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Sep 14, 2024 • 55min

Wayne Brown hasn't ruled out second tilt at Auckland mayoralty

With Wayne Brown, Peter Malinauskas, and Steve Jurkovich.
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Sep 8, 2024 • 53min

Chris Hipkins: 'We will absolutely need to increase debt'

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.
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Aug 31, 2024 • 54min

Andrew Little on Health Reform, Defence

With Ngira Simmonds, Te Aniwa Hurihanganui, Maiki Sherman and Andrew Little
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Aug 24, 2024 • 53min

Simeon Brown on council 'nice-to-haves', energy prices

With Simeon Brown, Darleen Tana and Eric Crampton
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Aug 17, 2024 • 54min

Nicole McKee wants gun law changes. Will it keep NZ safer?

With Nicole McKee, Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo and Phillipa Yasbek.
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Aug 10, 2024 • 54min

Labour wants legal advice to unwind charter schools

With Jan Tinetti, Barbara Dreaver, Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and Steven Hail.
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Aug 3, 2024 • 54min

Should house prices fall? Kieran McAnulty on affordability

Kieran McAnulty, a key voice in housing affordability, joins experts Sean Sweeney, Benedict Collins, and Hugh White to tackle pressing real estate issues. They dive into the burden of rising rates on homeowners and explore the effectiveness of government reforms. The conversation highlights the Kainoaara initiative's shortcomings and stresses the importance of aligning local governance with citizens' needs. Additionally, they discuss the complexities of construction cost management and the implications of New Zealand's potential role in the AUKUS alliance.
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Jul 27, 2024 • 54min

Oranga Tamariki apologises for delayed contracts

With Nikki Hurst, Caroline Flora and Catherine Russell
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Jul 20, 2024 • 54min

Climate change: Is New Zealand doing enough?

In this discussion, climate change advocates Simon Watts, Mahé Drysdale, and Logan Church dive into New Zealand's sustainability efforts. They tackle the government's draft Emissions Reduction Plan and the significance of upcoming G20 engagements. The trio highlights challenges in agricultural emissions, the need for tech innovations, and the impact of electric vehicle policy changes. They also address complexities in forestry management and the importance of local democracy in climate initiatives, emphasizing a collective drive toward net zero emissions by 2050.
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Jul 14, 2024 • 55min

Is NZ safer under National? Paul Goldsmith on justice

With Paul Goldsmith and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.

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