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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Democracy declines in media darkness

August 29, 2019

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – “Democracy dies in darkness.” That’s the motto of the Washington Post, and it refers to the role the news media plays in ensuring democratic political systems work. It’s also an idea that’s been spoken about a lot in the last couple of weeks as debate heats up about the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Democracy declines in media darkness" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/29/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-democracy-declines-in-media-darkness/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Democracy declines in media darkness">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 29 2019

August 29, 2019

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Waitangi Tribunal report on freshwater  David Williams (Newsroom): Tribunal sets pre-election test over water Leigh-Marama McLachlan (RNZ): Waitangi Tribunal slams Crown over freshwater failures Māni Dunlop (RNZ): Government told to ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 29 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/29/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-29-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 29 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The costs of politicians being friends with generous foreigners

August 28, 2019

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – It’s the prerogative of Cabinet ministers and politicians to be friends with wealthy individuals, and then to accept their generous donations of money, travel, and accommodation. But those relationships and gifts do come at a cost. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, as politicians of the political ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The costs of politicians being friends with generous foreigners" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-costs-of-politicians-being-friends-with-generous-foreigners/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The costs of politicians being friends with generous foreigners">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 28 2019

August 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. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. National Party donation, political donations Matt Nippert (Herald): $150,000 donation – Money in politics and why it matters (paywalled) Claire Trevett (Herald): Political donations – just a quid, or a ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 28 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-28-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 28 2019">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 27 2019

August 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. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Suicide Steven Cowan: Suicide is not a private affair Mandy Te (Stuff): Suicide conversation needs to change as numbers spike, mental health advocate Mike King says Laura Walters (Newsroom): Lack ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 27 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/27/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-27-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 27 2019">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 26 2019

August 26, 2019

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Privacy breach at Ministry for Culture and Heritage Audrey Young (Herald): How latest privacy breach will impact on Jacinda Ardern’s Government (paywalled) Craig McCulloch (RNZ): Ministry for Culture and Heritage ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 26 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/26/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-26-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 26 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Simon Bridges and National go populist

August 23, 2019

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – Is Simon Bridges really trying to channel Donald Trump? Or is he taking his cue from Scott Morrison? Or is he looking to emulate Boris Johnson? Whatever the inspiration, there’s been a clear change in the National Party leaders’ political positioning and tactics in recent months that suggests he’s ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Simon Bridges and National go populist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-simon-bridges-and-national-go-populist/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Simon Bridges and National go populist">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Playing politics with proposals for an election policy watchdog

August 23, 2019

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – The nature of New Zealand general election campaigns could be significantly changed with the proposed establishment of an “umpire” to adjudicate over political party manifesto policies. A suggestion has been put forward by the Government for the establishment of a parliamentary watchdog to make rulings on the economics of ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Playing politics with proposals for an election policy watchdog" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-playing-politics-with-proposals-for-an-election-policy-watchdog/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Playing politics with proposals for an election policy watchdog">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 23 2019

August 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. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Ihumātao Delphine Herbert and Dan Satherley (Newshub): Tainui to buy Ihumātao land – sources Danielle Clent (Stuff): Ihumātao: Protest leader Pania Newton questions reports Tainui is set to buy ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 23 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-23-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 23 2019">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 22 2019

August 22, 2019

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Housing Bernard Hickey (Newsroom): Lecturing councils won’t work for Labour either Marc Daalder (Newsroom): ‘Nice pointers, but show us the money,’ say councils Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): No Phil Twyford, ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 22 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/22/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-22-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 22 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is a local government “youthquake” happening?

August 21, 2019

Could the most interesting aspect of the current local government elections turn out to be generational change? At the moment, there is a surge of media and activist focus on younger candidates standing for office. It suddenly seems to be “cool” again to want to be a local body politician.  Some are calling the apparent ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is a local government “youthquake” happening?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-is-a-local-government-youthquake-happening/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is a local government “youthquake” happening?">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 21 2019

August 21, 2019

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Petrol prices Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): Don’t be surprised if petrol study ends in a deal, not regulation 1News: Jacinda Ardern will be judged on what happens to petrol prices ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 21 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/21/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-21-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 21 2019">Read more</a>