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Month: July 2023

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Anti-nuclear movements need to return to table, says FANG activist

July 1, 2023

By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist Securing a nuclear-free region has been a long battle for the Pacific. After the Second World War, the United States, along with its French and British allies, frequently tested nuclear weapons in the region. In 1963 the British, American and Soviet governments agreed to ban atmospheric tests, but India, ... <a title="Anti-nuclear movements need to return to table, says FANG activist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/anti-nuclear-movements-need-to-return-to-table-says-fang-activist/" aria-label="Read more about Anti-nuclear movements need to return to table, says FANG activist">Read more</a>

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Global tourism can thrive in PNG local communities, says Yasina Park chief

July 1, 2023

By Nelson Joe in Goroka At least a self-contained shelter is enough to attract international eco-tourists to Papua New Guinea, say tourism operators. David Van, an international tour guide operator, told the Bena tribe in Eastern Highlands province that international tourists had not experienced local life. The tribe nurtures the 217ha Yasina Nature Park at ... <a title="Global tourism can thrive in PNG local communities, says Yasina Park chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/global-tourism-can-thrive-in-png-local-communities-says-yasina-park-chief/" aria-label="Read more about Global tourism can thrive in PNG local communities, says Yasina Park chief">Read more</a>

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PM on China visit: ‘Door wide open for NZ products and services’

July 1, 2023

RNZ News Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand’s largest ever trade delegation to China has been “knocking on open doors”. Hipkins held a media briefing yesterday on the final day of his week-long trip to China. Hipkins has headed the trade delegation to China and has had successful meetings with top-ranking politicians, including Chinese ... <a title="PM on China visit: ‘Door wide open for NZ products and services’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/pm-on-china-visit-door-wide-open-for-nz-products-and-services/" aria-label="Read more about PM on China visit: ‘Door wide open for NZ products and services’">Read more</a>

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The new National Anti-Corruption Commission faces high expectations – and a potential mountain of work

July 1, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By A J Brown, Professor of Public Policy & Law, Centre for Governance & Public Policy, Griffith University Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission is due to begin its operations today. Already there is much talk about who and what it should investigate. So what kinds of cases can ... <a title="The new National Anti-Corruption Commission faces high expectations – and a potential mountain of work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/the-new-national-anti-corruption-commission-faces-high-expectations-and-a-potential-mountain-of-work-208019/" aria-label="Read more about The new National Anti-Corruption Commission faces high expectations – and a potential mountain of work">Read more</a>

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Boroko declared ‘betel nut-free’ as PNG capital Moresby spruces up

July 1, 2023

PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guineans have been challenged to “actively contribute” towards development projects like the Boroko Transformation Project if citizens want to see change in the Pacific’s largest country. Prime Minister James Marape issued this challenge this week when launching the National Capital District Commission’s Boroko Transformation Project in Port Moresby. “This must happen. ... <a title="Boroko declared ‘betel nut-free’ as PNG capital Moresby spruces up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/boroko-declared-betel-nut-free-as-png-capital-moresby-spruces-up/" aria-label="Read more about Boroko declared ‘betel nut-free’ as PNG capital Moresby spruces up">Read more</a>