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Simeon Brown: Energy prices, hospital pressures, and National's pollingWith power prices in the spotlight, Energy Minister Simeon Brown has become one of the key figures in Christopher Luxon's cabinet. He joins Jack Tame to explain why the Government isn't moving to break up the gentailers, the cost of maintaining frontline health services, and whether National's caucus backs Christopher Luxon.The last hold-outs against housing developmentWith just one new housing development, the town of Prebbleton, on the outskirts of Christchurch, could increase its total number of households by over 25 percent.Birchs Village would bring 530 new houses to Prebbleton. After facing difficulties getting resource consent, the development has been listed with the Government's fast-track legislation.Q+A reporter Whena Owen meets the development's would-be neighbours, who are fearful of what their future in the town holds if it goes ahead.New laws: Will voters be turned away?In late 2025, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith celebrated the passing of a new law which he said would speed up the voting count after a general election: unlike previous elections, in 2026, no one will be allowed to enroll once early voting starts, 13 days before election day, November 7.It's driving Electoral Commission Chief Executive Karl Le Quesne to make sure as many New Zealanders as possible are aware of the changes and enrolled before they miss out. But even with no disruption to people's ability to vote, Le Quesne says this change won't deliver the efficiency savings the Government advertised.He joins Jack Tame to share the Commission's election plan, including changes to the way EasyVote cards will be sent.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
In late 2025, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith celebrated the passing of a new law which he said would speed up the voting count after a general election: unlike previous elections, in 2026, no one will be allowed to enroll once early voting starts, 13 days before election day, November 7.It's driving Electoral Commission Chief Executive Karl Le Quesne to make sure as many New Zealanders as possible are aware of the changes and enrolled before they miss out. But even with no disruption to people's ability to vote, Le Quesne says this change won't deliver the efficiency savings the Government advertised.He joins Jack Tame to share the Commission's election plan, including changes to the way EasyVote cards will be sent.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With just one new housing development, the town of Prebbleton, on the outskirts of Christchurch, could increase its total number of households by over 25 percent.Birchs Village would bring 530 new houses to Prebbleton. After facing difficulties getting resource consent, the development has been listed with the Government's fast-track legislation.Q+A reporter Whena Owen meets the development's would-be neighbours, who are fearful of what their future in the town holds if it goes ahead.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With power prices in the spotlight, Energy Minister Simeon Brown has become one of the key figures in Christopher Luxon's cabinet. He joins Jack Tame to explain why the Government isn't moving to break up the gentailers, the cost of maintaining frontline health services, and whether National's caucus backs Christopher Luxon.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
law focus of Green MP's billMigrant families can be split apart when family members are denied visas on the basis that their disability would be a burden to New Zealand's health system, a Green MP says.Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan's members bill would remove the ability to discriminate and carve out a way for affected families to challenge these decisions: by making a complaint to the Human Rights Commission.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Migrant families can be split apart when family members are denied visas on the basis that their disability would be a burden to New Zealand's health system, a Green MP says.Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan's members bill would remove the ability to discriminate and carve out a way for affected families to challenge these decisions: by making a complaint to the Human Rights Commission.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Twenty years from now, people will look back on high speed limits we have in cities now and find them just as unbelievable as smoking indoors - a relic of the past. That's the dream of a visiting Dutch academic.Professor Marco te Brömmelstroet holds the Chair on Urban Mobility Futures at the University of Amsterdam and spoke at the Public Transport Association conference at Te Papa this week. While there, he caught up with Jack Tame.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
of Government policy when it comes to child poverty, and that she has not been told by the Minister for Social Development, Louise Upston, why she wasn't brought back.Dr Achmad sat down with Jack Tame in her final week in the role.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Russia's principal security service says a Russian citizen has been detained in the country's far East. The man is accused of spying for New Zealand's SIS.Jack Tame sits down with Russia's Ambassador Stanislav Krans at the Russian Embassy in Wellington to ask more about the case. And nearly four and a half years into the military invasion of Ukraine, and following 35 rounds of New Zealand sanctions against Russia, he asks about the relationship between Russia and New Zealand.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
says former judge Anthony FitzGerald served as a judge for 27 years and has seen first-hand the fortunes of Auckland's homeless caught in the justice system. This week he appeared before a parliamentary select committee to oppose the Government's move-on orders legislation.He joins Tova O'Brien to explain why he thinks communities and businesses are being misled about move-on orders as a solution to antisocial behaviour.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Anthony FitzGerald served as a judge for 27 years and has seen first-hand the fortunes of Auckland's homeless caught in the justice system. This week he appeared before a parliamentary select committee to oppose the Government's move-on orders legislation.He joins Tova O'Brien to explain why he thinks communities and businesses are being misled about move-on orders as a solution to antisocial behaviour.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Labour MP Arena Williams and National MP James Meager join Tova O'Brien to discuss the big stories of the week, including Stuart Nash's election-killing comments on maternity leave, what local investment in data centres should look like, and their future ambitions for leadership.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
First-term ACT MP Laura McClure captured headlines by holding up an image in parliament that appeared to show her naked: the image was a deepfake. She is the backer of a bill that would explicitly criminalise the creation and distribution of pornographic deepfakes, after hearing the stories of Kiwi women who were victimised by AI-generated images.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The Greens have announced an election campaign policy to put a one-year moratorium on the consenting and building of AI data centres in New Zealand, citing a need to put in place strong regulations before the emerging tech industry can have irreversible impacts on the country's natural resources.Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joins Tova O'Brien, and also discusses the party's energy and tax policies.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Former naval officer Chris Penk took over the helm of the defence portfolio from ministerial veteran Judith Collins in April of this year. Since then, the geostrategic environment has only grown in intensity and complexity with the continuation of conflict in Iran.Freshly returned from the NATO summit in Turkiye, and in the wake of a Chinese ballistic missile test in the Pacific, he joins Q+A to discuss New Zealand's defence preparedness.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Paul Henry has worked in broadcasting for more than forty years, becoming one of the most recognisable names in New Zealand television from his time as a presenter, and more recently serving as a board member for TVNZ.On Tuesday he announced his candidacy for the ACT Party list. He says while the decision came together quickly, he wants to be in parliament to create a better future for his ten grandchildren. He joins Jack Tame to discuss what that future might look like.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker joins Q+A to discuss her ideas around increasing societal alienation, and in her view why diminishing knowledge of shared history contributes to it. Irving-Stonebraker is in New Zealand to deliver the Maxim Institute's Sir John Graham lecture, which this year explores what it means to be a steward of history.
Mike Munro was one of the most senior behind the scenes figures in both Helen Clark, and Dame Jacinda Ardern’s governments. In an interview with Q+A with Jack Tame, he explains why politics is such a seductive profession for competitive people to get into, how the political arena has changed over decades, and what it was like to work in coalition with Winston Peters. Munro also offers insights into his time on other sides of the political divide, both as a press gallery journalist, and government relations lobbyist. His new book is Ringside, and is published by Upstart Press. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants Ministry of Social Development (MSD) managers are being told they can face performance management if, among other measures, their staff approve too many emergency housing requests, documents obtained by Q+A reveal. Homelessness advocates say the scale of rough sleeping is unprecedented in New Zealand, and that government policies are part of the reason why. Jack Tame put the documents, obtained under the Official Information Act, to associate housing minister Tama Potaka. Why Labour thinks it can make rapid return to government Labour strategists are hoping for a return to government just three years after one of their worst-ever election results. Campaign chair Kieran McAnulty sets out why he believes there could be a one-term National government. “Prince of the provinces”: On the road with Shane Jones Senior NZ First MPs are on a long tour of town halls around the country, with more than 30 dates planned before the election campaign begins. Reporter Whena Owen went to Kaikōura to see Shane Jones in action, as controversies swirl over recreational fishing, the party’s coalition positioning, and limousine usage. “Social conservatism”: Why Alfred Ngaro joined NZ First Former National MP and minister Alfred Ngaro joins Q+A to talk about his political journey towards becoming a candidate for NZ First, his socially conservative values, and Christian Zionist beliefs. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Former National MP and minister Alfred Ngaro joins Q+A to talk about his political journey towards becoming a candidate for NZ First, his socially conservative values, and Christian Zionist beliefs. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Senior NZ First MPs are on a long tour of town halls around the country, with more than 30 dates planned before the election campaign begins. Reporter Whena Owen went to Kaikōura to see Shane Jones in action, as controversies swirl over recreational fishing, the party’s coalition positioning, and limousine usage. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Labour strategists are hoping for a return to government just three years after one of their worst-ever election results. Campaign chair Kieran McAnulty sets out why he believes there could be a one-term National government. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) managers are being told they can face performance management if, among other measures, their staff approve too many emergency housing requests, documents obtained by Q+A reveal. Homelessness advocates say the scale of rough sleeping is unprecedented in New Zealand, and that government policies are part of the reason why. Jack Tame put the documents, obtained under the Official Information Act, to associate housing minister Tama Potaka. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Helen Clark: New Zealand's unsolved problems and fragile peace in IranProductivity, sensible taxation and the ballooning cost of superannuation are among the uniquely thorny, long-lasting issues that New Zealand hasn't been able to conquer. It's a politically-motivated cycle of short-term flip-flopping on these important issues that The Helen Clark Foundation's new book, Facing Up To Our Future, diagnoses as the problem - released, strategically, in a general election year.Former prime minister Helen Clark joins Q+A to speak to the book's message, and to the latest developments from the war in Iran, where a MOU toward a peace deal has been signed between Iran and the US, but the Strait of Hormuz has shuttered again as Israel strikes Lebanon.Live from National's 90th annual party conferenceThe Prime Minister and National Party faithful are gathering in Wellington for the party's 90th annual conference. With less than five months until the election, the biggest party in parliament is preparing to switch into campaign mode, with Christopher Luxon set to announce new policies.1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins joins Q+A live from Wellington.Real estate agents, doctors shouldn't be punished for free speech: ACT policyThe ACT Party has introduced a new campaign policy which it says will stop professional regulatory bodies - like the Medical Council, or Real Estate Agents Authority - from policing workers' privately-held beliefs. ACT says these regulators are increasingly overstepping their statutory roles and enforcing ideological views across their industry.ACT MP Simon Court joins Q+A.Will newcomer Andy Burnham oust PM Sir Keir Starmer?Yet another challenge has been made to the embattled UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Former Manchester mayor and newly-elected Labour MP Andy Burnham is calling on the PM to consider his options for a handover of power just two years into the government's five-year term, the legacy party searching for renewed energy in the face of surging support for Nigel Farage's Reform party.1News UK correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams joins Q+A from London.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The ACT Party has introduced a new campaign policy which it says will stop professional regulatory bodies - like the Medical Council, or Real Estate Agents Authority - from policing workers' privately-held beliefs. ACT says these regulators are increasingly overstepping their statutory roles and enforcing ideological views across their industry.ACT MP Simon Court joins Q+A.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The Prime Minister and National Party faithful are gathering in Wellington for the party's 90th annual conference. With less than five months until the election, the biggest party in parliament is preparing to switch into campaign mode, with Christopher Luxon set to announce new policies.1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins joins Q+A live from Wellington.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Productivity, sensible taxation and the ballooning cost of superannuation are among the uniquely thorny, long-lasting issues that New Zealand hasn't been able to conquer. It's a politically-motivated cycle of short-term flip-flopping on these important issues that The Helen Clark Foundation's new book, Facing Up To Our Future, diagnoses as the problem - released, strategically, in a general election year.Former prime minister Helen Clark joins Q+A to speak to the book's message, and to the latest developments from the war in Iran, where a MOU toward a peace deal has been signed between Iran and the US, but the Strait of Hormuz has shuttered again as Israel strikes Lebanon.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter.Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Yet another challenge has been made to the embattled UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Former Manchester mayor and newly-elected Labour MP Andy Burnham is calling on the PM to consider his options for a handover of power just two years into the government's five-year term, the legacy party searching for renewed energy in the face of surging support for Nigel Farage's Reform party.1News UK correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams joins Q+A from London.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
to repair Strait of HormuzThe 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 energy markets.Why prison numbers will surge: Writer Asher EmanuelNew Ministry of Justice projections forecast a 35 percent growth in New Zealand's prison population over the next ten years, with those kept in remand - people who have been charged but not convicted, or convicted but not sentenced - set to swell by nearly fifty percent.Asher Emanuel, a public lawyer and author of bestselling book The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City, says the trend doesn't necessarily reflect more crime, but a deliberate policy decision to put more people in prison.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
New Ministry of Justice projections forecast a 35 percent growth in New Zealand's prison population over the next ten years, with those kept in remand - people who have been charged but not convicted, or convicted but not sentenced - set to swell by nearly fifty percent.Asher Emanuel, a public lawyer and author of bestselling book The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City, says the trend doesn't necessarily reflect more crime, but a deliberate policy decision to put more people in prison.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
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 energy markets.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
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 facility, to ask residents how they feel about having LNG in their backyard.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
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 week in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else.Labour's transport spokesperson, MP for Palmerston North Tangi Utikere, says the policy delivers cost-of-living relief at a net cost of $65 million a year. He joins Jack Tame for the first time.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Federated Farmers swing big for Election 2026Agricultural lobby Federated Farmers have a lot to celebrate in the last parliamentary term. Their 2023 election policy priority list has almost all been picked up by the coalition government, with projects like revised freshwater rules, rethinking forestry incentives in the Emissions Trading Scheme, and scrapping the Labour government's 'ute tax' all achieved in the past three years.Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford joins Q+A to announce the new, 25-point election wishlist, which he says is for any political party willing to work with the group.Could Christchurch terror attack have been stopped?He told us what he was going to do: that's the stark conclusion of two extremism researchers who've uncovered previously unreported public communications from the Christchurch terrorist in the years leading up to the 2019 March 15 attack.Researchers Chris Wilson and Michal Dziwulski say the Royal Commission into March 15 failed to ask some of the most important questions after the attack - and whether it might have been prevented - and reached conclusions about Brenton Tarrant that were not supported by evidence.How three AI-linked IPOs could reshape economyWhen Elon Musk's Space X is listed on the NASDAQ, it's set to be the biggest IPO in history - valuing the company at $3 trillion New Zealand dollars.Two AI giants, Anthropic and Open AI, have also signalled they'll list in the coming months.Jonty Kelt, the founder at Fantail Ventures, Q+A to preview the historic launches.Election deadline rapidly approaching for small partiesAny political parties wanting to contest the 2026 general election in November need to have their registration papers submitted by the end of this week. Political hopefuls - and returning hopefuls like the Alliance party - are rallying to get the required 500 financial members in time.Whena Owen reports for Q+A, meeting a set of smaller parties vying for the chance to win party votes.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Any political parties wanting to contest the 2026 general election in November need to have their registration papers submitted by the end of this week. Political hopefuls - and returning hopefuls like the Alliance party - are rallying to get the required 500 financial members in time.Whena Owen reports for Q+A, meeting a set of smaller parties vying for the chance to win party votes.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
When Elon Musk's Space X is listed on the NASDAQ, it's set to be the biggest IPO in history - valuing the company at $3 trillion New Zealand dollars.Two AI giants, Anthropic and Open AI, have also signalled they'll list in the coming months.Jonty Kelt, the founder at Fantail Ventures, Q+A to preview the historic launches.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
He told us what he was going to do: that's the stark conclusion of two extremism researchers who've uncovered previously unreported public communications from the Christchurch terrorist in the years leading up to the 2019 March 15 attack.Researchers Chris Wilson and Michal Dziwulski say the Royal Commission into March 15 failed to ask some of the most important questions after the attack - and whether it might have been prevented - and reached conclusions about Brenton Tarrant that were not supported by evidence.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Agricultural lobby Federated Farmers have a lot to celebrate in the last parliamentary term. Their 2023 election policy priority list has almost all been picked up by the coalition government, with projects like revised freshwater rules, rethinking forestry incentives in the Emissions Trading Scheme, and scrapping the Labour government's 'ute tax' all achieved in the past three years.Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford joins Q+A to announce the new, 25-point election wishlist, which he says is for any political party willing to work with the group.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Five months from the election, immigration is being framed by political parties as a critical election issue, with the Prime Minister warning the wrong policies could damage social cohesion. In New Zealand in 2026, migration is the main source of population growth, with the nation's fertility rate slumping to 1.6, below replacement levels.Is an immigration backlash the inevitable response to a globalising world?Jack Tame speaks to author and CEO of geospatial analytics company AlphaGeo Dr Parag Khanna.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
In Budget 2026, Treasury published New Zealand's latest child poverty statistics. It's a grim picture, and one that isn't improving much: the number of households in material hardship is estimated to be 14 percent, with a 2028 target of six percent.Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad joins Jack Tame to lay out the cost of persistent child poverty and discusses the workability of a forthcoming ban of social media for under-16s.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
comment on New Zealand's defence spending.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
comment on New Zealand's defence spending.Children's Commissioner: The cost of child povertyIn Budget 2026, Treasury published New Zealand's latest child poverty statistics. It's a grim picture, and one that isn't improving much: the number of households in material hardship is estimated to be 14 percent, with a 2028 target of six percent.Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad joins Jack Tame to lay out the cost of persistent child poverty and discusses the workability of a forthcoming ban of social media for under-16s.Why populist nationalism won't stop immigrationFive months from the election, immigration is being framed by political parties as a critical election issue, with the Prime Minister warning the wrong policies could damage social cohesion. In New Zealand in 2026, migration is the main source of population growth, with the nation's fertility rate slumping to 1.6, below replacement levels.Is an immigration backlash the inevitable response to a globalising world?Jack Tame speaks to author and CEO of geospatial analytics company AlphaGeo Dr Parag Khanna.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
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 how science has progressed, and shares his impressions on whether artificial intelligence technology can be considered 'conscious'.Richard Dawkins will be speaking at Auckland's Kiri te Kanawa Theatre on Friday 20 November and Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre Monday 23 November. Tickets are on sale now.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
David Seymour joins Jack Tame. Watch more of Q+A's interview with David Seymour on Sunday.
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 Ministry for Regulation. With less than six months to the general election, and the party polling slightly lower than its 2023 performance, David Seymour speaks to his new policy of tougher English language requirements for visa-holders and introducing an overstayer enforcement unit within Immigration New Zealand.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
criticism Minister for education and immigration Erica Stanford joins Jack Tame to discuss the new scheme replacing NCEA, facing down public criticism over removing school boards' Treaty of Waitangi obligations, and why the National Party is toughening its rhetoric on immigration. She also pushed back on education ministry plans to remove ESOL funding for year 0 and year 1 students in the second half of this year, saying the ministry had “got ahead of itself” and that wouldn’t now be happening. Stanford also touched on the government’s pause in rolling out a social media ban for under-16s, saying there was a legislative programme still under way, and that the National Party was still committed to moving something on age verification. Where's the policy? Chris Hipkins on Labour's election plans Less than six months out from a general election, New Zealand's highest-polling party has only revealed a handful of policies. On big issues like the cost of living, fuel security and immigration, Chris Hipkins says the Labour Party will be sharing their vision for the country after Budget Day. Chris Hipkins joins Jack Tame for his first appearance of 2026 to discuss his flagship education policy of the previous government, Fees Free - now set to be cancelled, with a price tag to date of $2 billion. He also considers whether Labour in New Zealand can take any lessons from Sir Keir Starmer's turmoil in the UK. “Oligopoly”: How a lack of competition hurts public pockets OECD economist David Haugh joins Q+A with Jack Tame to talk about a major new report detailing the weak state of competition in the New Zealand economy, and why ordinary New Zealanders are being economically hurt by the structure of key markets.His report also critiqued the government’s LNG plans, and he responds to an assertion from PM Chris Luxon that those sections of the report are “a load of rubbish”. The “global Goliath” and risk of worldwide societal collapse Cambridge researcher of existential risks Luke Kemp talks to Q+A about the threats facing the continued survival of humanity, why wealth inequality is such a major risk factor, and how in such a globalised world, a collapse would be much more difficult to survive than previous societal collapses. Kemp’s book is Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse, and he’s been in New Zealand as part of the Auckland Writers Festival. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
David Kirk: Why rugby can weather storms around finances and fans NZ Rugby chair David Kirk sat down with Q+A’s Simon Mercep to discuss the state of rugby’s grassroots, whether NZR’s finances are in the sort of shape they need to be, and player retention issues. Kirk also revealed NZ Rugby is “considering” buying private equity firm Silver Lake out of their $262 million investment, and reflected on the state of modern politics.Why Green candidate Tania Waikato believes she can beat Rawiri Waititi Lawyer Tania Waikato helped mobilise hundreds of thousands of submissions against the Treaty Principles Bill and Regulatory Standards Act. Now, she's ranked 13 on the Green Party list - the highest of any new face, and higher than some sitting MPs. She's also challenging the Māori electorate of Waiariki, currently held - by a considerable margin - by Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Tania joins Simon Mercep to discuss her vision for constitutional reform in New Zealand, and how she will work with MPs from across the aisle after building her platform on calling them out.Inside the campaign against retirement village payout policiesWhen a retirement village resident moves on or dies, the money they paid isn't released until the village sells the unit.MPs from across parliament are looking at changes, but one campaigner is touring the country demanding a better deal for the elderly. Whena Owen reports.Climate disaster spending overwhelmingly on recovery, not preparation Climate Change Commission chief executive Jo Hendy joins Q+A’s Simon Mercep to discuss her organisation’s new report into the future risks of climate change in New Zealand, highlighting the dramatic spending figures that show we spend far more recovering from climate-related disasters rather than proactively preparing for them. The report also details how those risks go beyond the disasters themselves, and can have cascading effects into governance, social cohesion, and mental health.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Wayne Brown: NZ being run 'like a wrecking yard'Running on a strident anti-Wellington platform, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown was re-elected to a second term in 2025 by a more than 100,000-vote majority. In April of this year, he signed New Zealand's first-ever city deal with central government, an agreement which contains no new funding arrangements for Auckland, and kicks one of Brown's biggest campaigns - a bed tax - into discussions for 2027.He joins Jack Tame to discuss Auckland's City Deal, Auckland Transport, and his pitch for a grand coalition between National and Labour in 2026 - a path he describes as the only way to reverse the long-term decline of New Zealand.Behind the scenes of Auckland's $5.5 billion rail projectWhen Auckland's City Rail Link opens for business in the second half of 2026, the city will boast New Zealand's longest escalator, three brand-new stations, and a whole suite of costly but essential improvements to existing infrastructure. The price tag sits at $5.5 billion, split between central government and Auckland Council - with the Super City's largest-ever rates increase, 7.9 percent, mooted to cover the ongoing costs. Is a longer life always better?Dr Ezekiel Emanuel is an oncologist and bioethicist in Washington DC and the author of 'Eat Your Ice Cream: Six simple rules for a long and healthy life'.In New Zealand for the NIB Health Innovation Summit, he joins Jack Tame to discuss how NZ stacks up internationally when it comes to health outcomes, what our Pharmac model gets right, and why he says he will refuse medical intervention after he turns 75.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Chris Bishop: National leadership and his policy ambitionsChris Bishop's name has repeatedly been raised in media reports about discontent with the National Party's leadership.Despite being stripped of his campaign chair and leader of the house titles, the Hutt South MP continues to carry some of the most important portfolios in government: transport, housing, and infrastructure. Just over six months until the election, he joins Jack Tame to discuss the top job and how the $49 billion gap in funding New Zealand's roads of national significance will be addressed.Former Labour minister on building back trust after scandalMichael Wood was once a rising star in the Labour government's Cabinet, but after he failed to act on advice to divest himself of his shares in Auckland Airport, he resigned from his Ministerial portfolios in transport, workplace relations, immigration, and as minister for Auckland, and was not returned to his electorate seat in 2023.Three years on, he joins Jack Tame to discuss whether he has regained the confidence of the Labour caucus.Budget cuts come for online ANZAC commemoration Veterans and historians are in disbelief at government plans to archive the Ngā Tapuwae Trails website, a live, self-guided tour of Gallipoli and the Western Front, on the grounds that the website costs too much for a low number of people who use it.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Iranian ambassador: New Zealand no longer stands up for peaceThe representative of the Iranian government in New Zealand says the small Pacific nation is now seen as a country that supports unilateral military action, having refused to condemn the United States' actions on the world stage.After weeks of fighting, and days after ceasefire negotiations began, Jack sat down with Iranian ambassador Reza Nazar Ahari to discuss when the Strait of Hormuz will re-open and how Iran defends calling upon international law after perpetrating independently-verified human rights abuses in its own country.This interview was recorded on Friday 10 April.Anna Breman: How the Iran war will affect inflationWhen Anna Breman became New Zealand's Reserve Bank Governor in December of 2025, she promised greater transparency in how the bank makes monetary policy decisions.Formerly First Deputy Gobernor at Sweden's Riksbank, Breman took over the reins of New Zealand's central bank after a year of high-profile resignations and criticism from central government.After holding the OCR at 2.25 percent this week, she expands on what the global uncertainty caused by the Iran war means for New Zealand's economic future.This interview was recorded on Friday 10 April.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The representative of the Iranian government in New Zealand says the small Pacific nation is now seen as a country that supports unilateral military action, having refused to condemn the United States' actions on the world stage.After weeks of fighting, and days after ceasefire negotiations began, Jack sat down with Iranian ambassador Reza Nazar Ahari to discuss when the Strait of Hormuz will re-open and how Iran defends calling upon international law after perpetrating independently-verified human rights abuses in its own country.This interview was recorded on Friday 10 April.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
When Anna Breman became New Zealand's Reserve Bank Governor in December of 2025, she promised greater transparency in how the bank makes monetary policy decisions.Formerly First Deputy Governor at Sweden's Riksbank, Breman took over the reins of New Zealand's central bank after a year of high-profile resignations and criticism from central government.After holding the OCR at 2.25 percent this week, she expands on what the global uncertainty caused by the Iran war means for New Zealand's economic future.This interview was recorded on Friday 10 April.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
NZ’s foreign policy response to Iran falling short: Labour The government is breaking with long-held norms in foreign affairs in how it is approaching the Iran crisis, says Labour’s new foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters. She tells Q+A that the government must be stronger in standing up for human rights and international law, and sets out what she’d do differently.The AI startup that could radically change legal profession Amid the disruption being caused by AI, the legal profession could see massive changes in the next few years. Leading the charge is Ivo, whose founder Min-Kyu Jung spoke to Q+A about the potential for AI to take a much greater role how lawyers operate. The Kiwi former lawyer also talked about why getting massive scale in tech isn’t possible in New Zealand, forcing a move to Silicon Valley. Will fuel price blowouts push us toward electrification? ReWiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey joins Q+A to talk about what the fuel crisis means for the future of energy, and why attention is increasingly turning towards electrification, rather than relying on precarious fossil fuel supply chains. The tiny nation caught in middle of geopolitical tussles Tuvalu is one of the world’s smallest countries, facing some of the world’s most challenging crises. The low-lying atoll nation faces huge threats from climate change, particularly rising sea levels, and many of its citizens are considering taking up the option of leaving. At the same time, Tuvalu’s diplomatic relationship with Taiwan leaves it increasingly isolated among its neighbours. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Tuvalu is one of the world’s smallest countries, facing some of the world’s most challenging crises. The low-lying atoll nation faces huge threats from climate change, particularly rising sea levels, and many of its citizens are considering taking up the option of leaving. At the same time, Tuvalu’s diplomatic relationship with Taiwan leaves it increasingly isolated among its neighbours. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Amid the disruption being caused by AI, the legal profession could see massive changes in the next few years. Leading the charge is Ivo, whose founder Min-Kyu Jung spoke to Q+A about the potential for AI to take a much greater role how lawyers operate. The Kiwi former lawyer also talked about why getting massive scale in tech isn’t possible in New Zealand, forcing a move to Silicon Valley. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
ReWiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey joins Q+A to talk about what the fuel crisis means for the future of energy, and why attention is increasingly turning towards electrification, rather than relying on precarious fossil fuel supply chains. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The government is breaking with long-held norms in foreign affairs in how it is approaching the Iran crisis, says Labour’s new foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters. She tells Q+A that the government must be stronger in standing up for human rights and international law, and sets out what she’d do differently. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
“Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilitiesThe world has fundamentally changed, and New Zealand is not yet grappling with what that means for our national security, says Retired Major-General John Howard.After a distinguished 40 year career in the military, Howard is now speaking out about what the war in Iran represents, the limits of New Zealand’s military capabilities, and the lack of strategic thinking around our military and economic vulnerabilities.In particular, Howard highlights the potential for fuel shortages, and that it is unclear how fuel will be allocated between the population at large and critical industries if necessary.Mayors speak out against road funding changesThey’re lifelines for small communities, but special purpose roads are about to lose their full government funding. Whena Owen meets a group of regional mayors who are raising the alarm.Meet the urban planner who wants less planningWorld leading urban planner Alain Bertaud speaks to Q+A about his vision for how cities should be allowed to develop through organic choices and markets, rather than central planning.Bertaud is renowned for his work in cities around the world, and famous for long walking tours of cities to get a sense for them. He has been in Auckland as a guest of the NZ Initiative, and intends to walk as much of Auckland as he can.Changes proposed to euthanasia regimeAct MP Todd Stephenson presents his member’s bill, which would expand access to the End of Life Choice assisted dying regime.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
World leading urban planner Alain Bertaud speaks to Q+A about his vision for how cities should be allowed to develop through organic choices and markets, rather than central planning.Bertaud is renowned for his work in cities around the world, and famous for long walking tours of cities to get a sense for them. He has been in Auckland as a guest of the NZ Initiative, and intends to walk as much of Auckland as he can.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The world has fundamentally changed, and New Zealand is not yet grappling with what that means for our national security, says Retired Major-General John Howard.After a distinguished 40 year career in the military, Howard is now speaking out about what the war in Iran represents, the limits of New Zealand’s military capabilities, and the lack of strategic thinking around our military and economic vulnerabilities.In particular, Howard highlights the potential for fuel shortages, and that it is unclear how fuel will be allocated between the population at large and critical industries if necessary.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Nicola Willis: How petrol will be prioritised in worst-case scenariosFinance minister Nicola Willis spoke to Q+A about how the war in Iran and unfolding fuel crisis could affect New Zealand in worst case scenarios, including if there are widespread cancellations of deliveries on force majeure grounds. She discussed how the government is considering prioritisation if that happens. She also discussed other scenarios in which there’s a much longer term issue with higher prices, and what that will mean for the wider economic position for the country.How CEOs are preparing for Iran war falloutQ+A canvassed a group of CEOs for a business insight into how they’re preparing their companies in case the fallout from the Iran war gets worse. We spoke to Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray, Mainfreight Managing Director Don Braid, and Ballance Agri-Nutrients CEO Kelvin Wickham.The district with nowhere for elderly to goQ+A reporter Whena Owen goes to Wairoa where the district is facing an acute shortage of rest home places, after the last facility closed due to damage from Cyclone Gabrielle. But is help now on the way? How drones have taken over the “kill zone” in UkraineDrones and other unmanned weapons systems have never been more effective on the battlefields of Ukraine, making the concept of front lines non-existent. Instead, a kilometres-wide area now sits between the two armies, where humans are constantly at risk of being targeted.Brigadier Stuart Nasse describes it as being like “the opening scene of Terminator 2”, and says the way war is waged has changed radically. He leads the multinational coalition on drones supporting Ukraine, and was in New Zealand to speak at the Centre for Strategic Studies.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Nuclear risk rises: Why Iran war is so dangerous for the worldWith the United States and Israel claiming their attack on Iran is to prevent the Islamic Republic getting their hands on a nuclear weapon, can war be used to stop countries getting nukes? And why has Iran been attacked while North Korea – a nuclear armed state – has been left alone? Amid the world descending into conflict, more countries are arming themselves more heavily with the weapons of mass destruction.Tim Wright is the Treaty Coordinator for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. He tells Jack Tame why his organisation is pushing for a treaty that will require all states to reduce and eventually eliminate their nuclear arsenals.Iran war: Concerns for critical Hormuz Strait supply routeAuckland University professor Ismail Golgeci is an expert on international supply chains and the Gulf region. He tells Q+A why the Strait of Hormuz is so critical, and why commodities like fertiliser, food, and fuel are now in trouble.New Zealand’s economic weak points as Iran crisis deepensIt’s not just the price of petrol. New Zealand is highly dependant on the wider global economy, and the Iran war is putting pressure in unexpected and uncomfortable places. Business Desk senior correspondent Dileepa Fonseka and 1News business correspondent Jason Walls go through where some of New Zealand’s weak points are, why this is likely to lead to a quicker than expected rise in interest rates, and the unknown factors that could spell further trouble.Pursuing justice despite Trump backlash: ICC Judge Kimberly ProstInternational Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost talks to Q+A with Jack Tame about the costs she’s faced since being sanctioned by the Trump administration for attempting to investigate allegations of war crimes, and why the mission of the ICC is so important. She also responds to criticism of the ICC, including about who prosecutions are brought against, and whether the court oversteps its bounds. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Q+A covers the dramatic developments in the Middle East overnight, with claims that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in American and Israeli airstrikes.What are the chances this leads to regime change in Iran? And were the strikes legal? Q+A speaks to Otago University professor Robert Patman, and 1News US correspondent Logan Church.Gary Stevenson: Harsh warning for future if inequality worsensEconomist, author, and former Citibank trader Gary Stevenson from Gary’s Economics joins Q+A to warn against sharply rising inequality, wealth and asset concentration among the super-rich, and what the world of the future could look like. Jack Tame puts his arguments to the test, and asks whether Stevenson’s personal story of being Citibank’s most profitable trader in 2011 is true, ahead of Stevenson’s speaking tour of New Zealand.Being in Iran during brutal regime crackdown When protests erupted in Iran in January, Iranian New Zealander Irene was trapped. She tells 1News In Depth reporter Mava Moayyed what she heard and saw during the brutal regime crackdown, and recounts how difficult it was to escape.What makes a good political heckle? We ask a serial hecklerFor some politicians a heckler is an obstacle, but for others an opportunity. Whena Owen meets serial political heckler Karl Mokaraka and finds out what makes a good heckle, before turning the tables on Karl.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Infrastructure: How we need to change our choicesTe Waihanga Infrastructure Commission CEO Geoff Cooper joins Q+A to lay out the details of a sweeping new report into how New Zealand chooses to build and maintain infrastructure, with major recommendations that could make politicians uncomfortable.Human rights expert: Putting pressure on Israel, Iran, ChinaFormer executive director of Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth speaks to Q+A about his decades of work protecting human rights, and how different types of pressure can be applied to governments that violate them.Professor Margaret Mutu: What democracy can learn from Māori decision-makingMore than a decade after it was first published, Auckland University Professor Margaret Mutu has released an updated edition of The State of Māori Rights. In an extended interview, she discusses the current political moment, and how consensus-based democracy could be a greater influence on how politics is practiced in New Zealand. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Will government get India trade deal in the bag? Trade minister Todd McClay joins Q+A for an in-depth discussion of the free trade agreement with India, as Labour releases a letter outlining their conditions on what might be needed for them to consider voting for it. It comes amid tensions in the government over the deal, with NZ First leader Winston Peters raising concerns about what the deal will mean for migration. LNG or solar? What solves NZ’s energy crisis debated Andrew Eagles from the New Zealand Green Building Council joins Q+A with an exclusive new analysis that outlines why his organisation believes the Liquefied Natural Gas import terminal plan is a mistake, and why a different plan for massive uptake of solar and heat pump hot water systems would work better. Insurance retreat: Where’s the safest bet for cover? With insurance companies starting to pull out from offering new policies in severely flood or seismic vulnerable areas, which area has the lowest risk? And should the government step in when insurance companies step back?Rent controls, eviction protections: MP wants to change tenant rights Green MP Tamatha Paul explains her Member’s Bill, which would impose rent controls, and make it harder to evict tenants. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Former foreign minister Phil Goff tells Q+A that he thinks New Zealand has failed to adequately stand up for this country’s values in the face of Donald Trump, in particular taking aim at foreign minister Winston Peters, who sacked him as ambassador to the UK. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air. Will economy struggling or surging change the election?With the state of the economic recovery looming as a crucial election issue, Q+A is joined by NZIER’s Christina Leung, and Brad Olsen from Infometrics, to discuss whether the economy will recover before November. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air. Adrian Rurawhe: TPM “not the party Tariana Turia started”Departing Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe joins Q+A to reflect on his achievements and regrets in politics, what Labour could have done better in government, and his concerns about the direction of Te Pāti Māori, which he was involved in the initial formation of. He also reflects on his time as Speaker, and the desire he had to always be fair to both government and opposition.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air. How mediation services should be changedQ+A dives into the Members Bill ballot to hear from National MP Carl Bates, who wants to change how mediation services work, and establish a register of mediators the public can access. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Exclusive interview: Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned as the head of the Social Investment Agency this week, after a scathing report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority. .Coster and several other former senior officers were singled out for mishandling sexual misconduct complaints regarding former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, who was subsequently found to be accessing child exploitation and bestiality images on his work computer. .Coster told Q+A's Jack Tame he was wrong to trust Jevon McSkimming but he always acted honestly and in good faith. He claims senior figures knew more about the McSkimming case than they have said publicly — something these parties dispute..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds, defence expert Sam Roggeveen, and ACT list MP Simon Court. Next Sunday is Q+A's last episode of the year.
A visiting defence and foreign policy expert is urging New Zealand to rethink how we prioritise defence spending, arguing we should draw inspiration from the Australian echidna – a small but spiky animal..Sam Roggeveen, a programme director at the Lowy Institute in Australia, came to New Zealand as a guest of Victoria University’s Centre for Strategic Studies..He says the future of defence of Australia and New Zealand relies on making use of the vast distances any attacker would have to cover, and to purchase equipment designed to sink ships and shoot down aircraft..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
In her speech to Labour Party faithful this week, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds doubled-down on her pledge to balance the books. But Edmonds has set herself stricter rules to achieve it, meaning Labour has to go further than the current Government is promising when it comes to revenue and/or spending cuts. Q+A's Jack Tame sat down with Edmonds to ask what choices she'd make.
With Regulation Minister David Seymour, Halter CEO Craig Piggott, and National MP for Port Waikato Andrew Bayly.
Over subsequent Parliaments, ACT has tried to pass a version of the Regulatory Standards Bill — with limited success, until now. Deputy Prime Minister and Regulation Minister David Seymour explains how he thinks the bill will work. Q+A questions him about his selection of principles, whether the Government follows its own ideas of good regulation, and some legal uncertainties created by the bill. .As Associate Education Minister, Seymour is leading work on setting up charter schools. But the demand for state schools to undergo conversion to charter has been lower than expected. Jack Tame asks Seymour why. .Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
FULL INTERVIEW: Since founding Halter as a 22-year-old in 2016, Kiwi CEO Craig Piggott has built the company into the darling of the New Zealand agriculture tech sector..The company's latest funding round valued Halter at more than NZ$1.5 billion. They're expanding their virtual fencing technology rapidly into new markets. .Does New Zealand have the support systems in place to foster more successful startups? Q+A sits down with Piggott in Halter's Auckland office..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber, new Opportunities leader Qiulae Wong, and NZ First MP Andy Foster.
policy that's neither firmly right nor left. .Q+A meets Opportunity's new leader Qiulae Wong, who has a background in sustainable business. Wong says the party has, in the past, been rightly criticised for being overly focused on policy at the expense of connecting with people..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
of the Iwi Chairs Forum's calls for reconciliation. Q+A asks him what that reveals about how Te Pāti Māori views iwi leaders, and whether John Tamihere can remain president of a united Māori party..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
in the interview, then later walked back on his comments. .He said in a statement: “Regarding my comments on corruption, I acknowledge that the IPCA report did not use the words corrupt or corruption and on reflection I misspoke. Like most New Zealanders, I am personally disgusted by the behaviour highlighted in the IPCA report.”.The IPCA report did find that in handling complaints McSkimming, Police bypassed standard processes. Although they didn’t find evidence of collusion, they did find senior officers — including the former Commissioner — attempted to rush investigations to help McSkimming’s application for commissioner and failed to recognise the inappropriateness of their actions..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Stephen Rowe from the conservative Cato Institute in the US joins Q+A to discuss his expertise in how AI should and shouldn't be used in political campaigning. He is also a former colleague of Charlie Kirk, and discusses the legacy of Kirk and Turning Points USA.
New Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar joins Q+A to talk about the challenges in navigating an increasingly volatile world, how technology is changing the airline business, and how Air NZ can meaningfully contribute to the country's GDP.He also discusses his background, parents, and how he came to be in New Zealand.
Minister for Children Karen Chhour joins Q+A to talk about the reduction in youth crime rates, along with the complex picture of harm emerging for children in Oranga Tamariki care.She admits to misspeaking in a previous interview about the nature of harm being suffered by children outside OT residences, after previously appearing to downplay the severity of some of those incidents. And with an estimated half of all children in state care affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Minister Chhour talks about the new FASD action plan. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins Q+A to go through the finer points of the capital gains tax policy, and whether Labour is projected to bring in enough revenue to pay for its promises. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, CTU's new president Sandra Grey, and researcher Kali Mercier.
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has slashed New Zealand's methane targets, saying they're more realistic for farmers. Q+A asks him what impact it may have on the country's international commitments and trade deals. .As Energy Minister, Watts is facing calls to do something about the energy industry. It follows the closure of multiple businesses which cited high energy prices as a factor. .Watts is also questioned about the sustainability of the local government sector as it tackles rates rises, infrastructure deficits, and low voter turnout. .Q+A with Jack Tame is made with the support of New Zealand on Air.
New Zealand is rapidly ageing: Today there are about 870,000 Kiwis who are 65 or older, making up about 17% of the population. In 25 years, that number is forecast to almost double and make up about a third of the population.As well as the pressure on universal superannuation and healthcare, the ageing population will also put infrastructure under strain. Researcher Kali Mercier has considered the implications in her new report, Age-proofing Aotearoa, published by the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP.
About 100,000 workers are planning to walk off the job this week as the Council of Trade Unions welcomes new president Sandra Grey. Meanwhile, Public Service Minister Judith Collins has accused unions of choosing to strike for political reasons. Q+A asks Grey about the Minister's comments, her plans for the CTU, and the state of the union movement.
With 1News reporters Yvonne Tahana, Abbey Wakefield, and Ali Pugh; artist and activist Tāme Iti; former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse; NZ Initiative local government specialist Nick Clark; and ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar.
Q+A speaks to 1News reporters across the country as another local government election wraps up..1News' Yvonne Tahana also reflects on the results of the referenda on Māori wards. On preliminary results, 17 councils have voted to keep them and 25 have voted to remove the wards. .Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
On preliminary figures, national turnout for the local elections stands at 33%, according to Local Government New Zealand. While numbers are expected to increase as more results roll in, it's likely to fall well short of the 41% recorded just three years ago..New Zealand Initiative's local government specialist Nick Clark and former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse joins Q+A to discuss the state of the sector, and why more people aren't interested..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Tāme Iti has lived a life..From his childhood in Ruatoki, he was on the frontlines of the Springbok Tour protests, the 1975 land march, and even tried to join North Vietnamese fighters during the Vietnam War..At times, Iti has been a controversial figure. In others, he has been revered..Q+A visited him at his studio in Whakatāne. Iti reflects on his life as he releases his autobiography: Mana.
With Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk, Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby, and global tax expert Michael Keen.
A year into her role as Race Relations Commissioner, Melissa Derby reflects on the threats to social cohesion and race relations in New Zealand. She says social media tends to amplify extremist content, and she worries about people becoming radicalised online..As an academic, and before her appointment as Commissioner, Derby had publicly questioned the impact of notions of systemic racism, particularly with regards to Māori. Q+A asks her about these views and her opinions of affirmative action. .She also says the Government's approach to the Treaty Principles Bill debate "probably wasn't helpful" given "the unilateral nature of that"..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The Government has announced an overhaul to the classification of earthquake-prone buildings, introducing a new system that will see thousands of buildings moved out of the regime..Under the changes, existing New Building Standard percentage ratings for strengthening or demolishing buildings would be removed, in favour of a "more proportionate" system, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says..Q+A asked him what impact it could have on safety..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Full interview: As the Labour Party debates the shape of its tax policy in next year's election, and economists keep an eye on the effect of the Government's Investment Boost tax deduction tweaks, Q+A spoke to global expert Michael Keen..As the former Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the International Monetary Fund, Keen shaped the institution's policies on tax. He praised New Zealand's broad-based GST system and questioned why that same logic didn't apply when discussing the possibility of a Capital Gains Tax. Keen also said the country needed to consider its relatively high corporate tax rate in any discussions about upping productivity..He also considered people's ideas of a "fair" tax system, and what taxing wealth and multi-national corporations could look like..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With former Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations Colin Keating, and Auckland mayoral candidates Wayne Brown and Kerrin Leoni.
Kerrin Leoni: Why I'd be a better Auckland mayor than Wayne Brown by Q+A with Jack Tame
Incumbent Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says his priority, if re-elected, is to "fix" Auckland Transport. .Q+A asks him about his record, how effective he's been influencing central government, and why he has been avoiding some mayoral candidate debates..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The decision not to recognise a Palestinian state puts New Zealand out of step with the likes of Canada, the UK and Australia. .Colin Keating is New Zealand's former permanent representative to the UN and was outspoken on its Security Council as the Rwanda genocide unfolded. He gives his assessment about what New Zealand's position could mean for its standing internationally. Keating says New Zealand could have made a difference in the longer term had it decided to recognise a Palestinian state..Meanwhile, the Government argues the time is not right as fighting continues in the Middle East. “With a war raging, Hamas still in place, and no clarity on next steps, we do not think that time is now,” Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in his address to the UN General Assembly..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With HSBC economist Paul Bloxham, Christchurch mayoral candidates Sara Templeton and Phil Mauger, and 1News US Correspondent Logan Church.
Fifteen years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, the city's population is growing. The city's new stadium, Te Kaha, is set to open, and residents describe a vitality and energy that has been missing for way too long..But a growing population means new pressure over housing, transport and infrastructure. Q+A speaks to incumbent Mayor Phil Mauger, and challenger Councillor Sara Templeton about their vision for Ōtautahi..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
According to Statistics New Zealand, economic activity as measured by GDP dropped 0.9% in the June quarter for an annual drop of 1.1%. .The Government is pinning the blame on international trade tensions and overseas conflicts. The Opposition says the Government must do more to kick the economy into gear. .A decade ago, HSBC economist Paul Bloxham coined the term “rock star economy” to describe New Zealand's activity. Q+A asks him: What does he make of Aotearoa now?.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
A pivotal diplomatic week looms at the United Nations, with world leaders gathering for the General Assembly. For Foreign Minister Winston Peters, all eyes will be on the announcement of New Zealand's position on recognising a Palestinian state. Cabinet is understood to have made an in principle decision on the matter, though it hasn't yet be revealed..1News US Correspondent Logan Church gives his analysis on the days ahead.
With the three candidates leading Wellington's mayoral race, Commissioner of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori Professor Rawinia Higgins, Labour MP for Manurewa Arena Williams, and former Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt.
2025 marks 50 years since the first Māori Language Week. Professor Rawinia Higgins is the Chair of Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission..She reflects on the difference between the public and the Government's attitudes toward te reo, and gives a vision for the future of the language..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Former Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt introduced stringent legislation in his country to reduce access to vapes. But since 2024, a black market for vapes has been growing in Australia. Hunt told Q+A he still believed he made the right call, based on medical evidence: "We will see over the coming decades, just as we did with cigarettes, some catastrophic health outcomes, people dying difficult deaths.".Hunt also reflected on Australia's Covid-19 response, the tensions between public and private healthcare, and New Zealand's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
As an economically depressed Wellington faces a myriad of challenges — from ageing infrastructure, rising rates, debates about heritage, and a seemingly omnipresent earthquake risk — who is best placed to lead the city?.Q+A, with Verian Public, polled Wellington voters in early September about who they want their next mayor to be. In the face of questions about Wellington City Council's governance capabilities, one candidate is outpolling the rest by a significant margin..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With 1News political editor Maiki Sherman, former Reserve Bank chair Arthur Grimes, former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer, and Housing Minister Chris Bishop.
Further revelations, first reported by the Spinoff, show the Reserve Bank of New Zealand failed to publicly disclose a meeting held at the time it was disputing its funding with the government. It follows the resignation of Governor Adrian Orr and former board chair Neil Quigley. Q+A asked former Reserve Bank chair Arthur Grimes about how the saga has impacted the Reserve Bank's standing, and whether Kiwis should be concerned about political interference in monetary policy.
Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara has won decisively over Labour's Peeni Henare to become Tāmaki Makaurau's next MP. 1News Political Editor Maiki Sherman analyses the results, how Te Pāti Māori's social media game has encouraged people to go out and vote, what it could mean for Labour ahead of next year's election, and why voter turnout remained so low.
Full interview: Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has dedicated much of his life to democracy. But now, with democracy seemingly in decline around the world, he says New Zealand needs to act in order to strengthen our government and society. His new book How to Save Democracy in Aotearoa New Zealand reflects on the reasons behind people's unhappiness with democracy, and how to fix it.
Te Pāti Māori candidate for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election Oriini Kaipara explains why she thinks she’s the best choice for voters in the electorate. But her comments also include an unconventional endorsement for her opponent, Labour’s Peeni Henare, for an even bigger job. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Labour MP and candidate for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election Peeni Henare explains why he thinks the electorate’s voters should put him back in to the seat he previously held for three terms, before losing in 2023. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Polls are about to open in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, triggered by the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp..There are five candidates contesting the seat, including former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara for Te Pāti Māori and former Labour Cabinet Minister Peeni Henare. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui, 1News' Māori Affairs Correspondent, gives her analysis of the race..Advance voting starts on August 25. Voters have until 7pm September 6 to cast their ballots..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
The head of Open AI, the creator of ChatGPT, says the world may be in the midst of an AI bubble. Sam Altman's warning coincides with a new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which found that for the tens of billions of dollars spent by companies investing in AI pilots, 95% have seen no boost to profits at all. .Victoria University's Dr Andrew Lensen says it's important not to blindly give into the hype around generative AI..Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With Australia National University senior lecturer Dr Anas Iqtait, Whena Owen following up on access to Cape Palliser, Victoria University's Dr Andrew Lensen, Bagrie Economics chief economist Cameron Bagrie, and 1News' Te Aniwa Hurihanganui.
Dr Anas Iqtait is a senior lecturer at the Australian National University and author of Funding and the Quest for Sovereignty in Palestine. He tells Q+A it won't make much difference to everyday Palestinians if a state is recognised by Western nations. Iqtait says it's more important for countries like New Zealand to take a "rights-based approach".
Bagrie Economics chief economist Cameron Bagrie speaks to Q+A about the economic situation New Zealand is in, and what levers could be pulled to get the country out of the malaise.However, Bagrie says some of the levers that have been pulled in previous downturns might not be available now.Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
With former finance minister Grant Robertson, 1News US correspondent Logan Church, Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson, and Whena Owen on the Cape Palliser coast.
In a turbulent world of trade tensions, ever-changing tech, and climate change, what are the keys to keeping New Zealand's next generation on the farm?Q+A visited Hugh Jackson, the newly crowned Young Farmer of the Year, on his family's sheep and beef farm in Te Akau, north of Raglan. He says while the rural sector has performed strongly in recent times, he's well aware that won't always be the case.
Grant Robertson retired from politics in early 2024 to take up a new job as Otago University's Vice-Chancellor. He was back in the headlines this week after declining to show up to in-person hearings for the Covid-19 inquiry's second phase. The former Finance Minister spoke to Q+A about that decision and why he doesn't regret the Labour Government's spending decisions during the pandemic.Robertson, who is about to release his memoir Anything Could Happen, also reflects on the impact his sexuality had on his political career.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due in Washington DC next week, as US President Donald Trump wraps up his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.1News' US Correspondent Logan Church speaks to Q+A from Anchorage, Alaska. He says it's not clear if anything tangible was achieved from the Trump-Putin summit. As Trump himself said: “There were many, many points that we agreed on, most of them, I would say a couple of big ones that we haven't quite got there, but we've made some headway."
With Education Minister Erica Stanford, PM's Chief Science Advisor John Roche, and Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno.
Full interview: Education Minister Erica Stanford says the re-introduction of charter schools under Associate Education Minister David Seymour has motivated her to strengthen the state school system "so we don't have people leaving and wanting to convert to charter schools"..Stanford also says she didn't come into the job with a plan to scrap NCEA for secondary school students. But increasingly, it became clear major changes were needed, she says. Q+A asks the Minister about the impact her proposed replacement may have for students with diverse needs.
Full interview: Brother Guy Consolmagno is an astronomer, meteorite expert, and heads up the Vatican Observatory. While visiting New Zealand, the Jesuit spoke to Q+A about why science and religion aren't always in conflict. Jack Tame also asks him where he stands on the Fermi Paradox — is there intelligent life beyond Earth and, if so, why haven't we found it yet?
Full interview: After a delay, the Government named Ministry for Primary Industries' John Roche as the Prime Minister's new chief science advisor. With the Government prioritising economic growth in its efforts in science, Roche reflects on the pressures he faces in the role and whether his advice is truly independent..The former Dairy NZ principal scientist also speaks to Q+A about the lessons New Zealand learnt from its M. Bovis eradication programme, broader science sector reforms, and what changes to the school curriculum could mean for the future of STEM.
Interviews with Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop, Crimson Education co-founder Jamie Beaton, Infrastructure Commission CEO Geoff Cooper, and digital infrastructure activist Julian Oliver.
Full interview: Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga chief executive Geoff Cooper joins Jack Tame to talk about the country’s infrastructure pipeline, and why the spending New Zealand puts toward infrastructure doesn’t necessarily result in the most effective outcomes — especially when it comes to renewing existing infrastructure.
Full interview: Senior minister Chris Bishop discusses the job losses currently being seen in the construction sector, and answers questions on whether his government’s policies on infrastructure are a contributing cause..Q+A also asks him about recent data on homelessness and rough sleeping, with Bishop indicating an openness to possible “tweaks” in policies that homelessness advocates argue have led to an increase in people sleeping on the street..And as the newly appointed campaign chair, Bishop discusses whether Christopher Luxon’s low preferred Prime Minister ratings are a cause for concern, and defends the government’s decision to limit election enrolment to the day before advance voting begins.
Full interview: With the Government considering the future of NCEA, co-founder of billion-dollar company Crimson Education Jamie Beaton is urging massive changes to New Zealand's secondary school qualification, saying it is causing the country’s graduates to fall behind their international peers.
Interviews with Environment Minister Penny Simmonds, educator Welby Ings, think tank researcher Max Rashbrooke, and NZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle.
Full interview: According to the latest quarterly figures, unemployment is sitting at just over 5%. New research from new think tank The Institute for Democratic and Economic Analysis recommends a range of policies to get people off a benefit and into work, faster.
Full interview: Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds is overseeing huge changes to New Zealand's vocational education system. But after years of reform, could training providers stand alone as Te Pūkenga is dismantled?Q+A also asks Simmonds about her absence from major environmental policies — from freshwater management in farms to the fast-track approvals regime — as Environment Minister.
What counts as intelligence? Educator Welby Ings, labelled a "naughty" student all his life, could barely read and write until he was 15 years old. He went on to become a renowned speaker, filmmaker, teacher, and author.
His new book Invisible Intelligence argues New Zealand's education system fails to recognise intelligence and ability beyond a narrow definition. Ings argues for a more "sophisticated" assessment system in an increasingly complex world.
Full interview: Community housing groups are sounding the alarm on increasing rates of homelessness. Q+A asks Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka if the Government's social housing policies have contributed to the issue.
Full interview: Andrew Browne is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who was the China Editor for the Wall Street Journal and the Asia-Pacific Editor for Reuters. While in New Zealand for the China Business Summit, he spoke with Q+A about the China-US relationship and how New Zealand can make the most of global uncertainty.
Q+A asks Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka if the Government's social housing policies have contributed to increasing homelessness. Q+A also speaks to China expert and journalist Andy Browne on US President Donald Trump's trade policies. Labour MP Jan Tinetti talks about her members' bill aimed at helping new parents.
With Rohan O'Neill Stevens, Tina Nixon, Paula Southgate, Campbell Barry and Nīkau Wi Neera
With Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, CEO Roger Gray and Ian Bremmer.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says NZ needs to have an "honest" conversation about the levels of debt and taxation needed to afford everything that it wants. Q+A also speaks to renewable energy advocate Saul Griffith, Transport Minister Simeon Brown, and rheumatic fever researcher Jason Gurney.
With Jan Tinetti, Barbara Dreaver, Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and Steven Hail.
With Transport and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Also on the show: Janette Sadik-Khan, former New York City Department of Transportation commissioner and transport consultant.
With Greg Foran, Dr Patrick Thomsen, Josephine Bartley Geoff Cooper and Rouben Azizian.
With Chris Bishop, Dr Erik Monasterio, Liam Hehir, Jenée Tibshraeny, and Josephine Bartley
With Dr Carlos Cheung, Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i, Fisher Wang, Felix Poole and Professor Jonathan Boston
With candidates from National, Labour, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, Greens and ACT.
ACT candidate Todd Stephenson joins Q+A to talk about his history in the pharmaceutical industry, and how ACT would reform Pharmac.
National’s deputy leader and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis joins Q+A live to talk about the proposal on taxing foreign buyers, whether it will raise the revenue National is promising, and whether it would breach international tax treaty obligations.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins Q+A to talk about some of the major policies of his party’s campaign, and whether Labour has a record in Government to run on.
With Labour leader Chris Hipkins, National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis, and ACT candidate Todd Stephenson.
It's been one year since Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora replaced DHBs. In that time, have things improved in the health system? Health NZ boss Margie Apa reflects on how things are going.
Education Minister Jan Tinetti joins Q+A to discuss a wide range of issues, including the NCEA overhaul, workforce burnout and staffing issues, attendance, funding problems in the tertiary sector, and New Zealand’s performance on literacy measures.
Education Minister Jan Tinetti joins Q+A to discuss a wide range of issues in the sector. Author Emily King looks at how New Zealand produces food. Finally, Te Whatu Ora Health NZ CEO Margie Apa reflects on one year since DHBs were scrapped.
A Vice-Chancellor that has proposed large job cuts at AUT is warning that many other institutions will face the same challenges this year.
Dr Rinki Murphy and Dr Brian Yow discuss a programme to turn around obesity and diabetes treatment in Auckland's Counties Manukau.
National's finance spokesperson discusses the research released by IRD on the tax position of New Zealand’s wealthiest families. Plus, is National open to working with Winston Peters?
With National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis, Dr Rinki Murphy, Dr Brian Yow, and AUT Vice-Chancellor Damon Salesa.
With Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan, Dame Annette King, and PWC tax partner Geof Nightingale.
With Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, Minister Kieran McAnulty and Professor Nadine Strossen.
With Gaurav Sharma, James McDowell, Georgie Dansey, Tama Potaka, Stuart Nash and David Cay Johnston.
With John Campbell, Jessica Mutch McKay, Nick Smith, Phil Mauger, Katie Bradford, Tory Whanau, Ron Mark, Tania Tapsell, Jules Radich and Nobby Clark.
With Mei Heron, Anna Burns-Francis, Andrew MacFarlane, Paul Eagle, Tory Whanau, Andy Foster and Minister Ayesha Verrall.
With Sir John Key, Benedict Collins, Oscar Kightley, Wayne Brown, Viv Beck, Efeso Collins and Leo Molloy.
With Dr Matire Harwood, Barbara Dreaver, Simon Kofe, Aupito William Sio and David Seymour.
With Maiki Sherman, John Tamihere, Chlöe Swarbrick, Erica Stanford and Alan Sutherland.
In the wake of a series of shootings, National has announced several new policies targeted at gangs.
With Professor Tim Naish, Emmaline Pickering-Martin, Fran O'Sullivan and Ngarimu Blair.
With Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta, Environment Minister David Parker,Tracey Martin by Q+A
With Prof. Rouben Azizian, Pavlo Kukhta, Prof. Robert Patman, Dr Pete Watson, David Seymour and the Three Waters issue in Reefton.
This week on Q+A, Jack speaks to Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins just hours after entering the traffic light system, sits down with new National Leader Christopher Luxon for a wide-ranging interview and hears from Tina Ngata on vaccination and travel to the regions. Whena talks to a contact tracer who won't be having the summer holiday we all long for.
On today's Q+A, a look at the days following the National Party leadership dramas, with analysis from 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay and former Prime Minister Jim Bolger. Finance Minister Grant Robertson on the economy, housing and Covid response, Whena Owen heads to the West Coast town of Karamea where some take issue with vaccination mandates and UNSW epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws on the emergence of the Omicron Covid variant.
Have the latest Covid developments jeopardised Auckland's move down Alert Levels? by Q+A
Jack Tame presents the third in a series of one hour specials, each devoted to a single topic. This week, Milk, Meat and Motorcars/Climate Change.
-Winston Peters on Level 2 -ANZ CEO Antonia Watson -Epidemiologist Dr Ayesha Verrall -A look at where Covid-19 leaves immigration in NZ
- Finance Minister Grant Robertson on infrastructure, housing, and the fallout from Whakaari White island
- The panel picks their winners and losers for 2019, and makes predictions for election year
- We return to our favourite stories of the year for an update
- Developing news on Whakāri White Island
- Professor Tom Wilson on the risks facing rescuers
- Deputy Commissioner John Tims on the Police pilot for armed units
- Ruakaka locals react to Northport reports
- National's Paul Goldsmith on the port debate and infrastructure
- An extended interview with Jacinda Ardern
- Cameron Bagrie on the govt's infrastructure plans
- Is 5G a health risk?
- Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg campaigns in Iowa
- Marie Dhyrberg QC on defends Grace Millane's defence, and questions new laws designed to protect victims of sexual crimes
- Simon Bridges on National's plan to introduce performance measures in courts
- Laura O'Connell Rapira and Liam Hehir discuss political funding in New Zealand
- Marama Davidson accepts the govt hasn't been transformational
- Who should be allowed to speak on university campuses?
- Andrew Becroft fires up at government inaction over poverty
- Could Australia-type wildfires happen here?
- Why don't Kiwis know basic facts?
- From Palmy to power: the Kiwi Vice President of the World Bank
- Exclusive details on working group plan to move Auckland's port
- Govt backs down on changes to education
- The easy access to violent online porn, and how it affects young people
- Is Roundup's active ingredient ending up in our food supply?
- The Botany candidate election
- What does Winston Peters need to prove to win his civil court case?
- UK High Commissioner Laura Clarke on Brexit and the Māori-UK relationship
- Dr Mel Bunce on the perilous state of NZ journalism
- Former NZ political editors pick stand out moments from their time in the gallery
- A two-part debate on cannabis reform
- Winston Peters on NZ First and his future
- 100 years since women were first elected to parliament, many female MPs say it's still a sexist environment
- 1 News Colmar Brunton poll results
- Phil Twyford on the Urban Development Authority -Jami-Lee Ross takes a tour through Botany
- Chief Judge Heemi Taumaunu on transforming justice
- Would drug-testing at festivals save lives?
- How should we remember James Cook?
- Why did a Green minister sign off on the sale of land for a massive landfill?
- Are is going to cost more to take stuff to the dump?
- A trip to meet Trump supporters in Arizona
- Megan Woods on how the oil shortage will impact NZ
- Could flight-shaming threaten our tourism industry?
- Louise Nicholas on the Labour sexual assault allegations
- The UK Secretary of State for Trade on Brexit and a free trade deal
- U.S Drug Reform advocate Deborah Small on the NZ cannabis referendum
- Freshwater debate
- The Dutch ethicist who once supported his country’s euthanasia laws. But now he’s changed his mind.
- Act Leader David Seymour says it’s a false equivalency to compare Dutch euthanasia laws with his proposed NZ law.
- The new book which analyses how many promises our politicians actually keep?
- After the government scrapped its Kiwibuild targets, why should voters trust any of Labour’s promises ahead of next year’s election?
- Peata Melbourne from Philip Morris defends big tobacco's push on vaping products
- Health Minister David Clark on measles, cancer funding, and vaping
- America's top cyber technology official Robert Strayer on why Huawei shouldn't be allowed to establish NZ's 5G network
- Dr Troy Coyle on why the NZ metals industry cares about wellbeing
- The dark arts of political advertising in the modern age
- Paul Goldsmith on raising the age of superannuation and National's finance plan
- Meng Foon on racism in NZ, hate speech laws, and a national holiday to commemorate the NZ Wars
- Matthew Hooton and Matt McCarten on the panel
- Kelvin Davis on the ChCh shooter and the Māori prison population
- Phil Goff vs John Tamihere on Auckland's future
- Damien O'Connor on Fonterra's woes and new compliance costs for farmers
- Sir Roger Douglas on the neo-liberal legacy and politics today
- Is Ihumātao the genesis of a big Māori movement, and is Pania Newton the woman to lead it?
- Adrian Orr issues a warning for savers and criticises arbitrary debt targets
- The Royal Society Te Apārangi says it's time to allow more gene editing in NZ
- Should we be drinking chlorinated water?
- A spirited debate on abortion reform
- Andrew Little on proposed changes to abortion law
- Shane Jones on capital requirements and the impact on regional NZ
- UK Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry
- The first indigenous Australian to become Australia's Minister for Indigenous Affairs Minister