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 likely to live rurally.

Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether all kiwis would save more by stashing the debit cards and reverting to the use of physical cash.

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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 likely to live rurally. 
Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether all kiwis would save more by stashing the debit cards and reverting to the use of physical cash. 
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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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Hannah McQueen: Would we save more by using physical cash?

This week on Politics Central, Otago University's Robert Patman shares his thoughts on the implications of Donald Trump's guilty verdict - and what it means for the upcoming US election.

Later, ACT's David Seymour discusses last week's 2024 Budget - and weighs in on Te Pati Māori calling for their own Government.

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This week on Politics Central, Otago University's Robert Patman shares his thoughts on the implications of Donald Trump's guilty verdict - and what it means for the upcoming US election.
Later, ACT's David Seymour discusses last week's 2024 Budget - and weighs in on Te Pati Māori calling for their own Government.
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Politics Central: What does Donald Trump's verdict mean for the upcoming election?

Associate Health Minister David Seymour believes the Government can justify spending more on cancer medication.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has vowed they will deliver on spending $280 million on 13 new drugs - an election campaign promise they weren't able to deliver in the Budget.

She told TVNZ's Q&A that an announcement on the drugs is coming very soon.

But Mr Seymour says they have to figure out how to spend more while saving across the rest of the system.

"That's going to be a conversation, I suspect over the next few weeks, around - how do you actually make good on a promise to those people within the confronting financial circumstances?"

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Associate Health Minister David Seymour believes the Government can justify spending more on cancer medication.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has vowed they will deliver on spending $280 million on 13 new drugs - an election campaign promise they weren't able to deliver in the Budget.
She told TVNZ's Q&amp;A that an announcement on the drugs is coming very soon.
But Mr Seymour says they have to figure out how to spend more while saving across the rest of the system.
"That's going to be a conversation, I suspect over the next few weeks, around - how do you actually make good on a promise to those people within the confronting financial circumstances?"
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David Seymour: ACT Party leader says the Government can justify spending more money on cancer medication

There's fears of further polarisation in the US regardless of whether Donald Trump wins the election.

The former President's been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records before the 2016 election.

He also faces further legal battles, including his handling of classified documents and his role in the Capitol Hill riots.

Otago University professor Robert Patman fears violence may be possible.

"Either because Mr Trump doesn't win the election - or if he makes good on his promise, he will go after those people, from day one, who incarcerated or jailed Trump supporters for their involvement in the 6th of January." 

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There's fears of further polarisation in the US regardless of whether Donald Trump wins the election.
The former President's been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records before the 2016 election.
He also faces further legal battles, including his handling of classified documents and his role in the Capitol Hill riots.
Otago University professor Robert Patman fears violence may be possible.
"Either because Mr Trump doesn't win the election - or if he makes good on his promise, he will go after those people, from day one, who incarcerated or jailed Trump supporters for their involvement in the 6th of January." 
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Hannah McQueen: Would we save more by using physical cash?

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