With Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, CTU's new president Sandra Grey, and researcher Kali Mercier.
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Simon Watts: Why NZ is weakening key climate target
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has slashed New Zealand's methane targets, saying they're more realistic for farmers. Q+A asks him what impact it may have on the country's international commitments and trade deals.
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As Energy Minister, Watts is facing calls to do something about the energy industry. It follows the closure of multiple businesses which cited high energy prices as a factor.
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Watts is also questioned about the sustainability of the local government sector as it tackles rates rises, infrastructure deficits, and low voter turnout.
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Q+A with Jack Tame is made with the support of New Zealand on Air.
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Can NZ's infrastructure cope with ageing population?
New Zealand is rapidly ageing: Today there are about 870,000 Kiwis who are 65 or older, making up about 17% of the population. In 25 years, that number is forecast to almost double and make up about a third of the population.
As well as the pressure on universal superannuation and healthcare, the ageing population will also put infrastructure under strain. Researcher Kali Mercier has considered the implications in her new report, Age-proofing Aotearoa, published by the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP.
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Can unions justify disruptive strikes? New CTU president speaks
About 100,000 workers are planning to walk off the job this week as the Council of Trade Unions welcomes new president Sandra Grey.
Meanwhile, Public Service Minister Judith Collins has accused unions of choosing to strike for political reasons. Q+A asks Grey about the Minister's comments, her plans for the CTU, and the state of the union movement.
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Full show: Q+A with Jack Tame, October 12 2025
With 1News reporters Yvonne Tahana, Abbey Wakefield, and Ali Pugh; artist and activist Tāme Iti; former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse; NZ Initiative local government specialist Nick Clark; and ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar.
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