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June 3, 2020
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 Mixed messages over social distancing Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): George Floyd protest crowds show Beehive’s lost control on gathering Audrey Young and Claire Trevett (Herald): National leader Todd Muller says confusion reigns in ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – June 3 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/03/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-june-3-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – June 3 2020">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2020
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards The latest opinion poll is out, and it’s more bad news for the National Party, with Roy Morgan putting them on only 26.5% support, against Labour’s 56.5%. You can see the details here: Roy Morgan May opinion poll. Roy Morgan is regarded as less accurate than other polling companies, and the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Todd Muller’s torrid start as National leader" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/02/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-todd-mullers-torrid-start-as-national-leader/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Todd Muller’s torrid start as National leader">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2020
By RNZ News Thousands of New Zealanders have joined large numbers of Americans in protesting following the killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd. In Auckland, Aotea Square overflowed yesterday with people before thousands marched down Queen Street towards the US consulate building. Organisers said the aim was simple,”we want to put pressure on our government ... <a title="Thousands march in NZ solidarity rallies with Black Lives Matter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/02/thousands-march-in-nz-solidarity-rallies-with-black-lives-matter/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands march in NZ solidarity rallies with Black Lives Matter">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2020
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 National Party Tim Watkin (Pundit): Todd Muller: National’s new Dad who forgot to build the cot Andrea Vance (Stuff): Could middle-of-the road Muller come out a winner? Martin van Beynen (Stuff): Todd Muller’s first ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – June 2 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/02/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-june-2-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – June 2 2020">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2020
New Zealand implemented one of the earliest lockdowns and has largely succeeded in eliminating the coronavirus under the leadership of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Some of the country’s success has been attributed to her leadership, trust in science, and clear communication during the crisis. We get an update from Michael Baker, professor of public health ... <a title="‘Stay home, stay safe, be kind’: What NZ can teach the world about covid-19" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/30/stay-home-stay-safe-be-kind-what-nz-can-teach-the-world-about-covid-19/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Stay home, stay safe, be kind’: What NZ can teach the world about covid-19">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2020
It’s only been a year and half since I started university, but sometimes that’s enough time to realise more about the world than you could ever imagine. For me, the biggest thing, the one thing intertwined into every part of my life, is privilege. I’m a white male, and if society loves anything, it’s straight ... <a title="James Tapp: Confronting Pākehā Privilege as a white male student" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/30/james-tapp-confronting-pakeha-privilege-as-a-white-male-student/" aria-label="Read more about James Tapp: Confronting Pākehā Privilege as a white male student">Read more</a>
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May 29, 2020
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 Fresh water reforms, environment, conservation Richard Harman (Politik): Swimming together; the coalition agrees on freshwater reforms Collette Devlin (Stuff): NZ First claims win as Government softens freshwater reforms Russel Death (Spinoff): Even China’s waterways ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 29 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/29/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-29-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 29 2020">Read more</a>
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May 28, 2020
Analysis by Keith Rankin. On Project Syndicate – and in other places in recent months – orthodox US economist Kenneth Rogoff has presented the case for deeply negative interest rates. Another financial sacred cow falls; yes, interest rates can be negative, even substantially negative. It can take a while, though, for shot sacred cows to ... <a title="Keith Rankin on Deeply Negative Interest Rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/28/keith-rankin-on-deeply-negative-interest-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin on Deeply Negative Interest Rates">Read more</a>
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May 28, 2020
By Sri Krishnamurthi, contributing editor Pacific Media Watch Homegrown Australian television shows to the tune of $17.1 million will be broadcast in the Pacific in a bid believed intended to stymie China’s diplomatic and media rise in the region. Shows such as The Voice, Border Security, Neighbours and are to be offered as the main ... <a title="Australian ‘soft power’ push in Pacific with $17m free TV deal misses mark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/28/australian-soft-power-push-in-pacific-with-17m-free-tv-deal-misses-mark/" aria-label="Read more about Australian ‘soft power’ push in Pacific with $17m free TV deal misses mark">Read more</a>
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May 28, 2020
By RNZ News New Zealand has reported no new cases of covid-19 coronavirus today, but the death toll has risen to 22 to include a woman who died after recovering from the disease. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said there were only eight active cases in the country and there was still nobody receiving ... <a title="No new NZ covid cases for six days – but one extra death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/28/no-new-nz-covid-cases-for-six-days-but-one-extra-death/" aria-label="Read more about No new NZ covid cases for six days – but one extra death">Read more</a>
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May 28, 2020
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 National Party Tova O’Brien (Newshub): National sets up ‘intelligence unit’ to dig up info on political opponents during 2020 election campaign Claire Trevett (Herald): Todd Muller’s sink or swim introduction to Leader of ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 28 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/28/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-28-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 28 2020">Read more</a>
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May 27, 2020
By RNZ News New opposition National leader Todd Muller is backing his front bench, saying he chose the shadow cabinet line-up on merit and talent. While three out of National’s top four ranked MPs are women, there are no Māori MPs on the front bench, or of any other ethnicity. Māori Party founder Dame Tariana ... <a title="Muller defends lack of Māori on opposition National front bench" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/27/muller-defends-lack-of-maori-on-opposition-national-front-bench/" aria-label="Read more about Muller defends lack of Māori on opposition National front bench">Read more</a>
