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October 15, 2023
RNZ News Christopher Luxon and the National Party are on course to form a new government with the ACT Party in Aotearoa New Zealand, with National winning almost 40 percent of the party vote in yesterday’s general election. National romped far ahead in the party vote in the election and were above 40 percent much ... <a title="NZ election 2023: National, ACT poised to form new government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/15/nz-election-2023-national-act-poised-to-form-new-government/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: National, ACT poised to form new government">Read more</a>
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October 12, 2023
RNZ News Two polls out tonight both have Winston Peters firmly in the drivers’ seat for forming a government with Aotearoa New Zealand’s general election this Saturday, though the left bloc has increased its overall support. With 1News and Newshub each releasing their final polls ahead of the election, the trends are showing a last-minute ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Two polls show boost for left bloc – Peters in kingmaker’s seat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/12/nz-election-2023-two-polls-show-boost-for-left-bloc-peters-in-kingmakers-seat/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Two polls show boost for left bloc – Peters in kingmaker’s seat">Read more</a>
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October 10, 2023
RNZ News Labour leader Chris Hipkins says support for National in the polls for the Aotearoa New Zealand election next Saturday is “well and truly overstated”, predicting a much tighter race than some might expect. Less than a week until voting is over, the most recent polls have the National-ACT bloc requiring New Zealand First ... <a title="NZ election 2023: National’s support ‘overstated’ in close race, says Hipkins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/10/nz-election-2023-nationals-support-overstated-in-close-race-says-hipkins/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: National’s support ‘overstated’ in close race, says Hipkins">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2023
Analysis by Keith Rankin. I read this article quoting Christopher Luxon as follows: “We’ve been to many places where marginal seats are and we’re getting good movement.” (Luxon talks to media amid election result limbo fears, NZ Herald, 7 Oct 2023). He has this misplaced narrative around marginal seats. I have also heard talk in ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Does Christopher Luxon Understand MMP?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/09/keith-rankin-analysis-does-christopher-luxon-understand-mmp/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Does Christopher Luxon Understand MMP?">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. The Labour Government was elected with 50 per cent of the vote three years ago, but current opinion polls show their vote could halve in this year’s election, which would be one of the biggest plunges in political history. Most polls have Labour on about 26 per cent. And ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ten reasons Labour’s support has halved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/03/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-ten-reasons-labours-support-has-halved/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ten reasons Labour’s support has halved">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Myles Thomas Kia ora koutou. Ko Ngāpuhi tōku iwi. Ko Ngāti Manu toku hapu. Ko Karetu tōku marae. Ko Myles Thomas toku ingoa. I grew up with David Beatson, on the telly. Back in the 1970s, he read the late news which I watched in bed with my parents. Later, David and I ... <a title="NZ election 2023: How a better funding model can help media strengthen social cohesion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/03/nz-election-2023-how-a-better-funding-model-can-help-media-strengthen-social-cohesion/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: How a better funding model can help media strengthen social cohesion">Read more</a>
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September 30, 2023
RNZ News Green Party co-leader James Shaw has compared the language of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to former US president Donald Trump, saying it may be emboldening violence against candidates in Aotearoa NZ’s election campaign. It comes after several candidates from different parties have spoken out about being targeted, including a home invasion ... <a title="NZ elections 2023: Green Party, Te Pāti Māori call out ‘harmful emboldening of extremism’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/30/nz-elections-2023-green-party-te-pati-maori-call-out-harmful-emboldening-of-extremism/" aria-label="Read more about NZ elections 2023: Green Party, Te Pāti Māori call out ‘harmful emboldening of extremism’">Read more</a>
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September 30, 2023
RNZ News New Zealand police are investigating after the home of Te Pāti Māori election candidate Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke was invaded, vandalised, and a threatening letter left behind. They said the burglary of a Huntly home was reported to police on Monday. On Friday, Te Pāti Māori issued a statement saying it was the third incident ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Police investigate after invasion of Te Pāti Māori candidate’s home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/30/nz-election-2023-police-investigate-after-invasion-of-te-pati-maori-candidates-home/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Police investigate after invasion of Te Pāti Māori candidate’s home">Read more</a>
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September 27, 2023
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist Pacific youth and first time voters in Aotearoa New Zealand feel forgotten and ill equipped ahead of the election. Pasifika are the fastest growing youth population in New Zealand and their main concerns are the cost of living and beating the dire statistics stacked against them. Although Pasifika have ... <a title="NZ election 2023: First time Pacific voters want their voice heard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/nz-election-2023-first-time-pacific-voters-want-their-voice-heard/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: First time Pacific voters want their voice heard">Read more</a>
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September 27, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Ella Stewart, RNZ News longform journalist, Te Ao Māori National Party leader Christopher Luxon made claims about health outcomes that were clearly false. Why was he left unchallenged? In the TVNZ leaders’ debate last night, Luxon and Labour’s Chris Hipkins had a testy exchange over Māori healthcare. Hipkins held firm on the creation ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood in debate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/nz-election-2023-exposing-national-leader-christopher-luxons-maori-health-falsehood-in-debate/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood in debate">Read more</a>
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September 26, 2023
RNZ News New Zealand’s Green Party says it will double the Best Start payment from $69 a week to $140 — and it will also make it available for all children under three years. Greens co-leader Marama Davidson announced the policy today, saying it is part of a “fully costed plan” paid for with a ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/26/nz-election-2023-green-party-pledges-to-double-best-start-payment/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment">Read more</a>
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September 25, 2023
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist The Pacific Election 2023 debate kicked off today with one of the most pressing issues for Pacific communties — an amnesty for overstayers. The Dawn Raids apology was two years ago, and weeks out from the election, the Labour Party has announced it would offer a lifeline for long-term ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Overstayers issue kicks off Pacific communities debate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/nz-election-2023-overstayers-issue-kicks-off-pacific-communities-debate/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Overstayers issue kicks off Pacific communities debate">Read more</a>
