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 th…Social links:
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Hannah McQueen: Would we save more by using physical cash?
As money has moved into the digital space, physical cash has become less prevalent. Only 57.2 percent of kiwis used cash for everyday purposes in 2023, down from 95.8 percent in 2019. Those using cash tend to be among more vulnerable groups, including the young, elderly and disabled, and are more…
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Dr John Cameron: Bowel cancer screening - who should screen for what and when?
Bowel cancer rates are rising among New Zealanders under 50 years old, driving calls for an even lower screening age. Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to discuss who should screen for what and when. LISTEN ABOVE
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Dr Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on the NZDF receiving a $571 million budget increase
Ahead of the 2024 Budget, Defence Minister Judith Collins has confirmed the NZDF will receive a $571 million budget increase. $163 million will boost personnel pay - and the money will also be used to upgrade the military's NH90 helicopter fleet, replace dated military vehicles and improve maritim…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Auckland residents and visitors being charged 24/7 for parking
Auckland residents say they're feeling blindsided by new 24/7 parking charges. Cost challenges and better use of road space are some of Auckland Transport's reasons for this change. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck believes this is gong to disadvantage Auckland's economy. She says night time life …
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Politics Central: Big parking changes for Auckland CBD
Big changes are coming for Auckland CBD, as it was announced today residents and visitors will be stung with new 24/7-hour parking charges. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck joined the Weekend Collective to discuss these changes. Later, former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp explains why the $571 mill…
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The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: Is the school lunch programme proof parenting has changed?
Is the new school lunch programme a sign that parenting has changed? Expert Dougal Sutherland joins the Weekend Collective to share his insight. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mark Harris: What's the best way to sell your property in a soft market?
What’s the best way to sell your property in a soft market – auction/tender/offer and negotiation – or does it depend on the property? Mark Harris from Sotheby's Real Estate joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Panel with Pete Wolfkamp and Jo McCarroll: Woke sushi, Lord of the Rings, fake pandas at the zoo, and another political poll
This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Pete Wolfkamp and Jo McCarroll to discuss this week’s stories. School lunches are continuing, this time without “woke” sushi. Lord of the Rings is about to get another instalment, and zoogoers were outraged to find the “panda” exhibit filled with …
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Martin Hawes: When is the best time to write your will? And, is downsizing the best way to free up some cash?
When do you start writing your will, and should your kids help you with writing it? Plus, is downsizing the best way to free up some cash? Well renowned financial author Martin Hawes joins us with his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE
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Kyle Macdonald: Young people hit from all sides driving down welfare
Something is going wrong for young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in the UK, across Europe, the US and Australia, as Oxford Universities World Happiness Report sounds alarm about the welfare of young people. The report shows that young adults are being hit from all sides by a toxic combinat…
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