The Weekend Collective

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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August 23, 2025 35 mins

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...

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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. 

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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. 

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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?

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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? 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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August 16, 2025 40 mins

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.&nbs...

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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.

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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.

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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... 

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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...

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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