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October 18, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Lobbyists use the revolving door into mayoral offices Lobbyists are currently facing increased scrutiny, especially in terms of their propensity to shift back and forwards through Parliament’s “revolving door” – most starkly illustrated by former Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi setting up a lobbying company only months after leaving the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Lobbyists use the revolving door into mayoral offices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/18/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-lobbyists-use-the-revolving-door-into-mayoral-offices/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Lobbyists use the revolving door into mayoral offices">Read more</a>
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October 17, 2022
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. Items of interest and importance today NZ FIRST CONFERENCE Jessica Mutch McKay (1News): Never write off Winston Peters Adam Pearse (Herald): How NZ First’s new guard evolved amid political ... <a title="Newsletter – New Zealand Politics Daily – October 17, 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/17/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-17-2022/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – New Zealand Politics Daily – October 17, 2022">Read more</a>
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October 17, 2022
By Alipate Narawa The Fijiana 15s defeated 13th ranked South Africa 21-17 today to get their first win at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Fiji struck first through winger Ilisapeci Delaiwau in the 12th minute after some broken play and her try was successfully converted by Lavena Cavuru. A couple of missed opportunities where the ... <a title="Fijiana survive scare from South Africa to win 21-17 in dying seconds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/17/fijiana-survive-scare-from-south-africa-to-win-21-17-in-dying-seconds/" aria-label="Read more about Fijiana survive scare from South Africa to win 21-17 in dying seconds">Read more</a>
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October 16, 2022
MEDIAWATCH: By Hayden Donnell, RNZ Mediawatch producer Once again Aotearoa New Zealand’s local elections were plagued by low voter turnout and a lack of engagement. Is the media coverage, or lack thereof, contributing to the problem — and what can it do to help? In dozens of campaign trail appearances, new Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown ... <a title="Mediawatch: Coverage vital for NZ’s democracy but fact-checking in short supply" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/16/mediawatch-coverage-vital-for-nzs-democracy-but-fact-checking-in-short-supply/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Coverage vital for NZ’s democracy but fact-checking in short supply">Read more</a>
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October 16, 2022
ANALYSIS: By Professor Dominic O’Sullivan At this year’s local government elections, average voter turnout was 36 percent. This is comparable to the 2019 figure. It compares with voter turnout of 81.5 percent at the last general election. Local Government New Zealand says that a review into why people don’t vote should be carried out before ... <a title="Dominic O’Sullivan: The role of Te Tiriti in boosting local government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/16/dominic-osullivan-the-role-of-te-tiriti-in-boosting-local-government/" aria-label="Read more about Dominic O’Sullivan: The role of Te Tiriti in boosting local government">Read more</a>
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October 14, 2022
SPECIAL REPORT: By Tony Fala Community organisers representing multiple Aotearoa struggles gathered at the Ponsonby Community Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau last Sunday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Ponsonby People’s Union (1972-1979). Organised by former PPU activists, representatives of many Aotearoa social justice movements and struggles from around the country came ... <a title="Honouring the people’s fight against hardship, repression and racism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/14/honouring-the-peoples-fight-against-hardship-repression-and-racism/" aria-label="Read more about Honouring the people’s fight against hardship, repression and racism">Read more</a>
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October 14, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Can NZ First once again fill the vacuum at the centre of politics? They don’t get much media coverage at the moment, but the New Zealand First party could be central to the next year in politics, and determine the shape of the next government. The latest opinion survey ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Can NZ First once again fill the vacuum at the centre of politics?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/14/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-can-nz-first-once-again-fill-the-vacuum-at-the-centre-of-politics/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Can NZ First once again fill the vacuum at the centre of politics?">Read more</a>
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October 14, 2022
By David Robie A human rights advocate appealed tonight for people in Aotearoa New Zealand to take personal responsibility in the fight against disinformation and to upskill their critical thinking skills. Anjum Rahman, project lead of the Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono, said this meant taking responsibility for verifying the accuracy and source of information before ... <a title="Defend NZ’s ‘fragile democracy’ by tackling disinformation, says advocate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/14/defend-nzs-fragile-democracy-by-tackling-disinformation-says-advocate/" aria-label="Read more about Defend NZ’s ‘fragile democracy’ by tackling disinformation, says advocate">Read more</a>
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October 13, 2022
By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy Reporter The swearing in of Labour list MP Soraya Peke-Mason to Parliament on October 25 will mark a milestone for women in Aotearoa New Zealand. For the first time in its history, women in New Zealand’s Parliament will have an equal share of seats in the House. “That’s quite significant,” ... <a title="New MP marks milestone for Aotearoa – gender parity in the House" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/13/new-mp-marks-milestone-for-aotearoa-gender-parity-in-the-house/" aria-label="Read more about New MP marks milestone for Aotearoa – gender parity in the House">Read more</a>
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October 13, 2022
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. Items of interest and importance today GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT Ernie Newman (Stuff): Kris Faafoi’s unwelcome move into lobbying Herald: Editorial: Kris Faafoi from Cabinet Minister to lobbyist – when ... <a title="Newsletter – New Zealand Politics Daily – October 13, 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/13/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-13-2022/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – New Zealand Politics Daily – October 13, 2022">Read more</a>
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October 12, 2022
Political Roundup: New Zealand’s relationship with India is in trouble Analysis By Geoffrey Miller. New Zealand’s relationship with India is not in good health. That’s the underlying message from a rare visit to New Zealand by India’s external affairs minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Jaishankar met with his New Zealand counterpart, Nanaia Mahuta, last Thursday – but only ... <a title="Analysis – Political Roundup: New Zealand’s relationship with India is in trouble" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/12/analysis-political-roundup-new-zealands-relationship-with-india-is-in-trouble/" aria-label="Read more about Analysis – Political Roundup: New Zealand’s relationship with India is in trouble">Read more</a>
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October 11, 2022
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. Items of interest and importance today LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION RESULTS Chris Trotter (Interest): Lessons for Labour – but will it heed them? Bernard Hickey: The great boomer backlash of ... <a title="Newsletter – New Zealand Politics Daily – October 11 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/11/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-11-2022/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – New Zealand Politics Daily – October 11 2022">Read more</a>
