https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/rss NZME Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:09:12 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-watts-were-adjusting-methane-targets-to-be-realistic/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-watts-were-adjusting-methane-targets-to-be-realistic/ The Government's announced new methane targets for 2050 - giving farmers and exporters a clear emissions goal. Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:57:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/murray-olds-on-scott-morrison-hes-sitting-on-the-back-bench-like-a-bad-smell/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/murray-olds-on-scott-morrison-hes-sitting-on-the-back-bench-like-a-bad-smell/ Australian Correspondent Murray Olds joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the unfolding Scott Morrison drama, why he did it, and more.  Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:16:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/josiah-tualamalii-from-petition-to-apology/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/josiah-tualamalii-from-petition-to-apology/ Today the government delivered a formal apology over the dawn raids. Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:15:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/daniella-cheslow-israel-gaza-conflict-continues-to-escalate/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/daniella-cheslow-israel-gaza-conflict-continues-to-escalate/ The conflict between Israel and Gaza is now in its seventh day. Sun, 16 May 2021 04:30:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/rod-carr-new-zealand-must-play-its-part-as-a-developed-nation-in-tackling-climate-change/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/rod-carr-new-zealand-must-play-its-part-as-a-developed-nation-in-tackling-climate-change/ New Zealand is on track to fall millions of tonnes behind hitting emissions targets. Sun, 31 Jan 2021 03:14:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/michael-baker-epidemiologist-allays-fears-about-covid-19-vaccine-side-effects/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/michael-baker-epidemiologist-allays-fears-about-covid-19-vaccine-side-effects/ A prominent epidemiologist says he is very willing to take the Covid-19 vaccine when it comes here.  Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:58:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/andrew-little-and-david-seymour-on-the-proposed-hate-speech-laws/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/andrew-little-and-david-seymour-on-the-proposed-hate-speech-laws/ Labour leader Jacinda Ardern wants to make it illegal to discriminate on the grounds of someone's religion as well as possibly sexual orientation or disability. Sun, 27 Sept 2020 03:45:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/anna-burns-francis-who-is-amy-coney-barrett-trumps-new-supreme-court-nominee/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/anna-burns-francis-who-is-amy-coney-barrett-trumps-new-supreme-court-nominee/ Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a federal appellate judge and Notre Dame law professor, is a proven conservative with a compelling personal story who has long been atop President Donald Trump's Supreme Court short list. Sun, 27 Sept 2020 03:39:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jessica-wilson-supermarket-pricing-staffing-stock-in-govt-spotlight-during-lockdown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jessica-wilson-supermarket-pricing-staffing-stock-in-govt-spotlight-during-lockdown/ The Government is keeping close tabs on the nation's supermarket duopoly through the national lockdown, and ministers will tomorrow discuss a range of topics facing the grocery chains. Sun, 29 Mar 2020 04:05:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-bridges-opposition-to-still-hold-government-to-account-during-lockdown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/simon-bridges-opposition-to-still-hold-government-to-account-during-lockdown/ From questioning community newspapers decisions to police pulling over drivers, the opposition leader says he’s on the case in his new role.Simon Bridges is chairing the Epidemic Response Committee, which allows the Opposition to scrutinise the Government’s COVID-19 response while Parliament’s not in session during lockdown.He says the Government’s all in this together, but he’ll be asking the questions Kiwis want answered and helping solve problems. Sun, 29 Mar 2020 04:03:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-coronavirus-deaths-in-the-usa-double-in-two-days/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-coronavirus-deaths-in-the-usa-double-in-two-days/ US President Trump tweeted on Saturday night (US time) that he has asked the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a "strong Travel Advisory" but that a quarantine on the New York region "will not be necessary." Sun, 29 Mar 2020 04:00:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-joe-biden-wins-south-carolina-hopes-for-super-tuesday-momentum/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-joe-biden-wins-south-carolina-hopes-for-super-tuesday-momentum/ Joe Biden scored a thundering victory in South Carolina's Democratic primary on Saturday, riding a wave of African American support and ending progressive rival Bernie Sanders' winning streak. Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:27:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-clark-health-officials-tracking-down-everyone-on-coronavirus-emirates-flight/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-clark-health-officials-tracking-down-everyone-on-coronavirus-emirates-flight/ Health officials have contacted 18 passengers seated on a flight near the first person in New Zealand to be diagnosed with coronavirus. Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:27:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-farrar-is-nz-first-foundation-the-new-dirty-politics-scandal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/david-farrar-is-nz-first-foundation-the-new-dirty-politics-scandal/ Winston Peters this week maintained his party's done nothing wrong. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:41:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/stuart-nash-and-mark-mitchell-on-gang-violence-in-tauranga/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/stuart-nash-and-mark-mitchell-on-gang-violence-in-tauranga/ There are reassurances from the Police Minister's to those concerned about getting caught in gang crossfire. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:41:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jenny-salesa-government-announces-long-awaited-vaping-regulation/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/jenny-salesa-government-announces-long-awaited-vaping-regulation/ New legislation to regulate vaping will be introduced to Parliament tomorrow in an effort to balance helping smokers quit while not encouraging new users. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:40:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paula-bennett-national-claims-government-will-announce-ihum%C4%81tao-deal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paula-bennett-national-claims-government-will-announce-ihum%C4%81tao-deal/ The National Party claims that the Government will announce this week that they are buying back Ihumātao. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:40:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/michael-bassett-remembers-fellow-fish-and-chip-brigade-member-mike-moore-1/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/michael-bassett-remembers-fellow-fish-and-chip-brigade-member-mike-moore-1/ Former New Zealand prime minister Mike Moore passed away early this morning aged 71. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:44:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/matthew-hooton-on-the-hope-for-the-minor-parties-in-2020-election/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/matthew-hooton-on-the-hope-for-the-minor-parties-in-2020-election/ National may have closed the door on New Zealand First, but is leaving it ajar for the Maori Party. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:44:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paula-bennett-weighs-in-on-northlands-role-in-the-general-election/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/paula-bennett-weighs-in-on-northlands-role-in-the-general-election/ Will Northland prove the crucial seat in this year's election? Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:43:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-whats-next-for-donald-trump-after-impeachment-acquittal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-whats-next-for-donald-trump-after-impeachment-acquittal/ President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the firing of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:43:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/he-looked-outwards-and-upwards-grant-robertson-remembers-mike-moore/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/he-looked-outwards-and-upwards-grant-robertson-remembers-mike-moore/ Mike Moore's being praised for the work he did getting New Zealand internationally recognised. Sun, 02 Feb 2020 03:29:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/claire-trevett-national-rules-out-deal-with-nz-first/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/claire-trevett-national-rules-out-deal-with-nz-first/ New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says he is unfazed that National has ruled his party out of any post-election governing deals and has a warning for the party's leader, Simon Bridges. Sun, 02 Feb 2020 03:11:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/katie-bradford-election-year-kicks-off-with-r%C4%81tana-and-new-spats/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/katie-bradford-election-year-kicks-off-with-r%C4%81tana-and-new-spats/ The political year kicked off in full force this week.  Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:51:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/sophia-yan-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-56-over-1-900-cases-in-china/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/sophia-yan-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-56-over-1-900-cases-in-china/ The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus in China continues rising as authorities and health care workers struggle to contain the outbreak. Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:51:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nationals-michael-woodhouse-on-governments-response-to-coronavirus/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/nationals-michael-woodhouse-on-governments-response-to-coronavirus/ Public health staff will start meeting flights from China tomorrow to look for signs of coronavirus among arriving passengers. Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:51:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/shane-te-pou-wrapping-the-year-in-politics/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/shane-te-pou-wrapping-the-year-in-politics/ Political commentator Shane Te Pou joins The Weekend Collective to look back on the year in politics for 2019. Sun, 19 Jan 2020 04:31:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-donald-trump-calls-impeachment-attempt-to-rewrite-2016-election/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/charles-croucher-donald-trump-calls-impeachment-attempt-to-rewrite-2016-election/ Donald Trump's legal team filed its formal response Saturday evening to the Senate summons of the President, offering the first glimpse into what will ultimately be the White House's impeachment defense. Sun, 19 Jan 2020 04:31:12 Z