/on-air/the-weekend-collective/rss ob体育接口 The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ob体育接口 is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist a Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:55:17 Z en /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/chris-di-leva-the-markets-arent-looking-too-bad/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/chris-di-leva-the-markets-arent-looking-too-bad/ It's a tough time for the markets and the volatility has been hard to keep track of.  The tariffs have obviously had an impact - but some experts say AI developments are also a contributor.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:58:52 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-john-cameron-skinny-people-have-heart-attacks-too/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-john-cameron-skinny-people-have-heart-attacks-too/ We know how serious heart health is - but what can we actually do to help it?  At what point should we start to be worries about how our weight is impacting our hearts - and how much does that really matter when heart issues don't discriminate?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:10:06 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/its-about-providing-patient-safety-health-minister-on-regulating-physician-associates/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/its-about-providing-patient-safety-health-minister-on-regulating-physician-associates/ Physician associates will soon be a regulated profession working in primary care and hospitals.  These are health professionals who have been trained overseas, who have the function of a GP but have to work under the supervision of a doctor.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:40:34 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/people-worry-about-running-out-of-juice-transport-minister-on-more-funding-for-ev-chargers/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/people-worry-about-running-out-of-juice-transport-minister-on-more-funding-for-ev-chargers/ The Government has set aside $68.5 million for an interest free EV charger loan scheme.  The private sector will be able to apply for a loan to increase the number of chargers in New Zealand.  It's committed to 10,000 public chargers by 2030, up from around 1,400 currently available.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:28:28 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sandy-pasley-teaching-values-falls-on-parents-as-well-as-schools/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sandy-pasley-teaching-values-falls-on-parents-as-well-as-schools/ It takes a village - parents, caregivers, family, and community. It takes a bit from everyone to raise successful adults.  Parents will do their best to instil particular values into their children - but as we slowly let go as they progress through their schooling, it's unavoidable that others will begin to have a say.  So in terms of values, what is the role of parents and schools as children grow up? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:50:24 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/kelvin-davidson-are-new-builds-or-older-homes-more-attractive-to-buyers/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/kelvin-davidson-are-new-builds-or-older-homes-more-attractive-to-buyers/ How can a three bedroom built in the '90s sell for significantly more than a new build of a similar size right down the street? Driving through established suburbs, it's pretty easy to tell what has been built in the past five years, because they all look exactly the same.  Providing a higher quantity of housing has come at the cost of heritage and individuality.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:11:06 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-kyle-macdonald-and-luke-dallow-anzac-boycott-trump-says-vladimir-stop/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-kyle-macdonald-and-luke-dallow-anzac-boycott-trump-says-vladimir-stop/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Luke Dallow to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  ANZAC Day boycott, Donald Trump's "Vladimir, STOP!" post, Pope Francis' passing, using AI at work, and more! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:59:29 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/katie-wesney-financial-adviser-and-coach-on-taking-the-fear-out-of-investing/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/katie-wesney-financial-adviser-and-coach-on-taking-the-fear-out-of-investing/ Investing can be an intimidating area and yet it may be one of the best ways to get ahead financially.  But with a lot of us emotionally invested in our finances, we're reluctant to take the leap and instead don't even try.  How do we feel the fear and do it anyway? Or is that fear telling us something?  Financial Adviser and Coach Katie Wesney's joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 20 Apr 2025 06:20:13 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/dr-alex-bartle-from-sleep-well-clinic-on-the-best-ways-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-how-to-take-the-pressure-off-getting-rest-when-sleep-devices-are-helpful-and-more/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/dr-alex-bartle-from-sleep-well-clinic-on-the-best-ways-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-how-to-take-the-pressure-off-getting-rest-when-sleep-devices-are-helpful-and-more/ It seems getting sleep has become more of a regimented routine than ever. Limit exercise before bed, practice meditation, use this app, take this supplement, sleep in this position ... There's advice coming at us from all different directions - but do we just need to chill out and take the pressure off?  Are all the methods and sleep tracking devices just another distraction? Dr Alex Bartle from Sleep Well Clinic talks with Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:19:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/simon-arcus-wellington-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-on-the-upcoming-election-what-wellington-needs-to-thrive-tory-whanaus-chances-andrew-little/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/simon-arcus-wellington-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-on-the-upcoming-election-what-wellington-needs-to-thrive-tory-whanaus-chances-andrew-little/ Former Labour leader Andrew Little’s joined the race for Wellington Mayor – what are his chances? Current leader Tory Whanau has also thrown her hat in the ring; will Wellington give her another chance? Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO talks to Tim Beveridge about the qualities needed in a successful mayor, the need for an economic focus, how Wellingtonian's need to come to the table and more. LISTEN ABOVE. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:14:03 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/sir-lockwood-smith-what-luxon-needs-to-achieve-in-meeting-with-kier-starmer/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/sir-lockwood-smith-what-luxon-needs-to-achieve-in-meeting-with-kier-starmer/ Former High Commissioner to the UK, Sir Lockwood Smith, joins Tim Beveridge to discuss Luxon’s trip to the UK. The Prime Minister has headed to London to meet with his counterpart Kier Starmer, before heading to Türkiye to commemorate ANZAC day. Smith talks to Tim Beveridge about what Luxon needs to achieve in the UK, our relationship to the US, defence and more. LISTEN ABOVE. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:44:21 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/kieran-mcanulty-labour-list-mp-on-the-bill-to-change-the-sale-and-supply-of-alcohol-laws-during-holidays/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/kieran-mcanulty-labour-list-mp-on-the-bill-to-change-the-sale-and-supply-of-alcohol-laws-during-holidays/ It's the age old debate - should we or should we not let businesses open during Easter and Anzac day holidays. Most people don't even have clarity on what the regulations are.  A bill focusing on the sale and supply of alcohol is hoping to make the law simpler and fairer for businesses and has passed it's first reading in Parliament.  Labour List MP Kieran McAnulty's leading the bill and he talks to Tim Beveridge.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:27:00 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-wilhelmina-shrimpton-and-mark-crysell-did-we-get-enough-notice-about-the-storms/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-wilhelmina-shrimpton-and-mark-crysell-did-we-get-enough-notice-about-the-storms/ This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Mark Crysell to discuss the wild weather - and whether Kiwis were adequately warned about the extreme conditions. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:08:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-should-you-try-to-manage-your-childrens-friendships/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-should-you-try-to-manage-your-childrens-friendships/ This week on The Parent Squad, neuroscience educator Kathryn Berkett revealed how much - if at all - you should get involved with your children's friendships. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:05:03 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ilse-wolfe-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-investment-property/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ilse-wolfe-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-investment-property/ This week, property investment expert Ilse Wolfe joined Tim Beveridge to explain how to make the most out of your investment property. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:00:12 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-why-are-gen-x-so-unhireable/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-why-are-gen-x-so-unhireable/ Just when they should be at their peak, older generations are being discriminated against for their age.  Do we no longer value experience?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:00:56 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-mark-williams-devices-are-ruining-your-sleep/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-mark-williams-devices-are-ruining-your-sleep/ Neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams partnered with Amazon Kindle and found that kiwis are checking for notifications up to 50 times an hour - a major contributor to 86% of us feeling stressed by bedtime.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:29:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-carter-nz-celebrities-run-the-local-governments/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-carter-nz-celebrities-run-the-local-governments/ Almost all of our local government representatives have had a public persona before they went forward for the role. Is that really all it takes?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:51:42 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/peter-dunne-winston-peters-doesnt-need-to-be-involved-in-all-the-pms-phone-calls/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/peter-dunne-winston-peters-doesnt-need-to-be-involved-in-all-the-pms-phone-calls/ Christopher Luxon had a spree of phone calls with world leaders this week regarding the ongoing U.S. trade war, but Winston Peters says he should have been consulted beforehand.  Political commentator Peter Dunne says the Prime Minister was completely in his right to make calls without speaking to the Foreign Minister first.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:31:08 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/jenny-hale-parents-are-raising-less-resilient-children/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/jenny-hale-parents-are-raising-less-resilient-children/ Senior Parent Coach Jenny Hale discusses the importance of resilience in parents.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:51:41 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/debbie-roberts-restructure-your-mortgage/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/debbie-roberts-restructure-your-mortgage/ The Reserve Bank has dropped the OCR by another 25 basis points this week, putting it at 3.50%.  Many homeowners would have rushed to refix or float while waiting for the announcement in December, but at what point is it worth breaking your mortgage for a lower rate?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:18:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-jo-mccarroll-tariffs-robert-irwin/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-pete-wolfkamp-and-jo-mccarroll-tariffs-robert-irwin/ Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Pete Wolfkamp and Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Tariff updates, baby born by womb transplant, Dire Wolves are back, Winston Peters turns 80, and more! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:16:02 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/lisa-dudson-heres-where-your-money-is-safest-right-now/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/lisa-dudson-heres-where-your-money-is-safest-right-now/ While sweeping tariffs rock the global economy, it's hardly discussed how it will impact the everyday person.  So, where is the safest place to put your money?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:01:24 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/im-hopeful-sir-ashley-bloomfield-on-the-future-of-health-in-new-zealand/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/im-hopeful-sir-ashley-bloomfield-on-the-future-of-health-in-new-zealand/ He was the Director-General of Health leading the country through the hardest health challenges New Zealand has faced in modern history.  Today, he's a Professor at the University of Auckland's School of Population Health.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:47:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/how-long-is-a-piece-of-string-consent-free-granny-flats-increased-to-70sqm/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/how-long-is-a-piece-of-string-consent-free-granny-flats-increased-to-70sqm/ The previously announced 60 square metre granny flats that property owners will be able to build without building or resource consent - will now be 70sqm.  Recent changes to the RMA will also help make it easier for these flats to be built as well as more affordable.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Apr 2025 03:48:06 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/i-saw-the-gfc-this-was-worse-chief-economist-on-liberation-day/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/i-saw-the-gfc-this-was-worse-chief-economist-on-liberation-day/ On the Republican Party's 'Liberation Day', President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs internationally.  New Zealand was caught in the crossfire with a 10% tariff, but we got off easy compared to other countries. But how is it impacting our global relationships?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 06 Apr 2025 03:25:00 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-setting-boundaries-in-a-blended-family-household/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-setting-boundaries-in-a-blended-family-household/ Combining two families under one roof can be hard at the best of times.  Whether a couple are both bringing kids from a previous marriage together, or someone is becoming a step parent having never had kids before.  But what happens when there are disagreements between the couple? What if a step parents thinks their stepchild should move out when he turns 18?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:54:21 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ed-mcknight-is-the-golden-age-of-property-over/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ed-mcknight-is-the-golden-age-of-property-over/ Gone are the days of buying an investment property so affordable that the rent covered the mortgage.  But is the golden age of property investment really over - or just on hold?  Ed McKnight from Opes Partners says property can't be a short term investment.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:12:05 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-benjamin-doyles-instagram-americas-cup-host/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-benjamin-doyles-instagram-americas-cup-host/ Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Irene Gardiner and Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  New polls, Manawanui's autopilot failure, the Greens' are in hot water again, Liam Lawson's first race after being dropped from Oracle, and more! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:10:01 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-are-you-financially-average-and-does-it-matter/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-are-you-financially-average-and-does-it-matter/ The average hourly wage is $42.57, the average annual salary is $88,500.  The average home is worth $912,904, the average mortgage is $318,151. The average KiwiSaver is $37,079, depending on your age.  But does it really matter if you stack up to the nations averages?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:24:15 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/niki-bezzant-its-time-to-stop-the-taboo-of-menopause/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/niki-bezzant-its-time-to-stop-the-taboo-of-menopause/ Menopause is one of the most natural things a woman can go through, so why is it so taboo to speak about?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:15:16 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/lance-burdett-police-do-make-people-feel-safe/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/lance-burdett-police-do-make-people-feel-safe/ Greens MP Tamatha Paul has come under fire this week after comments about beat patrol police.  She said a lot of people feel less safe with the increase in police on the beat, and claimed that these officers had even been throwing away the belongings of homeless people.  Paul was also in a discussion about what steps could be taken to achieve "radical police abolition", and alternatives to the police.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:43:10 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-significant-supermarket-reforms/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-significant-supermarket-reforms/ The Government wants to make it easier for a third major supermarket to come in and break up the duopoly.  Nicola Willis announced today that she has issued a Request for Information, asking supermarkets what changes are needed to help them compete with the big two.  These include local supermarkets upping the ante enough to compete, or overseas companies launching in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:25:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/grace-strange-the-birth-plan-leaves-at-the-first-contraction/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/grace-strange-the-birth-plan-leaves-at-the-first-contraction/ Midwife Grace Strange joins the show to discuss birth plans vs reality. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:59:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/campbell-dunoon-gen-z-is-changing-the-way-property-is-sold/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/campbell-dunoon-gen-z-is-changing-the-way-property-is-sold/ Generation Z are almost twice as likely to sell a home without an agent compared to the national average.  45% of Gen Z-ers are open to buying with a friend or sibling. They're entering the market differently - and it's working.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:32:49 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-luke-dallow-and-paul-spoonley-leaked-military-texts-tamatha-paul/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-luke-dallow-and-paul-spoonley-leaked-military-texts-tamatha-paul/ Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Luke Dallow and Paul Spoonley to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Leaked U.S. military texts, new study into impaired Prime Ministers, Tamatha Paul's criticism of beat officers, Red Bull drops Liam Lawson, and more! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:05:52 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/andrew-bascand-you-can-be-optimistic-about-where-the-economy-is-going/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/andrew-bascand-you-can-be-optimistic-about-where-the-economy-is-going/ While the economy is looking up, the forecasts from economists aren't sending a clear message.  Some are saying that even with a positive GDP result this week, we still have tough times ahead - while others say the state of global economics is an opportunity for growth in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:58:37 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/greg-pain-core-strength-is-key/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/greg-pain-core-strength-is-key/ Training methods, core strength, and footwear.  Biomechanist Greg Pain joins to discuss how the way people move impacts their results.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:13:39 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/winston-peters-protesters-give-us-something-to-push-back-on/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/winston-peters-protesters-give-us-something-to-push-back-on/ Winston Peters gave his State of the Nation speech this afternoon, featuring a significant group of protesters.  He called for the re-evaluation of New Zealand's Paris Climate commitments, and a local focus rather than international.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:39:43 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/cameron-luxton-act-calls-for-more-powers-for-k%C4%81inga-ora/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/cameron-luxton-act-calls-for-more-powers-for-k%C4%81inga-ora/ The ACT Party is call for more powers for Kāinga Ora to terminate tenancies.  It was triggered by a recent ruling by the Tenancy Tribunal, where a tenant with 25 complaints, 6 warnings and police call outs, and even an alleged shooting, will not have their tenancy terminated.  There was an overhaul just last year which made it easier for Kāinga Ora to evict tenants, but ACT says more is needed.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:50:43 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rockley-montgomery-military-school-principal-on-character-schools/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rockley-montgomery-military-school-principal-on-character-schools/ All parents send their children to school with the hopes of high results and great values, but which are they prioritising?  Special character schools are significantly different from the public school system - and state schools may have a few things to learn. Rockley Montgomery is the principal of Vanguard Military School and he joins to discuss the place that character schools hold in the education system.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:56:12 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/melissa-greenough-the-basics-of-interior-design/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/melissa-greenough-the-basics-of-interior-design/ Interior designer Melissa Greenough joins to cover the basics of decorating your home.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:10:28 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-niva-retimanu-and-mark-crysell-nzdf-job-cuts-paying-to-post-on-facebook/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-niva-retimanu-and-mark-crysell-nzdf-job-cuts-paying-to-post-on-facebook/ Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Niva Retimanu and Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Luxon's India trip, Defence Force job cuts, fees proposed to post on a Facebook page, the ACT Party getting involved in local government, and more! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:20:31 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-working-after-65-isnt-just-good-for-your-bank-account/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/martin-hawes-working-after-65-isnt-just-good-for-your-bank-account/ Is it worth working after the age of 65? Or is it more of a need than a choice?  Martin Hawes joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the finances of retirement.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:59:23 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-john-cameron-we-dont-know-how-paracetamol-works/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/dr-john-cameron-we-dont-know-how-paracetamol-works/ Dr John Cameron joins The Weekend Collective to discuss more effective pain management methods.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:09:20 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/oliver-hartwich-we-cant-risk-angering-the-americans/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/oliver-hartwich-we-cant-risk-angering-the-americans/ Trade Minister Todd McClay has met with his United States counterpart, Jamieson Greer, to discuss the trade relationship between New Zealand and the U.S.  In the 45 minute meeting, McClay stressed the importance of an open market between the countries, and Greer agreed to continue dialogue throughout the changing trade policies.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:38:22 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/brad-olsen-tolls-are-probably-the-way-of-the-future/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/brad-olsen-tolls-are-probably-the-way-of-the-future/ The Government has done it's best to impress investors over the Investment Summit - and economists are hopeful it has worked.  Multiple projects have already been proposed, and Italian tunnelling company Ghella, who had been planning to leave New Zealand due to lack of work, have confirmed it will keep workers and machinery here after hearing the outlined infrastructure pipeline.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:25:59 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-dont-make-it-easy-for-your-kids-to-live-at-home-after-school/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-dont-make-it-easy-for-your-kids-to-live-at-home-after-school/ Neuroscience educator Kathryn Berkett joins to discuss how to kick your kids out - the right way.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:54:51 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ashley-church-better-days-are-coming-for-the-housing-market/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/ashley-church-better-days-are-coming-for-the-housing-market/ New data from CoreLogic shows we're at the best level of property affordability since before Covid.  While rent costs are waiting to catch up, the difference between mortgages and annual salaries is closing in.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:13:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-kyle-macdonald-and-wilhelmina-shrimpton-living-wages-arderns-new-book-ppps/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-kyle-macdonald-and-wilhelmina-shrimpton-living-wages-arderns-new-book-ppps/ Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Jacinda Ardern's new children's book, procurement rules changes scrap the living wage, the Investment Summit wraps up with plans for annual PPPs, the trade war rages on, calls for a joint military between New Zealand and Australia, and more! 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