Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check. 

A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939. 

A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it? 

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Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check.&nbsp;
A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939.&nbsp;
A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it?&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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John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem

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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? 

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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Is it okay to buy a new car and go on holiday? Or should we invest it all?&nbsp;
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Nick Crawford: The mistakes people make with a windfall

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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? 

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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.&nbsp;
Is it true? Do different body types have different exercise needs?&nbsp;
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Alex Flint: Training for your body type

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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%. 

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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Luxon sits at 21% for preferred prime minister, while Hipkins is at 22.7%.&nbsp;
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Clint Smith: Polls aren't as important as you'd think (1)

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John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem

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