Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is also stopping in Houston, Texas to look at how they've implemented affordable housing.

He's speaking to local experts about their planning, funding and tools that have allowed them to deliver effective housing.

Can the same elements be brought to New Zealand?

ZB Political Editor Jason Walls speaks to Andrew Dickens...

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop is visiting New York to see the success of their congestion charging.

He's proposing a similar pricing strategy back here, but is it plausible for our roads?

What can be done to solve our traffic issues?

Andrew Dickens is joined by Martin Glynn, AA Policy Director...

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With the school holidays and dreary weather - kids are likely to be glued to their rooms and screens.

How can we change that? What can we do to keep them busy while we're at work?

Additionally, with recent floods across the country - how can we help our children dealing with the experience?

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Andrew Dickens for the Parent Squad...

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Apartment blocks are being heralded as the best way to get on the property-ladder, but is there a better route?

Will these properties be worth it? How confident can we feel with where the market's heading with intensification? 

Additionally: Wellington house prices are dropping, but what risks are there for buyers?

Andrew Dickens is joined by Property Expert Nichole Lewis...

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This week on The Panel, Andrew Dickens is joined by Kyle MacDonald and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.

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New employment data reveals work-life balance is the top reason people leave their job.

Additionally, more people are working past the retirement age.

Are these new attitudes, or has it been growing? What's the workforce like today? 

Tim Beveridge speaks to Employment Relations Expert Max Whitehead...

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Reports say we need 2.5 hours of exercise a week, and 10-thousand steps a day.

How can we find the time and motivation to stay fit? Is there a method to sticking to a workout-plan despite a busy schedule?

Tim Beveridge is joined with Health and Mental Well-being Expert Kent Johns...

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IRD reports that New Zealand will need to restructure the tax system to fund the superannuation.

Capital gains tax could be on the table, and even a GST hike from 15%.

What sort of adjustments should we expect? Is there any other way to fund the super?

Tim Beveridge talks to PwC Tax Policy Leader, Sandy Lau...

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The Government is implementing new sentencing reforms to prevent soft punishments and place victims at the centre of the justice-system.

Will these changes bring back faith in our judicial system? What other work needs to be done

Tim Beveridge is joined by Ruth Money, Chief Victims Advisor to the Government...

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How can you teach accountability to your children?

What ways can a lesson go too far?

Parent teacher interviews - what questions should we be asking our teachers?

Tim Beveridge is joined by Education Expert Sandy Pasley...

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