The Weekend Collective

15/09/2024

Police Minister Mark Mitchell joined me this afternoon to discuss the latest crime statistics for Auckland City. Listen here ⬇️

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 3

14/09/2024

Today I spoke with Holly Brooker about the dangers of posting pictures and information about your kids online. Listen here ⬇️

Many parents have grown more hesitant when it comes to posting pictures of their children online.  The conversation is growing around the dangers of sharin

14/09/2024

Tim Beveridge is joined by Brigitte Morten and Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Brigitte Morten and Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  The Trump v Harris

08/09/2024

I spoke with the Leader of the Opposition about what a capital gains tax would look like under his leadership. Listen here ⬇️

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 th

07/09/2024

Today on The Panel, Tyler Adams is joined by Shane Te Pou and Irene Gardiner to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.

Today on The Panel, Tyler Adams is joined by Shane Te Pou and Irene Gardiner to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Labour has been chatti

01/09/2024

Ever wanted to form a trust but don't know where to begin? Janet Xuccoa joined me today to explain the basics. Listen here ⬇️

A common misconception is that only the very wealthy need trusts, but many people may be putting their assets at risk without one.  Author Janet Xuccoa joi

01/09/2024

I spoke with Simeon Brown to discuss newly proposed speed limit changes. Listen here ⬇️

The Government has proposed several changes to speed limits countrywide. This week, proposing to change State Highway 1/76 in Christchurch and State Highwa

31/08/2024

Wondering when to buy? According to Helen O'Sullivan, right now. Listen here ⬇️

With interest rates dropping, some economists are predicting higher house prices by the end of the year at the soonest. Helen O'Sullivan joins Tim Beveridg

31/08/2024

The biggest stories from the week, all in one place.
Listen below ⬇️

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Simon Wilson and Paul Spain to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  Paris Paralympics, poten

25/08/2024

The government has just announced their recommendations for the Fast-track Approvals Bill, and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop joined me on the show to clarify the changes.
Listen to the conversation below.

The Government announced this afternoon that Cabinet has agreed to recommend a suite of changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill.  These changes would requ

18/08/2024

I was joined by Sir Bill Denny on the show today, former Director of the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre.
We had a great discussion about current research into cancer drugs. Click the link below to listen.

https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-health-hub/sir-bill-denny-where-do-daffodil-day-donations-go/

07/07/2024

The UK is undergoing a historic political change - leaving other parts of the world wondering what comes next.

30/06/2024

The Transport Minister is focused on building essential infrastructure as the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax is scrapped.

As the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax is thrown on the scrap heap, Minister Simeon Brown says it was the right move.

30/06/2024

Joe Biden is unlikely to step aside from the US Presidential Election.

Despite a rocky performance at Friday's debate, Joe Biden is unlikely to step aside from the US Presidential Election, according to one expert.

29/06/2024

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Irene Gardiner and Frank Ritchie to wrap the week that was.

Tim Beveridge was joined by Irene Gardiner and Frank Ritchie on the Panel, discussing the Biden-Trump debate, Golriz Ghahraman's sentencing, the All Blacks

23/06/2024

The Children's Minister says initiatives to address youth crime will provide needed consequences for young offenders.

The Children's Minister says initiatives to address youth crime will provide needed consequences for young offenders. The Government is proposing to introd

23/06/2024

Several inquiries are underway after a suspected steering problem saw the Interisland ferry Aratere run aground near Picton.

Several inquiries are underway after a suspected steering problem saw the Interisland ferry Aratere run aground near Picton. On Friday night, the ship beca

22/06/2024

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Leeann Watson to discuss the hot topics from the week.

16/06/2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a ceasefire have been rejected by European leaders at a Ukraine summit.

09/06/2024

Shane Jones says oil and gas exploration is necessary to deal with energy security issues, as natural gas reserves rapidly decline.

Minister Shane Jones says the reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban is necessary.

08/06/2024

Today on the Panel, Tim Beveridge was joined by Niva Retimanu and Pete Wolfkamp to discuss this week’s most interesting stories.

02/06/2024

Associate Health Minister David Seymour believes the Government can justify spending more on cancer medication.

Following Budget 2024, ACT's David Seymour says the Government will be able to justify spending more money on cancer medication.

02/06/2024

There's fears of further polarisation in the US regardless of whether Donald Trump wins the election.

Following Donald Trump's guilty verdict, one expert has voiced concern about what this means for the upcoming US election.

01/06/2024

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.

26/05/2024

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says charter schools are the wrong way to address outlying students.

26/05/2024

The Finance Minister has warned the Government won't be spraying money around ahead of the 2024 Budget.

Ahead of 2024, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned spending will be restrained.

25/05/2024

Tim Beveridge, Brad Olsen, and Wilhelmina Shrimpton discuss this week’s top stories on the Panel.

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Brad Olen and Wilhelmenia Shrimpton to dive into this week’s most interesting stories.

19/05/2024

The Greens have expressed hope for a more sustainable future in their State of the Planet speech, delivered in Central Auckland.

Greens co-leader Mārama Davidson unpacked the Party's State of the Planet speech, delivered earlier today.

19/05/2024

Some of the biggest names in New Zealand music are teaming up in an attempt to stop new mining plans.

The group Ours Not Mines, have launched a campaign to raise funds for their court battle against the OceanaGold mine, set for DOC land near Whangamata.

18/05/2024

Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Matt Heath to wrap this week’s most interesting stories.