The Government is increasing the default KiwiSaver contributions for employees and employers, while halving their own contributions. 

Employee and employer contributions will raise from 3% to 3.5%, while the Government's contributions will drop from $521.43 to $260.72.

But should the Government be halving their input?

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A range of governments have flip flopped on mental health funding for years. 

No matter how much is put into the sector, it always seems to end up in the wrong place - or not spent at all. 

So where should the money be going? 

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a big week in politics - we're still managing the aftershocks from the Budget on Thursday. 

It's also Winston Peters' final week as Deputy Prime Minister, before he'll be forced to pass the torch to David Seymour on Saturday. 

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Budget didn't bring any changes to the pension - but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has doubled down on his support for raising the age. 

Luxon and his soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour, are on the same page when it comes to raising the pension age to 67, but Seymour says Winston Peters is standing in the way of changes. 

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Brad Olsen and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss changes to Kiwisaver and Jobseeker benefits from the budget. 

Suspension of Te Pati Maori MPs being deferred, Trump's chat to Ramaphosa, proposed EU tariffs, Smith & Caughey's closing and more!

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data shows New Zealand could be losing out on foreign capital with uncertainty around residential property rules for overseas buyers. 

So what are the drawbacks to loosening property restrictions and opening borders? 

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much is social media affecting children's mental health?

When does a child need counselling services, and how do you approach a discussion about getting over a relationship?

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our heart might just be the unsung hero of our health ... but do we only pay attention to it when it's too late? 

So many of us will know someone, or have been someone who has dealt with heart-related issues. 

What can we be doing more of to make sure we don't run into problems? 

Dr Bryan Betty joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub to talk all things heart health, what effect vaping really has, and the seriousness of the current measles outbreak.

LISTEN ABOVE. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's budget will be announced this coming Thursday. 

Taxpayers Union Director Jordan Williams and former Police Minister Stuart Nash join Politics Central for a special pre-budget panel. 

They also discuss whether Parliaments standards have slipped, and if the punishment for Te Pāti Māori is severe or justified. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nine year old boy was told he's too fat to play rugby this week, sparking a major debate. 

But really, kids do tend to grow out before up - so when is it an issue, and how do you discuss it with them?

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.