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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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We've all found ourselves day dreaming about where we'd spend a big Lotto win at one point or another. Realistically, many of us will come into a major windfall - but it's likely to come in the form of a bonus at work, or an inheritance. Is it okay to buy a new car and go on holiday? Or should we invest it all? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You may have heard the suggestion that you should train for your body type, that your workout routine should depend on whether you have an ecto, meso, or endomorph body. Is it true? Do different body types have different exercise needs? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Prime Minister's leadership within his own party is being questioned after he didn't fare well in a Taxpayers' Union poll this week. It has National down 2.9 points to 28.4% - but most notably, it suggests that the centre-left bloc could form a government in November. It'll be very tight though, with 61 seats for the left and 59 for the right. Luxon sits at 21% for preferred prime minister, while Hipkins is at 22.7%. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One week on, the war in Iran is progressing by the day. In the latest, the United States are gearing up to potentially send ground troops into Iran, Australia is considering whether they should send in troops, and New Zealand supports the US but won't involve itself any further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Early childhood education is darn expensive. You want your kids to socialise, make friends, learn some basics - but it costs an arm and a leg. So how long can you put it off? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New builds and townhouses alike have become the best option for first home buyers looking to get into the market. Townhouses offer a lower-cost alternative to standalone homes without having to fully commit to apartment living, and new builds often mean low-deposit loans and easier access for first home buyers. Problem is, the boom of new build townhouses is quickly slowing down - they're no longer classed as new builds, thus no longer as easy of a first option. It's not just a problem for potential buyers - it also means that those looking to sell the townhouses they purchased new a few years back, are waiting much longer for them to sell for not much more than what they were purchased for. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Crane Brothers founder Murray Crane, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ethical investing seems to be a hot topic when it comes to choosing an investment fund or KiwiSaver provider. I've often heard providers boast that their fund is ethical - they avoid weapons manufacturers, focus on renewable and sustainable energy - you won't feel a possible sense of guilt around where your money is going. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's common to come up with a myriad of excuses as to why you can't go to the gym a few times a week, why you can't make a balanced meal instead of eating out, the list goes on. Quite honestly, almost anyone can spare 15 minutes out of the day to go for a walk or run, but instead we'll spend 30 minutes trying to come up with a good reason not to. All too often, we tend to stand in our own way when it comes to improving our health or fitness. But why? And how do we stop it from happening? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government has highlighted issues within the KiwiSaver Act that have prevented a number of Kiwis from using their accounts to buy a home. Many workers in rural areas, like farm workers, rural police and teachers, are often required to live in housing provided by their employer - which stops them from being able to withdraw their KiwiSaver for a first home as they're unable to live in it. These issues have also stopped farmers from being able to purchase their own farm as it's not covered by current legislation. Changes announced this morning would remove those barriers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A joint US–Israeli strike on Iran overnight has triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran, raising fears of a wider regional escalation. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes - a claim Iran denied until half an hour ago, with officials saying he was “safe and sound” and “actively commanding the field”. International reaction has been mixed, with some governments condemning the strikes, others urging restraint, and many calling for urgent diplomatic talks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether it's a friend, your own parents, or you may be going through it yourself - we've all heard the question of whether a couple should 'stay together for the kids'. Realistically, a divorce does have a significant impact on children, even if they're prioritised and not put in the middle of it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mum and dad investors are pulling out of the property market. The housing market is shifting to focus on the needs of your everyday owner-occupier, but the demand for rentals as still as high as ever and it doesn't look like that will change any time soon. The problem is that, among other reasons, the cost of running a rental is at an all time high, debt-to-income and loan-to-value ratio rules have blocked a lot of access to funding, and long-term capital gains aren't what they once were - all leading to more professional property investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Auckland councillor Shane Henderson and real estate agent Luke Dallow, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitutional. The new global tariffs were updated to 15% on Sunday. Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Tim Beveridge to talk about the implications for kiwi businesses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Sunday the Government announced a plan to grant police the power to issue move-on orders to help deal with disorderly and dangerous behaviour in public places. The move-on orders apply to anyone displaying disorderly or intimidating behaviour, impeding someone entering a business, breaching the peace, begging, rough sleeping, and behaviour indicating an intent to inhabit a public place. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joined Tim Beveridge to chat about what this announcement means in reality. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Child safety reform in the world of big tech is sweeping the globe at the moment. Australia's leading the charge in the social media ban for under 16s, and California has expanded the Coogan Law to cover child influencers, to name a few. Although we haven't seen any change here in New Zealand, the conversation has truly started and we may see moves being made soon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you're declaring yourself as the bank of mum and dad, you'll need to have some conversations with your children about what they can afford - and what happens if that changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Infometrics CEO Brad Olsen and presenter Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've started to see spots of what looks to be recovery in our economy over recent months. It's not consistent, but it's frequent enough to give us some hope for the year to come. Westpac is picking a whole lot of OCR hikes from the end of this year, and other forecasts seem to set a similar scene - a better economy is coming, and rates will have to reflect that when the time comes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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