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May 22, 2019
Should Trevor Mallard remain as Speaker of Parliament? It’s a legitimate question, given the current accumulation of concerns about his bullying and bias, and the heightened public concern about the health of this important democratic institution. Certainly some of his past conduct and allegations against him make for sobering reading – including physical assault, attempts ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Trevor Mallard – the bullying, biased boss of Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/22/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-trevor-mallard-the-bullying-biased-boss-of-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Trevor Mallard – the bullying, biased boss of Parliament">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2019
The world is changing fast, with digital technological innovation that is both liberating and disturbing. The threats and opportunities this presents requires a massive debate, and intervention, to ensure such changes are as healthy as possible for humanity. The online dimension of the Christchurch terrorist attacks is now provoking a sea change in attitudes towards ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: the clampdown on social media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/16/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-christchurch-calling-the-clampdown-on-social-media/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: the clampdown on social media">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2019
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is winning praise for her campaign to clean up the internet, and in particular for her announcement of the “Christchurch Call” Summit to be held with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris next month. And if they can come up with some meaningful and effective ways to make the internet less ... <a title="Political Roundup: Ardern’s “Christchurch Call” might not be so simple" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/29/political-roundup-arderns-christchurch-call-might-not-be-so-simple/" aria-label="Read more about Political Roundup: Ardern’s “Christchurch Call” might not be so simple">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2019
Political Roundup: International fascination with Jacinda Ardern by Dr Bryce Edwards As a political commentator, I’ve never experienced anything like it – the phone calls and email requests for interviews from international media have been constant. Broadcasters and journalists all want to discuss the Christchurch terrorist attack and the aftermath. But mostly they want to ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: International fascination with Jacinda Ardern " class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-international-fascination-with-jacinda-ardern/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: International fascination with Jacinda Ardern ">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2019
Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now? by Dr Bryce Edwards As the Christchurch terrorist debate has unfolded, there has been astonishment that New Zealand’s gun laws are so lax. Loopholes and liberal gun laws have been highlighted as a key factor in allowing the alleged gunman to murder 50 people. Helen ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-has-gun-law-reform-failed-until-now/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now?">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2019
Political Roundup: Government’s successful first round of gun law reform by Dr Bryce Edwards Although important questions remain about the Government’s firearms law reform programme, at this stage there is a broad consensus that Jacinda Ardern and her colleagues have successfully navigated the first tranche of change. Praise is coming in from all quarters, ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Government’s successful first round of gun law reform" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/25/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-governments-successful-first-round-of-gun-law-reform/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Government’s successful first round of gun law reform">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2019
Political Roundup: Playing the Christchurch terrorism blame-game is dangerous by Dr Bryce Edwards Jacinda Ardern has led the way in how she’s responded to the Christchurch terrorist atrocity. The prime minister has emphasised the need to come together and to not allow the actions of a terrorist to divide New Zealand any further. She has ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Playing the Christchurch terrorism blame-game is dangerous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-playing-the-christchurch-terrorism-blame-game-is-dangerous/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Playing the Christchurch terrorism blame-game is dangerous">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2019
by Selwyn Manning EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was written for, and first published by, German magazine Cicero.de (ref. Attentat in Christchurch – Willkommen in der Hölle). Thanks also to Prof David Robie, Pacific Media Centre AsiaPacificReport.nz for providing the featured image for this article. OUT OF THE BLUE: It was 1:39pm, Friday March 15. ... <a title="Christchurch Terror Attacks – New Zealand’s Darkest Hour – Friday 15th 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/19/christchurch-terror-attaches-new-zealands-darkest-hour-friday-15th-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch Terror Attacks – New Zealand’s Darkest Hour – Friday 15th 2019">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2019
Political Roundup: The Seriousness of electoral fraud in NZ by Dr Bryce Edwards The Police passing over the National Party’s electoral donation case to the Serious Fraud Office is more than a “bad look”, even though that’s the phrase being used by commentators to describe this latest headache for the National Party and Simon Bridges. ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Seriousness of electoral fraud in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/13/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-seriousness-of-electoral-fraud-in-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Seriousness of electoral fraud in NZ">Read more</a>
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February 28, 2019
Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class It’s a big deal when the High Court rules against a former prime minister and fines them $6m for their reckless business practices. After all, it raises questions about the probity of such former political leaders, especially given that Jenny Shipley has a knighthood and ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-shipleys-downfall-raises-questions-about-nzs-political-class/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2019
Political Roundup: The Story of the Chinese blowback against New Zealand by Dr Bryce Edwards This week might come to be seen as a turning point in New Zealand’s complex trading and political relations with China. Suddenly there is a very strong awareness of the deteriorating relations between the capitals of Wellington and Beijing. And ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Story of the Chinese blowback against New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/14/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-story-of-the-chinese-blowback-against-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Story of the Chinese blowback against New Zealand">Read more</a>
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November 2, 2018
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