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May 28, 2019
Fair Go assistant producer and a recent AUT graduate Blessen Tom and current postgraduate student Sri Krishnamurthi embarked in May on a storytelling project about Pacific Media Watch. They are interviewing the founders and some of the journalists and students involved on the media freedom project, which was launched in 1996 at the time of ... <a title="Pacific Media Watch documentary under way – the highlights 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/28/pacific-media-watch-documentary-under-way-the-highlights-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific Media Watch documentary under way – the highlights 2019">Read more</a>
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May 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 Francis Report, workplace bullying Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): Why I believe man stood down from Parliament deserves an apology from Trevor Mallard Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): ‘I’m in a very dark place’: ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 28 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/28/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-28-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 28 2019">Read more</a>
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May 28, 2019
In many other parts of the world, the close relationship between our Prime Minister and a leading business lobbyist would be considered corrupt, but in New Zealand it’s seen as “business as usual”. Does that make it right? Is it in the public interest to have the politicians and lobbyists in each other’s pockets? The ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Should we worry about lobbyists’ influence on the Government?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-should-we-worry-about-lobbyists-influence-on-the-government/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Should we worry about lobbyists’ influence on the Government?">Read more</a>
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May 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 Wellbeing Budget Stacey Kirk (Stuff): Economics aside, the Budget rules were self-imposed for entirely political reasons Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): Budget 2019: Goodbye ‘NZ Inc’ and welcome to the world of wellbeing Simon Wilson ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 27 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/27/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-27-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 27 2019">Read more</a>
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May 25, 2019
What’s happened to the Government’s promised liberalising reform of abortion laws? An announcement of new legislation is looming, but there are signs that reform might be less liberal than pro-choice campaigners were wanting or expecting. The concept of a “woman’s right to choose” is at the centre of the demand for abortion liberalisation reform. Campaigners ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Abortion reform in question" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/25/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-abortion-reform-in-question/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Abortion reform in question">Read more</a>
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May 24, 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 New parties: Coalition New Zealand Party launched, Alfred Ngaro party mooted Matthew Hooton (Herald): Christian Party plan hasn’t got a prayer (paywalled) Tim Watkin (Pundit): Three Christians walk into a bar… and none of ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 24 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/24/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-24-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 24 2019">Read more</a>
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May 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 Francis Report RNZ: Speaker accepts some responsibility for chaotic way rape allegations emerged Thomas Coughlan (Newsroom): Chaos as Parliament staffer stood down Audrey Young (Herald): Speaker Trevor Mallard sparks chaos in the midst of ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 23 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/23/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-23-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 23 2019">Read more</a>
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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 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 Parliamentary bullying and harassment report, National’s review into party culture Jamie Ensor (Newshub):Former National MP Tau Henare lets rip on bullying in Parliament after review release Duncan Garner (Newshub): Speaker of the ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 22 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/22/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-22-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 22 2019">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2019
There are just so many damning statements and statistics that need to be highlighted from today’s parliamentary bullying report. These all show that Parliamentary staff work in a dangerous and toxic place. But one of the most revealing facts in the report is actually found in the introduction and does not arise directly out of ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Toxic politicians under scrutiny" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-toxic-politicians-under-scrutiny/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Toxic politicians under scrutiny">Read more</a>
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May 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 Bullying and harassment Jessica Mutch (1News): Parliament’s bullying and harassment report set to prompt major cultural change – 1 NEWS understands Tova O’Brien (Newshub): Parliamentary inquiry into bullying looks set to be damning ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 21 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/21/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-21-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 21 2019">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
May 20, 2019
By Michael Andrew Journalism students across Australia collaborated in an immense project to cover this month’s federal election. Organised through The Junction, a website showcasing and promoting student journalism, the coverage featured in-depth stories profiling every candidate in each electorate throughout the election build up. Seventeen universities, hundreds of students and 80 staff across the ... <a title="Journo students form ‘biggest newsroom’ to cover election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/journo-students-form-biggest-newsroom-to-cover-election/" aria-label="Read more about Journo students form ‘biggest newsroom’ to cover election">Read more</a>
