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Q+A with Jack Tame

Q+A with Jack Tame
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NZ's leading politics programme. #nzqanda is made with the support of NZ On Air.

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Laura McClure
ACT MP promoting bill on deepfake regulation
ACT Party
Episode: Full Show: 26 July 2026
Arena Williams
Labour MP, member of Parliament
Labour Party
Episode: Full Show: 26 July 2026
James Meager
National MP, member of Parliament
National Party
Episode: Full Show: 26 July 2026
Anthony FitzGerald
Former district court judge, expert on homelessness and move-on orders
Independent/Legal expert
Episode: Full Show: 26 July 2026
Paul Henry
Broadcaster and political candidate for ACT
ACT
Episode: Why Paul Henry thinks ACT can save New Zealand
Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
Historian, Associate Professor of History at the Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University
Episode: Alienation in the "ahistoric age": Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
Mike Munro
Former Chief Press Secretary to Helen Clark and Chief of Staff to Jacinda Ardern
Ringside (author)
Episode: Clark, Ardern senior staffer up-close view of political contest
Shane Jones
NZ First deputy leader, on the campaign trail in Kaikōura
New Zealand First
Episode: Full Show: 28 June 2026
Alfred Ngaro
Former National MP and cabinet minister, guest discussing his move to NZ First
New Zealand First
Episode: “Social conservatism”: Why Alfred Ngaro joined NZ First

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Jack Tame
Host of Q+A with Jack Tame; long-time moderator and interviewer on political and policy topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 88 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 Zealanda year ago
  • Great content!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emjaydubya
    New Zealand2 years 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 Zealand4 years ago

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Jack's the best in the business and keeps delivering quality.
Chur: back for 2025 with well-prepared, longer-form journalism.
Tame asks hard questions and holds politicians accountable, not there to be friends.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#114
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#104
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#192
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#56
New Zealand/News

Talking Points

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Why Paul Henry thinks ACT can save New Zealand
Q: Why did you enter politics to reproduce the post-war paradise, and what does ACT stand for now?
Henry defends a modern interpretation of equal treatment under the law, arguing for non-discriminatory policies while acknowledging past debates about race and rights; he emphasizes authenticity and being himself in politics.
Why Paul Henry thinks ACT can save New Zealand
Q: What is the biggest market obstruction in the sector, and what policy would you propose?
Henry avoids presenting a detailed policy on the spot, arguing for careful, well-considered policy development rather than ad hoc legislation, while acknowledging the importance of aiming to level the playing field for domestic advertising.
Why Paul Henry thinks ACT can save New Zealand
Q: Is your job to be a campaigner or a legislator?
Henry frames the role as both campaign and legislator, emphasizing the need to tell a story, but also to translate that story into policy and action.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Greens want one-year ban on AI data centres
Q: What's the purpose of this policy?
The policy aims to pause new AI data center approvals to allow a national-level conversation and to set regulations that ensure communities have input and that the energy and water impacts are properly addressed before proceeding.
Up-and-comers talk Stuart Nash, smartphone ban, and their leaders
Q: Should we know more about controversial texts or private communications between politicians?
They argue that transparency is important in public debate, but also stress that some details should be weighed for their relevance to voters and the integrity of the electoral process.

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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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3. James Meager
4. Anthony FitzGerald
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8. Shane Jones

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