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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.
Newstalk ZB hosts The Weekend Collective, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.
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Independent Economist
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Andrew Hoggard
Biosecurity Minister
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Brad Olsen
retirement-active investor and advisor in international real estate · HongKongJimm
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Jordan Williams
Taxpayers' Union Executive Director · Shiloh Christian
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Chloe Swarbrick
Green Party co-leader · Green Party
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Peter Dunne
former United Future leader and political commentator · Petrified Podcasts
1 appearance on this show
Mark Mitchell
Vice President of Access and Affordability · National Association of Independent Schools
1 appearance on this show
Helen Clark
Former Minister of New Zealand and former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme · Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
3 appearances on this show
Dr Bryan Betty
General Practice NZ Chair · College of GP
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Winston Peters
Minister for Rail and Foreign Affairs · New Zealand Parliament
4 appearances on this show
John Cowan
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Dave Rennie
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