A recent study by Age Concern found that 59% of Kiwis over the age of 65 had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. 

The CEO, Kevin Lamb, has said the health burden of loneliness is just as damaging as many chronic medical conditions.

But how can we catch it before it begins to spiral, and is there a way to avoid loneliness?

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins The Weekend Collective. 

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A recent study by Age Concern found that 59% of Kiwis over the age of 65 had recently felt lonely or socially isolated.&nbsp;
The CEO, Kevin Lamb, has said the health burden of loneliness is just as damaging as many chronic medical conditions.
But how can we catch it before it begins to spiral, and is there a way to avoid loneliness?
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins The Weekend Collective.&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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Kyle MacDonald: Staying social after 65

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Investment markets have recovered significantly over the past two years following a weak 2022. 

And, Donald Trump winning the U.S. election is bound to have impacts on New Zealand's markets and the U.S. dollar. 

Director and Head of Multi Asset & Global Investment at Harbour Asset Management, Chris Di Leva joins. 

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Investment markets have recovered significantly over the past two years following a weak 2022.&nbsp;
And, Donald Trump winning the U.S. election is bound to have impacts on New Zealand's markets and the U.S. dollar.&nbsp;
Director and Head of Multi Asset &amp; Global Investment at Harbour Asset Management, Chris Di Leva joins.&nbsp;
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Chris Di Leva: Investment markets after the U.S. election

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Those participating in the Treaty Principles Bill hikoi have reached Palmerston North today, just days away from Parliament. 

On Thursday, Te Pati Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke ripped a copy of the legislation in hald at the Bill's first reading and launched into a haka, soon joined by more MPs. 

The haka has gone viral worldwide, and international media and commentators did not have much in the way of kind words in response. 

ACT Party Leader and Bill architect David Seymour joins with more. 

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Those participating in the Treaty Principles Bill hikoi have reached Palmerston North today, just days away from Parliament.&nbsp;
On Thursday, Te Pati Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke ripped a copy of the legislation in hald at the Bill's first reading and launched into a haka, soon joined by more MPs.&nbsp;
The haka has gone viral worldwide, and international media and commentators did not have much in the way of kind words in response.&nbsp;
ACT Party Leader and Bill architect David Seymour joins with more.&nbsp;
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David Seymour: Parliament haka internationally embarrassing

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The hikoi against the Treaty Principles Bill has reached Palmerston North today, putting pressure on the Government to throw out the Bill. 

Despite this, the Bill passed its first reading on Thursday which was followed by a dramatic haka by some Maori Party MPs in protest. 

Labour Party's Justice spokesperson Duncan Webb joins with more.

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The hikoi against the Treaty Principles Bill has reached Palmerston North today, putting pressure on the Government to throw out the Bill.&nbsp;
Despite this, the Bill passed its first reading on Thursday which was followed by a dramatic haka by some Maori Party MPs in protest.&nbsp;
Labour Party's Justice spokesperson Duncan Webb joins with more.
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Duncan Webb: Justice spokesperson on Treaty Principles Bill hikoi

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Kyle MacDonald: Staying social after 65

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