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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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Latest Episodes

Featuring David Seymour, Richard Dawkins, and Whena Owen's story on social investment

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 h... more

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 b... more

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 Mi... more

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Richard Dawkins
Profesor of evolutionary biology and prominent secularist, on farewell tour in NZ
Independent academic
Episode: Full show: 24 May 2026
David Seymour
Minister for Regulation, ACT Leader
ACT Party
Episode: David Seymour: Public service cuts, new ACT immigration policy
Erica Stanford
Education Minister
New Zealand Government
Episode: Erica Stanford: NCEA, immigration and "anti-Māori" criticism
David Kirk
NZ Rugby Chair, former All Blacks captain
NZ Rugby
Episode: David Kirk: Why rugby can weather storms around finances and fans
Tania Waikato
Greens candidate for Waiariki; Māori advocate
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Episode: David Kirk: Why rugby can weather storms around finances and fans
Ezekiel Emanuel
Bioethicist and oncologist
University of Pennsylvania (Professor) / public health commentator
Episode: Wayne Brown: NZ being run 'like a wrecking yard'
Michael Wood
Former cabinet minister; Labour candidate for Mount Roskill
Labour Party
Episode: Chris Bishop: National leadership and his policy ambitions
Anna Breman
Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Episode: Q+A 12 April 2026: Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflation
Reza Nazar Ahari
Iran's ambassador to New Zealand
Iranian Embassy in Wellington
Episode: Q+A 12 April 2026: Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflation

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Jack Tame
Host of Q&A, Q+A with Jack Tame, and associated NZ politics programming

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 45 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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Not afraid to ask hard questions and hold politicians accountable.
Chur—listeners appreciate the show's return and well-prepared journalism.
Great content—praises the host as top-notch and impactful.

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David Seymour: Public service cuts, new ACT immigration policy
Q: Why wasn't overstays enforcement a focus in earlier policies?
The guest explains the evolution of policy reflecting feedback and practical experiences since earlier years, and that policies have shifted in response to real-world concerns while remaining pro-immigration.
David Seymour: Public service cuts, new ACT immigration policy
Q: Why should workers have to speak English but rich people don't in the immigration policy?
The guest argues the policy is about overall integration needs and service delivery, not a blanket privilege; he emphasizes proportionate requirements and that a small group (golden visa holders) should face different standards due to numbers.
David Seymour: Public service cuts, new ACT immigration policy
Q: What was the purpose of the State of New Zealand's Regulatory Systems Report?
The purpose was to understand what's up there by mapping regulators, their roles, overlaps, and costs, to see if simplification is possible and to inform future reforms without prematurely proposing mergers.
Richard Dawkins at 85: Genes, God, and conversations with Claude
Q: Is AI conscious?
Dawkins remains agnostic about machine consciousness, acknowledging that chatbots can appear highly conscious and can evoke genuine human-like responses, but he remains skeptical of declaring them truly conscious based on current evidence.
Wayne Brown: NZ being run 'like a wrecking yard'
Q: Why the provocative essay on dying at 75, and how does that relate to health policy?
Emanuel argues that cognitive impairment and quality of life become critical concerns with aging, advocating for limiting aggressive end-of-life interventions after 75 and prioritizing interventions with meaningful outcome benefits, tying this to broader policy questions about resource allocation and patient-centered care.

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The program presents in-depth, interview-driven coverage of politics and current affairs with a strong emphasis on accountability and global context. Across recent episodes, the show frequently tackles geopolitical issues, NZ policy debates, economic signaling, and governance challenges, often featuring ministers, policymakers, academics, journalists, and industry leaders. Noteworthy traits include a willingness to challenge politicians with critical questions, a focus on policy details and legal frameworks, and regular dives into how international events intersect with New Zealand's economy and society. This blend of domestic scrutiny and global analysis is likely to appeal to listeners who want well-reasoned, evidence-based discussions an... more

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1. Richard Dawkins
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3. Erica Stanford
4. David Kirk
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7. Michael Wood
8. Anna Breman

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