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Bryce Edwards

Dr Bryce Edwards is a New Zealand-based political scientist of reliability and prominence. His analysis and commentary is regularly published on EveningReport.nz.

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Newsletter: May 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 3, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content MEKA WHAITIRI TO STAND FOR TE PĀTI MĀORI Wena Harawira (Whakaata Māori): Meka Whaitiri jumps waka to Māori Party in shock move Glenn McConnell and Luke Malpass ... <a title="Newsletter: May 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/03/newsletter-may-3-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 2 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 2, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content TAX, ECONOMY, COST OF LIVING, MONEY Chris Trotter (Interest): Tension within the Labour Party over dismantling the neoliberal status quo Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): Guesswork and slogans: the wealth ... <a title="Newsletter: May 2 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/02/newsletter-may-2-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 2 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 1 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 1, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content ELECTION, PARLIAMENT, PUBLIC SERVICE Luke Malpass (Stuff): The power players in new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ orbit Andrea Vance (Post): The Greens: these are not serious people (paywalled) Damien Venuto (Herald): The ... <a title="Newsletter: May 1 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/01/newsletter-may-1-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 1 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 28, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content TAX, BUDGET Max Rashbrooke (Guardian): New Zealand’s millionaires pay lower tax rates than cashiers – it’s time to fix the system 1News: Who is missing out with Hipkins’ ... <a title="Newsletter: April 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/28/newsletter-april-28-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why NZ’s regressive tax system is unlikely to change

April 27, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Yesterday the IRD released its landmark report on the ultra-rich in New Zealand and the tax they pay. It starkly illustrates the extent to which the wealth of the ultra-rich has skyrocketed in recent years. The richest 311 families have a combined wealth of $85 billion, and own a quarter ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why NZ’s regressive tax system is unlikely to change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-nzs-regressive-tax-system-is-unlikely-to-change/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why NZ’s regressive tax system is unlikely to change">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 26, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content AUKUS, AUS-NZ RELATIONS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Chris Trotter (Interest): Is a smoothed path for Kiwis seeking Aussie citizenship the quid pro quo for New Zealand signing-on to AUKUS? ... <a title="Newsletter: April 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/26/newsletter-april-26-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink

April 24, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Minister of Justice Kiri Allan is currently pushing through a programme of reform to the rules around political fundraising by politicians. And yet it turns out Allan herself has received large donations that raise questions about the integrity of the politician, the donor, and the Beehive systems that are meant ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-donations-from-public-servants-to-politicians-stink/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 24, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content POLITICAL FINANCE AND LOBBYING Andrea Vance (Stuff): Why Labour is starting to look a little grubby 1News: Q+A: Allan defends decision not to declare Meng Foon conflict of ... <a title="Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/newsletter-april-24-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 21 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 21, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content PARLIAMENT PROTEST Claire Trevett (Herald): IPCA report on Parliament protests should leave Police top brass with red faces (paywalled) Charlie Mitchell (Stuff): A chaotic day in Wellington, a ‘distraction ... <a title="Newsletter: April 21 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/newsletter-april-21-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 21 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 20 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 20, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content ECONOMY, TAX, COST OF LIVING Jenée Tibshraeny (Herald): Lobbyists kick into gear ahead of public finding out how much tax the rich really pay (paywalled) Duncan Greive (Spinoff): All of ... <a title="Newsletter: April 20 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/newsletter-april-20-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 20 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing

April 19, 2023

Analysis by Geoffrey Miller This weekend’s visit to Australia by New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks volumes about major changes underway in New Zealand foreign policy. Hipkins is flying to Brisbane – Australia’s third-biggest city and home to around 100,000 New Zealand citizens – to meet with his counterpart, Anthony Albanese. The trip’s significance ... <a title="Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/geoffrey-millers-political-roundup-why-chris-hipkins-is-heading-to-brisbane-not-beijing/" aria-label="Read more about Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 19, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE, DEFENCE Geoffrey Miller (Democracy Project): Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing Alexander Gillespie and Robert Patman (The Conversation): Approach with caution: ... <a title="Newsletter: April 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/newsletter-april-19-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>