Q+A with Jack Tame
New Zealand's leading politics programme, hosted by Jack Tame. It covers current political issues and interviews key figures. The show is supported by NZ On Air.
Episodes
Chris Penk: Defence workforce shortages
Former naval officer Chris Penk took over the helm of the defence portfolio from ministerial veteran Judith Collins in April of this year. Since then, the geostrategic environment has only grown in intensity and complexity with the continuation of conflict in Iran.
Freshly returned from the NATO summit in Turkiye, and in the wake of a Chinese ballistic missile test in the Pacific, he joins Q+A to
Why Paul Henry thinks ACT can save New Zealand
Paul Henry has worked in broadcasting for more than forty years, becoming one of the most recognisable names in New Zealand television from his time as a presenter, and more recently serving as a board member for TVNZ.
On Tuesday he announced his candidacy for the ACT Party list. He says while the decision came together quickly, he wants to be in parliament to create a better future for his ten g
Alienation in the "ahistoric age": Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
Historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker joins Q+A to discuss her ideas around increasing societal alienation, and in her view why diminishing knowledge of shared history contributes to it.
Irving-Stonebraker is in New Zealand to deliver the Maxim Institute's Sir John Graham lecture, which this year explores what it means to be a steward of history.
Clark, Ardern senior staffer up-close view of political contest
Mike Munro was one of the most senior behind the scenes figures in both Helen Clark, and Dame Jacinda Ardern’s governments.
In an interview with Q+A with Jack Tame, he explains why politics is such a seductive profession for competitive people to get into, how the political arena has changed over decades, and what it was like to work in coalition with Winston Peters.
Munro also offers insights
Full Show: 28 June 2026
'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) managers are being told they can face performance management if, among other measures, their staff approve too many emergency housing requests, documents obtained by Q+A reveal.
Homelessness advocates say the scale of rough sleeping is unprecedented in New Zealand, and that government
“Social conservatism”: Why Alfred Ngaro joined NZ First
Former National MP and minister Alfred Ngaro joins Q+A to talk about his political journey towards becoming a candidate for NZ First, his socially conservative values, and Christian Zionist beliefs.
Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
“Prince of the provinces”: On the road with Shane Jones
Senior NZ First MPs are on a long tour of town halls around the country, with more than 30 dates planned before the election campaign begins.
Reporter Whena Owen went to Kaikōura to see Shane Jones in action, as controversies swirl over recreational fishing, the party’s coalition positioning, and limousine usage.
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Why Labour thinks it can make rapid return to government
Labour strategists are hoping for a return to government just three years after one of their worst-ever election results. Campaign chair Kieran McAnulty sets out why he believes there could be a one-term National government.
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'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) managers are being told they can face performance management if, among other measures, their staff approve too many emergency housing requests, documents obtained by Q+A reveal.
Homelessness advocates say the scale of rough sleeping is unprecedented in New Zealand, and that government policies are part of the reason why. Jack Tame put the documents, obtained
Full Show: 21 June 2026
Helen Clark: New Zealand's unsolved problems and fragile peace in Iran
Productivity, sensible taxation and the ballooning cost of superannuation are among the uniquely thorny, long-lasting issues that New Zealand hasn't been able to conquer. It's a politically-motivated cycle of short-term flip-flopping on these important issues that The Helen Clark Foundation's new book, Facing Up To Our Future,
Real estate agents, doctors shouldn't be punished for free speech: ACT policy
The ACT Party has introduced a new campaign policy which it says will stop professional regulatory bodies - like the Medical Council, or Real Estate Agents Authority - from policing workers' privately-held beliefs. ACT says these regulators are increasingly overstepping their statutory roles and enforcing ideological views across their industry.
ACT MP Simon Court joins Q+A.
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Live from National's 90th annual party conference
The Prime Minister and National Party faithful are gathering in Wellington for the party's 90th annual conference. With less than five months until the election, the biggest party in parliament is preparing to switch into campaign mode, with Christopher Luxon set to announce new policies.
1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins joins Q+A live from Wellington.
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Helen Clark: New Zealand's unsolved problems and fragile peace in Iran
Productivity, sensible taxation and the ballooning cost of superannuation are among the uniquely thorny, long-lasting issues that New Zealand hasn't been able to conquer. It's a politically-motivated cycle of short-term flip-flopping on these important issues that The Helen Clark Foundation's new book, Facing Up To Our Future, diagnoses as the problem - released, strategically, in a general electi
Will newcomer Andy Burnham oust PM Sir Keir Starmer?
Yet another challenge has been made to the embattled UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Former Manchester mayor and newly-elected Labour MP Andy Burnham is calling on the PM to consider his options for a handover of power just two years into the government's five-year term, the legacy party searching for renewed energy in the face of surging support for Nigel Farage's Reform party.
Full Show: 14 June 2026
Does Labour's public transport fare cap policy add up?
The Labour Party - the biggest party in Opposition, maintaining a tight lead in this year's polls - has decided to open its election year campaign with a public transport fare cap policy: $20 a week in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else.
Labour's transport spokesperson, MP for Palmerston North Tangi Utikere, says t
Why prison numbers will surge: Writer Asher Emanuel
New Ministry of Justice projections forecast a 35 percent growth in New Zealand's prison population over the next ten years, with those kept in remand - people who have been charged but not convicted, or convicted but not sentenced - set to swell by nearly fifty percent.
Asher Emanuel, a public lawyer and author of bestselling book The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City, says the
"Between one week and five years" to repair Strait of Hormuz
The United States appears poised to sign a deal to end the war in Iran following three and a half months of global disruption from the closed Strait of Hormuz.
Energy analyst David Keat joins Q+A to discuss how the conflict has permanently changed energy markets.
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Locals fear "low-probability catastrophic event" if LNG terminal built near city
The Government is pushing ahead with plans to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in New Zealand as a security buffer for when locally-made, renewable energy sources dry up.
Reporter Whena Owen travels to Taranaki, the proposed site of the facility, to ask residents how they feel about having LNG in their backyard.
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Does Labour's public transport fare cap policy add up?
The Labour Party - the biggest party in Opposition, maintaining a tight lead in this year's polls - has decided to open its election year campaign with a public transport fare cap policy: $20 a week in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else.
Labour's transport spokesperson, MP for Palmerston North Tangi Utikere, says the policy delivers cost-of-living relief at a net cost
Full Show: 7 June 2026
Federated Farmers swing big for Election 2026
Agricultural lobby Federated Farmers have a lot to celebrate in the last parliamentary term. Their 2023 election policy priority list has almost all been picked up by the coalition government, with projects like revised freshwater rules, rethinking forestry incentives in the Emissions Trading Scheme, and scrapping the Labour government's 'ute tax' all
Election deadline rapidly approaching for small parties
Any political parties wanting to contest the 2026 general election in November need to have their registration papers submitted by the end of this week. Political hopefuls - and returning hopefuls like the Alliance party - are rallying to get the required 500 financial members in time.
Whena Owen reports for Q+A, meeting a set of smaller parties vying for the chance to win party votes.
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How three AI-linked IPOs could reshape economy
When Elon Musk's Space X is listed on the NASDAQ, it's set to be the biggest IPO in history - valuing the company at $3 trillion New Zealand dollars.
Two AI giants, Anthropic and Open AI, have also signalled they'll list in the coming months.
Jonty Kelt, the founder at Fantail Ventures, Q+A to preview the historic launches.
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Could Christchurch terror attack have been stopped?
He told us what he was going to do: that's the stark conclusion of two extremism researchers who've uncovered previously unreported public communications from the Christchurch terrorist in the years leading up to the 2019 March 15 attack.
Researchers Chris Wilson and Michal Dziwulski say the Royal Commission into March 15 failed to ask some of the most important questions after the attack - and w
Federated Farmers swing big for Election 2026
Agricultural lobby Federated Farmers have a lot to celebrate in the last parliamentary term. Their 2023 election policy priority list has almost all been picked up by the coalition government, with projects like revised freshwater rules, rethinking forestry incentives in the Emissions Trading Scheme, and scrapping the Labour government's 'ute tax' all achieved in the past three years.
Federated F
Why populist nationalism won't stop immigration
Five months from the election, immigration is being framed by political parties as a critical election issue, with the Prime Minister warning the wrong policies could damage social cohesion. In New Zealand in 2026, migration is the main source of population growth, with the nation's fertility rate slumping to 1.6, below replacement levels.
Is an immigration backlash the inevitable response to a g
Children's Commissioner: The cost of child poverty
In Budget 2026, Treasury published New Zealand's latest child poverty statistics. It's a grim picture, and one that isn't improving much: the number of households in material hardship is estimated to be 14 percent, with a 2028 target of six percent.
Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad joins Jack Tame to lay out the cost of persistent child poverty and discusses the workability of a forthcoming
Return to surplus? Nicola Willis charts economic recovery
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered her third and final Budget Day speech for the parliamentary term this week. A Budget delivering investment in health, infrastructure and defence, the Minister has described it as "responsible" - while Opposition voices have criticised the lack of stimulus for ordinary New Zealanders facing cost-of-living pressures.
The big bonus is a forecast return to sur
Full Show: 31 May 2026
Return to surplus? Nicola Willis charts economic recovery
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered her third and final Budget Day speech for the parliamentary term this week. A Budget delivering investment in health, infrastructure and defence, the Minister has described it as "responsible" - while Opposition voices have criticised the lack of stimulus for ordinary New Zealanders facing cost-of-
Full show: 24 May 2026
Featuring David Seymour, Richard Dawkins, and Whena Owen's story on social investment
Richard Dawkins at 85: Genes, God, and conversations with Claude
World-renowned biologist and writer Richard Dawkins is embarking on a speaking tour to mark the 50th anniversary of his first book, The Selfish Gene, a seminal text on the nature of genetics.
He joins Jack Tame from his home in Oxford to reflect on how science has progressed, and shares his impressions on whether artificial intelligence technology can be considered 'conscious'.
Richard Dawkins w
RNZ boss resigns amid David Seymour criticism
RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson will resign after 13 years in the job, board chair Jim Mather announced this morning.
Mather says while the decision for Thompson to resign at the end of 2026 was made in December of last year, the announcement has been pulled forward by "recent unhelpful external commentary about his future".
Deputy prime minister and ACT Party leader David Seymour, who is also
David Seymour: Public service cuts, new ACT immigration policy
Deputy Prime Minister and ACT Party leader David Seymour is welcoming the reduction of New Zealand's public service by 8700 staff over the next three years.
He joins Jack Tame to discuss a new map of New Zealand's 267 different regulators from the Ministry for Regulation. With less than six months to the general election, and the party polling slightly lower than its 2023 performance, David Seymo
Erica Stanford: NCEA, immigration and "anti-Māori" criticism
Erica Stanford: NCEA, immigration and "anti-Māori" criticism
Minister for education and immigration Erica Stanford joins Jack Tame to discuss the new scheme replacing NCEA, facing down public criticism over removing school boards' Treaty of Waitangi obligations, and why the National Party is toughening its rhetoric on immigration.
She also pushed back on education ministry plans to remove ESOL
David Kirk: Why rugby can weather storms around finances and fans
David Kirk: Why rugby can weather storms around finances and fans
NZ Rugby chair David Kirk sat down with Q+A’s Simon Mercep to discuss the state of rugby’s grassroots, whether NZR’s finances are in the sort of shape they need to be, and player retention issues. Kirk also revealed NZ Rugby is “considering” buying private equity firm Silver Lake out of their $262 million investment, and reflected
Wayne Brown: NZ being run 'like a wrecking yard'
Wayne Brown: NZ being run 'like a wrecking yard'
Running on a strident anti-Wellington platform, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown was re-elected to a second term in 2025 by a more than 100,000-vote majority.
In April of this year, he signed New Zealand's first-ever city deal with central government, an agreement which contains no new funding arrangements for Auckland, and kicks one of Brown's biggest
Chris Bishop: National leadership and his policy ambitions
Chris Bishop: National leadership and his policy ambitions
Chris Bishop's name has repeatedly been raised in media reports about discontent with the National Party's leadership.
Despite being stripped of his campaign chair and leader of the house titles, the Hutt South MP continues to carry some of the most important portfolios in government: transport, housing, and infrastructure. Just over six
Q+A 12 April 2026: Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflation
Iranian ambassador: New Zealand no longer stands up for peace
The representative of the Iranian government in New Zealand says the small Pacific nation is now seen as a country that supports unilateral military action, having refused to condemn the United States' actions on the world stage.
After weeks of fighting, and days after ceasefire negotiations began, Jack sat down with Iranian ambassador
Iran ambassador: New Zealand no longer stands up for peace
The representative of the Iranian government in New Zealand says the small Pacific nation is now seen as a country that supports unilateral military action, having refused to condemn the United States' actions on the world stage.
After weeks of fighting, and days after ceasefire negotiations began, Jack sat down with Iranian ambassador Reza Nazar Ahari to discuss when the Strait of Hormuz will re-
Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflation
When Anna Breman became New Zealand's Reserve Bank Governor in December of 2025, she promised greater transparency in how the bank makes monetary policy decisions.
Formerly First Deputy Governor at Sweden's Riksbank, Breman took over the reins of New Zealand's central bank after a year of high-profile resignations and criticism from central government.
After holding the OCR at 2.25 percent this
Q+A 29 March 2026: NZ’s foreign policy response to Iran falling short: Labour
NZ’s foreign policy response to Iran falling short: Labour
The government is breaking with long-held norms in foreign affairs in how it is approaching the Iran crisis, says Labour’s new foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters.
She tells Q+A that the government must be stronger in standing up for human rights and international law, and sets out what she’d do differently.
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The tiny nation caught in middle of geopolitical tussles
Tuvalu is one of the world’s smallest countries, facing some of the world’s most challenging crises. The low-lying atoll nation faces huge threats from climate change, particularly rising sea levels, and many of its citizens are considering taking up the option of leaving. At the same time, Tuvalu’s diplomatic relationship with Taiwan leaves it increasingly isolated among its neighbours.
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The AI startup that could radically change legal profession
Amid the disruption being caused by AI, the legal profession could see massive changes in the next few years. Leading the charge is Ivo, whose founder Min-Kyu Jung spoke to Q+A about the potential for AI to take a much greater role how lawyers operate. The Kiwi former lawyer also talked about why getting massive scale in tech isn’t possible in New Zealand, forcing a move to Silicon Valley.
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Will fuel price blowouts push us toward electrification?
ReWiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey joins Q+A to talk about what the fuel crisis means for the future of energy, and why attention is increasingly turning towards electrification, rather than relying on precarious fossil fuel supply chains.
Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
NZ’s foreign policy response to Iran falling short: Labour
The government is breaking with long-held norms in foreign affairs in how it is approaching the Iran crisis, says Labour’s new foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters.
She tells Q+A that the government must be stronger in standing up for human rights and international law, and sets out what she’d do differently.
Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that ma
Q+A 22 March 2026: “Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilities
“Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilities
The world has fundamentally changed, and New Zealand is not yet grappling with what that means for our national security, says Retired Major-General John Howard.
After a distinguished 40 year career in the military, Howard is now speaking out about what the war in Iran represents, the limits of New Zealand’s military cap
Meet the urban planner who wants less planning
World leading urban planner Alain Bertaud speaks to Q+A about his vision for how cities should be allowed to develop through organic choices and markets, rather than central planning.
Bertaud is renowned for his work in cities around the world, and famous for long walking tours of cities to get a sense for them. He has been in Auckland as a guest of the NZ Initiative, and intends to walk as much
“Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilities
The world has fundamentally changed, and New Zealand is not yet grappling with what that means for our national security, says Retired Major-General John Howard.
After a distinguished 40 year career in the military, Howard is now speaking out about what the war in Iran represents, the limits of New Zealand’s military capabilities, and the lack of strategic thinking around our military and economi
Nicola Willis: How petrol will be prioritised in worst-case scenarios
Nicola Willis: How petrol will be prioritised in worst-case scenarios
Finance minister Nicola Willis spoke to Q+A about how the war in Iran and unfolding fuel crisis could affect New Zealand in worst case scenarios, including if there are widespread cancellations of deliveries on force majeure grounds. She discussed how the government is considering prioritisation if that happens.
She also disc
Nuclear risk rises: Why Iran war is so dangerous for the world
Nuclear risk rises: Why Iran war is so dangerous for the world
With the United States and Israel claiming their attack on Iran is to prevent the Islamic Republic getting their hands on a nuclear weapon, can war be used to stop countries getting nukes? And why has Iran been attacked while North Korea – a nuclear armed state – has been left alone? Amid the world descending into conflict, more countr
Khamenei dead? Airstrikes lead to dramatic developments in Iran
Q+A covers the dramatic developments in the Middle East overnight, with claims that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in American and Israeli airstrikes.
What are the chances this leads to regime change in Iran? And were the strikes legal? Q+A speaks to Otago University professor Robert Patman, and 1News US correspondent Logan Church.
Gary Stevenson: Harsh warning for
Infrastructure: How we need to change our choices
Infrastructure: How we need to change our choices
Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission CEO Geoff Cooper joins Q+A to lay out the details of a sweeping new report into how New Zealand chooses to build and maintain infrastructure, with major recommendations that could make politicians uncomfortable.
Human rights expert: Putting pressure on Israel, Iran, China
Former executive director of Human R
Will government get India trade deal in the bag?
Will government get India trade deal in the bag?
Trade minister Todd McClay joins Q+A for an in-depth discussion of the free trade agreement with India, as Labour releases a letter outlining their conditions on what might be needed for them to consider voting for it. It comes amid tensions in the government over the deal, with NZ First leader Winston Peters raising concerns about what the deal w
Phil Goff: NZ’s shameful silence in face of Trump’s insults
Former foreign minister Phil Goff tells Q+A that he thinks New Zealand has failed to adequately stand up for this country’s values in the face of Donald Trump, in particular taking aim at foreign minister Winston Peters, who sacked him as ambassador to the UK.
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Andrew Coster: Trust, corruption allegations, and Jevon McSkimming
Exclusive interview: Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned as the head of the Social Investment Agency this week, after a scathing report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
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Coster and several other former senior officers were singled out for mishandling sexual misconduct complaints regarding former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, who was subsequently found to be ac
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 30 2025
With Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds, defence expert Sam Roggeveen, and ACT list MP Simon Court.
Next Sunday is Q+A's last episode of the year.
Can New Zealand defend itself with 'echidna strategy'?
A visiting defence and foreign policy expert is urging New Zealand to rethink how we prioritise defence spending, arguing we should draw inspiration from the Australian echidna – a small but spiky animal.
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Sam Roggeveen, a programme director at the Lowy Institute in Australia, came to New Zealand as a guest of Victoria University’s Centre for Strategic Studies.
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He says the future of defence of
Realistic? Labour promises to balance the books, under stricter rules
In her speech to Labour Party faithful this week, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds doubled-down on her pledge to balance the books. But Edmonds has set herself stricter rules to achieve it, meaning Labour has to go further than the current Government is promising when it comes to revenue and/or spending cuts.
Q+A's Jack Tame sat down with Edmonds to ask what choices she'd make.
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 23 2025
With Regulation Minister David Seymour, Halter CEO Craig Piggott, and National MP for Port Waikato Andrew Bayly.
Seymour explains Regulatory Standards Bill, charter schools
Over subsequent Parliaments, ACT has tried to pass a version of the Regulatory Standards Bill — with limited success, until now. Deputy Prime Minister and Regulation Minister David Seymour explains how he thinks the bill will work. Q+A questions him about his selection of principles, whether the Government follows its own ideas of good regulation, and some legal uncertainties created by the bill.
How Halter is revolutionising farming tech
FULL INTERVIEW: Since founding Halter as a 22-year-old in 2016, Kiwi CEO Craig Piggott has built the company into the darling of the New Zealand agriculture tech sector.
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The company's latest funding round valued Halter at more than NZ$1.5 billion. They're expanding their virtual fencing technology rapidly into new markets.
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Does New Zealand have the support systems in place to foster more succ
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 14 2025
With Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber, new Opportunities leader Qiulae Wong, and NZ First MP Andy Foster.
Opportunity: TOP rebrands as it chases 5% MMP threshold
The political outfit formerly known as The Opportunities Party is continuing to chase the 5% MMP threshold to enter Parliament.
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It's been almost a decade now since the party burst into the political scene, in its early days bankrolled by rich-lister and philanthropist Gareth Morgan who positioned it as a vehicle for "evidence-based" policy that's neither firmly right nor left.
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Q+A meets Oppo
Te Pāti Māori: Party distracted from issues, says iwi leader
FULL INTERVIEW: Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber is calling for reconciliation after Te Pāti Māori's national council expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.
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Barber, who is trying to broker a peace deal between the factions of the party for the Iwi Chairs Forum, says the unrest has been "pretty damaging" for Māori as a whole. As iwi grapple with the consequences of Government po
IPCA report: Mark Mitchell on police trust after Jevon McSkimming saga
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says trust needs to be regained after the Independent Police Conduct Authority found there were "significant failings" in the way police responded to complaints about former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
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Q+A asked him why allegations weren't raised in his office earlier and whether there were wider structural issues at play.
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Mitchell spoke of a “c
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 9 2025
With Nikhil Ravishankar, William Dalrymple, and Stephen Rowe
Stephen Rowe: Campaigning with AI, and the killing of Charlie Kirk
Stephen Rowe from the conservative Cato Institute in the US joins Q+A to discuss his expertise in how AI should and shouldn't be used in political campaigning.
He is also a former colleague of Charlie Kirk, and discusses the legacy of Kirk and Turning Points USA.
Nikhil Ravishankar: How Air New Zealand can navigate volatile world
New Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar joins Q+A to talk about the challenges in navigating an increasingly volatile world, how technology is changing the airline business, and how Air NZ can meaningfully contribute to the country's GDP.
He also discusses his background, parents, and how he came to be in New Zealand.
William Dalrymple: Empire, India, and Mamdani's remarkable win
William Dalrymple: Empire, India, and Mamdani's remarkable win by Q+A with Jack Tame
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 2 2025
With minister for children Karen Chhour and Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Karen Chhour: Where harm to kids is rising and falling
Minister for Children Karen Chhour joins Q+A to talk about the reduction in youth crime rates, along with the complex picture of harm emerging for children in Oranga Tamariki care.
She admits to misspeaking in a previous interview about the nature of harm being suffered by children outside OT residences, after previously appearing to downplay the severity of some of those incidents.
And with an
Chris Hipkins: Will capital gains tax have unfair outcomes?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins Q+A to go through the finer points of the capital gains tax policy, and whether Labour is projected to bring in enough revenue to pay for its promises.
Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Maroš Šefčovič: Trump's tariffs and Europe's trade position
Maroš Šefčovič: Trump's tariffs and Europe's trade position by Q+A with Jack Tame
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, October 19 2025
With Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, CTU's new president Sandra Grey, and researcher Kali Mercier.
Simon Watts: Why NZ is weakening key climate target
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has slashed New Zealand's methane targets, saying they're more realistic for farmers. Q+A asks him what impact it may have on the country's international commitments and trade deals.
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As Energy Minister, Watts is facing calls to do something about the energy industry. It follows the closure of multiple businesses which cited high energy prices as a factor.
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Can NZ's infrastructure cope with ageing population?
New Zealand is rapidly ageing: Today there are about 870,000 Kiwis who are 65 or older, making up about 17% of the population. In 25 years, that number is forecast to almost double and make up about a third of the population.
As well as the pressure on universal superannuation and healthcare, the ageing population will also put infrastructure under strain. Researcher Kali Mercier has considered t
Can unions justify disruptive strikes? New CTU president speaks
About 100,000 workers are planning to walk off the job this week as the Council of Trade Unions welcomes new president Sandra Grey.
Meanwhile, Public Service Minister Judith Collins has accused unions of choosing to strike for political reasons. Q+A asks Grey about the Minister's comments, her plans for the CTU, and the state of the union movement.
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, October 12 2025
With 1News reporters Yvonne Tahana, Abbey Wakefield, and Ali Pugh; artist and activist Tāme Iti; former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse; NZ Initiative local government specialist Nick Clark; and ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar.
Wrap up: Major local election results, upsets, Māori wards
Q+A speaks to 1News reporters across the country as another local government election wraps up.
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1News' Yvonne Tahana also reflects on the results of the referenda on Māori wards. On preliminary results, 17 councils have voted to keep them and 25 have voted to remove the wards.
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Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air
Local elections: What to do about dire voter turnout
On preliminary figures, national turnout for the local elections stands at 33%, according to Local Government New Zealand. While numbers are expected to increase as more results roll in, it's likely to fall well short of the 41% recorded just three years ago.
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New Zealand Initiative's local government specialist Nick Clark and former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse joins Q+A to discuss the stat
Mana: Tāme Iti on art, activism, fight for Māori rights
Tāme Iti has lived a life.
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From his childhood in Ruatoki, he was on the frontlines of the Springbok Tour protests, the 1975 land march, and even tried to join North Vietnamese fighters during the Vietnam War.
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At times, Iti has been a controversial figure. In others, he has been revered.
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Q+A visited him at his studio in Whakatāne. Iti reflects on his life as he releases his autobiography: Man
