/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 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:58:30 Z en /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-theres-more-to-life-besides-money/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-theres-more-to-life-besides-money/ An interesting report came out this week about budgets: the average household spending has only gone up two dollars a week since 2023. 50-percent of respondents said they're actively seeking out discounts and promotions - and 30-percent downgrade brands. It's one thing to be spending less on non-essentials, eating less, or wearing cheaper clothes, but sometimes that can chip away at our mental health and confidence. So how can we still feel good and financial okay, with what we've got? Financial specialist, and author of top Personal Finance book - Money Matters - Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:09:11 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-flint-exerising-just-isnt-enough-for-weight-loss/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-flint-exerising-just-isnt-enough-for-weight-loss/ It's no secret that as we get older, our metabolism slows down a bit, and staying in shape just gets harder to do - from keeping lean, maintaining muscle, and removing stubborn fat. Ricky Gervais had a tweet about how he's working out everyday now - playing tennis, lifting weights and running. His heart's good, and he trains at a good intensity - but he wonders why he's stil overweight and exhausted? We could just stay in the gym for longer - but not everyone's got enough time in their day for that... so what are the ways we can keep with our fitness? and why's it harder as we get older? Our guest is the founder of BodyTorque Fitness, and knows all about helping people over 40 lose stubborn weight, build lean muscle, and restore energy - Fitness Coach Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub...  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:00:52 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-watts-were-adjusting-methane-targets-to-be-realistic/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-watts-were-adjusting-methane-targets-to-be-realistic/ The Government's announced new methane targets for 2050 - giving farmers and exporters a clear emissions goal. The target range will be 14-24% rathern than the 24-47% range set in 2017, following an independent review. There will be another review of the target in 2040, to ensure its aligns with science and key trading partners. As part of this announcement, there'll be no tax on agricultural methane emissions, a potential split gas target for all future climate change commitments, and better alignment with the Paris Agreement. To top that off, they're investing into developing and rolling-out up to 11 methane-cutting tools by 2030. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts speaks to Tim Beveridge... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:57:06 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-seymour-maori-wards-are-unfair/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-seymour-maori-wards-are-unfair/ 42 councils have held referendums on Māori wards - 17 areas have voted to keep them, while 25 have voted to remove. The wards have been a flashpoint for debate - there were protesters in Kaipara last year when council voted to remove it. Te Pāti Māori has described the decision to remove the wards as “racist, targeted attack on Māori, for being Māori” and that it's "an assault on Te Tiriti" Last year, David Seymour said he'd vote against keeping Maori wards if his council held a referendum - on the basis that New Zealand is made up of people from all walks of life. He speaks to Tim Beveridge... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:41:22 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-parenting-can-be-the-best-days-ever/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-parenting-can-be-the-best-days-ever/ We hear lots of horror stories about parenting - from the accidents that cost us a hefty bill, the arguments and bickering we bump into as they get older, the worries about our what they're doing when we're away, and the concerns of how social media's affecting their mental health. But we do it because we love them - unconditionally. And part of that is having to embrace the numerous versions of people they grow up to be. So what are the moments and things that make all the stress melt away for you, and reminds why being a parent's all worth it? Parenting Expert, and host of The Real Life, John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for the Parent Squad... LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:03:48 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/daniel-marshall-living-space-is-key-to-improving-a-property/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/daniel-marshall-living-space-is-key-to-improving-a-property/ A few weeks ago, a developer pre-sold most of its eight planned heritage-style weatherboard townhouses in two Auckland projects. They plan to bring more of their cookie-cutter housing designs to Auckland, and aims to revive the styles of homes prevalent in many older suburbs. But having a suburb full of similarly designed houses seems like it'd make neighbourhood dull, especially if they're bunched up together as councils plan to intesify - that in turn, would affect prices, and would make any changes you make to the property stick-out like a sore-thumb.   So what are the pros and cons of cookie-cutter builds? what DIY projects could we do to boost our home's appearance? And what would we bring in an architect for? Daniel Marshall is the Owner/Director of Daniel Marshall Architects and joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show... LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:08:50 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-murray-crane-polls-nobel-peace-prize/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-murray-crane-polls-nobel-peace-prize/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Chemistry Professor Allan Blackman, and Menswear Designer Murray Crane to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:03:48 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-psychologist-at-mindworks-talks-when-to-let-your-kids-make-their-own-decisions/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-psychologist-at-mindworks-talks-when-to-let-your-kids-make-their-own-decisions/ Our kids are growing up, and with that comes the parental obligation to allow them to start making decisions for themselves.  This come after we saw the story of the Gaza Flotilla and an interview with the father of Sam Leason, an 18 year old who was a part of the recent flotilla to Gaza.  I think regardless of your views, most parents would be pretty hesitant to allow their teenager to head off into a warzone. But truly, at 18, what can we really do?  How much guidance should parents be giving their kids once they reach those older years? Psychologist at MindWorks Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge on The Parent Squad.  Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:22:06 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/martin-cooper-managing-director-at-harcourts-cooper-co-talks-the-fear-of-overpaying-for-property/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/martin-cooper-managing-director-at-harcourts-cooper-co-talks-the-fear-of-overpaying-for-property/ House prices have been flat or are falling, it's hard to miss.  Many owners are trying to quickly sell up - whether it be to fund their retirement, or simply because the rental market just isn't as profitable as it used to be.  Analysts reckon this will mean a lot of younger people finally getting the opportunity to get on the property ladder. But there's one thing keeping a lot of potential buyers hesitant...  Thirty percent of agents say that buyers are concerned property prices will drop further after they've purchased, leading to potential buyers holding off for lower prices.  So how do you deal with the fear of overpaying? How can you be sure you're entering the market at the right time?  Martin Cooper is the Managing Director at Harcourts Cooper & Co and he joined Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:14:14 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/clare-turnbull-nutritionist-talks-the-importance-of-good-diet-for-mental-health/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/clare-turnbull-nutritionist-talks-the-importance-of-good-diet-for-mental-health/ It's mental health awareness week from tomorrow, and you might ask what the hell has it to do with nutrition, but food has more to do with your mood than people realise.  The types of foods you consume can have a not only an impact on your physical health, but your mental health too.  What kind of foods make you feel better, inside and out? And what are those comfort foods you just can't let go of?  Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joined Tim Beveridge for The Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:03:24 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/louise-upston-social-development-minister-talks-new-parental-assistance-test-and-new-incentive-to-stay-in-work/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/louise-upston-social-development-minister-talks-new-parental-assistance-test-and-new-incentive-to-stay-in-work/ Thousands of teenagers could have their Jobseeker benefit cut next year, as the Government restricts payments. Eighteen and 19-year-olds without children must pass a Parental Assistance Test to qualify from November 2026. The threshold will be set at just over $65,000. Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Tim Beveridge it's the same as the Supported Living Payment, and similar to the Student Allowance test. She says those on very low incomes below that would not be able to support these teenagers. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:54:07 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simeon-brown-health-minister-talks-lowering-of-bowel-cancer-screening-age/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simeon-brown-health-minister-talks-lowering-of-bowel-cancer-screening-age/ Bowel cancer is New Zealand’s second biggest cancer killer. Yesterday, the Health Minister confirmed changes to the free bowel screening criteria. From Monday, the starting age for screenings will be lowered from 60 to 58 in Northland, Auckland, and the South Island.  The rest of the North Island will follow in March 2026. Health Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:48:00 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-does-a-new-reserve-bank-governor-even-matter/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-does-a-new-reserve-bank-governor-even-matter/ A new governor has been appointed for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - all the way from Sweden.  Dr Anna Breman has already received criticism from economists who find themselves concerned that someone with such little knowledge of the New Zealand economy will hold such a high stakes position.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 28 Sept 2025 05:01:43 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/david-letele-you-just-have-to-start/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/david-letele-you-just-have-to-start/ The weight loss plateau that hits about a month into your health journey can be the hardest hurdle when trying to maintain motivation.  Former boxer and founder of Buttabean Motivation, David Letele, joins to discuss the problems people face when trying to get their health back.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 28 Sept 2025 03:58:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/hamish-pepper-forecasts-rise-for-ocr-after-gdp-shrinks/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/hamish-pepper-forecasts-rise-for-ocr-after-gdp-shrinks/ The economy had a worse than expected drop in the June quarter, shrinking 0.9%.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed it on global turmoil, but the Reserve Bank of New Zealand says there's a need to provide more stimulus to the economy by cutting the OCR.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Sept 2025 05:58:38 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-michel-neeff-were-too-casual-about-our-hearing/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-michel-neeff-were-too-casual-about-our-hearing/ The World Health Organisation estimates over a billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 are at high risk of hearing loss due to unsafe habits.  The key cause for the age group is simply listening to music for too long, and too loudly, in headphones or earbuds. Even a movie cinema is likely to have unsafe sound levels.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Sept 2025 04:59:01 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/geoffrey-miller-foreign-minister-likely-to-discuss-conditions-for-palestine/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/geoffrey-miller-foreign-minister-likely-to-discuss-conditions-for-palestine/ Foreign Minister Winston Peters is off to New York today to attend the United Nations 80th anniversary meeting.  He says it's a great opportunity to gather information from a broad range of New Zealand's partners on how they view and manage the major conflicts happening around the world.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Sept 2025 03:51:09 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simeon-brown-addressing-the-small-scale-issues-with-100m-hospital-boost/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simeon-brown-addressing-the-small-scale-issues-with-100m-hospital-boost/ New Zealand's hospital facilities are about to get a $100 million investment boost.  The programme will expand and modernise clinical spaces, and strengthen existing infrastructure to avoid the disruption of clinical services.  The funding boost will provide small-scale upgrades nationwide, as well as building on more major projects like those in Nelson and Wellington.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 21 Sept 2025 03:31:24 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-dont-offer-advice-on-school-subject-choices/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-dont-offer-advice-on-school-subject-choices/ It's that time of the year when many high school kids are having to make choices when it comes to subject options, perhaps some of which will determine what choices they have in future careers.  So how can parents support their children through the choice process?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Sept 2025 05:59:03 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/debbie-roberts-net-migration-and-unemployment-key-to-property-booms/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/debbie-roberts-net-migration-and-unemployment-key-to-property-booms/ While it's all good and well to discuss where the property market is today, or try to predict the next OCR update, the key to predicting a property boom lays in market conditions during past booms.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Sept 2025 05:10:45 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-luke-dallow-and-kyle-macdonald-gdp-jimmy-kimmel/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-luke-dallow-and-kyle-macdonald-gdp-jimmy-kimmel/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by restaurateur Luke Dallow and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 20 Sept 2025 04:25:38 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/rupert-carlyon-kiwisaver-is-unaffordable-as-it-is/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/rupert-carlyon-kiwisaver-is-unaffordable-as-it-is/ Last week, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announced plans to campaign for compulsory KiwiSaver at the next election, and increase the minimum contribution from 4% to 12%.  He said there would be tax cuts alongside these changes to help fund the increase in contributions.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Sept 2025 06:00:36 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/allyson-gofton-maintaining-a-healthy-diet-with-a-busy-life/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/allyson-gofton-maintaining-a-healthy-diet-with-a-busy-life/ One of the most challenging parts of being an adult is trying to figure out what you're going to eat, three times a day, every day, when you're often too busy to make anything more substantial than beans on toast.  Regardless, we continue the mental battle every single day, trying to figure out a way to whip up something relatively healthy before the next sport drop off.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Sept 2025 05:05:17 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/viv-beck-new-tourism-funding-boost-will-be-a-game-changer/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/viv-beck-new-tourism-funding-boost-will-be-a-game-changer/ The Government has just announced a new $70 million tourism package they expect will supercharge the tourism and events sectors.  The funding includes $40 million to secure large-scale international events from next year, and a regional tourism boost campaign.  The boost in funding will help New Zealand complete with Australia for major events.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Sept 2025 03:46:40 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/willow-jean-prime-ncea-reforms-not-worked-through-properly/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/willow-jean-prime-ncea-reforms-not-worked-through-properly/ Labour's education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime has met with education minister Erica Stanford to discuss the Government's plan to scrap NCEA.  It comes after the spokesperson refused to meet with the minister while the reform was in its planning stages.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 14 Sept 2025 03:31:27 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-i-was-too-busy-staying-in-school-to-get-an-education/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-i-was-too-busy-staying-in-school-to-get-an-education/ Students are dropping out of high school at the highest rate since 2007.  It's become fairly accepted in recent years that you don't need a diploma or a degree to be successful in life, but many parents will still be concerned if their child comes to them wanting to leave early.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 13 Sept 2025 05:52:07 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/james-logan-you-should-be-maintaining-your-roof/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/james-logan-you-should-be-maintaining-your-roof/ For many of us, the roof is one of those things that completely slips the mind until it's raining inside.  RoofBuddy founder and director James Logan joins to discuss roof maintenance, and when it's time for a new one.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 13 Sept 2025 05:13:22 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-brigitte-morten-and-wilhelmina-shrimpton-tom-phillips-russian-drones/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-brigitte-morten-and-wilhelmina-shrimpton-tom-phillips-russian-drones/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by barrister Brigitte Morten, and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 13 Sept 2025 04:00:07 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-is-it-always-the-squeaky-wheel-that-gets-the-oil/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-is-it-always-the-squeaky-wheel-that-gets-the-oil/ There are two different types of employees - one who stays low profile, gets what they need to get done, done, and goes home.  Then there's the other, who complains about anything they feel inconveniences them. Is it true that the squeaky wheel get the grease? Or is this a great way to get yourself ruled out when it comes to opportunities and promotions?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Sept 2025 05:58:37 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/greg-pain-its-okay-to-slouch-as-long-as-youre-moving/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/greg-pain-its-okay-to-slouch-as-long-as-youre-moving/ We know we should be doing as much exercise as possible, but for most of us it's just not possibleto run for an hour a day and find time for weightlifting.  For those of us sitting at a desk for most of the day, and another good portion of it sitting in traffic, what is the bare minimum amount of movement we should be doing?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Sept 2025 05:09:33 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/winston-peters-we-need-kiwi-values/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/winston-peters-we-need-kiwi-values/ New Zealand First's annual conference has just drawn to a close, and leader Winston Peters made a speech to his audience of near 1000.  He announced New Zealand First will campaign on making KiwiSaver compulsory, and introduced 10% contributions, which would be compensated by tax cuts.  All this on top of a potentila new candidate for next year's election - Stuart Nash.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Sept 2025 03:58:37 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/stuart-nash-my-politics-certainly-align-with-nz-first/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/stuart-nash-my-politics-certainly-align-with-nz-first/ Former Labour minister Stuart Nash has put his hat in the ring to be a candidate to become a New Zealand First MP at the party's AGM this weekend.  Nash was sacked from Cabinet in 2023 after disclosing confidentiall information from a Cabinet meeting to two businessmen.  Now, Winston Peters says he would be a 'seamless' addition.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 07 Sept 2025 03:33:05 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/heather-taylor-access-to-ece-is-essential-for-all-families/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/heather-taylor-access-to-ece-is-essential-for-all-families/ Around 96.8% of children in New Zealand attend some sort of Early Childhood Education at some point before entering school.  Some begin right from a few months old, while some are only enrolled at 2 or 3 for kindergarten.  But why is ECE so important?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 06 Sept 2025 05:57:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ryan-weir-regulation-needed-to-get-rid-of-cowboys/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ryan-weir-regulation-needed-to-get-rid-of-cowboys/ PropertyScouts director Ryan Weir joins the OneRoof Radio Show to discuss the need for regulation for property managers.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 06 Sept 2025 05:11:29 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-richard-lindroos-chinas-military-parade-paris-agreement/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-richard-lindroos-chinas-military-parade-paris-agreement/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by AUT chemistry professor Allan Blackman, and National Fieldays Society CEO Richard Lindroos, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 06 Sept 2025 04:10:25 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/shamubeel-eaqub-reconsidering-which-insurance-you-use/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/shamubeel-eaqub-reconsidering-which-insurance-you-use/ It's no secret that the cost of living has gone a bit crazy these past few years, but insurance seems to be one of the hardest hit. Insurance prices have increased 900% since 2000 - almost triple the increase of tobacco products.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:58:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/kyle-macdonald-do-you-need-a-therapist-or-just-a-friend/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/kyle-macdonald-do-you-need-a-therapist-or-just-a-friend/ Society has become increasingly encouraging of people to check in on their mates, but what is the clear line between needing a catch up with a friend, and needing to speak with someone more qualified? LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:12:44 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paul-goldsmith-156-000-victims-too-many/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paul-goldsmith-156-000-victims-too-many/ The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows 156,000 victims of serious violent crimes in the year to May.  It's down 29,000 from when National took office in 2023, and the drop is largely made up of family violence incidents.  However, the number of sexual assault victims has increased by 3,000 in only three months.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:47:07 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/ernie-newman-express-lane-isnt-enough-to-end-the-duopoly/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/ernie-newman-express-lane-isnt-enough-to-end-the-duopoly/ This week the Government announced an express lane to fast-track consent for supermarkets that would improve competition.  The question now being raised, is whether the cost of groceries is a supermarket problem, or a wage problem.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:27:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-raising-children-in-the-modern-world/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-raising-children-in-the-modern-world/ Parenting in the modern world comes with a slew of challenges - not just in terms of technology and social media, but the people who have influence over your children.  The majority of those born into Generation Z or earlier looked up to sports tars, actors, and the like. But today, it's whoever the public finds interesting enough to follow online.  Whether it's a good or a bad thing, raising children in a modern world seems to bring more problems than parents have experienced in the past few decades.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:49:34 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-making-housing-affordable-without-ruining-the-economy/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-making-housing-affordable-without-ruining-the-economy/ Chris Bishop has openly called for house prices to fall, saying we need to be channeling more money into the economy rather than having it locked up in housing.  The Prime Minister says we need modest and consistent increases in property prices, to ensure the economy is growing.  So what is actually best for New Zealand and the economy?  CEO of The Property Lifestyle, Nichole Lewis, joins for the OneRoof Radio Show.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:08:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-madison-burgess-smith-supermarket-reforms-taylor-swift/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-madison-burgess-smith-supermarket-reforms-taylor-swift/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp, and Senior Consultant for Iron Duke Madison Burgess-Smith, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:05:46 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/andrew-bascand-the-ocr-wont-solve-anything/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/andrew-bascand-the-ocr-wont-solve-anything/ The OCR got another cut this week, now down to 3%.  While there have been questions for a while around whether banks are passing the cuts down to consumers, the real question is whether the cuts will actually solve anything at all.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:00:15 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/kent-johns-its-not-about-losing-the-weight-its-about-habits/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/kent-johns-its-not-about-losing-the-weight-its-about-habits/ The Biggest Loser ran for 18 seasons before ending in 2016, and it's now the subject of a major docu-series showing the behind the scenes moments from the show. A study following 14 contestants after their time on the show found all but one had regained the weight they had lost, and most surpassed the weight they were at the start of the show.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:08:04 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/murat-ungor-nz-post-is-making-a-mistake/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/murat-ungor-nz-post-is-making-a-mistake/ NZ Post has suspended most shipping services to the United States and some surrounding countries as they brace for tariffs to come into effect.  Services will stop on the 29th of August, but NZ Post says it can't give customers an exact date for when things will get going again.  They expect the suspension to be short term, but it begs the question of what planning was being done when tariff discussions have been ongoing for months.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:47:10 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/john-battersby-the-balancing-act-between-our-economy-and-our-alliances/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/john-battersby-the-balancing-act-between-our-economy-and-our-alliances/ The Government has announced a $2.7 billion defence spending boost to upgrade the aircraft fleet.  The money will be spent on five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus aircrafts, to replace the Defence Force's "embarrassing" planes, in Judith Collins' words.  It's part of National's pledge to boost defence spending by $9 billion over the next four years, but why now?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:28:23 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/harpreet-singh-are-parenting-doing-enough-for-their-kids-education/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/harpreet-singh-are-parenting-doing-enough-for-their-kids-education/ Literacy and numeracy rates in New Zealand are still shameful compared to other countries in the OECD.  23% of year 8 students are at the curriculum benchmark for maths following recent curriculum changes from the Government, up from 22% in 2023.  Teachers in recent years have put the blame on parents, saying kids are starting school without the basics.  Harpreet Singh is the founder of SIP Abacus New Zealand, and he joins for Parent Squad.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:52:00 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/bryan-thomson-the-right-agent-is-essential-when-buying-or-selling/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/bryan-thomson-the-right-agent-is-essential-when-buying-or-selling/ Buyers agents are one of those things we all know is there, but rarely use them.  They're often seen as a luxury in the world of buying houses, but are they worth the splurge?  Bryan Thomson is the Managing Director at Harcourts, and he joins the OneRoof Radio Show to explain how you can find the right agent.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:13:41 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-mark-crysell-and-jo-mccarroll-ghislaine-maxwell-gang-patch-ban-repeal/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-mark-crysell-and-jo-mccarroll-ghislaine-maxwell-gang-patch-ban-repeal/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by presenter Mark Crysell, and NZ Gardner Editor Jo McCarroll, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:58:58 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/janet-xuccoa-you-should-be-checking-your-will-annually/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/janet-xuccoa-you-should-be-checking-your-will-annually/ Wills are some of the most painstaking things you need to do as an adult. They remind you of your mortality, and of all the familial issues you may have had throughout the years.  But they must be done - so how can you write an airtight will? LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:58:29 Z