The Latest from The Weekend Collective /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, 23 Aug 2025 10:25:30 Z en Harpreet Singh: Are parenting doing enough for their kid's education? /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 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/ /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 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/ /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 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/ /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 John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/john-cowan-we-need-a-reality-check-for-our-alcohol-problem/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/john-cowan-we-need-a-reality-check-for-our-alcohol-problem/ Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check.  A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939.  A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:11:58 Z Martin Snedden: Community sports need the extra funding /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/martin-snedden-community-sports-need-the-extra-funding/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/martin-snedden-community-sports-need-the-extra-funding/ Submissions close tonight for the Online Casino Gambling Bill. The community sports sector have banded together under the Community Sports Collective, and made a joint submission covering at least 1.67 million people.  They're urging the Government to share the proceeds of online casino gambling with the community, in the same way they do with current grants.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:22:22 Z Paul Buchanan: What happened in that Trump/Putin meeting? /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paul-buchanan-what-happened-in-that-trumpputin-meeting/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paul-buchanan-what-happened-in-that-trumpputin-meeting/ Donald Trump met with Vladimir Putin yesterday to come to an agreement over the war in Ukraine.  The two left the meeting seemingly happy with how it went, and Trump noted it "went very well", but no deal was announced.  Vlodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Trump at the White House later this week.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:55:45 Z Nathan Willis: You can't overestimate the importance of early attachment /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-willis-you-cant-overestimate-the-importance-of-early-attachment/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/nathan-willis-you-cant-overestimate-the-importance-of-early-attachment/ The first 1,000 days are the most important in any child's life - to set the foundation for a well-rounded and stable adulthood.  A key part of those first 1,000 days is early attachment, the importance of forming healthy attachments, and what that means for children as they grow up.  Nathan Wallis is a neuroscience educator and he joins to discuss early attachment. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:52:41 Z Martin Cooper: Sell before you buy /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/martin-cooper-sell-before-you-buy/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/martin-cooper-sell-before-you-buy/ Most homeowners who have bought and sold have been through the stress of timing things perfectly.  They need to sell their home before their offer on the next one is accepted, but they don't want to sell too soon and risk having to move out before closing on the next house.  Martin Cooper is Managing Director AREINZ at Harcourts Cooper & Co, joining the OneRoof Radio Show to discuss timing your buying and selling.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 16 Aug 2025 04:58:48 Z The Panel with Kyle MacDonald and Shane Henderson: No more marshmallows /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-kyle-macdonald-and-shane-henderson-no-more-marshmallows/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-kyle-macdonald-and-shane-henderson-no-more-marshmallows/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, and Waitakere Councillor Shane Henderson, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:59:26 Z Simon Brown: Financial literacy is invaluable /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/simon-brown-financial-literacy-is-invaluable/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/simon-brown-financial-literacy-is-invaluable/ Most New Zealanders consider themselves only “average” with money.  In fact, a new study from Partners Life finds less than a quarter of New Zealanders rate their financial knowledge as "excellent". Nearly 60 percent find it tough to pay monthly expenses, and just over half reported stress or losing sleep due to money concerns.  At the same time, many are reportedly using credit and afterpay services to make ends meet. How do we improve financial literacy? What can we put into practice now? Banqer CEO Simon Brown joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money...  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 06:00:52 Z Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Children face many barriers in healthcare /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/sir-ashley-bloomfield-children-face-many-barriers-in-healthcare/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/sir-ashley-bloomfield-children-face-many-barriers-in-healthcare/ We all want to see the next generation thrive - to do better than generations before.  But there are a whole host of barriers holding children back, stopping them from reaching their full potential, and creating cycles that continue through generations.  We always say children are our future, so why are we not doing more to support that future?  Sir Ashley Bloomfield joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub...  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:02:33 Z Derek Cheng: Australia and New Zealand's Prime Ministers are on the same page /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/derek-cheng-australia-and-new-zealands-prime-ministers-are-on-the-same-page/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/derek-cheng-australia-and-new-zealands-prime-ministers-are-on-the-same-page/ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chris Luxon this weekend, in Queenstown for the annual Australia-New Zealand leaders meeting.  Luxon said in a world that's ever-changing, our relationship with Australia is a "bedrock", and Albanese shared a similar sentiment. But no announcements have been made so far between us. So what can we expect to come from this? what issues do both leaders agree, or disagree on? and what concerns still remain?  New Zealand Herald Senior Writer Derek Cheng was down there to cover the meeting, and he's with us now... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:40:59 Z Marama Davidson: Government needs new ideas /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/marama-davidson-government-needs-new-ideas/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/marama-davidson-government-needs-new-ideas/ The Greens say they're the only ones offering solutions to tax issues, in a time where communities are crying out for change.  With next year's elections coming soon, they held their Annual meeting this weekend, and expressed their desire to lead the next government. The Party's co-leaders called for transformational change, and a future driven by fresh thinking. So what will that actually look like, and how promising does it sound? Party Co-leader Marama Davidson joins Tim Beveridge for more. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:29:38 Z Dougal Sutherland: You should tell off other people's kids /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-you-should-tell-off-other-peoples-kids/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-you-should-tell-off-other-peoples-kids/ Principal psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether it's ever okay to discipline a child that isn't yours.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:54:11 Z "Definitely do it": LJ Hooker Head says staging your home is a must /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/definitely-do-it-lj-hooker-head-says-staging-your-home-is-a-must/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/definitely-do-it-lj-hooker-head-says-staging-your-home-is-a-must/ Auckland house sales were up over 9% last month, and listing nationwide were up 14%.  It seems things are starting to pick up - but prices have remained fairly steady.  LJ Hooker Head of Network Campbell Dunoon joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:26:54 Z The Panel with Irene Gardiner and Luke Dallow: RUCs, bootcamp /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-irene-gardiner-and-luke-dallow-rucs-bootcamp/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-irene-gardiner-and-luke-dallow-rucs-bootcamp/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by producer and journalist Irene Gardiner, and real estate agent and entrepeneur Luke Dallow, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:05:52 Z Amanda Morrall: Why is refinancing increasingly common? /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-why-is-refinancing-increasingly-common/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-why-is-refinancing-increasingly-common/ The number of mortgage holders refinancing their loans is the highest ever recorded.  More than 3,500 borrowers refinanced in June, and experts are expecting to see the trend continue through to the end of the year.  Finance specialist Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:59:30 Z Dr Sola Freeman: Menopausal women deserve more support /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-sola-freeman-menopausal-women-deserve-more-support/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-sola-freeman-menopausal-women-deserve-more-support/ Menopause is as normal and natural as any other life change - but the stigma around it hasn't gone away.  Convenor of the Aotearoa Menopause Forum, Dr Sola Freeman, joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:11:43 Z Kate Acland: Tariffs will see NZ exports pivot to other markets /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/kate-acland-tariffs-will-see-nz-exports-pivot-to-other-markets/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/kate-acland-tariffs-will-see-nz-exports-pivot-to-other-markets/ Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair Kate Acland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the impacts of the newly announced 15% tariff on exports to the United States.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:54:18 Z Nicola Toki: Conservation Act needs an overhaul, but not like this /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-toki-conservation-act-needs-an-overhaul-but-not-like-this/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-toki-conservation-act-needs-an-overhaul-but-not-like-this/ The Government has announced they will revise the Conservation Act to allow for a fresh wave of concessions on DoC land, as well as increasing the charge for foreign visiters to access the more popular sites.  Forest and Bird have claimed these changes are not conservation reform, but rather "conservation retreat".  Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:28:46 Z John Cowan: Parents are ruining sports for their children /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-parents-are-ruining-sports-for-their-children/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-parents-are-ruining-sports-for-their-children/ In the past week there have been multiple incidents at youth and school sports games, all involving bad sideline behaviour from parents.  John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for the Parent Squad.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:04:25 Z Debbie Roberts: Property investment isn't as passive as you'd think /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/debbie-roberts-property-investment-isnt-as-passive-as-youd-think/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/debbie-roberts-property-investment-isnt-as-passive-as-youd-think/ Property investment has long been thought of as the way to make passive income.  It's money coming in without the 40 hours a week - but is it really as passive as we all think?  Investment coach Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 05:31:20 Z The Panel with Liam Hehir and Brad Olsen: Nuclear submarines, tsunami alerts /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-liam-hehir-and-brad-olsen-nuclear-submarines-tsunami-alerts/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-liam-hehir-and-brad-olsen-nuclear-submarines-tsunami-alerts/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by lawyer and commentator Liam Hehir, and CEO of Infometrics Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:28:50 Z Shane Solly: Is NZ ready for the global 'melt up'? /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/shane-solly-is-nz-ready-for-the-global-melt-up/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/shane-solly-is-nz-ready-for-the-global-melt-up/ The Consumer Price Index over the June quarter was lower than expected at 2.7%, and it could mean a rate cut by the Reserve Bank next month.  So is the New Zealand investment winter over?  Shane Solly is a director at Harbour Asset Management and he joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:59:34 Z Dr Michel Neeff: It's not just loud sounds ruining your hearing /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-michel-neeff-its-not-just-loud-sounds-ruining-your-hearing/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-michel-neeff-its-not-just-loud-sounds-ruining-your-hearing/ Hearing loss is one of those thing that just kind of sneaks up on you, and most people never think to get it checked until you reach a certain age.  Hearing loss affects 1 in every 5 kiwis, and it's projected to get far worse over the coming decades.  Dr Michel Neeff is a leading ENT surgeon and he joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:12:42 Z Same-day enrolments: Deputy PM doubles down on 'dropkick' comment /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/same-day-enrolments-deputy-pm-doubles-down-on-dropkick-comment/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/same-day-enrolments-deputy-pm-doubles-down-on-dropkick-comment/ A suite of Electoral Act changes were announced this week, and same-day enrolments are set to be scrapped.  Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour caused some upset when he dropped the word 'drop-kick' into the conversation.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:47:46 Z More overseas building products: Chris Penk on the end of the GIB monopoly /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/more-overseas-building-products-chris-penk-on-the-end-of-the-gib-monopoly/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/more-overseas-building-products-chris-penk-on-the-end-of-the-gib-monopoly/ Until now, one company's plasterboard has had a near-duopoly in New Zealand, leading to some of the highest prices in the world - 67% more expensive than the U.S. according to the Minister of Building and Construction.  From tomorrow, thousands of overseas building products including plasterboard and cladding systems will be given the green light for use in construction in New Zealand.  The Government's introduction of a Building Product Specifications document will allow for greater competition in the market, and hopefully less costly building.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:31:22 Z Sara Chatwin: What do you do when your young child gets in a relationship? /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-what-do-you-do-when-your-young-child-gets-in-a-relationship/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-what-do-you-do-when-your-young-child-gets-in-a-relationship/ There comes a time in every parent's life when your sweet child comes home one day and announces they're in a relationship.  What boundaries and conversations should parents have when this time comes?  Psychologist at MindWorks, Sara Chatwin, joins Tim Beveridge for Parent Squad.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Jul 2025 05:50:38 Z Helen O'Sullivan: It might be time to haggle on your rent /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/helen-osullivan-it-might-be-time-to-haggle-on-your-rent/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/helen-osullivan-it-might-be-time-to-haggle-on-your-rent/ The median rent has dropped for the first time since 2009.  The nation saw a 0.3% drop over three months, but the hardest hit was Auckland - dropping 2% over the past year.  CEO of Real Estate at Valocity, Helen O'Sullivan, joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what's going on.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Jul 2025 05:13:12 Z The Panel with Pete Wolfkamp and Mark Crysell: Buttergate, drugs on Facebook /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-mark-crysell-buttergate-drugs-on-facebook/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-mark-crysell-buttergate-drugs-on-facebook/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp and TV Presenter Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:10:43 Z Rupert Carlyon: We need to teach our kids about money /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/rupert-carlyon-we-need-to-teach-our-kids-about-money/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/rupert-carlyon-we-need-to-teach-our-kids-about-money/ We all want our kids to do better than we did, and a major part of that is teaching them how to set themselves up financially.  Founder and managing director at Koura Wealth, Rupert Carlyon, joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 20 Jul 2025 06:00:28 Z Greg Pain: Maintaining your bone health as you age /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/greg-pain-maintaining-your-bone-health-as-you-age/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/greg-pain-maintaining-your-bone-health-as-you-age/ Bone health is immeasurably important for our physical health, and the density of your bones have a whole lot to do with how frail you will be once you pass that 60 year mark.  Greg Pain is a sports biomechanist at bioSPORT and joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:24:47 Z "Best job I've ever had": Education minister on increasing passing rates /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/best-job-ive-ever-had-education-minister-on-increasing-passing-rates/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/best-job-ive-ever-had-education-minister-on-increasing-passing-rates/ We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up. Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly year on year, attendance is improving, and now - the Government wants to put an end to open plan classrooms.  But today, a damning Government briefing points out significant concerns around the credibility of the NCEA system itself.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:48:15 Z Nicola Willis: Over $6bn of infrastructure projects starting this year /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-willis-over-6bn-of-infrastructure-projects-starting-this-year/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-willis-over-6bn-of-infrastructure-projects-starting-this-year/ The Government has announced the funidng of $6 billion worth of construction projects to begin by Christmas.  New and improved roads, school renovations, and hospital revamps - it's all been added to the National Infrastructure Pipeline which is now over $207 billion.  These projects are also expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in the coming months.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:32:43 Z Dougal Sutherland: A 'no-blame' policy is the key to online safety /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-a-no-blame-policy-is-the-key-to-online-safety/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-a-no-blame-policy-is-the-key-to-online-safety/ Kids these days are far more tech savvy than previous generations, but does that really help them stay safer online?  Tim Beveridge is joined by Principal Psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing, Dougal Sutherland, for Parent Squad.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:53:02 Z Ed McKnight: What are people willing to sacrifice to own a home? /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ed-mcknight-what-are-people-willing-to-sacrifice-to-own-a-home/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ed-mcknight-what-are-people-willing-to-sacrifice-to-own-a-home/ A 19 year old welder recently bought his first home - in part crediting his purchase to driving a cheap car.  We all know you've got to make sacrifices to get into the market, so how are people making their way onto the ladder? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:17:34 Z The Panel with Allan Blackman and Jo McCarroll: Ram raids down, Coldplay concert scandal /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-jo-mccarroll-ram-raids-down-coldplay-concert-scandal/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-allan-blackman-and-jo-mccarroll-ram-raids-down-coldplay-concert-scandal/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by AUT Chemistry Professor Allan Blackman and Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:10:07 Z Hannah McQueen: The cheap, unnecessary purchases can cost thousands /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/hannah-mcqueen-the-cheap-unnecessary-purchases-can-cost-thousands/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/hannah-mcqueen-the-cheap-unnecessary-purchases-can-cost-thousands/ The cost of living is crunching down again, as more than 30-thousand Kiwis reportedly moved abroad last year.  Are there any more changes can people make to save money? What things can they afford to cut? Additionally, at what point do we look in the mirror and say the problem is our lack of personal discipline? "Financial Force of Nature", and Founder of financial strategy site joins Tim Beveridge for Smart money... LISTEN NOW Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:05:39 Z Dr Andy Johnston: Immunotherapy is the future of cancer treatment /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-andy-johnston-immunotherapy-is-the-future-of-cancer-treatment/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-andy-johnston-immunotherapy-is-the-future-of-cancer-treatment/ Sarcoma is deadliest cancer among children and young people, accounting for nearly one third of deaths among the 15-24 age group.  Despite this, research funding remains low compared to more common cancers, and feeds back into low survival rates. It's also reportedly misdiagnosed a third of the time, highlighting the urgent need for better early detection. What do we do if we feel like our doctors misdiagnosed us? What signs should we look out for?  How can we balance cancer-research to address the common ones and the deadliest ones? Orthopaedic Surgeon Andrew Johnston joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVE  Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:02:29 Z Lt. Col Tim Tuatini: We especially need to be combat-ready now /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/lt-col-tim-tuatini-we-especially-need-to-be-combat-ready-now/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/lt-col-tim-tuatini-we-especially-need-to-be-combat-ready-now/ Around 700 New Zealand soldiers and personnel are in Australia for the largest war-fighting and military training exercise in the Southern Hemisphere. 35-thousand soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in it. The Defence Force says a key goal for them is to be able to integrate its capabilities into Australian and US relations. The Government also announced ramping up defence spend earlier this year - but as it stands now, and with tensions abroad - how prepared are we?  Tim Beveridge talks to Senior National Officer Lieutenant Colonel Tim Tuatini for more. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:54:11 Z Winston Peters: We can't get trade without security /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/winston-peters-we-cant-get-trade-without-security/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/winston-peters-we-cant-get-trade-without-security/ With rising global tensions, market volatility, and an unpredictable international landscape, having a strong and credible foreign voice is becoming more important than ever for New Zealand. Foreign Minister Winston Peters travelled to Malaysia for a summit with his South East Asian counterparts, where he worked towards a comprehensive strategic partnership by October. But what does that actually mean for us? What would that relationship deliver in real terms? How are we positioning ourselves in an increasingly contested region? He’s just come back from his trip — Winston Peters chats to Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:34:39 Z Jenny Hale: A strong-willed child doesn't back down /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/jenny-hale-a-strong-willed-child-doesnt-back-down/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/jenny-hale-a-strong-willed-child-doesnt-back-down/ Kids can eventually turn a corner where they get a bit more stubborn when it comes to listening to us. Sometimes it's just them being cheeky, sometimes it's a bit rude, sometimes it's just a miscommunication. But how do you stay boss in the relationship? Should you even do it or is it something to worry about? Tim Beveridge is joined by Family and Parent Coach Jenny Hale for Parent Squad... LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:53:56 Z Brad Olsen: Buyers shouldn't wait for more OCR cuts /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/brad-olsen-buyers-shouldnt-wait-for-more-ocr-cuts/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/brad-olsen-buyers-shouldnt-wait-for-more-ocr-cuts/ New reports show the to cost to build is up. The OCR was also left unchanged this week - and it's expected to stay at 3.25% Should buyers look into property now before the costs and OCR go up again, or should they wait it out? How can we make that call - is it on gut instinct, or the numbers? Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show...  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:01:46 Z The Panel with Brigitte Morten and Luke Dallow: Nurses strike to boost staffing, Lotto's Powerball ad /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-brigitte-morten-and-luke-dallow-nurses-strike-to-boost-staffing-lottos-powerball-ad/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-brigitte-morten-and-luke-dallow-nurses-strike-to-boost-staffing-lottos-powerball-ad/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Brigitte Morten and Luke Dallow to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:05:47 Z Martin Hawes: Self-employed people will be hit hardest by KiwiSaver cuts /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-self-employed-people-will-be-hit-hardest-by-kiwisaver-cuts/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-self-employed-people-will-be-hit-hardest-by-kiwisaver-cuts/ This week, the Government's KiwiSaver contribution was halved under budget changes. Employers will also have to fork out a mandatory 4% contribution to adjust for the deficit left by the Government's contibution. That bump's expected to stifle potential salary increases, and in turn, our retirement funds - leading many to question what changes we really need, and what we can do for ourselves, to support our golden years.  Retired financial advisor and writer Martin Hawes joins Andrew Dickens for Smart Money... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:02:50 Z Claire Turnbull: Fibre and sleep are keys to a strong diet /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/claire-turnbull-fibre-and-sleep-are-keys-to-a-strong-diet/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/claire-turnbull-fibre-and-sleep-are-keys-to-a-strong-diet/ New research shows the "Atlantic diet" could be the secret to a longer and healthier life. There's also the mediterranean diet, and tuna-broccoli-chicken-rice meals. But sticking to these can be so boring on our palettes, and when you're busy with work and life - it's basically impossible to maintain!  So what foods are best for us, and how can we stay with the programme? Andrew Dickens is joined by Wellbeing expert and Nutritionist Claire Turnbull... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:10:24 Z Jason Walls: We could expect stronger intesification /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jason-walls-we-could-expect-stronger-intesification/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jason-walls-we-could-expect-stronger-intesification/ Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is also stopping in Houston, Texas to look at how they've implemented affordable housing. He's speaking to local experts about their planning, funding and tools that have allowed them to deliver effective housing. Can the same elements be brought to New Zealand? ZB Political Editor Jason Walls speaks to Andrew Dickens... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:58:44 Z Martin Glynn: Congestion charges won't solve Auckland's traffic /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/martin-glynn-congestion-charges-wont-solve-aucklands-traffic/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/martin-glynn-congestion-charges-wont-solve-aucklands-traffic/ Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is visiting New York to see the success of their congestion charging. He's proposing a similar pricing strategy back here, but is it plausible for our roads? What can be done to solve our traffic issues? Andrew Dickens is joined by Martin Glynn, AA Policy Director... LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:35:08 Z Sara Chatwin: Extended family are a huge help for wisdom /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-extended-family-are-a-huge-help-for-wisdom/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-extended-family-are-a-huge-help-for-wisdom/ With the school holidays and dreary weather - kids are likely to be glued to their rooms and screens. How can we change that? What can we do to keep them busy while we're at work? Additionally, with recent floods across the country - how can we help our children dealing with the experience? Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Andrew Dickens for the Parent Squad... LISTEN ABOVE   Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:55:24 Z