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Q+A listings - Sunday, September 2nd


Q+A, 9-10am Sundays on TV ONE.

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The day before National decides whether to push on with or halt its partial asset sales programme, Q+A debates what should be done. Should they stay or should they go on? And what are the political implications of this defining decision?

New Zealand First leader Winston Peter, Mana leader Hone Harawira and ACT deputy leader John Boscawen argue three different approaches with Shane Taurima.

Then, the United States is showing its commitment to the region by attending the Pacific Island Forum in record numbers, with a delegation led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. China is also observing the Forum and investing heavily in the region. How do we handle the tension created by having two superpowers in our backyard? Jessica Mutch reports from Rarotonga.

The government announced this week that folic acid in bread would remain voluntary. Bakers are delighted, but health professionals say it’s an opportunity missed. If 25 children a year could have been saved from neural tube defects, why hasn’t the government acted? Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson explains her decision to Greg Boyed.

And finally, the Republicans have nominated Mitt Romney as their candidate in this year’s US presidential election. Jack Tame is behind the scenes in Tampa, Florida with an irreverent look at US politics and the Republican ‘base’.

Joining Dr Bryce Edwards of Otago University on the panel are New Zealand Herald columnist Fran O’Sullivan and UNITE union leader Matt McCarten.

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