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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why NZ’s regressive tax system is unlikely to change

April 27, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Yesterday the IRD released its landmark report on the ultra-rich in New Zealand and the tax they pay. It starkly illustrates the extent to which the wealth of the ultra-rich has skyrocketed in recent years. The richest 311 families have a combined wealth of $85 billion, and own a quarter ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why NZ’s regressive tax system is unlikely to change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-nzs-regressive-tax-system-is-unlikely-to-change/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why NZ’s regressive tax system is unlikely to change">Read more</a>

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

April 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 AUKUS, AUS-NZ RELATIONS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Chris Trotter (Interest): Is a smoothed path for Kiwis seeking Aussie citizenship the quid pro quo for New Zealand signing-on to AUKUS? ... <a title="Newsletter: April 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/26/newsletter-april-26-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink

April 24, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Minister of Justice Kiri Allan is currently pushing through a programme of reform to the rules around political fundraising by politicians. And yet it turns out Allan herself has received large donations that raise questions about the integrity of the politician, the donor, and the Beehive systems that are meant ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-donations-from-public-servants-to-politicians-stink/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink">Read more</a>

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

April 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 POLITICAL FINANCE AND LOBBYING Andrea Vance (Stuff): Why Labour is starting to look a little grubby 1News: Q+A: Allan defends decision not to declare Meng Foon conflict of ... <a title="Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/newsletter-april-24-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 21 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 21, 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 PARLIAMENT PROTEST Claire Trevett (Herald): IPCA report on Parliament protests should leave Police top brass with red faces (paywalled) Charlie Mitchell (Stuff): A chaotic day in Wellington, a ‘distraction ... <a title="Newsletter: April 21 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/newsletter-april-21-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 21 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 20 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 20, 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 ECONOMY, TAX, COST OF LIVING Jenée Tibshraeny (Herald): Lobbyists kick into gear ahead of public finding out how much tax the rich really pay (paywalled) Duncan Greive (Spinoff): All of ... <a title="Newsletter: April 20 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/newsletter-april-20-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 20 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing

April 19, 2023

Analysis by Geoffrey Miller This weekend’s visit to Australia by New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks volumes about major changes underway in New Zealand foreign policy. Hipkins is flying to Brisbane – Australia’s third-biggest city and home to around 100,000 New Zealand citizens – to meet with his counterpart, Anthony Albanese. The trip’s significance ... <a title="Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/geoffrey-millers-political-roundup-why-chris-hipkins-is-heading-to-brisbane-not-beijing/" aria-label="Read more about Geoffrey Miller’s Political Roundup: Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 19, 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 FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE, DEFENCE Geoffrey Miller (Democracy Project): Why Chris Hipkins is heading to Brisbane – not Beijing Alexander Gillespie and Robert Patman (The Conversation): Approach with caution: ... <a title="Newsletter: April 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/newsletter-april-19-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 18, 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 PARLIAMENT, ELECTION Giles Dexter (RNZ): Prime minister defends increase in communications staff since Labour came in power Karl du Fresne: The incredible disapppearing journalists Chris Lynch: National accuses Government ... <a title="Newsletter: April 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/newsletter-april-18-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 17, 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 POLITICAL DEBATE, FREE SPEECH, CULTURE WARS Chris Trotter (Interest): Debating debating Laura Frykberg (1News): Can we still debate? Disagreement in the digital age 1News: Q+A: NZ should further loosen ... <a title="Newsletter: April 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/17/newsletter-april-17-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 14 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 14, 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 WATER REFORM Jack Tame (1News): Three Waters rebrand won’t change minds, or cost votes Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Will this be enough to make NZ fall in love with ... <a title="Newsletter: April 14 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/14/newsletter-april-14-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 14 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 13 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 13, 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 THREE WATERS Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Government kills Three Waters, welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’ (paywalled) Thomas Manch (Stuff): Say goodbye to Three Waters: Government overhaul of contentious reforms set to ... <a title="Newsletter: April 13 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/13/newsletter-april-13-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 13 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>