented to give regulation time to catch up. The aim to create legislation to protect resources and communities during the pause. The Party also released their 43-page manifesto today at their AGM in Auckland. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joined Tim Beveridge to explain furt
Mary Willow: Modern vs traditional parenting styles
Parenting styles naturally evolve through the decades but in the 21st century it seems social media is accelerating these changes. 'Gentle Parenting' has been a huge topic of discussion in online parenting circles, but have we gone too far and lost the ability to create and enforce boundaries? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Norris: What on earth is a property market reset?
The expression property market reset has been recently popular in property news– but what is it? What does it look like? And what does it mean for homeowners and investors? Opes Mortgages Managing Director Peter Norris joined Tim Beveridge for The One Roof Radio Show to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Panel: Problematic politicians and Trump troubles come in threes this week
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Auckland councillor Shane Henderson and Executive director of the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Jordan Williams to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Our topics are coming in three's this week as a trio of New Zealand politicians offend various sectors of the country, and Trump increases tariffs, causes skyrocketing oil prices, and facilit
Andrew Bascand & Sue Walker: Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO and Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager discuss energy payments
Electricity and money go hand-in-hand. Every house needs power, and everything costs money. So how do you balance the two in the midst of a Cost of Living Crisis? And what should you keep an eye out for that might impact the number on your energy bills? Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Andrew Bascand & Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager Sue Walker join Tim Beveridge on Smart Money.&n
Claire Turnbull: What fruits and veg should you keep an eye out for in winter?
Weight loss drugs are the new meds taking the world by storm. But if you don't want to jump on the bandwagon, what are the bog-standard, tried and true dietary changes to help you lose weight? And we're in the thick of winter - which usually means hearty stews and fatty meats are on the menu - but is there something healthier we can turn to? Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge on
Peter Dunne: Former United Future Leader reacts to NZ First Campaign Launch
It's all go at NZ First, after the party wrapped up it's annual convention with a string of policy announcements. Party Leader Winston Peters said he's focused on making sure New Zealand gets the most out of it's natural resources, likening NZ to Norway. And Former All Black Taine Randell is the latest kiwi celebrity to join the world of politics. Has Paul Henry signing up with ACT kic
Paul Goldsmith: National aims to reduce sexual offending with new consent definition
National have announced a post-election policy looking at consent laws. It aims to better define consent as the presence of a 'yes', rather than the lack of a 'no'. Labour responded accusing National of walking away from a bipartisan agreement to use this as a campaign piece. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith did not clarify whether the bipartisanship claims were true, but said, "(Labour) had 6 year
John Cowan: Should kids under-16 have smartphones?
ACT's David Seymour has floated the idea of a smartphone ban for under-16s to replace a social media ban, allowing teenagers to only use good old brick phones. Could this be a good alternative to the social media ban, or should this not be government decision? John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for The Parenting Squad to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat
Mike Atkinson: Renting red flags you might miss for landlords and tenants
Renting out property can come with a lot of risks for landlords from faulty buildings and dodgy tenants. Mike Atkinson from Aspire Property Management joins Tim Beveridge for the One Roof Radio Show to discuss some of the red flags that might go unnoticed by the average landlord. And, how to avoid being a red flag tenant, what can you do to overcome previous renting mistakes to get into the proper
The Panel: Paul Henry enters politics, US insider trading, and Peters' 'snivelling wokesters' jab
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by builder and ZB host Pete Wolfkamp and Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Winston Peters has announced the names of the incoming Interislander ferries and snuck in a jab to the 'snivelling wokesters', former broadcaster Paul Henry announced this week he would be joining the ACT party, a telepro
Sharon Chandra: Prenups can be challenged
More than 7800 divorces were granted last year, with nearly 6000 underage children seeing their parents split - that's about 8 divorces for every 1000 marriages. Looking deeper, about 5 percent of marriages end in 5 years, 15 percent end within 10, and more than a third dissolve within 25 years. With marriage numbers already declining, and the cost-of-living crisis still biting, how does a c
Alex Flint: How do you stay fit after 40?
As we get older, our bodies slow down - it starts to take longer to get back to 100 percent, when recovering from the gym or a sports-match. But longer periods of rest-days can compound, and lead to our fitness goals slipping out of reach. So how do we prevent that? Do we shift our routines to something less-intense, and lower-impact, to get more days in the gym? Or readjust our workout-splits? Bo
Wayne Brown: City-to-city relationships are the future of trade
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited Auckland to meet with Prime Minister Chris Luxon yesterday. The two exchanged warm words, attended a business conference together, and agreed to elevate the countries' relationship to that of a strategic partnership. With Auckland being the economic-hub for international businesses here, and the Government's Auckland Deal to consult with the Mayor on s
Anne-Marie Brady: Geopolitical Commentator on the fish hooks of partnering with larger countries
Yesterday's Strategic Partnership with India means we've elevated our relationship to more than just a bilateral affair. We've set out a goal to double two-way trade by 2030, expressed interest in other sectors like tourism, farming, and sport, and agreed to increase our maritime cooperation with India's Defence Force. With tensions already lurking in the Indo-Pacific with China, and global volati
Sylvie Thrush-Marsh: What should you keep an eye out for in your employment contract?
Everyone has an employment contract, but what should you be aware of when presented with a new one? Some key parts that you'd think are a given may also be missing, so what shoud you make sure you have? MyHR's Chief Evangelist Sylvie Thrush-Marsh joins Tim Beveridge to answer your employment questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on National's new trade-focused election policy
The National Party has just announced it's trade policy, should the party be re-elected in November. They've said that the aim is to secure markets with seven new economies across Europe, Africa and South America, with more to be chased further down the line. Trade Minister Todd McClay told Tim Beveridge that it's important to expand trade, as the target countries in Europe especially
Edwin Paul: Chair of India New Zealand Business Council on India FTA, Modi's visit and Winston Peter's comments
It's been a busy week between New Zealand and India. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to make his first official visit to New Zealand as the FTA gets over the line, however Winston Peters has raised concerns around Indian immigrants receiving unfair scrutiny at the border. The Chair of India New Zealand Business Council Edwin Paul told Tim Beveridge that, 'This is a start
Sara Chatwin: It's okay to interfere with your child's friendships
What happens if my child starts befriending or dating someone I'm really not a fan of. How do I protect them from getting played or getting into a toxic relationship? When should we interfere with our children's personal lives? When and how do we put our foot-down and say "no, you can't hang out with this person" How do we do that with respectful authority, that strikes a balance between making su
Ed McKnight: The property ladder is still worth climbing and holding on to
Property's been the golden-goose egg in New Zealand for as long as we've known. It was your retirement plan, your income stream, your lifeline, and what you worked towards. The plan was simple: buy a house, pay it off and/or rent it out, and by the time you stopped working you had something solid behind you. It was our version of the American Dream. But with the house market in a state of volatili
The Panel: Taylor Swift gets married at Madison Square Garden, Michael Laws for NZ First, were the Michelin stars worth it?
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Broadcaster Mark Crysell and NZ Gardiner Editor Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have had their wedding in New York's Madison Square Garden, with celebrities in attendance for the Mega Star's special day. Michael Laws is NZ First's latest candidate and says he's keen to be take the Broadcast
Amanda Morrall: Don't pounce on every good deal you see
With Property becoming less of the golden-goose egg we've made it out to be, people are focusing more on how else they can be financially stable - and with that stability, comes being disciplined with your money - and keeping your spending affairs in order. But how can we do that with loyalty programmes encouraging us to save? and mid-year sales going around? How do we keep our eyes on the long-te
Dr Michel Neeff: Hearing loss is totally preventable with better awareness
Everyone's using headphones and blasting sounds at full-volume now; noise-cancelling ear-phones are as common and cheaper than ever; live shows and events with crowds are a must for most adults, and children are being left to their devices - listening to music and game-sounds without knowing what's too loud for their ears. So how can we protect our hearing, and prevent hearing loss? When should we
Nicole McKee: New ACT Deputy Leader explains party's goals ahead for elections
Nicole McKee will be the new ACT Party Deputy Leader, replacing Brooke Van Velden who's leaving politics this year. Nicole only stood for Parliament six years ago, coming with a background as a small-business owner, volunteer and firearms advocate. But she's risen through the ranks, becoming a cabinet minister, minister for courts, and rewriting the Firearms Act. Party Leader David Seymour's confi
David Seymour: ACT Party Leader on aiming to downsize Government
ACT has announced its plans to radically downsize Government departments, and bring fairness back into our benefit-system. Firstly: They're making medical certification for health-related benefits mandatory, and only issued by MSD-approved doctors with objective criteria rather than a leaving it to a GP's discretion. Secondly: Those on the Jobseeker benefit for more than four months will be given
The Panel: Winston versus National, Winston versus Act, who's next on Winston's Warpath?
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Journalist Wilhelmina O'Keeffe and Fieldays CEO Richard Lindroos to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Winston Peters is taking shots at his coalition partners, raising questions about the FTA and the Health and Safety bill, Paul Goldsmith and Chris Finlayson are also trading blows. And Tim and his guests give their live commentary of the
Nichole Lewis: Will property ever become part of retirement planning again?
On the One Roof Radio Show, founder of Property Quadrants and property commentator Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge to talk about why less people are including property in their retirement planning. And why is it so hard to sell an apartment? Should first-home buyers steer clear of something that they'll likely be stuck with? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephanie Pow: Kids, pocket money and parental control - where do we start?
Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should monitor your kids' pocket money. When's the right time to get them started? And how much control should parents have to veto kids' purchases? But is it all up to parents to teach kids about cash? Or do schools have a responsibility to help out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva
Nathan Stanners: The pros and cons of National's compulsory Kiwisaver policy
Generate Kiwisaver's Nathan Stanners joins Tim Beveridge to chat National's compulsory Kiwisaver policy - and whether it's a good policy for the our retirement savings pool. They also talk how your risk profile should change the closer your get to retirement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr John Cameron: Regular check ups with your GP are crucial
Westmere Medical Centre's Dr John Cameron joins Newstalk ZB's Tim Beveridge to talk the important of seeing your GP regularly. They also explore the reasons why people avoid the doctor. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Panel: Immigration staff scandal, 4 hour traffic jams and Wayne versus Winston
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Jordan Williams from Taxpayers' Union and Psychotherapist Kyle Macdonald to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Iran war - what on earth is happening? Winston Peters and Wayne Brown are coming to blows again, and will the Immigration NZ public servants who misled their minister get the sack? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for priv
