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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”

July 29, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. New Zealand First aren’t being given the attention they warrant by political commentators in the lead-up to this year’s election, with most rubbishing or downplaying the chances of Winston Peters and his party making it back into Parliament. This is despite the fact that the party is bubbling just below the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/29/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-nz-first-might-take-back-our-country/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”">Read more</a>

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Three dead in Auckland CBD shooting, including gunman, police confirm

July 28, 2023

RNZ News Three people have been killed in a shooting in Auckland central business district today, including the gunman. Six people were also wounded, including two police officers. Police say the situation is now contained. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told media a witness called the incident in at 7.23am, reporting there was a man with ... <a title="Three dead in Auckland CBD shooting, including gunman, police confirm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/three-dead-in-auckland-cbd-shooting-including-gunman-police-confirm/" aria-label="Read more about Three dead in Auckland CBD shooting, including gunman, police confirm">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: July 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

July 28, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content TAX Chris Trotter: A Distracting Tragedy Matthew Hooton (Herald): Are tax cuts Labour’s secret re-election weapon? (paywalled) Bryce Edwards (Democracy Project): Can David Parker push Labour back onto a more ... <a title="Newsletter: July 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/newsletter-july-28-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: July 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: July 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

July 27, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content KIRI ALLAN Peter Dunne: What should be Kiri Allan’s enduring legacy Morgan Godfery (Post): In defence of Kiri Allan, and Māori women (paywalled) Tom Hunt (Stuff): Police dogs used after ... <a title="Newsletter: July 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/27/newsletter-july-27-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: July 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: July 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

July 26, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content KIRI ALLAN  ODT Editorial: There but for the grace … (paywalled) Andrea Vance (Post): Emotional Labour MP raises Kiri Allan concerns (paywalled) Gareth Hughes (Stuff): The privilege and the pain of ... <a title="Newsletter: July 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/26/newsletter-july-26-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: July 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Antony Blinken’s endgame for New Zealand

July 26, 2023

  Analysis by Geoffrey Miller Antony Blinken is heading down under. The US Secretary of State’s visit to New Zealand and Australia this week comes as the two countries jointly host the FIFA Women’s World Cup. New Zealand foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta has highlighted the potential for ‘good old-fashioned sports diplomacy’ – and the Secretary is scheduled to attend ... <a title="Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Antony Blinken’s endgame for New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/26/geoffrey-millers-political-roundup-antony-blinkens-endgame-for-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Antony Blinken’s endgame for New Zealand">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: July 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

July 25, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content KIRI ALLAN Audrey Young (Herald): It will be a miracle if Chris Hipkins can rescue his Government from this (paywalled) Luke Malpass (Post): Kiri Allan car crash shortens Labour’s ... <a title="Newsletter: July 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/25/newsletter-july-25-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: July 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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‘What could we have done?’ – Pacific community grief for shooter victims

July 24, 2023

RNZ Pacific The Pacific Island community in Aotearoa New Zealand is grieving for the deaths of two men killed at an Auckland downtown construction site last week. Solomona To’oto’o, 45, of Manurewa and Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, of Wattle Downs have been named as the victims of 24-year-old gunman Matu Reid, who also died. Several others ... <a title="‘What could we have done?’ – Pacific community grief for shooter victims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/24/what-could-we-have-done-pacific-community-grief-for-shooter-victims/" aria-label="Read more about ‘What could we have done?’ – Pacific community grief for shooter victims">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: July 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

July 24, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content KIRI ALLAN Craig McCulloch (RNZ): Kiri Allan charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest, resigns as Justice Minister, PM says 1News: Kiri Allan to resign from all portfolios ... <a title="Newsletter: July 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/24/newsletter-july-24-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: July 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Mediawatch: NZ election poll analysis unhitches itself from reality

July 23, 2023

RNZ Mediawatch Nothing much changed in a 1News Verian poll released last Monday. However, some commentators treated the boring results as a blank canvas on which to express their creativity. 1News presenter Simon Dallow described the results of the newly named 1News Verian poll on Monday as a harsh verdict on the government. “It is just ... <a title="Mediawatch: NZ election poll analysis unhitches itself from reality" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/23/mediawatch-nz-election-poll-analysis-unhitches-itself-from-reality/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: NZ election poll analysis unhitches itself from reality">Read more</a>

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John Minto: Kudos to Jane Campion for saying no to apartheid Israel’s Jerusalem Film Festival

July 23, 2023

By John Minto Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) congratulates New Zealand film director Jane Campion over her request for her 1989 debut film Sweetie to be withdrawn from apartheid Israel’s Jerusalem Film Festival. The announcement was made by Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) late last night. We are delighted ... <a title="John Minto: Kudos to Jane Campion for saying no to apartheid Israel’s Jerusalem Film Festival" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/23/john-minto-kudos-to-jane-campion-for-saying-no-to-apartheid-israels-jerusalem-film-festival/" aria-label="Read more about John Minto: Kudos to Jane Campion for saying no to apartheid Israel’s Jerusalem Film Festival">Read more</a>

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Auckland shooting: City security beefed up as probe continues

July 21, 2023

RNZ News A scene examination is continuing at a construction site in central Auckland after a fatal shooting there shocked the city yesterday morning. The gunman, 24-year-old Matu Tangi Matua Reid, was on home detention but allowed to work at the construction site. He died at the scene in a shoot-out with police after killing ... <a title="Auckland shooting: City security beefed up as probe continues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/21/auckland-shooting-city-security-beefed-up-as-probe-continues/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland shooting: City security beefed up as probe continues">Read more</a>