Jack Tame
@jacktame
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Uncouth eyebrows and an awkward running technique.
Joined February 2011
A young Māori doctor caught Covid-19 while treating his patients. The virus hit him hard. He spent time in hospital and took 6 months off work. Now, he's returned to the frontline of the pandemic response to treat more Covid-19 patients and boost vaccinations. @NZQandA tomorrow.
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Fantastic news. Maiki is an absolute force, and she'll do an amazing job as TVNZ's Political Editor.
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Nicole McKee says she directly advised a government Minister in 2017 to close the loophole used by the Christchurch terrorist. But we've obtained documents which tell a different story.
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I haven't spent my weekend wading through the hate in any detail. But every threat and insult only serves to reinforce the point in what was intended as a pretty gentle wind-up. Oh, but ours is generation 'snowflake'. ? Hehe.
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This week, my grandma is being celebrated for Ada Lovelace day, which acknowledges the achievements of women in STEM. She was the first woman Ph.D in Physics at the University of Adelaide. Here shes with an electron microscope in 1953. Go Granny!
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Over the last few weeks I've interviewed leaders from all of the highest-polling political parties. You can watch all of the interviews here.
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I was really humbled and stoked to be named Political Journalist of the Year at the Voyager Media Awards. A special night celebrating with friends and colleagues across the industry.
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20. A winter swim in a very grim Andersons Bay Inlet, Dunedin. A queue of very interested women, just out of shot.
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'We got it wrong': PM Luxon admits tobacco store claim wrong .
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I've spoken with Chris Liddell. He has no comment to make on the record at this stage.
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I contacted the Prime Minister’s office to ask for comment on the Louisa Wall interview. They said the PM gave comment at the time of Louisa Wall’s resignation and had nothing further to add.
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I too disagree with Keith Q’s tweet but a mass pile-on is no more helpful than the sentiment he expressed.
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That vaccine certificates weren’t ready much earlier (and were being ruled out as recently as August!) tells us officials did not sufficiently prepare for a scenario where New Zealand couldn’t stamp out the virus.
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More Americans have died from Covid-19 than died in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, combined.
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On @NZQandA Meng Foon says:.- NZ is racist.- He himself has been racist.- He supports new hate speech laws.- NZ history should be compulsory in schools.- We should have a national holiday for NZ Wars.- The Family link refugee policy is clearly discriminatory and should be changed.
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Harry Tam also says no women travelled with him to Auckland. He's currently taking legal advice about allegations made this morning. He again denied all allegations.
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Plenty of good images today. but this was my favourite. No prizes for guessing the last man onboard Te Rehutai.
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🤓🤓🤓.
Q+A with Jack Tame was named Best Current Affairs programme at this year’s NZ TV Awards. @NZTVAwards
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The government confirms projects that have previously been blocked by the courts will be eligible for fast-tracking under new legislation. Ministers will have discretion.
"We're making it easier to do things. If people don't agree with it, well they can throw us out in three years time." . Full unedited interview with minister Chris Bishop:
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Here's a really powerful and important story from @Indiratweets. The NZ high school studnets working massive hours to help families pay the rent.
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Washington D.C is being boarded up in anticipation of violence around the election.
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. not suuuuuper well-received.
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For those who are asking. the 1News Leaders' Debate will be streamed on YouTube for viewers outside of NZ. For viewers in NZ it'll be live on TVNZ 1 and streaming on and TVNZ+.
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Here’s our full interview with Winston Peters on Q+A this morning.
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1) In considering my experiences working alongside dedicated Māori news journalists - he maha ngā hua - there have been many blessings. Ki ōku nei whakaaro:.-Siloing Māori news language programming de-normalises te reo Māori.
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More than any other player, Shane Warne is the reason I love cricket. What a loss.
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Upon reflection, my Country Calendar outfit was maybe a bit too literal for the work Christmas party.
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Police Commissioner Andrew Coster on @NewstalkZB this evening:. “The invitation to be more focused on the things that only Police can do is a welcome one.”. Is this a change you wanted? .“Very much so. “.
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Breaking: .The Whānau Ora Commission Agency is seeking a High Court injunction to access to Māori NHI information, in order for community health groups to directly contact unvaccinated Māori. The action will be filed by 2pm today.
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This Monday on @NZQandA . @paulabennettmp and @_chloeswarbrick in an extended debate on cannabis reform.
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Jack Tame: Petrol prices - Government cares more about polls than principles
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The impulse to hold onto power always outweighs the impulse to do something really big with that power.
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They escaped the Taliban, survived the Tampa ordeal, and made a new life in NZ. -One speaks four languages and won a top Art prize at AUT. -One has built his own successful business. -One is a Fulbright scholar.
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In continuing my habit of being late to trends, I've tested + for Covid-19 for the first time. It means unfortunately I won't be on @NewstalkZB and @NZQandA this weekend. Thanks to my colleagues for and to @FrancescaRudkin and @JohnJCampbell for taking the reins.
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Hah, nice to be back with you guys!.
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David Frum is a former advisor to Dubya and editor at @TheAtlantic. He has some really interesting insights on the U.S election.
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Good to see @DanielFaitaua enjoying his farewell morning tea as he heads off to be the new @1NewsNZ Europe correspondent.
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Thread). When the government moved Auckland to Level 3, they justified the decision by citing vaccinations.
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Jack Tame: I thought Ardern resigning was selfish – I was wrong .
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In the interests of transparency:.-Chris Liddell and I agreed on subjects.-Given his ongoing role as transition manager and Trump’s fraud claims, Chris would make no comment whatsoever about anything that could impact the transition. -The IV was 50mins & we will broadcast it all.
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I’m having a little mid-year break, but in wonderful news. @JohnJCampbell is taking the reins this morning. Tune in at 9!.
On Q+A this Sunday. After a damning report from the Royal Commission, is the system to protect vulnerable kids fit for purpose?.Q+A, 9am this Sunday on TVNZ1 and TVNZ+ #NZQandA #nzpol
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For two years, National MP Jian Yang refused our requests for an interview. Reporter @WhenaOwen confronted him at Parliament a fortnight ago. Today he announced his resignation.
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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Vaccine certificates should have been ready months ago.
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When it comes to charity, @dbseymour is an extremely good sport, so I’m hoping he won’t mind this selective piece of edited footage from our NZ Breakers charity basketball practice. The real game’s at Vector for Make-A-Wish, and hopefully on Sept 10. Get tickets!
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You know how there are a few teachers who make a profound impact on you? I had a 2-hour class with Rangi, once, and it was one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had.
A Tūhoe astronomer is the first Māori to win one of the country's top science awards for his efforts to revitalise traditional Māori knowledge of the stars. ✴️✴️✴️.
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Why did Guy Williams film with Leo Molloy? Because Guy makes comedy.
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By promising to send out chocolate fish incentives, @Hilary_Barry brought more innovation to the vaccination rollout than the entire MOH.
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Instead of pointing fingers over the brain drain, we should be asking ourselves what we need to do to make sure our young people return home in the future.
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It speaks to incredible ineptitude that in the last few years the British Labour party has not made more political capital from the Brexit fiasco.
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Really enjoyed the ASB Great Debate last night. Thanks to the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce and the participants.
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In my eyes at least, Christchurch has crossed the threshold of being better than it was before the earthquakes.
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Many people criticised my argument re vaccine certificates by saying they’re yet not needed in NZ. Christchurch might beg to differ.
That vaccine certificates weren’t ready much earlier (and were being ruled out as recently as August!) tells us officials did not sufficiently prepare for a scenario where New Zealand couldn’t stamp out the virus.
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I took these photos from the exact same spot in Central Park, 24 hours apart.
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To celebrate the end of his career with the NZ Police, outgoing commissioner Mike Bush was supposed to be leaving on a 3-month holiday to Italy.
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