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August 25, 2019
ANALYSIS: By David Robie Indonesia’s harsh policies towards West Papua ought to be scrapped. Whatever happened to the brief window of enlightenment ushered in by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in 2015 with promises of a more “open door” policy towards foreign journalists and human rights groups? They were supposed to be seeing for themselves the ... <a title="West Papua’s road to ‘independence’, following the Timorese lead?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/25/west-papuas-road-to-independence-following-the-timorese-lead/" aria-label="Read more about West Papua’s road to ‘independence’, following the Timorese lead?">Read more</a>
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August 24, 2019
By Michael Andrew The Indonesian media is contributing to resentment and racism toward Papuans, according to a human rights researcher and former journalist. Andreas Harsono of Human Rights Watch Jakarta told Pacific Media Watch many Indonesian journalists either view Papuans as enemy “separatists” or deviants and their reporting tends to convey these stereotypes. Papuan anger has erupted in ... <a title="Indonesian journalists ‘bought, broken and soul searching’, says researcher" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/24/indonesian-journalists-bought-broken-and-soul-searching-says-researcher/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian journalists ‘bought, broken and soul searching’, says researcher">Read more</a>
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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>
CoveragePost
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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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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August 21, 2019
By Michael Andrew Journalists across Papua New Guinea have spoken out in support of EMTV news director Neville Choi after his “unacceptable” termination from a role he had held for six years. A public statement released on Monday listed the reasons for his termination, one of which was his refusal to bury a February 2019 ... <a title="Journalists, media unite against ‘unacceptable’ Choi sacking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/21/journalists-media-unite-against-unacceptable-choi-sacking/" aria-label="Read more about Journalists, media unite against ‘unacceptable’ Choi sacking">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
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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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>
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August 21, 2019
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Papua New Guinea’s EMTV news and current affairs manager Neville Choi has been sacked after six years of service in this role, triggering strong protests from staff in the country’s main television news service. EMTV staff called for the reinstatement of Choi and for the “sidelining” of acting chief executive Sheena ... <a title="EMTV staff protest over sacking of ‘flawless’ news manager Neville Choi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/21/emtv-staff-protest-over-sacking-of-flawless-news-manager-neville-choi/" aria-label="Read more about EMTV staff protest over sacking of ‘flawless’ news manager Neville Choi">Read more</a>
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August 20, 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. Māori prison strategy, prisoner voting 1News: Kelvin Davis admits parts of prison system ‘extremely racist’ Tania Sawicki Mead (RNZ): ‘Treating people in prison with basic human respect should be ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 20 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/20/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-20-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 20 2019">Read more</a>
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August 19, 2019
By Ben Bilua in Suva Multimedia skills and innovation are key to adapting to the changing media landscape, said US academic Professor Debora Wenger as newsmakers around the world continue to grapple with challenges arising from the transformation of technology and social media. Speaking to journalists at a regional workshop on new media and multimedia ... <a title="Multimedia, innovation vital for Pacific journalism, says academic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/19/multimedia-innovation-vital-for-pacific-journalism-says-academic/" aria-label="Read more about Multimedia, innovation vital for Pacific journalism, says academic">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
August 19, 2019
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – The election race is on. The nominations process for local government positions has now closed, and the political campaign is officially underway. But does the public care? Will many of us even vote for any of the various mayoral or council candidates? Going on recent experience, we shouldn’t expect ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Will more than a third vote in the local government elections?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/19/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-will-more-than-a-third-vote-in-the-local-government-elections/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Will more than a third vote in the local government elections?">Read more</a>
