Simeon Brown: Modular wards aren't ideal, but we need the beds
The Government has announced 140 new hospital beds across the country to ease pressure on emergency departments. These beds will be part of new wards in Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington, and Nelson hospitals, alongside the new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier in the year. Health Minister Simeon Brown says operational funding for the 350 extra staff that will be needed, has already been approved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Geoffrey Miller: "APEC/ASEAN was a win for NZ"
Christopher Luxon is wrapping up his trip to APEC and ASEAN today. The Prime Minister met with a range of world leaders, even having his hair complimented by Donald Trump, and having dinner with the Canadian and Australian Prime Ministers and the South Korean president. APEC and ASEAN represent about 60 to 70% of the world's economy, so even casual meeting would have been significant for Luxon and New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sheridan Eketone: Kids on devices isn't all bad
We all know the dangers of tech these days, but it's unavoidable. Our kids need a laptop for school, an iPad to pass the time, and a phone for parents to reach them on. There are positives to technology, we just need to teach our children to take advantage of the good things their devices have to offer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Debbie Roberts: CGT wouldn't be the end of the world
Labour has introduced their Capital Gains Tax policy after it was leaked to the media last week. If implemented, it would mean a 28% tax on any profits made from house sales excluding the family home. So what would a tax like this do to the property and rental markets? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Panel with Jordan Williams and Luke Dallow: Measles, 50 more MPs?
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by real estate agent Luke Dallow, and Taxpayers' Union Executive Director Jordan Williams, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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