
Q+A
NZ's leading politics programme.
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Latest episodes

Nov 9, 2024 • 54min
Donald Trump's victory: Democrats' finger-pointing begins
With Logan Church, Peter Watson, Ryan Cummings, Charles Edel and Kali Mercier

Nov 2, 2024 • 55min
US faces 'chaos' if Trump wins 2nd term - former George W. Bush aide
With David Frum and Richard Pildes

Oct 19, 2024 • 55min
We need more nuanced conversations on crime — Outgoing Police Commissioner
Andrew Coster, the outgoing Police Commissioner of New Zealand, shares insights on his transition to the role of Secretary for Social Investment. He discusses the complex relationship between crime, societal issues, and community trust. Maire Leadbeater, a peace activist, reflects on her family's historical state surveillance, emphasizing the emotional impact of scrutiny. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith tackles the decline in local election participation, advocating for reforms and community engagement to restore trust in governance. Each guest highlights the necessity of nuanced conversations around crime and governance.

Oct 12, 2024 • 55min
Judith Collins: Cleaning up after Manawanui, Pacific-style NATO?
With Judith Collins, Phil Mauger and Tom Middendorp.

Oct 5, 2024 • 55min
Why Australia wants NZ to beef up its military
With Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, CEO Roger Gray and Ian Bremmer.

Sep 28, 2024 • 54min
David Seymour: School lunches and charter school ambitions
With David Seymour and Dr Ganesh Nana

Sep 21, 2024 • 54min
Todd Stephenson: Expanding access to assisted dying
Todd Stephenson, Dr Katie Ben, Simon O’Connor and Tory Whanau

Sep 14, 2024 • 55min
Wayne Brown hasn't ruled out second tilt at Auckland mayoralty
With Wayne Brown, Peter Malinauskas, and Steve Jurkovich.

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.

Aug 31, 2024 • 54min
Andrew Little on Health Reform, Defence
With Ngira Simmonds, Te Aniwa Hurihanganui, Maiki Sherman and Andrew Little