Social media giants Meta and YouTube have been found liable for deliberately designing their platforms to be addictive. 

We don't need to look too far into the details of this specific trial, because parents everywhere will have stories of their own to some extent, but how much of the blame falls on the parents? There are countless things in the modern world that young people risk becoming addicted to - they don't even have to appear sinister. Food, sugar, video games, any number of apps - social media or otherwise. 

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Social media giants Meta and YouTube have been found liable for deliberately designing their platforms to be addictive.&nbsp;
We don't need to look too far into the details of this specific trial, because parents everywhere will have stories of their own to some extent, but how much of the blame falls on the parents? There are countless things in the modern world that young people risk becoming addicted to - they don't even have to appear sinister. Food, sugar, video games, any number of apps - social media or otherwise.&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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Nathan Wallis: Are parents to blame for social media addiction?

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The latest numbers, as at one week ago, there were 24 days of petrol and 18 days of diesel in the country. 

Things are looking to worsen for the foreseeable future, although an uptick in public transport use and EV purchases point to people taking things into their own hands. 

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The latest numbers, as at one week ago, there were 24 days of petrol and 18 days of diesel in the country.&nbsp;
Things are looking to worsen for the foreseeable future, although an uptick in public transport use and EV purchases point to people taking things into their own hands.&nbsp;
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Josh Ellison: Fuel crisis good news for renewable energy sector

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New Zealand First will be campaigning on a policy that would see half of all mining royalties go to the region from which it came, rather than Wellington. 

The party says it would build up wealth and infrastructure in the regions, allowing for future development rather than having the money spent across wider national projects. 

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New Zealand First will be campaigning on a policy that would see half of all mining royalties go to the region from which it came, rather than Wellington.&nbsp;
The party says it would build up wealth and infrastructure in the regions, allowing for future development rather than having the money spent across wider national projects.&nbsp;
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Winston Peters: More mining royalties back into the regions

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For a long time, the kiwi dream has been to do whatever it takes to get onto the property ladder and work your way up from there, but some investors are moving away from that advice - instead suggesting that it might be a better idea to rent and put your money elsewhere. 

It's not just the cost of the property and the mortgage repayments. You're paying to maintain the property in a way you wouldn't be if it were a rental, you're covering rates, insurance, and all the other little costs that add up pretty quickly. 

That's money that some investors argue could be spent on investments, or on a rental of your own that would at least bring some return. 

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For a long time, the kiwi dream has been to do whatever it takes to get onto the property ladder and work your way up from there, but some investors are moving away from that advice - instead suggesting that it might be a better idea to rent and put your money elsewhere.&nbsp;
It's not just the cost of the property and the mortgage repayments. You're paying to maintain the property in a way you wouldn't be if it were a rental, you're covering rates, insurance, and all the other little costs that add up pretty quickly.&nbsp;
That's money that some investors argue could be spent on investments, or on a rental of your own that would at least bring some return.&nbsp;
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Ed McKnight: Is it still worth buying a house?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f48328d7-a1db-48f9-b8e1-b41b0041c0c9/transcript

Nathan Wallis: Are parents to blame for social media addiction?

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