Q+A with Jack Tame
Q+A with Jack Tame
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Jul 24, 2025 • 25min
Top educator Welby Ings: Why standardised testing doesn't work
What counts as intelligence? Educator Welby Ings, labelled a "naughty" student all his life, could barely read and write until he was 15 years old. He went on to become a renowned speaker, filmmaker, teacher, and author.
His new book Invisible Intelligence argues New Zealand's education system fails to recognise intelligence and ability beyond a narrow definition. Ings argues for a more "sophisticated" assessment system in an increasingly complex world.
Jul 19, 2025 • 30min
Tama Potaka: Has Govt played role in increased homelessness?
Full interview: Community housing groups are sounding the alarm on increasing rates of homelessness. Q+A asks Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka if the Government's social housing policies have contributed to the issue.
Jul 19, 2025 • 22min
China 'outplayed' Trump on trade — Veteran journalist Andy Browne
Full interview: Andrew Browne is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who was the China Editor for the Wall Street Journal and the Asia-Pacific Editor for Reuters. While in New Zealand for the China Business Summit, he spoke with Q+A about the China-US relationship and how New Zealand can make the most of global uncertainty.
Jul 19, 2025 • 54min
Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, July 20 2025
Q+A asks Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka if the Government's social housing policies have contributed to increasing homelessness.
Q+A also speaks to China expert and journalist Andy Browne on US President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Labour MP Jan Tinetti talks about her members' bill aimed at helping new parents.

Jul 12, 2025 • 54min
Top doctors: NZ heading toward US-style health system
Join Dr. Philip Bagshaw, a general surgeon and founder of the Canterbury Charity Hospital, alongside Bowen Pan, a director at NZME and tech innovator, and Karen Boyes, executive director of the Major Electricity Users Group. The discussion unveils troubling shifts toward a US-style healthcare model in New Zealand, exploring the implications of privatized healthcare and its impact on public services. They also delve into the evolution of NZ's tech scene and necessary reforms in the energy market amidst rising electricity prices. Engage with these pressing national issues!

Jul 5, 2025 • 55min
Paul Goldsmith: Will tough on crime actually work?
With Paul Goldsmith, Haehaetu Barrett, David Wilson and Cameron Luxton

Jun 28, 2025 • 55min
Local govt: Huge rates rises, crumbling infrastructure, and why people should care
With Rohan O'Neill Stevens, Tina Nixon, Paula Southgate, Campbell Barry and Nīkau Wi Neera

Jun 14, 2025 • 54min
Ruth Richardson: Super age should rise, assets sold
With Ruth Richardson, Ben Picton, Steve Abel and Cameron Brewer

Jun 7, 2025 • 54min
Road cone tipline: Brooke van Velden unsure of possible results
With Brooke van Velden, Willie Jackson and Tākuta Ferris

May 24, 2025 • 54min
Did Coalition agreements undermine 'targeted' Budget spending?
With Nicola Willis and Stan Grant


