Q+A with Jack Tame

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.

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.

Anas Iqtait, a senior lecturer focused on Palestinian issues, discusses the complex challenges of recognizing Palestinian statehood amid Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Cameron Bagrie, an economist, analyzes NZ's economic landscape and the potential for monetary policy adjustments to spur growth. Andrew Lensen, an AI expert, navigates the hype around AI technologies, balancing excitement with realistic assessments of business integration and future implications. Together, they provide critical insights into pressing global and local topics.

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.