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March 3, 2026
Editorial by Selwyn Manning. The New Zealand Government’s response to Israel-US attacks on Iran has revealed a chasm. On one side are those who argue; that New Zealand must stay aligned with its 20th century allies right or wrong. On the other side are those who insist; that the long fought for reputation, of a ... <a title="EDITORIAL: When Mediocrity Fails National Interest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/editorial-when-mediocrity-fails-national-interest/" aria-label="Read more about EDITORIAL: When Mediocrity Fails National Interest">Read more</a>
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September 15, 2025
Earlier today, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said his cabinet would not decide on whether to formally recognise Palestine as a state for some weeks to come. Luxon’s announcement drew criticism from advocacy groups, labelling his position as weak and cowardly. Luxon claimed the issue was ‘complex’ and New Zealanders should not expect a ... <a title="New Zealand PM Luxon Labelled as Weak and Cowardly After Delaying Decision on Palestine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/15/new-zealand-pm-luxon-labelled-as-weak-and-cowardly-after-delaying-decision-on-palestine/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand PM Luxon Labelled as Weak and Cowardly After Delaying Decision on Palestine">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2024
Analysis by Geoffrey Miller – This analysis was first published on the Democracy Project (https://democracyproject.nz). Christopher Luxon is finding his foreign policy feet. Now eight months into the job, New Zealand’s Prime Minister is in Washington DC this week to attend the NATO summit. It is the third year in a row that Wellington has been ... <a title="Geoffrey Miller Analysis – New Zealand forges deeper ties with NATO" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/11/geoffrey-miller-analysis-new-zealand-forges-deeper-ties-with-nato/" aria-label="Read more about Geoffrey Miller Analysis – New Zealand forges deeper ties with NATO">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2023
Analysis by Keith Rankin. The new government is making a weak start to its tenure. On Morning Report (RNZ, 28 Nov 2023, Prime Minister Luxon to lead first cabinet meeting), Mr Luxon repeated a comment such as he has made several times before: “The number one job is to rebuild the economy so we can ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Government by Cliché" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/28/keith-rankin-analysis-government-by-cliche/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Government by Cliché">Read more</a>
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November 24, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics, Massey University It might have taken six weeks to decide the shape of New Zealand’s next government (or three if you count from the final results), but in the end that is the nature of proportional representation. Compromise, trade-offs and haggling are ... <a title="Three parties, two deals, one government: the stress points within New Zealand’s ‘coalition of many colours’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/24/three-parties-two-deals-one-government-the-stress-points-within-new-zealands-coalition-of-many-colours-217673/" aria-label="Read more about Three parties, two deals, one government: the stress points within New Zealand’s ‘coalition of many colours’">Read more</a>
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July 6, 2023
Political scientist Dr Paul G. Buchanan and Selwyn Manning present a two-part episode to analyse what to make of the New Zealand-People's Republic of China bilateral leadership meetings. And also, Paul and Selwyn analyse the shifts inside Russia in the weeks after the destabilisation caused by Wagner Commander Yevgeny Prigozhin's pronouncements and challenge to Russia's military heads.
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June 28, 2023
Analysis by Geoffrey Miller Warm and constructive. That’s how Chris Hipkins wanted his meeting with Xi Jinping on Tuesday to be remembered. The New Zealand Prime Minister deployed the ‘warm and constructive’ phrase at least eight times in a subsequent press conference with New Zealand media. Hipkins was also keen to note that ‘the meeting ... <a title="Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Chris Hipkins’ successful meeting with Xi Jinping" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/28/geoffrey-millers-political-roundup-chris-hipkins-successful-meeting-with-xi-jinping/" aria-label="Read more about Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Chris Hipkins’ successful meeting with Xi Jinping">Read more</a>
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June 13, 2023
Analysis by Geoffrey Miller Timing is everything. After months of mixed signals, Chris Hipkins will head to China at the end of June. The New Zealand Prime Minister’s long-awaited visit to Beijing will come shortly before he attends July’s NATO summit in Vilnius. The careful timing of the PM’s China trip – billed as a ... <a title="Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: What to expect from Chris Hipkins’ trip to China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/13/geoffrey-millers-political-roundup-what-to-expect-from-chris-hipkins-trip-to-china/" aria-label="Read more about Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: What to expect from Chris Hipkins’ trip to China">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Will the Govt act on mega bank profits and reform the banking sector? The corporate retail banks are making mega profits on the back of Government policies and indirect subsidies of recent years. As a result, there are calls from across almost the whole political spectrum for greater regulation ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Will the Govt act on mega bank profits and reform the banking sector?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/09/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-will-the-govt-act-on-mega-bank-profits-and-reform-the-banking-sector/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Will the Govt act on mega bank profits and reform the banking sector?">Read more</a>
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June 23, 2022
In this podcast, political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning examine in detail what to expect from the NATO leaders’ summit, which includes addresses from the prime ministers of Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Why is NATO including addresses of NATO partners in this year’s leaders’ summit? What will the hawks bring to the summit, and what will those of a more moderate and dove persuasion bring to the NATO debate and course ahead?
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June 22, 2022
In this podcast, political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning will approach this episode in two parts. First we will detail what to expect from the NATO leaders’ summit, which includes addresses from the prime ministers of Japan, Australia and New Zealand. And secondly, are we beginning to see changes to the pre-pandemic globalisation framework? Are we witnessing a response to the breakdown of the global economic order?
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June 8, 2022
A View from Afar – In this podcast, political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning will analyse how the Pacific region has become the epicentre of foreign policy assertions from the region's and the world's powers.
