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Q+A with Jack Tame

Q+A with Jack Tame
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Chris Hipkins
Labour leader and former prime minister of New Zealand
New Zealand Labour Party
Episode: Full Show: 18 October 2026
Tākuta Ferris
Independent MP for Te Tai Tonga and former Te Pāti Māori MP
Episode: Full Show: 18 October 2026
Dale Stephens
National candidate for Christchurch Central and former police officer
National Party
Episode: Election 2026: Red, blue or green for central city seat?
George Hampton
Labour candidate for Christchurch Central with experience in diplomacy and international affairs
Labour Party
Episode: Election 2026: Red, blue or green for central city seat?
Kahurangi Carter
Green MP and former zero-waste advocate
Green Party
Episode: Election 2026: Red, blue or green for central city seat?
Brett Nicholls
Lower Hutt chocolatier
Episode: Election 2026: High-ranking MPs' do-or-die race
Ginny Andersen
Labour MP and Hutt South candidate
New Zealand Labour Party
Episode: Election 2026: High-ranking MPs' do-or-die race
Chris Bishop
National MP and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure
National Party
Episode: Election 2026: High-ranking MPs' do-or-die race
Andrew Campbell
Chief Press Secretary to Jacinda Ardern; author
Independent author; former govt communications lead
Episode: Full Show: 11 October 2026

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Jack Tame
Host of Q+A; lead interviewer guiding policy-forward discussions with politicians and experts
Marco te Brömmelstroet
Guest exploring urban mobility futures; provides expert urban planning insights

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 93 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 Zealand2 years 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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Listeners praise the host's well-prepared, longer-form journalism and accountability focus.
Audience appreciates tough, no-nonsense questions that challenge politicians and policies.
Commenters highlight the credibility and relevance of guests, with strong transparency in discussion on important topics.
The show is seen as delivering in-depth policy context and diverse viewpoints, helpful for listeners deciding on issues and elections.

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Chris Hipkins: The issues that will decide this election
Q: So in really simple terms, what will you do if your CGT doesn't bring in enough revenue to cover your doctor's policy?
Hipkins says Labour will proceed with the doctors policy and manage the funding, citing unallocated spending as a buffer to balance the government's books.
Chris Hipkins: The issues that will decide this election
Q: Who's actually going to be on the other end of the line if I call for the triage?
Hipkins says a suitably qualified person, potentially a prescribing nurse rather than a doctor, would assess whether someone needs a doctor or could get treatment another way. He acknowledges he cannot specify the required qualifications.
Election 2026: High-ranking MPs' do-or-die race
Q: How concerned are you about the risk that you may not be returned to Parliament if you lose the seat and National's party vote is too low?
Bishop says he is not thinking about that possibility and is concentrating on campaigning for party and electorate votes.
Election 2026: High-ranking MPs' do-or-die race
Q: Do you hope you're still in Parliament in 2030-2031?
Bishop says he hopes to remain in Parliament.
Tākuta Ferris on Te Pāti Māori split and independent campaign
Q: So what would you promote in Te Tai Tonga?
Ferris says he would prioritize restoring funding for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and social service organizations that have faced job losses and program cuts.

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A sharp, interview-driven politics program that centers on current NZ policy, governance, and electoral issues. Episodes frequently feature senior ministers, opposition leaders, and policy experts, with deep dives into topics like crime and safety policy, housing and urban planning, energy markets, immigration, data regulation, and digital governance. The host's probing, evidence-grounded approach and cross-party panel discussions create a clear throughline of accountability and policy detail, with notable moments often turning on practical implications for voters, businesses, and public services. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want thorough political analysis, real-world policy context, and diverse viewpoints ahead of electi... more

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1. Chris Hipkins
2. Tākuta Ferris
3. Dale Stephens
4. George Hampton
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7. Ginny Andersen
8. Chris Bishop

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