
The Weekend Collective
3pm-6pm Weekends

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.
Tim is the perfect company every weekend from 3pm on Newstalk ZB.
Saturday:
3pm-4pm The Panel
4pm-5pm OneRoof Radio Show
5pm-6pm The Parent Squad
Sunday:
3pm-4pm Politics Central
4pm-5pm Health Hub
5pm-6pm Smart Money
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Shane Solly: Is NZ ready for the global 'melt up'?
The Consumer Price Index over the June quarter was lower than expected at 2.7%, and it could mean a rate cut by the Reserve Bank next month. So is the New Zealand...
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Dr Michel Neeff: It's not just loud sounds ruining your hearing
Hearing loss is one of those thing that just kind of sneaks up on you, and most people never think to get it checked until you reach a certain age. Hearing loss...
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Same-day enrolments: Deputy PM doubles down on 'dropkick' comment
A suite of Electoral Act changes were announced this week, and same-day enrolments are set to be scrapped. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour caused some upset...
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More overseas building products: Chris Penk on the end of the GIB monopoly
Until now, one company's plasterboard has had a near-duopoly in New Zealand, leading to some of the highest prices in the world - 67% more expensive than the U.S....
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Sara Chatwin: What do you do when your young child gets in a relationship?
There comes a time in every parent's life when your sweet child comes home one day and announces they're in a relationship. What boundaries and conversations should...
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Helen O'Sullivan: It might be time to haggle on your rent
The median rent has dropped for the first time since 2009. The nation saw a 0.3% drop over three months, but the hardest hit was Auckland - dropping 2% over the...
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The Panel: Buttergate, drugs on Facebook
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp and TV Presenter Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that...
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Rupert Carlyon: We need to teach our kids about money
We all want our kids to do better than we did, and a major part of that is teaching them how to set themselves up financially. Founder and managing director at...
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Greg Pain: Maintaining your bone health as you age
Bone health is immeasurably important for our physical health, and the density of your bones have a whole lot to do with how frail you will be once you pass that...
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"Best job I've ever had": Education minister on increasing passing rates
We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up. Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly...
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Nicola Willis: Over $6bn of infrastructure projects starting this year
The Government has announced the funidng of $6 billion worth of construction projects to begin by Christmas. New and improved roads, school renovations, and hospital...
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Dougal Sutherland: A 'no-blame' policy is the key to online safety
Kids these days are far more tech savvy than previous generations, but does that really help them stay safer online? Tim Beveridge is joined by Principal Psychologist...
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Ed McKnight: What are people willing to sacrifice to own a home?
A 19 year old welder recently bought his first home - in part crediting his purchase to driving a cheap car. We all know you've got to make sacrifices to get into...
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The Panel: Ram raids down, Coldplay concert scandal
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by AUT Chemistry Professor Allan Blackman and Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from...
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Hannah McQueen: The cheap, unnecessary purchases can cost thousands
The cost of living is crunching down again, as more than 30-thousand Kiwis reportedly moved abroad last year. Are there any more changes can people make to save...
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Dr Andy Johnston: Immunotherapy is the future of cancer treatment
Sarcoma is deadliest cancer among children and young people, accounting for nearly one third of deaths among the 15-24 age group. Despite this, research funding...
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Lt. Col Tim Tuatini: We especially need to be combat-ready now
Around 700 New Zealand soldiers and personnel are in Australia for the largest war-fighting and military training exercise in the Southern Hemisphere. 35-thousand...
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Winston Peters: We can't get trade without security
With rising global tensions, market volatility, and an unpredictable international landscape, having a strong and credible foreign voice is becoming more important...
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Jenny Hale: A strong-willed child doesn't back down
Kids can eventually turn a corner where they get a bit more stubborn when it comes to listening to us. Sometimes it's just them being cheeky, sometimes it's a bit...
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Brad Olsen: Buyers shouldn't wait for more OCR cuts
New reports show the to cost to build is up. The OCR was also left unchanged this week - and it's expected to stay at 3.25% Should buyers look into property now...
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The Panel: Nurses strike to boost staffing, Lotto's Powerball ad
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Brigitte Morten and Luke Dallow to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE
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Martin Hawes: Self-employed people will be hit hardest by KiwiSaver cuts
This week, the Government's KiwiSaver contribution was halved under budget changes. Employers will also have to fork out a mandatory 4% contribution to adjust for...
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Claire Turnbull: Fibre and sleep are keys to a strong diet
New research shows the "Atlantic diet" could be the secret to a longer and healthier life. There's also the mediterranean diet, and tuna-broccoli-chicken-rice meals. But...
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Jason Walls: We could expect stronger intesification
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is also stopping in Houston, Texas to look at how they've implemented affordable housing. He's speaking to local experts about...
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Martin Glynn: Congestion charges won't solve Auckland's traffic
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is visiting New York to see the success of their congestion charging. He's proposing a similar pricing strategy back here, but...
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Sara Chatwin: Extended family are a huge help for wisdom
With the school holidays and dreary weather - kids are likely to be glued to their rooms and screens. How can we change that? What can we do to keep them busy while...
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Nichole Lewis: Search for the deal, not the location
Apartment blocks are being heralded as the best way to get on the property-ladder, but is there a better route? Will these properties be worth it? How confident...
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The Panel: New crime setencing, Qantas data breach
This week on The Panel, Andrew Dickens is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVE
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Max Whitehead: Work impacts your happiness in life
New employment data reveals work-life balance is the top reason people leave their job. Additionally, more people are working past the retirement age. Are these...
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Kent Johns: Finding the time to exercise isn't as daunting as it seems
Reports say we need 2.5 hours of exercise a week, and 10-thousand steps a day. How can we find the time and motivation to stay fit? Is there a method to sticking...