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March 30, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Is it time for an anti-corruption commission? If ever there was an example of complacency about corruption and integrity in New Zealand politics it’s the fact that the Prime Minister’s Office knew back in 2021 that Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash was feeding privileged Cabinet information to business donors ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is it time for an anti-corruption commission?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/30/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-is-it-time-for-an-anti-corruption-commission/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is it time for an anti-corruption commission?">Read more</a>
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March 30, 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 STUART NASH Richard Harman (Politik): How Nash got tangled up in “dirty politics” (paywalled) William Hewett (Newshub): Political pundit Bryce Edwards calls for anti-corruption commission, says Stuart Nash review ... <a title="Newsletter: March 30 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/30/newsletter-march-30-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: March 30 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Nash’s sacking means a deeper probe into Cabinet “insider trading” is required Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash was sacked last night for violating Cabinet Collective Responsibility rules, when it was revealed he disclosed sensitive Government information to business supporters who had donated money to him. The breach of the Cabinet ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Nash’s sacking means a deeper probe into Cabinet “insider trading” is required" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/29/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nashs-sacking-means-a-deeper-probe-into-cabinet-insider-trading-is-required/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Nash’s sacking means a deeper probe into Cabinet “insider trading” is required">Read more</a>
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March 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. Other items of interest and importance today POSIE PARKER RALLY The Facts: New Zealanders are world leaders in respecting transgender men and women Chris Trotter (Interest): An ugly demonstration William ... <a title="Newsletter: March 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/28/newsletter-march-27-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: March 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: The Ugly stoking of a culture war in election year This weekend saw a showdown between two tribes of contemporary gender politics: those in favour of progressing transgender rights versus women wishing to defend their spaces. It’s a debate with huge passion, outrage and consequences. The figure at the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Ugly stoking of a culture war in election year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-ugly-stoking-of-a-culture-war-in-election-year/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Ugly stoking of a culture war in election year">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: NZ needs to distance itself from Australia’s anti-China nuclear submarines The New Zealand Government has been silent about Australia’s decision to commit up to $400bn acquiring nuclear submarines, even though this is a significant threat to peace and stability in the Asia Pacific. The deal was struck by the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ needs to distance itself from Australia’s anti-China nuclear submarines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nz-needs-to-distance-itself-from-australias-anti-china-nuclear-submarines/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ needs to distance itself from Australia’s anti-China nuclear submarines">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: The Beehive’s revolving door and corporate mateship New Zealanders are uncomfortable with the high level of influence corporate lobbyists have in New Zealand politics, and demands are growing for greater regulation. A recent poll shows 62 per cent of the public support having a two-year cooling off period between ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Beehive’s revolving door and corporate mateship" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-beehives-revolving-door-and-corporate-mateship/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Beehive’s revolving door and corporate mateship">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Who will drain Wellington’s lobbying swamp? Wealthy vested interests have an oversized influence on political decisions in New Zealand. Partly that’s due to their use of corporate lobbyists. Fortunately, the influence lobbyists can have on decisions made by politicians is currently under scrutiny in Guyon Espiner’s in-depth series published ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Who will drain Wellington’s lobbying swamp?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/22/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-who-will-drain-wellingtons-lobbying-swamp/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Who will drain Wellington’s lobbying swamp?">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Shining a bright light on lobbyists in politics Four out of the five people who have held the top role of Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff since 2017 have been lobbyists. That’s a fact that should worry anyone who believes vested interests shouldn’t have a place at the centre ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shining a bright light on lobbyists in politics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-shining-a-bright-light-on-lobbyists-in-politics/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shining a bright light on lobbyists in politics">Read more</a>
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March 17, 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. Items of interest and importance today STUART NASH Felix Desmarais (1News): Nash’s continued tenure far less tenable now Herald: Stuart Nash resigns as Police Minister: Almost faced contempt charge in ... <a title="Newsletter: March 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/17/newsletter-march-17-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: March 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Stuart Nash’s resignation shows our leaders need a lesson in civics I teach a first year course at Victoria University of Wellington about government and the political process in New Zealand. In “Introduction to Government and Law”, students learn there are rules preventing senior public servants from getting involved ... <a title="Bruce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Stuart Nash’s resignation shows our leaders need a lesson in civics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/16/bruce-edwards-political-roundup-stuart-nashs-resignation-shows-our-leaders-need-a-lesson-in-civics/" aria-label="Read more about Bruce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Stuart Nash’s resignation shows our leaders need a lesson in civics">Read more</a>
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March 15, 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. Items of interest and importance today CLIMATE CHANGE Felix Desmarais (1News): Exclusive poll: After cyclone, do voters want urgency on climate change? Henry Cooke (Guardian): Ruthless Chris Hipkins backpedals on ... <a title="Newsletter: March 15 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/15/newsletter-march-15-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: March 15 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
