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The Weekend Collective

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The Weekend Collective
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    Amanda Morrall: What does it really take to retire in 2026?

    24/05/2026 | 39 mins.
    Retirement is the time most people dream of, the days where you no longer need to work or study, and you can enjoy a slow and simple life. But what does it actually take to retire?
    And, when Super is under threat, and the only stable thing about the global economic climate is its instability, can we rely on the pension being there when we're ready to retire?
    Author of Money Matters Amanda Morrall chats to Tim Beveridge about how much money you really need to retire.
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    Allyson Gofton: Soup is the secret for nutrition on a dime

    24/05/2026 | 39 mins.
    The weather is getting colder and the nights are getting longer, that means only one thing... soup season!
    Soup is a great meal to get in lots of nutrition with less cost and less effort.
    Chef Allyson Gofton joined Tim Beveridge for Health Hub to chat all things soup.
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    Cameron Bagrie: Economist says NZ Super reform is crucial but unpopular ahead of budget

    24/05/2026 | 17 mins.
    Finance Minister Nicola Willis will be presenting the 2026 budget on this coming Thursday.
    A number of pre-budget announcements have already been made including money directed to maths and literary in schools and maritime security, while social housing and the public sector have faced budget cuts.
    Founder of Bagrie Economics, Cameron Bagrie, spoke to Tim Beveridge about what he expects and what he thinks should be done.
    One change Bagrie believes is unpopular but crucial is reforming NZ Super saying 'the current system is unsustainable'.
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    Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister announces $79 million to axe wilding pines

    24/05/2026 | 11 mins.
    Today Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard, along with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour, announced a $79 million boost over three years for tourism and farming by stopping the spread of wilding pines.
    The work will be concentrated around Queenstown, the Mackenzie Basin, the North Island’s Central Plateau, and New Zealand’s largest farm in South Marlborough.
    The extra funding will take the total for stopping the spread of wilding pines to $109m over the next three years.
    Hoggard joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the pines and their negative impact on our environment.
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    The Panel: Budget 2026 speculation and the accidental announcement of King Charles' death

    23/05/2026 | 39 mins.
    This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by journalist Wilhelmina O'Keeffe and Fieldays CEO Richard Lindroos to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.
    These include the Brethren's anti-pet stance, budget announcements, prison officer arrests, and the accidental false announcement of King Charles' death.
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About The Weekend Collective
The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist and concert producer, including performing the national anthem for the All Blacks, you name it, Tim Beveridge has done it. Joined by a range of special expert guests throughout the afternoon, The Weekend Collective will cover off the issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness and property.
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