Q+A with Jack Tame

Nicola Willis discusses Treasury's briefing, smoking tax revenue, and the upcoming mini-budget. Topics include fiscal challenges of the new government, capital funding, eligibility of racing industry projects, increasing funding for IRD tax audits, rewriting the Firearms Act, lobbying and patient groups, funding farm-ac suticles, and achieving a 1.5-degree target for global warming at COP28.

Nanaia Mahuta discusses foreign policy, Labour's centrist strategy, and the challenges of identity-based parties. Updates on government negotiations and the importance of taking time for a comprehensive agreement. Reflects on the impact of social media on politics, the younger Māori vote, and strong leadership values. Explores Labour's centrist approach, tax issues, and the influence of Māori voters. Debates on abortion, politicians vs judiciary, constitutional direction, and treaty in New Zealand's constitution. Examines Port Waikato by-election and key issues.

Gerry Brownlee, a political figure involved in the deal between Tuvalu and Australia, discusses New Zealand's support for the deal, the potential shifts in foreign policy, the mining industry in West Coast Tasman, the necessity of coal as a backup power source, the environmental impact and future of mining in New Zealand, the debate over Auckland housing, and the history of methamphetamine use in New Zealand.

Chris Bishop, Member of the National Party, joins the show along with other political figures to discuss the election results, government formation, response to the treaty referendum among Marty communities, political dynamics and leadership, hopes for common sense, Palestinian self-determination, challenges and potential outcomes in Gaza and the West Bank, and implications of the election campaign for Māori self-determination.

Former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption discusses the wrongdoings of governments during Covid-19, including the potential excessive reactions and collateral costs of lockdown measures. The podcast also explores how growing intolerance fueled by social media is diminishing the power of liberal democracies and the implications of the 2023 election in Teata 2. Additionally, there is a discussion on the Israeli public perception of the incursion into Gaza and the impact of Trump's legal issues on the election.

A discussion with Dr Carlos Cheung, Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i, and Fisher Wang about Auckland's swing away from Labour. Topics include voting patterns in Auckland, educational background and unexpected career paths, policies to break the cycle of struggling, challenges faced by young people, uncertainty and budget cuts in public service, and government reform in resource management.

Chris Bishop, guest who discusses the election win for National. They talk about the analysis of the party vote support, surprising outcomes in Auckland seats, speculations on Chris Hippkins' future, and potential government formation. They also analyze the election results, assess Chris Hopkins' future as Labor Party leader, and reflect on the election outcome.

Wayne Langford, President of Federated Farmers, discusses the challenges faced by farmers in rural New Zealand. Topics include restoring farmer confidence, addressing mental health issues, and the importance of a democratic voice for Indigenous representatives in Australia. The podcast also explores the rise of the New Zealand First party and the decline of the ACT party in the upcoming election.

With Winston Peters and James Shaw

With Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis.