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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out

April 21, 2019

Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out by Dr Bryce Edwards The soul-searching and blame-game over the surprise demise of the capital gains tax proposals continues to occupy politicos and commentators over the long weekend. Allegations of betrayal continue, while some are also pointing to the inevitable problems with the proposals – ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-the-cgt-had-to-be-ruled-out/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision

April 21, 2019

Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision by Dr Bryce Edwards It really was a shock for the political left. The capital gains tax, in some form or another, was accepted as a major part of the battle to create a more equal New Zealand. It had come to symbolise the struggle against much ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-progressives-despair-over-the-cgt-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision">Read more</a>

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Pacific ‘bright spots’ amid World Press Freedom Index Asian warnings

April 20, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste have made significant gains in the latest annual Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index while the Paris-based global watchdog has warned that totalitarian propaganda, censorship, intimidation and cyber-harassment have been on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region. “A lot of courage is needed nowadays to ... <a title="Pacific ‘bright spots’ amid World Press Freedom Index Asian warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/20/pacific-bright-spots-amid-world-press-freedom-index-asian-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific ‘bright spots’ amid World Press Freedom Index Asian warnings">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019

April 18, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Capital gains tax Henry Cooke (Stuff): Capital gains tax: Labour’s long road to nowhere Tim Watkin (Pundit): Jacinda Ardern ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-18-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019">Read more</a>

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AUT communication studies awards – the full 2018 list

April 18, 2019

New Geraldine Lopdell diversity in communication award winner Malia Latu (left) with MC Star Kata at the AUT School of Communication Studies annual awards last night. Image: Del Abcede/PMC The 2018 School of Communication Studies Awards presented at last night’s 2019 annual ceremony. School of Communication Studies Award for Top Student in the Certificate in ... <a title="AUT communication studies awards – the full 2018 list" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/aut-communication-studies-awards-the-full-2018-list/" aria-label="Read more about AUT communication studies awards – the full 2018 list">Read more</a>

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Pasifika and diversity strong ‘winners’ at AUT media awards night

April 18, 2019

Inaugural diversity in communication prize winner Malia Latu with Alex Woodley and Colin McKay of the Geraldine Lopdell Memorial Trust at the AUT School of Communication Studies awards tonight. Image: Del Abcede/PMC By Michael Andrew Diversity was a winner at AUT’s School of Communication Studies annual awards last night with several Pacific Media Centre contributors ... <a title="Pasifika and diversity strong ‘winners’ at AUT media awards night" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/pasifika-and-diversity-strong-winners-at-aut-media-awards-night/" aria-label="Read more about Pasifika and diversity strong ‘winners’ at AUT media awards night">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 17 2019

April 17, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 17 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Overseas investment Fran O’Sullivan (Herald): ‘Smell test’ plan risks noses out of joint Richard Harman (Politik): Putting the politics ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 17 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/17/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-17-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 17 2019">Read more</a>

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Indonesian election: ‘Our most disregarded Pacific neighbour’

April 17, 2019

By the Asia Media Centre Up to 193 million eligible voters in Indonesia will go to the polls today, in what will be the world’s largest single-day election. The election will see incumbent president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo go head-to-head with Prabowo Subianto, a former general in the Indonesian armed forces who lost to Jokowi in ... <a title="Indonesian election: ‘Our most disregarded Pacific neighbour’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/17/indonesian-election-our-most-disregarded-pacific-neighbour/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian election: ‘Our most disregarded Pacific neighbour’">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Census debacle erodes trust in government decisions

April 16, 2019

Political Roundup: Census debacle erodes trust in government decisions by Dr Bryce Edwards New Zealanders should have less faith in many of the vital decisions of government agencies, due to serious problems with the way last year’s census was carried out. It’s a multi-billion-dollar problem. And the Government and officials appear to be doing little ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Census debacle erodes trust in government decisions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/16/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-census-debacle-erodes-trust-in-government-decisions/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Census debacle erodes trust in government decisions">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 16 2019

April 16, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 16 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Louisa Akavi Jo Moir (Stuff): Winston Peters accuses International Red Cross of putting kidnap victim in more danger ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 16 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/16/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-16-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 16 2019">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month: Fiscal Balances Compared – Public Deficits offset Private Surpluses

April 15, 2019

Analysis by Keith Rankin New Zealand has a ‘fiscal responsibility’ clause in its Public Finance Act; a clause that began its life in 1994 as the Fiscal Responsibility Act. As a result, New Zealand has an effective ‘Balanced Budget policy’. A similar policy has been adopted this decade by the European Union (EU). Balanced Budget ... <a title="Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month: Fiscal Balances Compared – Public Deficits offset Private Surpluses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/15/keith-rankins-chart-of-the-month-fiscal-balances-compared-public-deficits-offset-private-surpluses/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month: Fiscal Balances Compared – Public Deficits offset Private Surpluses">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 15 2019

April 15, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 15 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content National Party leadership, parliament, parties Richard Harman (Politik): Pressure increasing on Bridges leadership Bryce Edwards (Herald): Political Roundup: Simon ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 15 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/15/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-15-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 15 2019">Read more</a>