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March 6, 2019
Political Roundup: The 2018 census debacle and its consequences Exactly a year ago, on 6 March 2018, the government census was carried out. It was a “digital-first” census, with citizens expected to primarily use the internet to answer the compulsory questions about their lives. And it was soon apparent that huge numbers of New Zealanders ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The 2018 census debacle and its consequences" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-2018-census-debacle-and-its-consequences/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The 2018 census debacle and its consequences">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2019
Political Roundup: How low should the MMP threshold go? The five percent MMP threshold is regarded by many as the biggest problem in our electoral system. Every couple of years there are calls to fix what many see as an undemocratic and excessive barrier to proper proportional representation. However, these debates normally end in a ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How low should the MMP threshold go?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-low-should-the-mmp-threshold-go/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How low should the MMP threshold go?">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 06 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Mark Taylor Tova O’Brien (Newshub): Those who know ‘Kiwi Jihadi’ Mark Taylor say he’s vulnerable, lonely, needs help 1News: Jailed ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 06 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-06-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 06 2019">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 05 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Parliament, electoral reform, democracy Tim Watkin (Pundit): Lowering the threshold – let’s not lower our standards Richard Harman (Politik): MMP ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 05 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-05-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 05 2019">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2019
Political Roundup: Lobbying back in the limelight Debate about the role of corporate lobbying in New Zealand’s political process continues in 2019. Political commentator and newly-declared lobbyist Mike Williams was at the centre of a minor dispute over the influence of lobbyists in New Zealand last week. The debate arose out of story on RNZ’s ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Lobbying back in the limelight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/04/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-lobbying-back-in-the-limelight/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Lobbying back in the limelight">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 04 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Tax John Armstrong (1News): Jacinda Ardern struck by a bad case of the political heebie-jeebies over Tax Working Group ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 04 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/04/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-04-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 04 2019">Read more</a>
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March 1, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 01 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Provincial Growth Fund Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): Hall of mirrors for Government on Provincial Growth Fund success Tova O’Brien, ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 01 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-01-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 01 2019">Read more</a>
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February 28, 2019
Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class It’s a big deal when the High Court rules against a former prime minister and fines them $6m for their reckless business practices. After all, it raises questions about the probity of such former political leaders, especially given that Jenny Shipley has a knighthood and ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-shipleys-downfall-raises-questions-about-nzs-political-class/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class">Read more</a>
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February 28, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 28 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Tax Danyl Mclauchlan (Spinoff): CGT hissing proves how entrenched our unfair tax system is Pattrick Smellie (Stuff): Landlords’ self-serving rhetoric ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 28 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/28/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-28-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 28 2019">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2019
Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT by Dr Bryce Edwards The capital gains tax debate is a huge political issue, and a great deal rides on the outcome – especially the chances of the Labour-led Government being re-elected next year. So far, it’s not looking great for the Government. At this ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-defeat-looms-for-the-government-on-the-cgt/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 27 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Capital Gains Tax proposal, TWG Hamish Rutherford (Stuff): CGT will only be ‘fair’ if we accept homeowners deserve a ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 27 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/27/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-27-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 27 2019">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2019
Keith Rankin, 26 February 2019 Until late 2018, New Zealand’s immigration statistics have been woefully inadequate. While it has always been possible to keep taps on the total number of people in the country – through births, deaths, and net international passenger movements – ‘official’ net immigration numbers have long been calculated by stated intentions ... <a title="Keith Rankin’s Chart Analysis – Improving New Zealand’s Immigration Statistics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/26/keith-rankins-chart-analysis-improving-new-zealands-immigration-statistics/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin’s Chart Analysis – Improving New Zealand’s Immigration Statistics">Read more</a>
