The Weekend Collective
The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist and concert producer, including performing the national anthem for the All Blacks, you name it, Tim Beveridge has done it. Joined by a range of special expert guests throughout the afternoon, The Weekend Collective will cover off the issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness and property.
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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 a...
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 a...
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 i...
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.
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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,...
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...
Thirt...
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 Clai...
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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Government has decided against recognising a Palestinian state at this stage.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the announcement in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, grouping New Zealand with a small handful of countries who have also decided not to make the move.
He said as long as Hamas is the Gaza Strip's de facto government, there is no legitimate State of Palestine for New Zealand to recog...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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