Can parents take their enthusiasm for children's sports too far? Expert John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the best ways to behave on the sidelines.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the budget being released on Thursday, expert Ashley Church joined the Weekend Collective to discuss what this means for the housing market - and if it changed anything for potential buyers? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Mark Crysell and Brigitte Morton to dig into the biggest and best topics of the week.  On today’s agenda:   Over 75% of people are regularly using Emojis in the workplace, but some people don't understand them. Iconic Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s is set to close, and Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 charges in his hush money trial. Plus, did the Government deliver on the Budget?  LISTEN ABOVE  See...

Financial author Amanda Morrell joined the show to discuss the changing goalposts from inflation in what makes people wealthy. So what does it mean to be wealthy and would you really want to be? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep specialist Dr Alex Bartle joined the show to discuss sleeping supplements – whether its Melatonin, Magnesium, Sleep Drops, or Zopiclone — why they’re all the rage and do any of them really work? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This coming Thursday is Budget Day, the day when the Government sets out exactly how much money they have, where they plan to find more, and where they plan to spend it. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins shares where he would like to see the money spent, and his thoughts on the Pre-Budget announcements. Later, Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins the Weekend Collective to discuss how the Budget came to be - and what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says charter schools are the wrong way to address outlying students. Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced 15 new charter schools will be set up in the next four years, and 35 state schools will be converted in the next two. Hipkins, who shut down charter schools in 2018, says charter schools don't work and have worse outcomes. "If people are concerned about kids who aren't achieving in mainstream schooling, the area to look is alternative...

The Finance Minister has warned the Government won't be spraying money around ahead of the 2024 Budget. This coming Thursday, Nicola Willis will unveil what services will get a boost in funding, and which will be slimmed down or removed entirely. Nicola Willis says inflation and interest rates are still running too high - and that impacts the Government books. "We can't, in this Budget, spray the money gun around - and I don't think anyone is expecting us to." LISTEN ABOVE   See...

Parent teacher interviews are happening at the moment, but some parents don't care to attend or be involved. Should parental attendance be compulsory? Plus, winter sport is in full swing and as a parent, how involved should you be on the side-lines? Sara Chatwin from MindWorks joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has confirmed its plans to scrap the First Home Grant scheme, and instead will create new funding for 1500 new social housing places. Expert Ed Mcknight says the difference is - 6000 people use the first home buyer grant vs only 600 who will access the social housing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Brad Olsen and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to dive into this week’s most interesting stories.  There’s a shortage of men in Theresa Gattung’s $6k a year dating business, Crusaders coach Rob Penney had a fiery exchange with a journalist as pressure mounts for the struggling side, and how has Whittakers gotten away with their price hikes?  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has global geopolitical tension changed the way we invest in the market? Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Health Advisory Committee is calling for a national plan to fight the problem we have with food consumption and diets in New Zealand. But can you actually lecture people into eating healthier? Ganesh Raj from Eat Well For Less joins Tim Beveridge to share his insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens have expressed hope for a more sustainable future in their State of the Planet speech, delivered in Central Auckland. Co-leader Mārama Davidson says she hopes voters understand the Party stands for supporting the wellbeing of the country and the environment. Davidson says the Greens aim to reach out to people who are feeling 'disempowered' under new legislation. "To say to the people who have seen the anti-smoking legislation get completely wound up, to say to the tens of...

Some of the biggest names in New Zealand music are teaming up in an attempt stop new mining plans. Anti-mining group Ours Not Mines, have launched the Musicians Against Mines campaign to raise funds for their court battle against the OceanaGold mine, set for DOC land near Whangamata. 25 musicians have donated handwritten lyrics and art, which are available for auction on TradeMe. Co-founder Morgan Donoghue says the potential economic revenue doesn't justify the environmental...

This week on Politics Central, Mārama Davidson recently delivered her State of the Planet speech about how the Green Party want to challenge the Government to prioritise people and the planet over profit. Plus, Mārama discusses the standards MPs need to follow after the Julie Anne Genter saga. Later, big names in New Zealand music are supporting a campaign against OceanaGold’s proposed gold and silver mine underneath conservation land between Waihī and Whangamatā, Coromandel. Campaign...

It was Pink Shirt Day on the 17th of May and Dave Atkinson from the Parenting Place joins the Weekend Collective to chat about why people turn to bullying - and how we can prevent it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it now or never for first-time buyers, or are you waiting for the market to change? Helen O'Sullivan from Valocity Global joins the Weekend Collective to share her thoughts on where the market is going and what trends she's seeing in consumer habits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Matt Heath to wrap this week’s most interesting stories.  On the agenda today was the newly revealed portrait of King Charles, the first since his coronation. Fonterra is looking to sell off well-known consumer brands and focus on ingredients, and a woman was arrested for shoplifting 12 boxes of Scorched Almonds. What would you shoplift?  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As money has moved into the digital space, physical cash has become less prevalent.   Only 57.2 percent of kiwis used cash for everyday purposes in 2023, down from 95.8 percent in 2019. Those using cash tend to be among more vulnerable groups, including the young, elderly and disabled, and are more likely to live rurally.  Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether all kiwis would save more by stashing the debit cards and reverting to the use of physical cash.  LISTEN ABOVE  See...

Bowel cancer rates are rising among New Zealanders under 50 years old, driving calls for an even lower screening age.  Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to discuss who should screen for what and when.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the 2024 Budget, Defence Minister Judith Collins has confirmed the NZDF will receive a $571 million budget increase. $163 million will boost personnel pay - and the money will also be used to upgrade the military's NH90 helicopter fleet, replace dated military vehicles and improve maritime detection systems. Former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp says this move was a long time coming. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland residents say they're feeling blindsided by new 24/7 parking charges. Cost challenges and better use of road space are some of Auckland Transport's reasons for this change. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck believes this is gong to disadvantage Auckland's economy. She says night time life is a third of the city's spend, so parking needs to be accessible and affordable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big changes are coming for Auckland CBD, as it was announced today residents and visitors will be stung with new 24/7-hour parking charges. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck joined the Weekend Collective to discuss these changes. Later, former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp explains why the $571 million budget increase for the NZDF is long overdue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the new school lunch programme a sign that parenting has changed? Expert Dougal Sutherland joins the Weekend Collective to share his insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.