Q+A with Jack Tame

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.

Join former Reserve Bank chair Arthur Grimes as he delves into the turmoil surrounding New Zealand's central bank following recent leadership resignations. Grimes shares his insights on the implications of political interference in monetary policy, raising concerns about trust and governance. He discusses the delicate balance of the Reserve Bank's inflation management amid new mandates, and critiques the politicization impacting its effectiveness. This conversation unveils the essential challenges in maintaining financial stability for Kiwis.

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.

Geoffrey Palmer, a democracy expert and former Prime Minister of New Zealand, dives into the current discontent with democratic systems. He draws parallels between today's challenges and those of the 1930s, stressing the need for individual responsibility in preserving democracy. Palmer critiques the superficial nature of legislative processes and advocates for reforms like citizen assemblies to enhance democratic engagement. He also emphasizes the importance of youth participation in voting and how social media impacts the responsibilities of modern MPs.

In this engaging discussion, Oriini Kaipara, a former broadcaster and Te Pāti Māori candidate, joins Peeni Henare, Labour candidate and former MP. They tackle the competitive Tāmaki Makaurau by-election and the importance of representation for the Māori community. Their conversation touches on the complexities of Māori identity, the pressing need for economic policies addressing housing and youth employment, and the emotional impact of recent community losses. With laughter and shared aspirations, they emphasize unity in leadership and the vital role of voter engagement.

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.