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As runners start their recovery routines following the Auckland Marathon this morning, sports biomechanist Greg Pain joins to explain the right and wrong way to recover. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Most children reach a point in their pre-teen or teenage years when they grow more self aware, they begin to make comments that are critical of themselves. 

Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how parents should respond to these comments to avoid worsening their self-image. 

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Mortgage rates are forecasted to drop over the coming months, but many homeowners will still be in for a rude awakening when they go to refix. 

Helen O'Sullivan joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how far homeowners should go to deal with mortgage stress - or when it becomes time to throw in the towel. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Frank Ritchie and Luke Dallow to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Gumboot Friday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants the nazi salute banned, U.S. elections are on their way this week, Joe Biden calls Donald Trump supporters "garbage", and more!

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With interest rates and inflation stabilising, is it worth changing banks when you're unhappy - or are they all essentially the same?

Tim Beveridge is joined by Amanda Morrall to discuss. 

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The cost of living has definitely left it's mark on almost every aspect of kiwi lives recently. 

With the Government introducing a new school lunch meal plan, many parents are asking whether their home made lunches could be any cheaper. 

Food educator Ganesh Raj joins Tim Beveridge to explain how you can decrease the cost of school and office lunches. 

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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 climate change. 

Newstalk ZB's Political Editor Jason Wall joins Tim Beveridge with more.

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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. 

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Recent studies from the United States show how detrimental being a parent can be to your mental health. 

Tim Beveridge is joined by Parenting Place CEO Dave Atkinson to discuss how to maintain your mental health with children. 

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Data shows that more people are buying investment properties as interest rates begin to drop - what's stopping others from doing the same?

Tim Beveridge is joined by property investor Nichole Lewis to discuss more. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Paul Spoonley to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Israel attacks Iran, Government moves to tighten Three Strikes Bill, new school lunches, King Charles' travels, Donald Trump works at McDonald's, and more!

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Financial adviser and coach Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how to split your mortgage to pay as little as possible in the long run. 

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With the start of spring comes copious amounts of pollen, but Dr John Cameron is here to help you avoid seasonal allergies. 

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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 Beveridge to discuss whether this is where it all falls apart. 

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Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the harms of helicopter parenting and how to raise resilient kids.

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The latest interest rate was announced this week - 2.2%, the lowest in 3.5 years. 

Property commentator Ashley Church joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the impact property has on inflation rates. 

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

The Greens vote to waka-jump Darleen Tana, the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit is up, hospital staff are being told to only speak English, TMZ publishes photos of Liam Payne's body before the ambulance had taken him away, and more!

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced a cut of 50 basis points to the OCR, bringing it down to 4.75%. 

Director and Fixed Income and Currency Strategist at Harbour Asset Management, Hamish Pepper, joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how the markets have responded and what they may do from here. 

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Getting eight hours a night isn't enough, the quality of your sleep may be more important than the duration. 

Sleep expert Alex Bartle joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the variety of things that may be detrimental to your sleep. 

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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. 

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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 Potaka joins Tim Beveridge to discuss further. 

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Children will often insist on having music or a TV show playing in the background while they study, but how distracting is it really?

Also, how are single parents able to cope with all the decision making and responsibilities they have to do alone?

Neuroscience trainer Kathryn Berkett joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more. 

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This week the Reserve Bank of New Zealand dropped the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%. 

Also, the number of one person households have increased by 120,000 over the past decade, but less than 30% of new builds are one or two bedrooms. 

Debbie Roberts is a financial adviser at Property Apprentice and she joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Mark Crysell and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

NZ First kicks off their AGM, a proposal to almost double the capacity of Auckland Prison, the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll, the Government asks Sport NZ to review transgender inclusion principles, a trial of fortnightly rubbish collections, and more!

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Financial author and advisor Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the long term value of your savings depending on where you put it. 

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Is going cold turkey or slow and steady a better method when making sustainable changes to your eating habits? 

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more. 

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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.

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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. 

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Parents often feel pressured to have the school holidays fully booked with activities and programs, but psychologist Sara Chatwin says that may not be the best thing to do for children. 

Sara joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Recently released Census data shows home ownership has increased nationwide, but Auckland is the exception. 

CoreLogic Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss why. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Jo McCarroll and Pete Wolfkamp to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Mood of the Boardroom survey, Casey Costello and tobacco tax cuts, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon under fire after selling his Wellington apartment, more than half the population say they have no religion, and more!

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Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss whether a reverse mortgage is ever viable, and the new concept of a reversion mortgage. 

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Kent Johns joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to share how you can take care of yourself, and the best workout routine. 

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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. 

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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 further. 

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Parenting expert John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the importance of reading to children and how children books have changed over the years. 

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The conversation of a potential capital gains tax is heating up as ANZ Chief Executive Antonia Watson says it's becoming necessary. 

But the biggest question is what the tax would include, and how it would be enforced. 

Opes Partners Resident Economist Ed McKnight joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Niva Retimanu and Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Maggie Smith has passed away, te reo funding is cut to improve maths in schools, government tightens the ropes on truancy, no more teacher only days, Winston Peters attends the United Nations General Assembly, and more!

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Most people have an automatic contribution sent into their KiwiSaver at the end of their pay period - but experts say everyone should do an annual check on their accounts. 

It's recommended that contributors check if they should change their plan or provider before or after a big life event. 

Ben Brinkerhoff is the Head of Advice at Consilium and he joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Brain health is more than just crosswords and fish oil. 

Brainfit Coach Jude Walters joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what you can do to maintain and improve your brain health.

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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. 

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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.

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The average house price in New Zealand is nine times the average income. 

The ratio is one of the worst in the world - but why? 

Property expert Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Frank Ritchie and Kyle MacDonald to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Police numbers are up, gang numbers are down, the government wants to reduce jury trials, potential term length referendum, Hezbollah pager attacks, charges laid against P Diddy, student teacher numbers dropping, and more!

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Many people who own large assets or investments have one question at the front of their minds - where are interest rates headed? 

Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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With rising healthcare costs and months-long wait lists to see a psychiatrist, an increasing number of people are self-diagnosing with ADHD and other learning disorders. 

Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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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.

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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. 

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Many parents have grown more hesitant when it comes to posting pictures of their children online. 

The conversation is growing around the dangers of sharing photos and information publicly. 

Parenting expert Holly Brooker joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Forecasts for the property market have been varied recently, but property commentator Ashley Church says house prices are still very much flat. 

Ashley joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss more. 

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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 debate, new government implementations for health targets, the Treaty Principles Bill, the Black Ferns group hug with Prince Charles, the government proposes a 120km/h speed limit on some roads, and more!

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Max Whitehead joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to help you clean up your CV. 

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With funding cuts and an increasing shortage of general practitioners, Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to help you look after your minor ailments and avoid the doctor's office. 

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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.

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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. 

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Several schools nationwide are considering online learning as a solution to manage poor attendance, teacher shortages, and student mental health. 

Kathryn Berkett joins Tyler Adams on The Weekend Collective to explain why this is a bad idea. 

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Real estate agents are reporting more attendees at open homes and auctions - and more developers. 

Financial advisor Debbie Roberts joins Tyler Adams on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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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 chatting capital gains tax, GP care is on the verge of collapse, Wellington City Council gets a $560,000 bike rack as the government cuts funding for cycleways, the legal battle to keep $232,000 found in attic, AUT to launch a Taylor Swift course, and more!

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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 joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to give you all the basics of trusts. 

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Smart watches and workout tracking apps aren't hard to come by these days, but are they really improving your workouts? 

Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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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. 

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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. 

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A British mum is facing backlash after allowing her 15 year old son to travel Europe with his 16 year old friend. 

The mum acknowledged the danger in this, but said, "in this increasingly risk-averse world it's vital that we find any ways we can to give our children the confidence that only comes from trusting them."

So where do you draw the line? How can you let your children go without giving too much freedom? Dr Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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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 Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the best time to buy. 

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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, potential scrapping of Auckland Transport, Comancheros arrests, Ginny Andersen's incorrect statistics, and more!

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New Zealand has seen several iconic and well-known businesses close in recent months, especially those in hospitality. 

Is the economy to blame, or are people choosing the wrong business? 

Financial author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Starting a diet or exercise routine is the easy part - making it sustainable and enjoyable enough to last more than a week is the challenge. 

Strength and conditioning coach Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to explain how you can start and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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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. 

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

These changes would require applications to be sent to a panel of experts to streamline approval.

Minister for Infrastructure, Chris Bishop, joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the new recommendations. 

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How do you help your children build healthy habits without taking it too far? 

Kim Harvey joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Interest rates have been a hot topic recently, following the first OCR cut in years. 

The question now at the front of everyone's minds is whether it's time for a long-term fixed rate to avoid any more uncertainty, or to hold off in the hope for more cuts to come. 

Economist Ed McKnight joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss how you can haggle with your bank to get a better deal. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Mark Crysell and Pete Wolfkamp to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Democratic National Convention, ACC statistics on the burden of alcohol, America's Cup preliminaries, LGNZ Conference, and much more!

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An insufficient supply of energy has been a looming issue recently, but spiking costs over the past two weeks have led to growing concerns for businesses. 

Andrew Bascand is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Harbour Asset Management. Andrew joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss how it became this bad, and when it may begin to improve.

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August is the Cancer Society's biggest fundraising month, and Daffodil Day is fast approaching on Friday the 30th of August. 

Sir Bill Denny is a former Director of the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre and has a long list of accolades. 

Bill joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss where the donations from Daffodil Day go, and all the latest in cancer drug research. 

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The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for tougher rules against corruption after a report outlined the levels of transparency in the Government. 

The report's author, Philippa Yasbek, says Kiwis should be reassessing the level of threat corruption has in New Zealand to avoid the need for a "too little, too late" reaction. 

Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the report. 

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The Government has announced $1.3 billion of funding for a new Road Policing Investment Programme (RPIP) to improve road safety over the next three years. 

The funding will be targeted at drunk and drugged drivers, increasing roadside testing and focusing on high-risk times and locations. 

Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the new funding. 

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How do you balance disciplining your children while still allowing them to choose their own path?

Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more.

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since the beginning of 2020. 

Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what this means for the housing market. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Jo McCarroll and Brad Olsen to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Meth lollies given out by the Auckland City Mission, Reserve Bank cuts the OCR for the first time in years, Kim Dotcom to be extradited, North Korea opening their borders for tourism, and more. 

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At what age is it a bad idea to become a first home buyer? Is it ever too late? 

Financial adviser Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Greg McPherson is a globally recognised expert on healthy ageing. He has an abundance of knowledge in the science of ageing as well as current research being done on longevity. 

Greg joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss small changes you can make that will have a big impact on your quality of life. 

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The number of households living in emergency housing has dropped by a third from December 2023 to June 2024. 

Auckland saw the biggest drop, from 624 households to 354 households. 

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what caused the drop and where to go from here. 

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Wholesale energy prices are the highest since October 2018, with hydro-lake levels only 32% full. 

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what can be done to help. 

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What do you do when your child is picking school subjects? Do you step in when they want to drop core subjects? 

Parenting expert John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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After purchasing a house, many think the next step is buying an investment property; but does the equation for property investing justify further buying right now?

Property expert Ashley Church joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Niva Retimanu to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Reports of poor quality Paris Olympic medals, Christ Church Cathedral has government funding cut, the Interislander is out of action yet again, Woolworths staff have voted to strike over low wages, and more. 

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Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss where your tax cut can go to take full advantage of it. 

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Is there a right and wrong way to set goals? How do you maintain your health and fitness in a cost of living crisis? 

Tim Beveridge is joined by Kent Johns on The Weekend Collective to discuss all this and more. 

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Act MP Karen Chhour has raised concerns with Parliament becoming an unsafe working environment following personal attacks surrounding her youth offender boot camp. 

Former Speaker of the House Sir David Carter joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss whether the conversation around race relations will ever cool down. 

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The National Party announced a policy today to improve achievement levels in maths, following their Annual General Meeting this weekend. 

Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Why is anxiety becoming so much more prevalent in children? Are evolving parenting styles to blame? 

Parent coach Jenny Hale joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to chat about how she picked herself back up again after losing everything in the 2008 recession. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge was joined by Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Irene Gardiner to discuss the biggest stories of the week that was. 

Medals are coming home, the Government introduces roadside drug testing legislation, the youth offender boot camp has started, major prisoner swaps between Russia and the West, and much more!

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What do you do when your work responsibilities keep increasing, but your pay and title don't reflect it?

Employment expert Max Whitehead joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what you should do. 

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Are vitamins boosting your health? Or are they just creating expensive waste product? How do you get rid of unhealthy cravings?

Nutritionist and founder of Mission Nutrition Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss all this and more. 

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Joe Biden and Barack Obama have both given their endorsement for Kamala Harris for Presidency, following Biden announcing he would be stepping down before the next election.

Tim Beveridge speaks with Politics & International Relations Senior Lecturer Tim Fadgen on The Weekend Collective.

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The Green Party has announced they are pushing back their decision on the future of Darleen Tana as they wrap up their AGM today. 

Ricardo Menendez-March joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the outcome from the AGM. 

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