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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 357 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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... more
'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 reques... more
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 answer... more
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 ... more
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Chur from those of us who are podcast listeners. I am very Grateful that Q+A is back for 2025. I look forward to and enjoy the well prepared longer form journalism Q+A brings each week.
Jack’s the best in the business. Keep it up.
Tame does a great job exposing the hypocrisy and stupidity of all New Zealand politicians. Other local journalists should take note - your job isn’t to be their friend, it is to hold them accountable.
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A flagship current affairs program delivers in-depth interviews with politicians, policymakers, and thought leaders, covering budget and economic policy, regulatory reform, immigration, and governance. Episodes frequently pair live political debate with expert analysis on topics from child welfare and online safety to global migration and tech-driven market shifts, often juxtaposed with high-profile science or policy discussions. Noteworthy are long-form interviews that probe policy trade-offs, data-driven accountability, and the real-world impact of regulatory changes, along with occasional broader conversations about science, tech, and global affairs. The show stands out for its consistency in challenging questions, breadth of guests, and... more
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Recent guests on Q+A with Jack Tame include:
1. Mike Munro
2. Shane Jones
3. Alfred Ngaro
4. Kieran McAnulty
5. Tama Potaka
6. Simon Court
7. Benedict Collins
8. Kate Nicol-Williams
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