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February 3, 2023
RNZ News Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick is brushing off concerns a temporary rent freeze in flood-hit Auckland would just see landlords hike rents even more when the controls were lifted — arguing they should stay permanently. More than 20 organisations have signed a letter urging Minister for Auckland Michael Wood, Housing Minister Megan Woods ... <a title="NZ Greens back call for rent controls after Auckland flash floods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/03/nz-greens-back-call-for-rent-controls-after-auckland-flash-floods/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Greens back call for rent controls after Auckland flash floods">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2023
By John Mitchell in Suva In any true democracy, the role of journalists and the media outlets they represent is to inform the people so that they can make educated and well-informed choices. The role of politicians is to represent those who elected them. They are to make decisions that best serve the public interest ... <a title="John Mitchell: Media freedom, public interest and The Fiji Times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/17/john-mitchell-media-freedom-public-interest-and-the-fiji-times/" aria-label="Read more about John Mitchell: Media freedom, public interest and The Fiji Times">Read more</a>
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January 8, 2023
By John Mitchell in Suva In any true democracy, the role of journalists and the media outlets they represent is to inform the people so that they can make educated and well-informed choices. The role of politicians is to represent those who elected them. They are to make decisions that best serve the public interest ... <a title="John Mitchell: Politicians’ love-hate relationship with media and The Fiji Times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/08/john-mitchell-politicians-love-hate-relationship-with-media-and-the-fiji-times/" aria-label="Read more about John Mitchell: Politicians’ love-hate relationship with media and The Fiji Times">Read more</a>