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Q+A with Jack Tame

Q+A with Jack Tame
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Latest Episodes

Does Labour's public transport fare cap policy add up? The Labour Party - the biggest party in Opposition, maintaining a tight lead in this year's polls - has decided to open its election year campaign with a public transport fare cap policy: $20 a w... more

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The United States appears poised to sign a deal to end the war in Iran following three and a half months of global disruption from the closed Strait of Hormuz. Energy analyst David Keat joins Q+A to discuss how the conflict has permanently changed en... more

The Government is pushing ahead with plans to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in New Zealand as a security buffer for when locally-made, renewable energy sources dry up. Reporter Whena Owen travels to Taranaki, the proposed site of the facilit... more

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Tangi Utikiri
Labour transport spokesperson
Labour Party
Episode: Full Show: 14 June 2026
Asher Emanuel
Author and lawyer, speaker on criminal justice issues
Author of The Valley, Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City
Episode: Why prison numbers will surge: Writer Asher Emanuel
David Keat
Energy expert
Episode: "Between one week and five years" to repair Strait of Hormuz
Sarah Roberts
Leads Energy Watch Taranaki
Energy Watch Taranaki
Episode: Locals fear "low-probability catastrophic event" if LNG terminal built near city
Simon Craddock
CEO of Port Taranaki
Port Taranaki
Episode: Locals fear "low-probability catastrophic event" if LNG terminal built near city
Catherine Mercer
Resident in oil and gas central near the port
Local resident
Episode: Locals fear "low-probability catastrophic event" if LNG terminal built near city
Max Brough
Mayor of New Plymouth
New Plymouth Council
Episode: Locals fear "low-probability catastrophic event" if LNG terminal built near city
David McLeod
MP for New Plymouth
Parliament of New Zealand
Episode: Locals fear "low-probability catastrophic event" if LNG terminal built near city
Tangi Utikere
Labour transport spokesperson
Labour Party
Episode: Does Labour's public transport fare cap policy add up?

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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 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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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.

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#72
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Full Show: 14 June 2026
Q: How quickly can the Straits be reopened and production return if a deal goes ahead?
The speed depends largely on insurance decisions and negotiations; ships can start flowing fairly quickly, but the broader recovery ranges from days to weeks for operations to normalize, with price adjustments taking longer depending on market confidence and supply chains.
Does Labour's public transport fare cap policy add up?
Q: Where will the $65 million come from, and how will subsidies interact with existing caps in cities like Auckland and Christchurch?
The guest points to funding from the National Land Transport Fund and potential offsets from increased patronage, while indicating councils may cover differences beyond the $20 cap in certain areas.
Does Labour's public transport fare cap policy add up?
Q: How much will people save on average and who benefits?
The guest cites an average savings of about $25 per week for some commuters and highlights regional variations, with estimates of up to $1,500 annually for Auckland travelers.
Does Labour's public transport fare cap policy add up?
Q: Why was this policy the right one to launch first?
The guest frames it as addressing the cost of living as a pressing need, and suggests the cap would relieve households immediately while complementing broader transport strategy.
Children's Commissioner: The cost of child poverty
Q: Your office is consulting on a report about young people's views on the paused social media ban for under-16s. What are they saying so far?
Young people want meaningful safety online, but also acknowledge online platforms' role in connection and opportunity. The approach should prioritize safety by design, involve ongoing engagement with children, and balance restrictions with education and digital literacy.

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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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2. Asher Emanuel
3. David Keat
4. Sarah Roberts
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7. Max Brough
8. David McLeod

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