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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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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
Feliti Teo
Prime Minister of Tuvalu
Tuvalu Government
Episode: Q+A 29 March 2026: NZ’s foreign policy response to Iran falling short: Labour
Phileti Teo
Prime Minister of Tuvalu
Tuvalu Government
Episode: The tiny nation caught in middle of geopolitical tussles
Min-Kyu Jung
Co-founder of Ivo, AI startup
Ivo
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Mike Casey
CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa
Rewiring Aotearoa
Episode: Will fuel price blowouts push us toward electrification?
Vanushi Walters
Oxford-educated human rights lawyer and Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson
New Zealand Labour Party
Episode: NZ’s foreign policy response to Iran falling short: Labour
John Howard
Retired Major General, former Defence Intelligence Agency executive
Military
Episode: Q+A 22 March 2026: “Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilities

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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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#177
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#31
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Q+A 12 April 2026: Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflation
Q: Is there a risk that public votes or transparency around MPC decisions could change monetary policy in NZ?
Breman notes that transparency considerations are under discussion but emphasizes independence and the need for appropriate country-specific reforms.
Q+A 12 April 2026: Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflation
Q: What are the key near-term risks to inflation from the Iran conflict and oil markets?
The bank expects higher oil prices and supply-chain disruptions to feed into inflation, with ongoing uncertainty influencing forecast paths.
Q+A 12 April 2026: Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflation
Q: If inflation is above target, what would trigger the bank to raise rates?
Anna Breman explains that the bank would act if near-term inflation proves to be embedded and remains high one to two years out; policy would respond to maintain low and stable inflation.
Iran ambassador: New Zealand no longer stands up for peace
Q: Is there any future in which Iran would allow freedom of navigation through key waterways without imposing tolls?
The ambassador suggests this is contingent on negotiations and argues that security and legal considerations tied to territorial waters must be respected, especially in moments of heightened threat and during wartime conditions.
Iran ambassador: New Zealand no longer stands up for peace
Q: After weeks of fighting, what has been learned from the conflict so far?
The ambassador argues the international order is shifting toward unilateral action by powerful states and stresses the need to uphold international law rather than allow the 'rule of jungle' to prevail, while highlighting the civilian toll and the importance of multilateral diplomacy.

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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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