The Weekend Collective

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  Rupert Carlyon: What's the first step for wanna-be investors? 02.08.2026 41min

  When the cost of living crisis is driving your day-to-day costs up, putting money in to a Kiwisaver might not seem appealing.  But is it still important to keep the flow of money in to Kiwisaver going? And what do you do when you want to get started investing in an index fund? Founder and Managing director of Koura wealth Rupert Carlyon joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Greg Pain: When do you need to start thinking about bone health? 02.08.2026 39min

  Bone health often flies under the radar - but it's one of the most important things to keep in mind. Low bone density can shake your body from the inside out. So how can you prevent this? What exercises can help - and which ones could make the problem worse? Sports Biomechanist and Owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for The Health Hub to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Ron Mark: former Defence Minister on his return to NZ First 02.08.2026 13min

  Former Defence Minister Ron Mark is returning to New Zealand First as a candidate this election, standing for the party in the Wairarapa electorate, it's been confirmed.  The former MP was the Minister of Defence, in the first Ardern-Labour Government, and was the Mayor of Carterton between 2010 and 2014, before returning in 2022. The party says Ron Mark brings much needed experience and skills, and has earned a reputation for strong leadership. Mark joined the Weekend Collective to reveal why he made his return to the party. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Paul Henry: ACT Party candidate on the party's crackdown on bad behaviour in schools 02.08.2026 13min

  The ACT Party's campaigning on a classroom disruption crackdown. If elected it says it will back teachers who reasonably remove disruptive students from the classroom, and force parents to take accountability. That could include fines if parents refuse to meet with schools about their child's behaviour. Candidate Paul Henry joined the Weekend Collective to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sara Chatwin: How do you help your teens pick a career? 01.08.2026 36min

  10,000 Kiwi kids left school without any qualifications last year. No parent wants their kid to end up in that situation, so how do you guide them towards picking a successful career? And when is the time to get your kids to start thinking about their future career? Mindworks psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge on The Parent Squad to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bryan Thomson: Are Townhouses good, bad, or both? 01.08.2026 40min

  Townhouses are popping up everywhere across New Zealand.  Are they flooding the market? Or are they providing low cost solutions for youngsters entering the market? Harcourts Managing Director Bryan Thomson joined Tim Beveridge for The One Roof Radio Show to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Panel: Winston's outburst and Opportunity's party list 01.08.2026 40min

  This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Editor of NZ Gardner Jo McCarroll and self-described 'Man about town' Luke Dallow to discuss the biggest stories from this week. On the table this week, Winston's become the latest NZ First Minister to get himself in to hot water over controversial comments, the IRD is currently holding on to $619million in unclaimed money, and Opportunity has released their candidate list for the election - will it get them across he 5% barrier? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Martin Hawes: The good, the bad, and the ugly of debt 26.07.2026 41min

  More and more kiwis are taking on debt to cover costs, and the increasing popularity of buy now pay later schemes has normalised casual debt.  Financial author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the attitude people should have around debt, and the different types of debt.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Allyson Gofton: Supermarkets vs specialists 26.07.2026 41min

  Food waste, costs, health, and time are all factors we may consider when choosing where or how to do our food shop. On today's Health Hub we took a look at when it is worth going to a specialist rather than the supermarket. Allyson Gofton told Tim Beveridge that while specialists allow for more choice, information, and less waste, not everyone can fit visiting multiple specialty stores into their weekly shop due to time or budget constraints.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy 26.07.2026 16min

  National says its paid parental leave policy was already in the works, despite recent comments from Stuart Nash accusing one of its MPs of being lazy. Nash resigned from NZ First after it was revealed he called Napier MP Katie Nimon the “laziest MP” for taking time off to have a baby. National has today announced, if elected, it'll extend leave entitlements to 30 weeks by 2029, with a longer-term goal of reaching 40 weeks.   Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined Tim Beveridge to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Chlöe Swarbrick: Greens co-leader on the party's planned one-year moratorium on AI data centres 26.07.2026 13min

  The Green Party today announced they want a one-year moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centres being consented to give regulation time to catch up. The aim to create legislation to protect resources and communities during the pause.  The Party also released their 43-page manifesto today at their AGM in Auckland.  Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joined Tim Beveridge to explain further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mary Willow: Modern vs traditional parenting styles 25.07.2026 38min

  Parenting styles naturally evolve through the decades but in the 21st century it seems social media is accelerating these changes. 'Gentle Parenting' has been a huge topic of discussion in online parenting circles, but have we gone too far and lost the ability to create and enforce boundaries? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Peter Norris: What on earth is a property market reset? 25.07.2026 41min

  The expression property market reset has been recently popular in property news– but what is it? What does it look like? And what does it mean for homeowners and investors? Opes Mortgages Managing Director Peter Norris joined Tim Beveridge for The One Roof Radio Show to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Panel: Problematic politicians and Trump troubles come in threes this week 25.07.2026 40min

  This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Auckland councillor Shane Henderson and Executive director of the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Jordan Williams to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Our topics are coming in three's this week as a trio of New Zealand politicians offend various sectors of the country, and Trump increases tariffs, causes skyrocketing oil prices, and facilitates the biggest measles outbreak in 35 years.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Andrew Bascand & Sue Walker: Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO and Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager discuss energy payments 19.07.2026 40min

  Electricity and money go hand-in-hand. Every house needs power, and everything costs money.  So how do you balance the two in the midst of a Cost of Living Crisis? And what should you keep an eye out for that might impact the number on your energy bills? Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Andrew Bascand & Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager Sue Walker join Tim Beveridge on Smart Money.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Claire Turnbull: What fruits and veg should you keep an eye out for in winter? 19.07.2026 40min

  Weight loss drugs are the new meds taking the world by storm. But if you don't want to jump on the bandwagon, what are the bog-standard, tried and true dietary changes to help you lose weight? And we're in the thick of winter - which usually means hearty stews and fatty meats are on the menu - but is there something healthier we can turn to? Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Peter Dunne: Former United Future Leader reacts to NZ First Campaign Launch 19.07.2026 10min

  It's all go at NZ First, after the party wrapped up it's annual convention with a string of policy announcements.  Party Leader Winston Peters said he's focused on making sure New Zealand gets the most out of it's natural resources, likening NZ to Norway.  And Former All Black Taine Randell is the latest kiwi celebrity to join the world of politics. Has Paul Henry signing up with ACT kickstarted a trend?  Former United Future Leader Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to analyse the key takeaways of the convention. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Paul Goldsmith: National aims to reduce sexual offending with new consent definition 19.07.2026 13min

  National have announced a post-election policy looking at consent laws. It aims to better define consent as the presence of a 'yes', rather than the lack of a 'no'. Labour responded accusing National of walking away from a bipartisan agreement to use this as a campaign piece. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith did not clarify whether the bipartisanship claims were true, but said, "(Labour) had 6 years in government, didn't get around to it, didn't prioritise this." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  John Cowan: Should kids under-16 have smartphones? 18.07.2026 36min

  ACT's David Seymour has floated the idea of a smartphone ban for under-16s to replace a social media ban, allowing teenagers to only use good old brick phones. Could this be a good alternative to the social media ban, or should this not be government decision? John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for The Parenting Squad to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mike Atkinson: Renting red flags you might miss for landlords and tenants 18.07.2026 40min

  Renting out property can come with a lot of risks for landlords from faulty buildings and dodgy tenants. Mike Atkinson from Aspire Property Management joins Tim Beveridge for the One Roof Radio Show to discuss some of the red flags that might go unnoticed by the average landlord. And, how to avoid being a red flag tenant, what can you do to overcome previous renting mistakes to get into the property you want? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.