
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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Amanda Morrall: There's more to life besides money
An interesting report came out this week about budgets: the average household spending has only gone up two dollars a week since 2023. 50-percent of respondents...
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Fitness expert Alex Flint discusses the limits of exercising for weight loss
It's no secret that as we get older, our metabolism slows down a bit, and staying in shape just gets harder to do - from keeping lean, maintaining muscle, and removing...
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Methane targets for 2050 to lower following independent review
The Government's announced new methane targets for 2050 - giving farmers and exporters a clear emissions goal. The target range will be 14-24% rathern than the 24-47%...
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Maori wards: 25 communities vote to remove them
42 councils have held referendums on Māori wards - 17 areas have voted to keep them, while 25 have voted to remove. The wards have been a flashpoint for debate -...
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John Cowan: Parenting can be the best days ever
We hear lots of horror stories about parenting - from the accidents that cost us a hefty bill, the arguments and bickering we bump into as they get older, the worries...
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Daniel Marshall: Living space is key to improving a property
A few weeks ago, a developer pre-sold most of its eight planned heritage-style weatherboard townhouses in two Auckland projects. They plan to bring more of their...
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The Panel: Polls, Nobel Peace Prize
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Chemistry Professor Allan Blackman, and Menswear Designer Murray Crane to discuss the biggest stories from the...
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Sara Chatwin: Psychologist at MindWorks talks when to let your kids make their own decisions
Our kids are growing up, and with that comes the parental obligation to allow them to start making decisions for themselves. This come after we saw the story of...
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Martin Cooper: Managing Director at Harcourts Cooper & Co talks the fear of overpaying for property
House prices have been flat or are falling, it's hard to miss. Many owners are trying to quickly sell up - whether it be to fund their retirement, or simply because...
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Nutritionist Clare Turnbull talks the importance of good diet for mental health
It's mental health awareness week from tomorrow, and you might ask what the hell has it to do with nutrition, but food has more to do with your mood than people...
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Jobseeker changes: Parental Assistance Test coming into force
Thousands of teenagers could have their Jobseeker benefit cut next year, as the Government restricts payments. Eighteen and 19-year-olds without children must pass...
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Health Minister concedes still work to do to match Australia's bowel cancer screening programme
Bowel cancer is New Zealand’s second biggest cancer killer. Yesterday, the Health Minister confirmed changes to the free bowel screening criteria. From Monday, the...
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Martin Hawes: Does a new Reserve Bank governor even matter?
A new governor has been appointed for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - all the way from Sweden. Dr Anna Breman has already received criticism from economists who...
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David Letele: You just have to start
The weight loss plateau that hits about a month into your health journey can be the hardest hurdle when trying to maintain motivation. Former boxer and founder...
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Hamish Pepper: Forecasts rise for OCR after GDP shrinks
The economy had a worse than expected drop in the June quarter, shrinking 0.9%. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed it on global turmoil, but the Reserve...
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Dr Michel Neeff: We're too casual about our hearing
The World Health Organisation estimates over a billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 are at high risk of hearing loss due to unsafe habits. The key cause...
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Geoffrey Miller: Foreign minister likely to discuss conditions for Palestine
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is off to New York today to attend the United Nations 80th anniversary meeting. He says it's a great opportunity to gather information...
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Simeon Brown: Addressing the small-scale issues with $100m hospital boost
New Zealand's hospital facilities are about to get a $100 million investment boost. The programme will expand and modernise clinical spaces, and strengthen existing...
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Dougal Sutherland: Don't offer advice on school subject choices
It's that time of the year when many high school kids are having to make choices when it comes to subject options, perhaps some of which will determine what choices...
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Debbie Roberts: Net migration and unemployment key to property booms
While it's all good and well to discuss where the property market is today, or try to predict the next OCR update, the key to predicting a property boom lays in...
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The Panel: GDP, Jimmy Kimmel
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by restaurateur Luke Dallow and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that...
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Rupert Carlyon: KiwiSaver is unaffordable as it is
Last week, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announced plans to campaign for compulsory KiwiSaver at the next election, and increase the minimum contribution...
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Allyson Gofton: Maintaining a healthy diet with a busy life
One of the most challenging parts of being an adult is trying to figure out what you're going to eat, three times a day, every day, when you're often too busy to...
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Viv Beck: New tourism funding boost will be a game changer
The Government has just announced a new $70 million tourism package they expect will supercharge the tourism and events sectors. The funding includes $40 million...
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Willow-Jean Prime: NCEA reforms "not worked through properly"
Labour's education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime has met with education minister Erica Stanford to discuss the Government's plan to scrap NCEA. It comes after...
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John Cowan: "I was too busy staying in school to get an education"
Students are dropping out of high school at the highest rate since 2007. It's become fairly accepted in recent years that you don't need a diploma or a degree to...
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James Logan: You should be maintaining your roof
For many of us, the roof is one of those things that completely slips the mind until it's raining inside. RoofBuddy founder and director James Logan joins to discuss...
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The Panel: Tom Phillips, Russian drones
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by barrister Brigitte Morten, and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that...
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Max Whitehead: Is it always the squeaky wheel that gets the oil?
There are two different types of employees - one who stays low profile, gets what they need to get done, done, and goes home. Then there's the other, who complains...
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Greg Pain: It's okay to slouch, as long as you're moving
We know we should be doing as much exercise as possible, but for most of us it's just not possibleto run for an hour a day and find time for weightlifting. For...