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June 23, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Wealthy can buy access to power – and politicians don’t want this changed The current New Zealand First Foundation trial in the High Court continues to show why reform is required when it comes to money in politics. The juicy details coming out each day show private wealth being ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Wealthy can buy access to power – and politicians don’t want this changed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-wealthy-can-buy-access-to-power-and-politicians-dont-want-this-changed/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Wealthy can buy access to power – and politicians don’t want this changed">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 20, 2022
Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern said no to the Commonwealth, but yes to NATO By Geoffrey Miller Jacinda Ardern’s decision to attend the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Spain – but to skip the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda – symbolises the changes she is making to New Zealand foreign ... <a title="Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern said no to the Commonwealth, but yes to NATO" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/20/political-roundup-why-jacinda-ardern-said-no-to-the-commonwealth-but-yes-to-nato/" aria-label="Read more about Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern said no to the Commonwealth, but yes to NATO">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2022
By Katie Scotcher, RNZ News political reporter Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to participate in the upcoming NATO Leaders Summit, becoming the first New Zealand leader to do so. NATO’s Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, has invited the leaders of Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand to attend the military alliance’s meeting in Spain held ... <a title="Jacinda Ardern first New Zealander to be invited to speak at NATO Leaders Summit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/18/jacinda-ardern-first-new-zealander-to-be-invited-to-speak-at-nato-leaders-summit/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinda Ardern first New Zealander to be invited to speak at NATO Leaders Summit">Read more</a>
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June 16, 2022
RNZ Pacific Samoa and China do not have any plans for military ties, Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa says. Fiamē — who is on a three-day trip to Aotearoa — is making her first official bilateral trip abroad since becoming leader last year. Her visit marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand ... <a title="Samoa and China have no plans for military ties, says Fiamē" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/16/samoa-and-china-have-no-plans-for-military-ties-says-fiame/" aria-label="Read more about Samoa and China have no plans for military ties, says Fiamē">Read more</a>
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June 13, 2022
RNZ Pacific A new report on the economic impacts of climate change faced by the world’s most at-risk countries has found the climate crisis has made vulnerable economies poorer. The Climate Vulnerable Economies Loss Report has found climate-threatened nations, including those in the Pacific, lost approximately US$525 billion in damage over the last two decades. ... <a title="Climate change costs at-risk countries $525 billion in damage, says report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/climate-change-costs-at-risk-countries-525-billion-in-damage-says-report/" aria-label="Read more about Climate change costs at-risk countries $525 billion in damage, says report">Read more</a>
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June 13, 2022
By Matthew Rosenberg in Gisborne A Gisborne councillor has called into question the mayor’s ability to lead the region forward, saying her background makes it hard to understand issues affecting Māori. Third-term councillor Meredith Akuhata-Brown made the comments about Mayor Rehette Stoltz following questions about her intention to stand for the top position at the ... <a title="Gisborne district councillor hits out over lack of Māori leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/gisborne-district-councillor-hits-out-over-lack-of-maori-leadership/" aria-label="Read more about Gisborne district councillor hits out over lack of Māori leadership">Read more</a>
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June 13, 2022
RNZ News The New Zealand government is considering more action to crack down on violent gang behaviour but has dismissed the idea of a ban on wearing gang patches in public. There have been a number of shootings and arson attacks in Auckland and Northland in recent weeks linked to escalating tensions between the Killer ... <a title="Ardern spurns National’s plans on curbing NZ violent gang behaviour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/ardern-spurns-nationals-plans-on-curbing-nz-violent-gang-behaviour/" aria-label="Read more about Ardern spurns National’s plans on curbing NZ violent gang behaviour">Read more</a>
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June 13, 2022
Political Roundup: Why is New Zealand’s defence minister visiting South Korea? By Geoffrey Miller New Zealand’s defence minister, Peeni Henare, has had a very busy first half of the year. In January, Henare was the face of New Zealand’s relief effort to Tonga, following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcano. Then, from March onwards, ... <a title="Political Roundup: Why is New Zealand’s defence minister visiting South Korea?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/political-roundup-why-is-new-zealands-defence-minister-visiting-south-korea/" aria-label="Read more about Political Roundup: Why is New Zealand’s defence minister visiting South Korea?">Read more</a>
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June 11, 2022
Analysis by Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: NZ First’s court trial shows the need for political finance reform The New Zealand First donations scandal trial began in the High Court this week. And it’s already showing why the political finance laws in this country need a significant overhaul. The trial is the outcome of a high-profile scandal ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ First’s court trial shows the need for political finance reform" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/11/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nz-firsts-court-trial-shows-the-need-for-political-finance-reform/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ First’s court trial shows the need for political finance reform">Read more</a>
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June 10, 2022
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Newly elected Māori Pati president and columnist John Tamihere has launched a blistering criticism of New Zealand’s negative media attitude to Chinese trade and security overtures to the South Pacific, saying “it’s none of our business”. Writing in The New Zealand Herald today, former Labour cabinet minister Tamihere argued that China ... <a title="‘We can learn from Chinese diplomacy’ says Māori Pati critic of NZ stance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/10/we-can-learn-from-chinese-diplomacy-says-maori-pati-critic-of-nz-stance/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We can learn from Chinese diplomacy’ says Māori Pati critic of NZ stance">Read more</a>
