Around 96.8% of children in New Zealand attend some sort of Early Childhood Education at some point before entering school. 

Some begin right from a few months old, while some are only enrolled at 2 or 3 for kindergarten. 

But why is ECE so important? 

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Around 96.8% of children in New Zealand attend some sort of Early Childhood Education at some point before entering school.&nbsp;
Some begin right from a few months old, while some are only enrolled at 2 or 3 for kindergarten.&nbsp;
But why is ECE so important?&nbsp;
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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.

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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Heather Taylor: Access to ECE is essential for all families

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All investment accounts are a bit touch and go at the moment. 

If you're checking your KiwiSaver more than a few times a year, the amount of movement could really start to get to your head. 

But for those close to or at retirement age, or about to withdraw for whatever reason - a volatile market can make all the difference. 

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All investment accounts are a bit touch and go at the moment.&nbsp;
If you're checking your KiwiSaver more than a few times a year, the amount of movement could really start to get to your head.&nbsp;
But for those close to or at retirement age, or about to withdraw for whatever reason - a volatile market can make all the difference.&nbsp;
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Nathan Stanners: Don't get too caught up with checking your KiwiSaver balance

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The weather is cooling down and winter is almost upon us... 

That means winter sports will be starting up soon if they haven't already, and your muscles will be tighter and more vulnerable to injury than in the warmer months. 

What injuries are more likely when it's colder out, and how can we avoid them? 

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The weather is cooling down and winter is almost upon us...&nbsp;
That means winter sports will be starting up soon if they haven't already, and your muscles will be tighter and more vulnerable to injury than in the warmer months.&nbsp;
What injuries are more likely when it's colder out, and how can we avoid them?&nbsp;
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Greg Pain: You're more likely to get injured in winter

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New Zealand has received a preliminary proposal from the United States requesting help in opening the Strait of Hormuz -  possibly as part of a coalition that would restore access to the strait.

So yes we're apparently just one of a number of countries that received a proposal. 

Foreign Affairs minister Winston Peters says we're seeking more information and as such won't be making a decision anytime soon. 

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New Zealand has received a preliminary proposal from the United States requesting help in opening the Strait of Hormuz - &nbsp;possibly as part of a coalition that would restore access to the strait.
So yes we're apparently just one of a number of countries that received a proposal.&nbsp;
Foreign Affairs minister Winston Peters says we're seeking more information and as such won't be making a decision anytime soon.&nbsp;
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Dr Geoffrey Miller: "New Zealand could be quite useful" for Iran-U.S. relationship

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Heather Taylor: Access to ECE is essential for all families

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