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April 23, 2019
Political Roundup: What will Labour do about inequality now? by Dr Bryce Edwards What is a leftwing political party and government for? Ultimately, they exist to ameliorate inequality, making the world better for working people, the poor, and marginalised. The point is to transform society – restructuring in favour of the powerless, against the wealthy. ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: What will Labour do about inequality now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-what-will-labour-do-about-inequality-now/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: What will Labour do about inequality now?">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 23 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 Heather du Plessis-Allan (Herald): Don’t blame Winston for Capital Gains Tax U-turn Audrey Young (Herald): Lay ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 23 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/23/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-23-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 23 2019">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2019
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – Julian Assange being dragged from the Ecuadorean Embassy in London … an emblem of the times. Image: John.Pilger.com By John Pilger in London THE GLIMPSE of Julian Assange being dragged from the Ecuadorean Embassy in London is an emblem of the times. Might against right. Muscle ... <a title="The Assange arrest – a warning from history for journalists" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/22/the-assange-arrest-a-warning-from-history-for-journalists/" aria-label="Read more about The Assange arrest – a warning from history for journalists">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2019
Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out by Dr Bryce Edwards The soul-searching and blame-game over the surprise demise of the capital gains tax proposals continues to occupy politicos and commentators over the long weekend. Allegations of betrayal continue, while some are also pointing to the inevitable problems with the proposals – ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-the-cgt-had-to-be-ruled-out/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2019
Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision by Dr Bryce Edwards It really was a shock for the political left. The capital gains tax, in some form or another, was accepted as a major part of the battle to create a more equal New Zealand. It had come to symbolise the struggle against much ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-progressives-despair-over-the-cgt-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 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 Henry Cooke (Stuff): Capital gains tax: Labour’s long road to nowhere Tim Watkin (Pundit): Jacinda Ardern ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-18-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 17 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 Overseas investment Fran O’Sullivan (Herald): ‘Smell test’ plan risks noses out of joint Richard Harman (Politik): Putting the politics ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 17 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/17/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-17-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 17 2019">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2019
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – The moment the spire collapses while flames are burning the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Image: AG Photographs via Flickr By Claire Smith and Jordan Ralph A wonderful icon has been largely destroyed by fire. However, we should not despair. Part of the ... <a title="Don’t despair about Notre Dame – a rebuilt cathedral could be just as wonderful" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/16/dont-despair-about-notre-dame-a-rebuilt-cathedral-could-be-just-as-wonderful/" aria-label="Read more about Don’t despair about Notre Dame – a rebuilt cathedral could be just as wonderful">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2019
Political Roundup: Census debacle erodes trust in government decisions by Dr Bryce Edwards New Zealanders should have less faith in many of the vital decisions of government agencies, due to serious problems with the way last year’s census was carried out. It’s a multi-billion-dollar problem. And the Government and officials appear to be doing little ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Census debacle erodes trust in government decisions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/16/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-census-debacle-erodes-trust-in-government-decisions/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Census debacle erodes trust in government decisions">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2019
Indonesian army and police gather villagers in several sub-districts in Nduga and try to force them to “admit” to accusations that they are members of the pro-independence West Papua National Liberation Army (WPNLA). Video: Cafe Pacific By David Robie A human rights defender and researcher has warned in a new book published on the eve ... <a title="Indonesia’s political system has ‘failed’ its minorities – like West Papuans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/16/indonesias-political-system-has-failed-minorities-like-papua-says-author/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia’s political system has ‘failed’ its minorities – like West Papuans">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 16 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 Louisa Akavi Jo Moir (Stuff): Winston Peters accuses International Red Cross of putting kidnap victim in more danger ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 16 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/16/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-16-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 16 2019">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2019
Analysis by Keith Rankin New Zealand has a ‘fiscal responsibility’ clause in its Public Finance Act; a clause that began its life in 1994 as the Fiscal Responsibility Act. As a result, New Zealand has an effective ‘Balanced Budget policy’. A similar policy has been adopted this decade by the European Union (EU). Balanced Budget ... <a title="Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month: Fiscal Balances Compared – Public Deficits offset Private Surpluses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/15/keith-rankins-chart-of-the-month-fiscal-balances-compared-public-deficits-offset-private-surpluses/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month: Fiscal Balances Compared – Public Deficits offset Private Surpluses">Read more</a>
