Martins Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether cash is a good idea for Christmas gifts, and this week's disappointing GDP announcement. 

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As we draw closer to the big day, everyone is preparing to consume exorbitant amounts of delicious food. 

Allyson Gofton joins to discuss Christmas staples and the dishes that should stay off the table this year. 

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2024 marks this coalition Government's first year in power, and will be one to remember. 

They got straight to work repealing and introducing legislation, some being so controversial they triggered unprecedented responses in the way of protests. 

Gang patches were banned, the first youth offender bootcamp trial was completed; this year truly had a bit of everything. 

Former Speaker of the House and National MP, Lockwood Smith, and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join Tim Beveridge to wrap the year in politics. 

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Family arguments are more common than not over the holiday period - but when is it time to step in when it comes to relatives making comments to children? 

John Cowan joins to discuss. 

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Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joins Tim Beveridge with predictions for the property market in 2025. 

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

HYEFU, Easter Trading Bill fails to pass, price of domestic flights up, Liam Lawson joins Red Bull, and more!

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recently said that the Government is considering regulatory changes to enable KiwiSaver providers to increase private asset investments

What does this mean KiwiSaver funds and how could it impact New Zealanders? 

Harbour Asset Management Director, Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst Shane Solly joins with more. 

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This week on the Health Hub, Dr Alex Bartle talked about the factors that can disrupt sleep over the Christmas season - and how to move past them to get a good night's rest.

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This week on Politics Central, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts opens up about the Government's new action plan set to increase the use of hydrogen energy 

Later, Fleur Fitzsimmons from the PSA addresses the backlash towards the Government's new working-from-home policies.

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School prizegivings can be a chore this time of year, along with the increasing popularity of participation awards - but the burning question is whether these are helping or harming children. 

Dougal Sutherland joins with more. 

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