Those participating in the Treaty Principles Bill hikoi have reached Palmerston North today, just days away from Parliament.  On Thursday, Te Pati Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke ripped a copy of the legislation in hald at the Bill's first reading and launched into a haka, soon joined by more MPs.  The haka has gone viral worldwide, and international media and commentators did not have much in the way of kind words in response.  ACT Party Leader and Bill architect David Seymour joins...

The hikoi against the Treaty Principles Bill has reached Palmerston North today, putting pressure on the Government to throw out the Bill.  Despite this, the Bill passed its first reading on Thursday which was followed by a dramatic haka by some Maori Party MPs in protest.  Labour Party's Justice spokesperson Duncan Webb joins with more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States is one of New Zealand's most significant partners, and the big question is what Donald Trump's win means for Kiwis.  Maurice Williamson is the former New Zealand Consol-General in Los Angeles and he joins to discuss the impact for New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States election has wrapped up this week with a landslide victory for Donald Trump.  It came as a bit of a shock after nearly all reputable pollsters predicted a very close race to presidency.  Marco Rubio's former Chief of Staff Matt Terrill joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the impact and what's to come for the States.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced a new charter to improve access to public conservation land for fishing and hunting.  The charter will help the Department of Conservation to provide consistent guidance across the country.  Minister for Hunting and Fishing, Todd McClay, joins Tim Beveridge with more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are on the United States just days out from the presidential election.  Henry Olsen is a pollster and is well-known for being one of the most accurate analysts, correctly forecasting the past two elections.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders from around the world gathered this week in Samoa for the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting.  Our own Prime Minister had the chance to meet the King and Queen in person and was full of praise for Queen Camilla after sitting beside her at a gala dinner to mark the end of the meeting.  Luxon also announced the New Zealand Government will contribute $20 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility, to help the Pacific prepare for natural disasters and support resilience against...

The Israel Defence Force carried out multiple strikes on Iranian military targets this weekend, killing four soldiers.  Israel's army has said the attacks are in retaliation to continuous attacks from Iran.  U.S. President Joe Biden says he's hopeful this will mark the end of a months-long cycle of escalation, but many experts are concerned this will worsen the conflict.  Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller joins Tim Beveridge with more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The ten teenagers signed up to the Military Style Bootcamp trial for youth offenders have just finished their three months in the bootcamp portion, learning basic skills like ironing and cleaning.  The teenagers are about to begin the next phase of the trial - transitioning back into the community.  Each child will now have nine months with an individual rehabilitation plan tailored to what they need to best transition them into the real world.  Youth worker Aaron Hendry joins Tim...

NZ First have just finished up with their 31st Annual General Meeting in Hamilton.  The party and its members discussed everything from reliable energy, to the future of the Interislander.  This is their first AGM since they joined the coalition that formed the Government almost a year ago, and a lot of ground was covered.  NZ First leader Winston Peters joins Tim Beveridge to debrief the weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced changes to the Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill, including 19 new marine protection areas, while allowing limited ring-net fishing to continue for some fishers.  The new areas would almost triple the number of spaces protected, but the Government has come under fire for still allowing ring-net fishing.  Opposition parties and conservation groups have pushed back, saying allowing ring-net fishing would undermine a decade of work.  Minister of Conservation Tama...

New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after running aground on a reef off the coast of Samoa last night.  The ship caught fire, but the Chief of Navy says it's too soon to speculate on what caused the incident.  Minister of Defence Judith Collins joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced that they will temporarily underwrite private housing developments to support developers who are struggling to pre-sell enough dwellings to get developments off the ground.  The development must have a minimum of 30 houses and the developer must own or have legal use of the land.  CEO of Williams Corporation, Matthew Horncastle, joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alliance Group is proposing a closure to its Timaru meat processing plant.  Consultations are ongoing and will likely lead to the loss of 600 jobs.  Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system.  They have proposed a number of potential changes; including establishing consenting authorities to replace the 67 BCAs New Zealand currently has, allowing councils to team up on building consents, and creating a single point of contact for building plans.  Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss...

RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure. Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Simon Court, joined Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is working on a potential next step for addressing recreational nitrous oxide use. New Medsafe advice says nitrous products, or nangs, sold for recreational use, fall under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, and are now illegal. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, says the rising use of the drug is a trend seen globally in countries like Australia and the UK. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New statistics show a 22% reduction in serious assaults in Auckland CBD over the past year.  Auckland Council is reporting that crime in the city dropped 35%, and retail crime is down 50%.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Cabinet discussed the draft for the Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by the ACT Party.  The three principles that were agreed upon included the Government power to govern and Parliament's power to create laws, the Crown's recognition of hapu and iwi rights, and the right to equality.  ACT Party Leader David Seymour joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent law change saw councils given the choice to either hold a binding poll or disestablish their Maori wards.  Central Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker told Tim Beveridge that publicising the issue removes the power from local governments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party has started a discussion around a potential capital gains tax. Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins had campaigned against the tax in the 2023 election, but has since changed his mind.  Hipkins told Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective that there are several ways of implementing a capital gains tax, including potentially taxing increased value on a home without it being sold.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is about to jet off with a senior business delegation to Malaysia followed by South Korea.  Retired Professor of International Relations Stephen Hoadley joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the importance and what we can expect.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has proposed several changes to speed limits countrywide. This week, proposing to change State Highway 1/76 in Christchurch and State Highway 1 north of Auckland from 100km/h to 110km/h. Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Local Government New Zealand conference wrapped up this week, with local government minister Simeon Brown hinting at more streams of funding for councils.  But some councillors are unhappy with recent comments from the Prime Minister.  Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the feeling among councils after the conference.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.