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Q+A with Jack Tame

Q+A with Jack Tame
New Zealand
Labour Party
Local Government
Housing
Affordability
Kiwibuild
Charter Schools
New Zealand Government
David Seymour
Mining
Oranga Tamariki
Climate Change
Truancy
Gun Control Laws
Māori Parliament
Emissions Reduction Plan
Agriculture
Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Abuse and Care
Maths Curriculum
Arms Act

NZ's leading politics programme. #nzqanda is made with the support of NZ On Air.

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Latest Episodes

With Regulation Minister David Seymour, Halter CEO Craig Piggott, and National MP for Port Waikato Andrew Bayly.

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 ... more

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. . The company's latest funding round valued Halter at more than NZ$1.5 billion. ... more

With Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber, new Opportunities leader Qiulae Wong, and NZ First MP Andy Foster.

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Craig Piggott
CEO of Halter, a leading agricultural technology company
Halter
Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 23 2025
Andrew Bayly
National MP for Port Waikato
New Zealand Government
Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 23 2025
Qiulae Wong
New leader of the Opportunities Party
Opportunities Party
Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 14 2025
Andy Foster
List MP for NZ First
NZ First
Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 14 2025
Bayden Barber
Iwi leader discussing Te Pāti Māori's challenges
Episode: Te Pāti Māori: Party distracted from issues, says iwi leader
Nikhil Ravishankar
CEO of Air New Zealand, with a background in transformation and systems thinking
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Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 9 2025
William Dalrymple
Celebrated historian and author, known for critiques on colonial history and politics
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Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 9 2025
Stephen Rowe
Program Director at Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank in the US
Cato Institute
Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 9 2025
Karen Chhour
Children's Minister.
New Zealand Government
Episode: Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, November 2 2025

Host

Jack Tame
Host of Q+A, known for engaging and thorough interviews covering relevant political issues and current events in New Zealand.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Chur

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sae1456
    New Zealand10 months ago
  • Great content!

    Jack’s the best in the business. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emjaydubya
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Not afraid to ask the hard questions

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshwaKatzio
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Overall feedback indicates a strong demand for political accountability and transparency, which is a central theme throughout the episodes.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and well-researched journalism presented, highlighting the quality of discussions and guests featured.
The host is praised for his interviewing skills, with many noting his ability to ask challenging questions while remaining respectful and informative.

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Seymour explains Regulatory Standards Bill, charter schools
Q: So what is to stop this board from issuing its views or advice and effectively just screaming into the wind?
Seymour states that while the board offers advice, its presence establishes regulatory standards that stop people in their tracks when potential conflicts arise with existing laws.
Seymour explains Regulatory Standards Bill, charter schools
Q: What happens if there is a law that is inconsistent with the principles in the Regulatory Standards Act?
Seymour explains that the maker of the law must publish a consistency accountability statement, but Parliament can still make the law after acknowledging the impacts on individuals.
Seymour explains Regulatory Standards Bill, charter schools
Q: Why has the Regulatory Standards Act been contentious?
Seymour claims that public submissions have been weaponized by campaigns and stresses the importance of being transparent about the impact of regulations on individuals.
How Halter is revolutionising farming tech
Q: What kind of expertise is Halter looking for in investors?
Halter is looking for investors who not only provide capital but also have experience in building and scaling businesses globally.
How Halter is revolutionising farming tech
Q: What are the benefits of Halter's technology from a sustainability perspective?
The technology allows farmers to grow more grass efficiently on their land, which reduces the need for importing feed and fertilizer, thereby enhancing sustainability.

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Recent guests on Q+A with Jack Tame include:

1. Craig Piggott
2. Andrew Bayly
3. Qiulae Wong
4. Andy Foster
5. Bayden Barber
6. Nikhil Ravishankar
7. William Dalrymple
8. Stephen Rowe

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