The Weekend Collective

Is the cost of groceries a supermarket problem or a wage problem? I asked Ernie Newman. Listen here ⬇️

Ernie Newman: Express lane isn't enough to end the duopoly This week the Government announced an express lane to fast-track consent for supermarkets that would improve competition.  The question now being rais

We've made great progress in education - but we've got a long way to go. Listen to my discussion with Erica Stanford here ⬇️

"Best job I've ever had": Education minister on increasing passing rates We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up. Numeracy and literacy results are up s

I spoke with Immigration Minister Erica Stanford about the newly-announced Parent Boost Visa. Listen here ⬇️

Erica Stanford: A new visa for parents of citizens The Government has announced a new Parent Boost Visa that will allow the parents of New Zealand citizens multi entry access for up to five years.  The