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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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. 

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Ethical investing seems to be a hot topic when it comes to choosing an investment fund or KiwiSaver provider.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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Martin Hawes: Are you losing money on ethical investing?

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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? 

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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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?&nbsp;
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David Letele: Why are we always getting in our own way when we're getting healthy?

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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. 

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The Government has highlighted issues within the KiwiSaver Act that have prevented a number of Kiwis from using their accounts to buy a home.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
These issues have also stopped farmers from being able to purchase their own farm as it's not covered by current legislation.&nbsp;
Changes announced this morning would remove those barriers.&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: KiwiSaver changes to loosen restrictions on rural investors

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Heather Taylor: Access to ECE is essential for all families

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