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The Weekend Collective Newstalk ZB
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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.
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Amanda Morrell: What does it mean to be wealthy?
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?
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Dr Alex Bartle: Sleeping pills - do they really work?
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?
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Politics Central: Will there be any surprises in the 2024 Budget?
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.
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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader voices disapproval with the Government's plan for charter schools
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 education and activity centres."
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister ahead of her first Budget delivery
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."
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The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: Should attendance at parent-teacher interviews be compulsory?
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.
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