The Latest from The Weekend Collective /on-air/the-weekend-collective/rss 九一星空无限 The Weekend Collective on 九一星空无限talk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist a Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:31:46 Z en Max Whitehead: Why are Gen X so unhireable? /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 Dr Mark Williams: Devices are ruining your sleep /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 David Carter: NZ 'celebrities' run the local governments /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 Peter Dunne: Winston Peters doesn't need to be involved in all the PM's phone calls /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 Jenny Hale: Parents are raising less resilient children /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 Debbie Roberts: Restructure your mortgage /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 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/ /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 Lisa Dudson: Here's where your money is safest right now /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 "I'm 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/ /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 "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/ /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 "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-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 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/ /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 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/ /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 The Panel: Benjamin Doyle's Instagram, America's Cup host /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 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/ /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 Niki Bezzant: It's 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/ /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 Lance Burdett: Police do make people feel safe /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 Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on significant supermarket reforms /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 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/ /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 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/ /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 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/ /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 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/ /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 Greg Pain: Core strength is key /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 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/ /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 Cameron Luxton: ACT calls for more powers for Kāinga Ora /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 Rockley Montgomery: Military school principal on character schools /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 Melissa Greenough: The basics of interior design /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 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/ /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 Martin Hawes: Working after 65 isn't 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/ /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 Dr John Cameron: "We don't know how paracetamol works" /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 Oliver Hartwich: "We can't risk angering the Americans" /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 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/ /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 Kathryn Berkett: Don't 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/ /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 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/ /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 The Panel with Kyle MacDonald and Wilhelmina Shrimpton: Living wages, Ardern's new book, PPPs /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! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:11:36 Z Amanda Morrall: Stabilising your finances in unstable times /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-stabilising-your-finances-in-unstable-times/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/amanda-morrall-stabilising-your-finances-in-unstable-times/ Amanda Morrall joins to discuss how you can stabilise your finances in the midst of an economy in turmoil. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z Alex Flint: You don't need 10,000 steps a day /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-flint-you-dont-need-10-000-steps-a-day/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/alex-flint-you-dont-need-10-000-steps-a-day/ Have you done your 10,000 steps today?  Personal trainer Alex Flint joins to discuss whether 10,000 steps is a fad marketing scheme or truly beneficial to your health.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:15:37 Z Chris Penk: Premium payments to speed up land acquisitions /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/chris-penk-premium-payments-to-speed-up-land-acquisitions/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/chris-penk-premium-payments-to-speed-up-land-acquisitions/ The Government wants to speed up land acquisitions for critical infrastructure projects. Private landowners will be offered a premium payment to help the process run smoothly. LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:48:24 Z Angus Chambers: "GPs know about long wait times more than anyone" /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/angus-chambers-gps-know-about-long-wait-times-more-than-anyone/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/angus-chambers-gps-know-about-long-wait-times-more-than-anyone/ Health Minister Simeon Brown wants to introduce wait time targets for general practices.  GenPro Chair Angus Chambers says GPs want to reduce wait times, and understand very well how bad it can be, but they don't have enough doctors to improve it.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:26:24 Z Dougal Sutherland: You don't need to treat your kids equally /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-you-dont-need-to-treat-your-kids-equally/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-you-dont-need-to-treat-your-kids-equally/ Psychologist Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how parents should handle the pressure to treat their children equally.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:55:34 Z Mike Atkinson: The dynamic between tenants and landlords is changing /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/mike-atkinson-the-dynamic-between-tenants-and-landlords-is-changing/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/mike-atkinson-the-dynamic-between-tenants-and-landlords-is-changing/ With all of the recent changes to tenancy laws, and the added costs to landlords, the power balance between the two is shifting.  Property Manager Mike Atkinson joins to discuss the biggest and most frequent issues between tenants and landlords.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:15:09 Z The Panel with Anna Burns-Francis and Peter Wolfkamp: Adrian Orr, anti-DEI /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-anna-burns-francis-and-peter-wolfkamp-adrian-orr-anti-dei/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-anna-burns-francis-and-peter-wolfkamp-adrian-orr-anti-dei/ Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Anna Burns-Francis and Peter Wolfkamp to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Adrian Orr's shock resignation, new anti-DEI legislation introduced, Phil Goff sacked, trade war, and more! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:09:51 Z Max Whitehead: Your CV's font could lose you the job /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-your-cvs-font-could-lose-you-the-job/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/max-whitehead-your-cvs-font-could-lose-you-the-job/ Tim was recently told about an employer who binned a young man's CV for using three different fonts.  Max says it's not uncommon, and there are many small mistakes that will lose you the job.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:01:31 Z Ethically Kate: How ethics fit into your health /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/ethically-kate-how-ethics-fit-into-your-health/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/ethically-kate-how-ethics-fit-into-your-health/ Kate Hall from Ethically Kate joins to discuss living an ethical and sustainable life.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:09:36 Z Mark Mitchell: Getting firearms out of the hands of gangs /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/mark-mitchell-getting-firearms-out-of-the-hands-of-gangs/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/mark-mitchell-getting-firearms-out-of-the-hands-of-gangs/ Laws to keep firearms out of the wrong hands come into effect today.  The Government is expanding firearms prohibition orders to cover gangs and other high-risk offenders.  Courts are now allowed to grant and FPO on the basis of gang affiliation to a crime, keeping guns out of the hands of guns.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:44:28 Z Geoffrey Miller: "Trump is following a realistic foreign policy" /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/geoffrey-miller-trump-is-following-a-realistic-foreign-policy/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/geoffrey-miller-trump-is-following-a-realistic-foreign-policy/ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House yesterday.  Things turned fiery when Vance began to question whether Zelenskyy was grateful for U.S. support.  Geoffrey Miller says if Ukraine was asking of New Zealand what they are asking of the United States, we wouldn't be happy either.  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:32:03 Z John Cowan: When the empty-nester syndrome starts to set in /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-when-the-empty-nester-syndrome-starts-to-set-in/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-when-the-empty-nester-syndrome-starts-to-set-in/ Parents nationwide are saying goodbye to their kids as they set off to university, their OE, or countless other adventures.  It leaves the parents with an unusually quiet home - so how do they deal with it? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:52:48 Z Nichole Lewis: Women under-represented in investment property ownership /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-women-under-represented-in-investment-property-ownership/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-oneroof-radio-show/nichole-lewis-women-under-represented-in-investment-property-ownership/ A recent report found that women lag behind men in investment property ownership, despite a fairly even result for owner-occupied homes.  Nichole Lewis joins to discuss why the numbers are so off, and how you can start from zero.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:14:07 Z The Panel with Liam Hehir and Jo McCarroll: Zelenskyy's White House visit, sovereign citizens /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-liam-hehir-and-jo-mccarroll-zelenskyys-white-house-visit-sovereign-citizens/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/audio/the-panel-with-liam-hehir-and-jo-mccarroll-zelenskyys-white-house-visit-sovereign-citizens/ Today on The Panel, Francesca Rudkin is joined by Liam Hehir and Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Zelenskyy's White House visit, changes to the citizen's arrest law, workplace opioid use is up, Andrew Bayly resigns his ministerial positions, and more! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:11:56 Z Hamish Pepper: Don't act too quickly after OCR announcement /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/hamish-pepper-dont-act-too-quickly-after-ocr-announcement/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/smart-money/hamish-pepper-dont-act-too-quickly-after-ocr-announcement/ The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut the OCR by another 50 basis points this week.  Homeowners and hopeful buyers alike have been eagerly watching recent OCR announcements as interest rates continue to fall.  But why aren't the banks following suit?  LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:59:42 Z