The Weekend Collective

One of the first lessons mum and dad teach you is "it's rude to talk about money".
But when it comes to family life, it's important to be open about financial matters with your spouse. And in the workplace, talking about wages is often the way to make sure you're getting the same treatment as everyone else.
So how do you go about it? How do you break the taboo?
Managing Director at The Private Office Nick Crawford joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to discuss.
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We all know not to listen to loud music, but what actually qualifies as "loud" music? Is the old "60% volume for 60 minutes" still a good rule of thumb to follow?
And noise cancelling headphones are becoming the status quo, but are they actually better for your ears?
ENT Specialist Dr. Michel Neef joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss the importance of protecting your hearing.
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ACT wants harsher penalties for anyone flouting fisheries rules to protect our ocean resources.
The party's promising a suite of changes if re-elected to Government.
These includes stricter shellfish catch limits, setting up a district management area for the Hauraki Gulf and permanently ending scallop dredging in areas where its currently closed.
Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton says we need also better information about the environmental damage of different fishing methods.
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Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy.
If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans.
Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis explained that they're hoping to keep skilled young Kiwis in the country.
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Road rage is something we are all guilty of indulging in. But if you lose your cool in front of your kids, it can cause some unwanted side effects.
Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss when to show your emotions in front of your kids, and when to keep yourself in check.
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