/on-air/the-weekend-collective/rss 九一星空无限 The Weekend Collective on 九一星空无限talk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist a Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:00:38 Z en /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-wallis-dealing-with-disappointing-ncea-grades/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-wallis-dealing-with-disappointing-ncea-grades/ NCEA results are officially out. Most kids would have genuinely worked as hard as they could to get the grades they hoped for - even the kids who act like they don't really care.  And for many it won't have turned out as hey had planned - whether that meant not quite meeting the dizzying heights of their ambition or an actual fail grade. But it's unavoidable - at some stage through their school career - and life for that matter, most of us have to deal with the disappointment of failure. They need to learn how to deal with that disappointment - but it will of course still be there, so how are parents supposed to help their children through it? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:53:14 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-no-consent-granny-flats-are-in-but-should-you-get-one/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-no-consent-granny-flats-are-in-but-should-you-get-one/ The no-consent granny flat law changes came in this week.  That means you can build an up-to-70sqm dwelling in your backyard without having to ask the council if you're allowed to.  Getting one set up on your property would set you back at least $200,000, but the question on minds of anyone with enough space for something like this is - how much value will it add?  They can be rented out for a bit of passive income - but it may not be worth the trouble of getting it fit to rent.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:13:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-wilhelmina-okeeffe-and-murray-crane-scott-robertson-greenland/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-wilhelmina-okeeffe-and-murray-crane-scott-robertson-greenland/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by journalist Wilhelmina O'Keeffe and Crane Brothers founder Murray Crane to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:10:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/jannet-xuccoa-whens-the-right-time-for-a-trust/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/jannet-xuccoa-whens-the-right-time-for-a-trust/ Often trust have been seen to be province of the uber wealthy. But are they? And often people don't think about this issue until it is too late So when should we think about these issues - our family. inheritances and what's gonna happen to our money when we aren't around to look after it? Managing Director for New Zealand Family Trust Services Limited Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge to give her advice on trust accounts, and how they should be used. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:01:38 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/allyson-gofton-chef-discusses-how-to-feed-the-family-without-leaving-waste/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/allyson-gofton-chef-discusses-how-to-feed-the-family-without-leaving-waste/ While a lot of people will be running around doing some last minute shopping for presents - they'll also be working out what to put on the table. But as Kiwis, we waste almost as much as we eat. A survey by Love Food Hate Waste NZ found that binned leftovers made up 42% of food waste across the holiday season, and too-much cooked food making up a further 26.1%. Chef Allyson Gofton joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the less-wasteful alternatives to staple Christmas dishes. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:04:03 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/lockwood-smith-and-richard-hills-wrapping-the-year-of-politics/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/lockwood-smith-and-richard-hills-wrapping-the-year-of-politics/ This year's international politics have been unstable to say the least.Trump's Tariffs, Gaza, Ukraine and the Epstein Files have been gifts that keep giving...or not. But closer to home we've managed to dodge declarations of war. However, there's still lots to reflect on and discuss. Former Speaker of the House Sir Lockwood Smith and Auckland Councilman Richard Hills join Tim Beveridge to wrap the year's politics, and give an insight into what to expect next year.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:16:18 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-raise-your-kids-to-be-grateful-for-their-christmas-gifts/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-raise-your-kids-to-be-grateful-for-their-christmas-gifts/ We've all seen the videos - we may have even seen it in our own living rooms on Christmas morning...  A child, even teenager, opens a gift their loved one has especially picked out for them, and they proceed to complain about how it's not the one they wanted.  The wrong colour bicycle, wrong model phone, it could be anything.  So how do we teach our children to be grateful for anything they're given this Christmas?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:59:01 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ed-mcknight-has-property-investment-fundamentally-changed/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ed-mcknight-has-property-investment-fundamentally-changed/ From tax changes to interest rates to regulation changes, there's an ever growing list of reasons for kiwis to be a bit more hesitant to invest in property.  Now with changes to foreign buyers laws, we may be staring down the barrel of a completely different  property market.  So here's the question, has the model for property investment fundamentally changed? How are investors going about it these days, and is it even worth it?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:59:19 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-irene-gardiner-and-shane-henderson-bondi-shooting-gloriavale-school/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-irene-gardiner-and-shane-henderson-bondi-shooting-gloriavale-school/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by producer and journalist Irene Gardiner, and councillor for Waitakere Shane Henderson, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:12:34 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-michel-neeff-the-countless-thing-that-harm-your-hearing-and-its-not-noise/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-michel-neeff-the-countless-thing-that-harm-your-hearing-and-its-not-noise/ We all know how damaging loud or constant sounds can be to our hearing - but there are a lot of factors that can impact hearing that most of us would never consider.  Things like smoking - even secondhand smoke, cold wind, too much water - countless things, most of which we'd hardly consider to be dangerous. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:59:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jonathan-kearsley-natos-strength-depends-on-united-states/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jonathan-kearsley-natos-strength-depends-on-united-states/ Nato chief Mark Rutte warns Western allies to prepare for war with Russia.  He said that within the next five years, Nato countries will need to be prepared for a scale of war that hasn't been seen since our grandparents or great-grandparents.  Donald Trump is due to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly regarding a peace deal.  And the U.S. is keeping very busy as they've also seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela this week.  The tanker went off course two days after its departure, listed to head for a Cuban port but rather off-loading part of its load to another ship before heading toward Asia.  It was seized shortly after this.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:44:13 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-willis-i-will-stand-up-for-myself-against-taxpayers-union/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-willis-i-will-stand-up-for-myself-against-taxpayers-union/ It's been a week of back and forth for the Taxpayers' Union and the Finance Minister.  Nicola Willis has challenged Union chair and former finance minister Ruth Richardson to a debate, which was met with a sweet treat sent to Nicola and media.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:32:54 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-jacqui-maguire-parents-need-to-prepare-their-kids-for-the-real-world/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-jacqui-maguire-parents-need-to-prepare-their-kids-for-the-real-world/ What are the essential life skills our kids truly need to know before they head out into the real world?  How often to wash their sheets, how to cook a basic meal, managing bills and payments, doing laundry without turning their white shirts pink - these are things that most of us learnt well before we moved out, but they don't seem to be as common today.  Only 21% of parents of children aged 5-17 years say their kids are often involved with cooking. That's 79% of kids that will likely leave home not knowing how to cook much more than a toasted cheese.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:58:00 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/mike-atkinson-pets-wont-destroy-your-rental/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/mike-atkinson-pets-wont-destroy-your-rental/ Not even two years ago, we were comparing our rent increases to those of places like Singapore and New York City. But today, many parts of the country are seeing rents tumble.  So what does it mean for 2026? Should tenants be making their move to secure a place? Or is it the landlords who should be locking in reliable tenants before things start to change again?  And from this month, pets are officially allowed in rentals.  A landlord can't turn down a tenant solely for bringing a pet with them - but that along with other notes on your application can make a landlord hesitant.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:04:20 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-brad-olsen-allan-blackman-us-visa-screening-irish-goodbye/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-brad-olsen-allan-blackman-us-visa-screening-irish-goodbye/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by AUT Chemistry professor Allan Blackman and Infometrics CEO Brad Olsen, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:58:57 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/andrew-bascand-weve-seen-the-bottom-of-the-rate-cycle/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/andrew-bascand-weve-seen-the-bottom-of-the-rate-cycle/ Last week the Reserve Bank dropped the OCR 25 basis points to 2.25%, but their tone was a bit more hawkish than usual.  Some analysts are thinking it's a signal that rates have gone as low as the RBNZ is willing to drop them - and the new Governor may be wanting to turn a new leaf in 2026.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/david-letele-finding-the-right-kind-of-motivation/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/david-letele-finding-the-right-kind-of-motivation/ When it comes to improving our health, most of us know what we should be doing - eating better, moving more, sleeping well - but there is a good chance we might fail if we don't understand why we're doing it.   What does long-lasting motivation look like? And what sort of motivation should we avoid to give us the best chance of staying on track? LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:08:39 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/rawiri-taonui-te-pati-maori-will-need-to-clean-up-before-the-election/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/rawiri-taonui-te-pati-maori-will-need-to-clean-up-before-the-election/ After a tough few months for Te Pati Maori, its AGM is taking place today.  Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the country is "facing the most destructive government in our history," and the party is set on "making this a one term government."  Meanwhile, 3 of 4 of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's requests in her ongoing legal proceedings were declined by the judge - but her request to remain a party member was accepted until February 2026.  Party President John Tamihere remains in office as the AGM goes forward.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Dec 2025 02:43:54 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/matthew-hague-police-will-need-to-work-hard-to-rebuild-public-trust-after-mcskimming-scandal/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/matthew-hague-police-will-need-to-work-hard-to-rebuild-public-trust-after-mcskimming-scandal/ Former police commissioner Andrew Coster claims he had briefed Chris Hipkins on Jevon McSkimming's alleged misconduct in 2022, and briefed Mark Mitchell in 2024.  Coster stepped down as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency this week, after an IPCA report showed failures in how the police dealt with allegations against McSkimming.  Both Hipkins and Mitchell have denied Andrew Coster's claims, and both have released statements saying they would have taken action had they known.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Dec 2025 02:26:07 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-does-nz-need-a-social-media-ban/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-does-nz-need-a-social-media-ban/ In just a few days, a law banning the use of social media for under 16s will take effect in Australia.  For many parents, social media has been a daily part of family life for years - allowing kids to stay connected with their friends and family, sharing life updates with people they may not get a chance to speak with very often.  Generations before have been relatively ignorant to just how seriously harmful it can be - figuring if they just keep open communication with their kids then they should be fine.  But younger millennial and gen Z parents seem to be recognising the dangers, and most often opting to keep their kids offline.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:51:33 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/mark-harris-the-revolution-of-the-kiwi-dream/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/mark-harris-the-revolution-of-the-kiwi-dream/ For as long as most of us will be able to remember, the Kiwi dream has meant a 3 or 4 bed home with a deck out the back and just enough grass to need a mower.  It's represented putting down roots and starting a family with a sense of security in owning your own place.  But after years now of rising house prices and interest rates going up and down quite rapidly, I've been wondering whether our property obsession has changed - and whether it's a temporary change or a permanent one.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:05:43 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-simon-wilson-and-wilhelmina-shrimpton-ikea-social-media-ban/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-simon-wilson-and-wilhelmina-shrimpton-ikea-social-media-ban/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson, and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:07:34 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/lisa-dudson-is-it-time-to-fix-long-term/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/lisa-dudson-is-it-time-to-fix-long-term/ We got another OCR cut this week - now down to 2.25% - the lowest it's been since June of 2022.  That was the last one for the year, so a lot of us mortgage holders are trying to figure out whether things are slowing down, and if it's time to fix for a longer term this time around.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:58:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-flint-were-overcomplicating-our-health/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-flint-were-overcomplicating-our-health/ Health seems to be overcomplicated these days - but does it really need to be?  Everywhere you look you see another kind of diet, another 'must-have' exercise machine, a drink that can replace a meal, or a new gym programme that promises to finally solve all your problems.  But truly, could the foundation of good health be as simple as a daily walk and eating whole foods? Why do so many people overlook what seem to be the staples of good health, instead going for expensive trends?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:08:22 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/dr-luke-bradford-gp-clinic-loans-a-part-of-the-solution/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/dr-luke-bradford-gp-clinic-loans-a-part-of-the-solution/ Labour leader Chris Hipkins has unveiled the party's first policy for next year's election - low-interest loans to support doctor-owned clinics. The scheme will offer up to 50 ten year long loans a year for doctors or nurse practitioners to open or buy into local clinics, interest free for the first two years.  After announcing their policy of three free GP appointments a year, questions were raised around how our already overwhelmed health system could manage more appointments.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 30 Nov 2025 02:23:38 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-do-we-need-to-change-the-way-we-do-prize-givings/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-do-we-need-to-change-the-way-we-do-prize-givings/ The school year is drawing to an end and soon enough, families will be filling school halls and gymnasiums for the end-of-year prizegiving.  For the star students or athletes, it's a moment of pride to walk across the stage and receive a well-earned award. For others, the whole thing can feel demoralising.  Never mind the awards themselves - there are clear differences between some, like the dean's award and the most improved.  But on the other hand, do we really want to be handing out participation awards? Are they inclusive or are they encouraging mediocrity?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 29 Nov 2025 04:57:03 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/martin-cooper-how-do-you-decide-on-the-method-of-sale/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/martin-cooper-how-do-you-decide-on-the-method-of-sale/ It's one of the most important decisions a homeowner will make when putting their property on the market - choosing the your method of sale. You've got auctions, asking price, price by negotiation, and my least favourite - tender - but which method is the most attractive to buyers? And which gives sellers the best chance of getting the highest possible price?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 29 Nov 2025 04:00:13 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-paul-spoonley-and-jo-mccarroll-russian-spy-pigeons-12m-tonnes-food-waste/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-paul-spoonley-and-jo-mccarroll-russian-spy-pigeons-12m-tonnes-food-waste/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by sociology professor Paul Spoonley and NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 29 Nov 2025 03:09:21 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-higher-earners-increasingly-seeking-budgeting-help/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-higher-earners-increasingly-seeking-budgeting-help/ Queues at budgeting services are getting longer, and financial advisors are finding households with increasing incomes are seeking help.  Kiwis with a household income of over $200,000 a year and likely with a mortgage are struggling to make ends meet.  It feels like it was only a few years ago that being on a six figure salary meant you were fairly well off, but it seems it's barely enough to get out of living paycheck to paycheck these days.  So what actually is a liveable wage these days? Do we truly need to be making half a million a year just to pay our bills and still have a bit left over for savings and fun?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:59:38 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/john-cameron-eat-as-much-cholesterol-as-youd-like/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/john-cameron-eat-as-much-cholesterol-as-youd-like/ It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment.  They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream.  It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto the next thing.  Of course protein is important, but do we really need more than we'd get in a basic, balanced diet? LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:09:31 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-watts-new-zealand-on-the-right-path-for-climate-change/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-watts-new-zealand-on-the-right-path-for-climate-change/ A deal was reached at COP30 this weekend, boosting finance for poor nations coping with global warming - but there was no mention of fossil fuels. 83 countries signed a roadmap that would push for the end of fossil fuels, but New Zealand was one of the only countries not to sign.  The opposition has spoken out, saying the move has made us look foolish on the world stage.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:20:55 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/rupert-carlyon-kiwisaver-changes-would-be-a-step-in-the-right-direction/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/rupert-carlyon-kiwisaver-changes-would-be-a-step-in-the-right-direction/ The National Party have announced their first election promise - a lift to default KiwiSaver contribution rates.  The changes would mean that by the end of the implementation, savers would be able to contribute 12% to KiwiSaver, putting us on a level matching Australia's superannuation.  Some experts say it'll lead to countless people opting out of KiwiSaver, with other investment methods providing more incentives. LISTEN ABOVE  Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:28:02 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-wallis-family-vs-friends-for-the-summer-holidays/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-wallis-family-vs-friends-for-the-summer-holidays/ Summer holidays is just around the corner and kids will be rushing out the door to spend as much time as they can with their friends.  But this time of year is often the longest period that parents will be able to spend time at home with the family.  We don't want to pull our children away from their friends, but we also want to instil the value of family time.  So where do we draw the line between family time and friend time for our children this summer? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:56:57 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/david-grubb-what-makes-a-property-a-liability/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/david-grubb-what-makes-a-property-a-liability/ Head of Banking and Valuation Risk at Valocity, David Grubb, joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof radio show. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:58:17 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-kyle-macdonald-fishing-protest-puberty-blockers/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-kyle-macdonald-fishing-protest-puberty-blockers/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:12:00 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/rupert-carlyon-take-a-breath-before-you-touch-that-windfall/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/rupert-carlyon-take-a-breath-before-you-touch-that-windfall/ Most of us have spent the past few days daydreaming about what we would spend $55 million on.  Pay off the mortgage, book a holiday, send some off to charity, throw the rest in a term deposit. Three lucky punters each one a share of the jackpot last night - $18.3 million each.  Not many of us will have the chance to come across tens of millions in our lives, but most of us will at some point get a large some from inheritance or a bonus or the likes.  So what's the smart thing to do when you get a big windfall, before the excitement takes over?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:58:21 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-bartle-youll-need-to-lower-your-core-temperature-this-summer/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-bartle-youll-need-to-lower-your-core-temperature-this-summer/ Up here in Auckland we've been having some very, very hot and humid nights.  The kind of nights that make it impossible to get comfortable, where you just keep tossing and turning until you eventually give up and add an extra fan to your direction.  And it's only going to get worse as we head into summer - so how do we actually get a decent night's sleep when the weather's working against us?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:12:37 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/mark-mitchell-frontline-cops-furious-over-mcskimming-scandal/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/mark-mitchell-frontline-cops-furious-over-mcskimming-scandal/ The IPCA released a scathing review laying out out a chain of senior-level failures around the McSkimming scandal.  The question now is whether the public can have any confidence in the police in general and in its leadership. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 16 Nov 2025 02:50:24 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/kate-acland-us-removes-15-tariff-on-nz-beef-exports/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/kate-acland-us-removes-15-tariff-on-nz-beef-exports/ Earlier this year, the United States imposed a 15% tariff on a range of New Zealand exports, most notably beef.  It was a huge blow, as beef is a major export for New Zealand - especially to the States. The tariffs have cost the country over $300 million since they were introduced in April.  This weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order removing that extra 15% on beef, coffee, and tropical fruits, among others. The move brings us back down to a tariff of less than 1%. LISTEN ABOVE  Sun, 16 Nov 2025 02:21:22 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-pocket-money-in-a-cashless-society/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-pocket-money-in-a-cashless-society/ We live in a near cashless world these days. Hardly anyone has anything further than a couple cards, or even just Apple Pay.  We all remember a time we'd get a gold coin for washing mum's car, or a couple notes for chopping wood, but those days seem to be gone.  How are parents going about pocket money without cash? Are we really giving our kids bank cards, and how young is too young?  And if money's not the right reward, are things a better deal for our children? Is it acceptable to fill up their gas tank in return for chores?  And going a bit deeper into this - what counts as a chore that should be compensated for, and what are the jobs they should be doing simply for being a part of the household?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:54:13 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-getting-your-property-market-ready/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-getting-your-property-market-ready/ You're ready to sell our getting your final bits in order to get your property on the market.  You don't have the time nor energy to give the whole house, inside and out, a lick of fresh paint, or redo your landscaping, or renovate your slightly out of date kitchen.  So what are the areas that are most important to get sorted before listing your property?  And for the buyers - what are you better off ignoring when it comes to property marketing?  It could be the features that look grand in the listing photos but mean very little in real life, or scuffed flooring that may just need a polish.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:59:28 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-murray-crane-and-shane-henderson-mcskimming-gun-laws/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-murray-crane-and-shane-henderson-mcskimming-gun-laws/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Crane Brothers founder Murray Crane, and Councillor for Waitakere Shane Henderson, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:58:49 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/aaron-hendry-rough-sleeper-ban-would-do-more-harm/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/aaron-hendry-rough-sleeper-ban-would-do-more-harm/ The Government has confirmed they're considering action to move rough sleepers out of Auckland's city centre.  Mayor Wayne Brown has given his go ahead, but the opposition as well as housing advocates have said a policy like this would just move the problem elsewhere and end up creating more harm.  No details have been released yet, ministers say they are still working through the issues and how to deal with them, but that hasn't stopped the controversy.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:48:54 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paul-goldsmith-meth-importers-a-good-place-to-start/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paul-goldsmith-meth-importers-a-good-place-to-start/ The Government has released an action plan to deal with the growing issue of methamphetamine use in New Zealand.  They're investing $30 million over four years into the hardest hit communities, increasing maritime operations to stop it before it gets into the country, and we'll soon see a nationwide media campaign to raise awareness - among other policies.  The amount of meth seized both in the country and offshore has increased 266% over the past five years, and the estimated social harm from meth use was $1.5 billion last year.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:30:14 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-helping-your-kids-through-exam-stress/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-helping-your-kids-through-exam-stress/ We're on the brink of exam season and a lot of families are feeling the pressure.  As parents we can prepare our kids to study as much as we want, but there are other areas they will need support in.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:53:14 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/bryan-thomson-dont-let-property-policies-stop-you-from-buying/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/bryan-thomson-dont-let-property-policies-stop-you-from-buying/ There's a lot of uncertainty around the property market at the moment.  In the past decade alone, we've seen the introduction of the brightline test, the relaxing of the brightline test, countless policies making life harder for investors and landlords, and now the looming question of capital gains tax.  But how much does the government actually influence whether we buy and sell, and at what price?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:25:56 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-richard-lindroos-and-mark-crysell-fireworks-ban-bbc-splices-clips/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-richard-lindroos-and-mark-crysell-fireworks-ban-bbc-splices-clips/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by National Fieldays Society Chief Executive Richard Lindroos, and presenter Mark Crysell, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:19:18 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-be-careful-when-placing-a-complaint-with-hr/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-be-careful-when-placing-a-complaint-with-hr/ Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down as the coach of the Silver Ferns in September due to 'significant issues' in the team. After many public statements and interviews, she was reinstated at the end of last month.  Netball NZ, her employer, remained just vague enough that the public could allow their imaginations to run wild about what had happened.  Andrew Bayly, MP for Port Waikato, resigned as a Minister after an 'animated discussion' during which he placed his hand on a staffers arm. He said he was led to believe a complaint had been laid, and his resignation was in response to that - but he very recently discovered that no formal complaint was made.  Luxon has since said about Bayly, that he would have sacked him if he hadn't resigned first.  But what is the right way to go about an employment dispute like these? LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:58:59 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/matt-doocey-people-want-a-bipartisan-approach-to-mental-health/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/matt-doocey-people-want-a-bipartisan-approach-to-mental-health/ Matt Doocey joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what has changed in the space of mental health over recent years, and where more work is needed.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:07:54 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simeon-brown-modular-wards-arent-ideal-but-we-need-the-beds/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simeon-brown-modular-wards-arent-ideal-but-we-need-the-beds/ The Government has announced 140 new hospital beds across the country to ease pressure on emergency departments.  These beds will be part of new wards in Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington, and Nelson hospitals, alongside the new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier in the year.  Health Minister Simeon Brown says operational funding for the 350 extra staff that will be needed, has already been approved.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:14:15 Z