New reports show the to cost to build is up.

The OCR was also left unchanged this week - and it's expected to stay at 3.25%

Should buyers look into property now before the costs and OCR go up again, or should they wait it out?

How can we make that call - is it on gut instinct, or the numbers?

Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show... 

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This week, the Government's KiwiSaver contribution was halved under budget changes.

Employers will also have to fork out a mandatory 4% contribution to adjust for the deficit left by the Government's contibution.

That bump's expected to stifle potential salary increases, and in turn, our retirement funds - leading many to question what changes we really need, and what we can do for ourselves, to support our golden years. 

Retired financial advisor and writer Martin Hawes joins Andrew Dickens for Smart Money...

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New research shows the "Atlantic diet" could be the secret to a longer and healthier life.

There's also the mediterranean diet, and tuna-broccoli-chicken-rice meals.

But sticking to these can be so boring on our palettes, and when you're busy with work and life - it's basically impossible to maintain! 

So what foods are best for us, and how can we stay with the programme?

Andrew Dickens is joined by Wellbeing expert and Nutritionist Claire Turnbull...

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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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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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