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Matariki falls during a quiet retail season – but NZ businesses should be wary of cashing in

June 24, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Mike Lee, University of Auckland Aotearoa New Zealand will enjoy a new official public holiday on June 24, with the country marking Matariki — the start of the Māori New Year. But with it comes the temptation for businesses to use the day to drive sales. Some Māori have already expressed concern that ... <a title="Matariki falls during a quiet retail season – but NZ businesses should be wary of cashing in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/24/matariki-falls-during-a-quiet-retail-season-but-nz-businesses-should-be-wary-of-cashing-in/" aria-label="Read more about Matariki falls during a quiet retail season – but NZ businesses should be wary of cashing in">Read more</a>

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How Google moulds public opinion on West Papua, disrupts education

February 16, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Yamin Kogoya in Brisbane Google images of a country or region can offer a wealth of information about the people and cultures that live there. Some images accurately portray reality while others present camouflage, attempting to deceive or twist our perception. From a marketing standpoint, it’s all about selling the national identity, brands ... <a title="How Google moulds public opinion on West Papua, disrupts education" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/02/16/how-google-moulds-public-opinion-on-west-papua-disrupts-education/" aria-label="Read more about How Google moulds public opinion on West Papua, disrupts education">Read more</a>