The Weekend Collective

If you make a lot of money, are you more likely to save it or spend it? 

Sometimes it seems like people with higher incomes are more likely to spend it all, compared to people with a more modest income who prioritise saving. 

So why are some people who earn good money permanently broke, while folk on modest incomes manage to save?

Financial Advisor and Co-Host of 'She Owns This' podcast Nefe Marson joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how to avoid bad spending habits. 

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It's diabetes action month, and in New Zealand an estimate 48.6 out of 1000 people suffer from diabetes, and that number is rising. 

Diabetes also carries a stigma that it's caused by over-eating. But many genetic issues come in to play as well.

So what can we do about it? How do you spot the early warning signs? 

GP Bryan Betty joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the details of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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Former Labour Leader Phil Goff and Former National Minister Maurice Williamson join Tim Beveridge to review the 2026 Election. 

The guys discuss what the staggeringly low party vote for both National and Labour says about public opinion. 

Opportunity looks like it could be kingmaker, but would they work with NZ First after comments made by Michael Laws? 

And several high-ranking National Party ministers have lost their seats, how will this effect coalition negotiations? 

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It's exam season and our kids are probably studying hard. 

And with that comes stress, anxiety and the potential to get disappointing results. 

So what's the best way to get your kids through this?

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss. 

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A OneRoof survey found that only 6% of real estate agents around New Zealand say buyers are showing signs of FOMO if they delay a purchase. 

Of course there are still plenty of buyers out there, so what's causing this slump? 

Opes Partners Resident Economist Ed McKnight joins Tim Beveridge to discuss why this has happened, and if it will become the new status quo. 

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This week on the Panel Tim Beveridge is joined by Mark Crysell and Luke Dallow to discuss the big stories from the week. 

An Italian chef in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on a pizza. The boys discuss if this is a justified refusal, or a bit dramatic. 

The US Midterms have been a resounding victory for the Democrats, even flipping core Republican states like Texas. 

And tourists may have to start paying to use public bathrooms. 

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One of the biggest costs elderly people face is retirement living costs.

There's no set number for how much money is needed, no benchmark. It's frustratingly personal. So how much do you need to retire?

Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the costs of retireing, and how much should be tucked away.

And with the election round the corner we'll take a look at what policies could affect investments, wealth transfers, and the like. 

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How often should you exercise? If you're hitting the gym daily, you could be doing more harm than good. But if you go every now and then, are you making any progress?

Is it better to go hard a couple days a week then rest, or do little exercises each day?

Speaking of rest, how much do you actually need? 

Body Torque Gym Founder Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge to answer your workout questions. 

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There's a view the National Party has strong reasons to oppose efforts to create an overhang. 

Te Pati Māori, ACT and New Zealand First are advocating for a split vote approach to increase their preferred bloc's vote share. 

National Leader Chris Luxon is telling people to give both their party and electorate vote to the party. 

Former United Future Leader and political commentator Peter Dunne, says he'll be worried about having less power in a coalition. 

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Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied. 

So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is three square meals a day enough?  

And how can you tell when your kids are overworked from their sports, or just naturally tired? 

Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what you should be feeding your kids.

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