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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April 27, 2024 38 mins

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Brad Olsen and Pete Wolfkamp to wrap the week that’s been. 

On today’s agenda: 

Reading Cinemas is disappointed by the failed $32 million deal with Wellington Council, and Leo Malloy confronted a gun-toting ‘cowboy’ in a night of Viaduct mayhem. Victoria University has cancelled a free speech event because student protesters were ‘freaked out’, and a m...

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Is there a connection between stress and weight gain?

Plus in a time when most of us are tightening the belt, there are ways we can get fit without a gym membership.

Health coach Kent Johns joined the Weekend Collective to discuss.

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With all the cuts to the cut service, how should you deal with layoffs mid-career, and more importantly how can you bounce back?

Employment relations practitioner Max Whitehead joined the show to discuss.

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Former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr joined Helen Clark at Parliament this week, to warn New Zealand against joining Pillar 2 of the AUKUS defence pact, saying it is "fragrant, methane-wrapped bullsh*t," and funnily enough former opposition leader Don Brash tends to agree. 

Later, Shane Jones who has recently ben speaking about mining and fishing, this week let go with a broadside against the Waitangi Tribunal, saying they ...

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Should you help your children choose a career after school, or should you trust them to forge their own path?

Kathryn Berkett joined the Weekend Collective with her thoughts. 

 

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Is the housing market dead? Or is it just resting? 

What is the best sort of property to invest in for capital growth?

Ed McKnight from OPES Partners joined Tim Beveridge to give his insight.

 

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Niva Retimanu and Wilhelmina Shrimpton joined Tim Beveridge to wrap this week on the Panel. 

On the agenda tonight: 

Stuff and Warner Bros. Discovery have struck a deal, Stuff taking over the 6pm news bulletin for TV3. 

Shane Jones is planning to loosen consenting restrictions surrounding coal mining. 

New Zealand has been awarded the title of one of the most sexually ac...

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Harbour Asset Management's Managing Director Andrew Bascand joined Tim Beveridge on Smart Money this week. 

They discussed how geopolitical events in Gaza including the recent attack made by Iran on Israel affected the sharemarket. 

Plus, digital banking has entered the Australian market. The pair discuss how people's relationship with banks is changing and more and more bank branches closing down. 

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Melatonin has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular sleep supplements, given its reputation for being effective as well as safe.

Nearly two-thirds of adults say they’ve turned to melatonin to help them sleep, according to a 2023 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

But can you over-rely on sleep supplements? Dr Alex Bartle from SleepWell Clinic joins us to give us his thoughts.

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Today, Israel launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, in an attack that may trigger a major escalation between the regional archenemies. The United States has since pledged to back Israel.

Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie analyses the escalating situation.

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In a widely anticipated move, Iran has launched an aerial attack into Israel.

The Israel Defence Force estimates Iran launched over 200 different kinds of drones, including killer drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.

Waikato University Law Professor Al Gillespie says this attack was to be expected, as both sides had been 'goading' each other for the past few months.

"I think the final provocation was the attack on the...

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Apparently 'it takes a village to raise a child'. But in the real world, should you ever tell off other people's kids?

Dougal Sutherland from Umbrella Wellbeing joins the Weekend Collective to give his take.

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The Government is reintroducing 90-day no-cause evictions and making several changes to notice period laws in a move meant to 'encourage landlords back to the rental property market'.

How will this affect the market? Helen O'Sullivan from Global Valocity joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Mark Crysell and Brigitte Morton to dig into some of this week's juiciest topics.

On the agenda today:

TVNZ cancelled it's flagship shows whilst Newshub is closing for good.

MPs are finding themselves in a bit of a pay pickle while David Seymour succeeds in getting Pseudoephedrine cold and flu products are back on the shelves this winter.

Trade Me is taking legal action to force Tr...

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Is there such a thing as the "optimal weight?" When does dieting become disordered eating? 

Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge with the answers.

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Breakfast cereal giant Sanitarium says consumer habits are changing, as it plans to cut production of muesli, granola, flake, clusters and puff cereals by June 2025.  

So is breakfast as important as its made out to be?  

Registered dietitian with Mission Nutrition Hannah Eriksen joined Tim Beveridge to discuss. 

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Although the recession has put the brakes on average pay rises, the country’s highest-paid CEO has set a new record for remuneration.

Is this fair? Expert Amanda Morrall joins the Weekend Collective to discuss.

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Injuries are common when people first get into running - what can be done to prevent that? 

Plus, when it comes to running, does it matter what part of your foot you land on? And when should you be breathing in your run.

Biomechanist Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. 

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March is Brain Awareness month, so it is a perfect time to stop and think about what you are doing to look after your memory and all-round brain health.

Tim Beveridge is joined by accredited Brainfit Coach and respected communications specialist Jude Walter to give her insight on what the everyday person can do to stay on top of things.

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Research shows muscle strength and bone density diminish over time. 

So as life goes on - how can you stay on top of this? What exercises should you be prioritising? 

Tim Beveridge is joined by Health Coach Kent Johns for tips on how to continue strength training as you age.

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