The Weekend Collective

Earlier this year, a Christchurch businessman was found borrowing millions of dollars against his family trusts for his clothing company - racking up a $3-million dollar spend.
His sister prompted legal action, and two homes had to be sold as collateral.
But that brings up a question - what can we leave behind for our children and family that won't just be squandered or swindled?
Trusts and inheritance is a something most families will have to deal with when older-relatives pass, so how assured can we be that assets are protected?
Managing Director for New Zealand Family Trust Servicers, Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money...
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A new study finds poor sleep is tied to rising cancer risk for those under 50, with irregular sleeping patterns and insomnia being three times more likely to get cancer within five years.
But sleeping can be hard to do, especially if you're younger and faced with the stresses of today, or the distractions on your phone.
You could also do shift-work at irregular hours to make your living, in that case, you delay sleep for later or force yourself to run on empty.
So what can be done about improving our sleep quality, and what are we doing wrong - and more to the point, how do you recognise chronic sleep deprivation?
Sleep Expert and Director of Sleep Well Clinics, Dr Alex Bartle talks to Tim Beveridge.
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GP fees could be frozen for 12 months from July under a proposed Health NZ shake-up of the funding system.
Under the proposals, around 60 percent of practices would receive increased funding through capitation re-weighting and annual funding increased.
Overall funding for GPs would reportedly increase by six percent, as part of a $120.6 million injection for primary health.
Health Minister Simeon Brown joined the Weekend Collective to unpack the overhaul.
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Christopher Luxon has returned from Queensland, after meeting with Anthony Albanese with a group of New Zealand businesses.
No announcements have been unveiled, but the leaders discussed defence options and Luxon has been eying opportunities to get involved in the 2032 Olympics.
NZ Herald deputy political editor Adam Pearse joined the Weekend Collective to discuss.
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Have you ever considered why we tell our kids to 'be themselves' when sticking out from the crowd can make you the subject of bullying?
Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the balances of supporting our children and allowing them to stand on their own.
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