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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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Hannah McQueen: Would we save more by using physical cash?
As money has moved into the digital space, physical cash has become less prevalent.
Only 57.2 percent of kiwis used cash for everyday purposes in 2023, down from 95.8 percent in 2019. Those using cash tend to be among more vulnerable groups, including the young, elderly and disabled, and are more likely to live rurally.
Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether all kiwis would save more by stashing the debit cards and reverting to the use of physical cash.
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Dr John Cameron: Bowel cancer screening - who should screen for what and when?
Bowel cancer rates are rising among New Zealanders under 50 years old, driving calls for an even lower screening age.
Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to discuss who should screen for what and when.
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Dr Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on the NZDF receiving a $571 million budget increase
Ahead of the 2024 Budget, Defence Minister Judith Collins has confirmed the NZDF will receive a $571 million budget increase.
$163 million will boost personnel pay - and the money will also be used to upgrade the military's NH90 helicopter fleet, replace dated military vehicles and improve maritime detection systems.
Former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp says this move was a long time coming.
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on Auckland residents and visitors being charged 24/7 for parking
Auckland residents say they're feeling blindsided by new 24/7 parking charges.
Cost challenges and better use of road space are some of Auckland Transport's reasons for this change.
Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck believes this is gong to disadvantage Auckland's economy.
She says night time life is a third of the city's spend, so parking needs to be accessible and affordable.
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Politics Central: Big parking changes for Auckland CBD
Big changes are coming for Auckland CBD, as it was announced today residents and visitors will be stung with new 24/7-hour parking charges. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck joined the Weekend Collective to discuss these changes.
Later, former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp explains why the $571 million budget increase for the NZDF is long overdue.
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The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: Is the school lunch programme proof parenting has changed?
Is the new school lunch programme a sign that parenting has changed? Expert Dougal Sutherland joins the Weekend Collective to share his insight.
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