Q+A with Jack Tame

Andrew Coster, former New Zealand Police Commissioner, opens up about his resignation after a critical IPCA report on the Jevon McSkimming scandal. He reflects on his misjudgment in trusting McSkimming, whose disturbing online behavior shocked many. Coster acknowledges the failures within the police culture and his responsibility in the mishandling of misconduct complaints. He insists that key figures in government may have known more than they admit and expresses deep regret about the impact on the police's reputation and his own leadership.

Barbara Edmonds, Labour Party finance spokesperson and former Minister, dives into Labour's economic strategies, discussing capital gains tax proposals and fiscal plans that aim to balance the budget while investing in free primary care. Sam Roggeveen, Programme Director at the Lowy Institute, offers insightful analysis on the implications of China's rise, advocating for a defensive strategy through the 'Echidna Strategy' to safeguard regional stability. The conversation bridges pressing economic and defence issues shaping the future.

In this engaging discussion, Sam Roggeveen, Programme Director at the Lowy Institute and a defense and foreign policy expert, shares innovative ideas on regional security. He advocates for New Zealand to adopt an 'echidna strategy'—using geographic distance to deter attacks effectively. Sam dives into the implications of China's military modernization and argues for prioritizing missiles and anti-ship capabilities in defense budgets. He emphasizes the need for a cooperative approach between Australia and New Zealand to safeguard their air and maritime spaces against emerging threats.

Barbara Edmonds, Labour Party finance spokesperson and former government minister, discusses ambitious fiscal goals and a proposed capital gains tax. She emphasizes the need for stricter financial rules to balance the books and highlights the importance of addressing deficits through tax and spending choices. Edmonds outlines how CGT revenue will fund free GP visits, defends Labour's stance on inflation indexing, and shares insights on pay equity and climate responsibilities. Her commitment to transparent fiscal management sets the stage for Labour's economic vision.

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.

The political outfit formerly known as The Opportunities Party is continuing to chase the 5% MMP threshold to enter Parliament. . It's been almost a decade now since the party burst into the political scene, in its early days bankrolled by rich-lister and philanthropist Gareth Morgan who positioned it as a vehicle for "evidence-based" 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.

FULL INTERVIEW: Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber is calling for reconciliation after Te Pāti Māori's national council expelled MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris. . Barber, who is trying to broker a peace deal between the factions of the party for the Iwi Chairs Forum, says the unrest has been "pretty damaging" for Māori as a whole. As iwi grapple with the consequences of Government policy, he says Te Pāti Māori needs to focus on the bigger picture rather than fight among themselves. . Barber says the party "haven't taken heed" 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.