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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Need to take disinformation seriously

April 12, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political deception is as old as politics itself. There have always been political actors who have attempted to twist and manipulate information. Sometimes this includes politicians, political activists, journalists, and even governments. When the inaccuracy of information is accidental and innocent it is referred to as “misinformation”, but when it ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Need to take disinformation seriously" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/12/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-need-to-take-disinformation-seriously/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Need to take disinformation seriously">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 12 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 12, 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 Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Greens hold door open to staff submitting on Elizabeth Kerekere conduct Jo Moir (Newsroom): Political relationships have become ‘polarised’, says PM Richard Harman ... <a title="Newsletter: April 12 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/12/newsletter-april-12-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 12 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Geoff Miller’s Political Roundup: Why NZ is getting closer to NATO

April 11, 2023

Analysis by Geoffrey Miller The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has New Zealand firmly in its sights. Last week, New Zealand’s foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta attended the annual NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels – alongside her counterparts from Australia, Japan and South Korea. Mahuta’s participation came after New Zealand’s then Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ... <a title="Geoff Miller’s Political Roundup: Why NZ is getting closer to NATO" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/11/geoff-millers-political-roundup-why-nz-is-getting-closer-to-nato/" aria-label="Read more about Geoff Miller’s Political Roundup: Why NZ is getting closer to NATO">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 11 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 11, 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 CULTURE WARS, DISINFORMATION Russell Palmer (RNZ): Rise in disinformation, conspiracy theories prompts calls for election protections Thomas Cranmer: From Academic Research to News Headlines: The Disinformation Project’s Influence ... <a title="Newsletter: April 11 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/11/newsletter-april-11-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 11 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 7 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 7, 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 GOVERNMENT, JACINDA ARDERN, PUBLIC SERVICE Peter Dunne (Newsroom): Nash is only half gone and the after-effects will linger Brian Easton (Pundit): The Fashion For Generic Management Is Not Working ... <a title="Newsletter: April 7 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/07/newsletter-april-7-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 7 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 6 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 6, 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 JACINDA ARDERN Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Sensitivity made Jacinda Ardern stronger (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): Ardern; lifting the veil (paywalled) Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Jacinda Ardern says goodbye Jess Mutch McKay (1News): Analysis: Ardern’s ... <a title="Newsletter: April 6 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/newsletter-april-6-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 6 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 5 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 5, 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 STUART NASH, OIA, LOBBYING Rebecca Stevenson (Interest): The Prime Minister is gaslighting us on the Stuart Nash scandal Graeme Edgeler (Spinoff): The Nash saga proves our OIA needs ... <a title="Newsletter: April 5 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/05/newsletter-april-5-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 5 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to parliament: how her politics of kindness fell on unkind times

April 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Grant Duncan, Associate Professor, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University   Getty Images Jacinda Ardern’s resignation as prime minister in January was a courageous and pragmatic decision for herself, her family and her party. Although many said she’d done a great job as leader, she ... <a title="Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to parliament: how her politics of kindness fell on unkind times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/05/jacinda-ardern-says-goodbye-to-parliament-how-her-politics-of-kindness-fell-on-unkind-times-202434/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to parliament: how her politics of kindness fell on unkind times">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Victory for transparency in lobbying reforms

April 4, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Two weeks ago Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was pooh-poohing questions about the need for reform lobbying rules, claiming lobbyists have the same access to MPs as any other member of the public. But yesterday he announced a crackdown on lobbyists, claiming he wanted to end the special access lobbyists have ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Victory for transparency in lobbying reforms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/04/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-victory-for-transparency-in-lobbying-reforms/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Victory for transparency in lobbying reforms">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 4 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 4, 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 LOBBYING, OIA, STUART NASH Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Lobbying reforms substance or just ‘something’? (paywalled) RNZ: Government’s proposed crackdown on lobbyists dismissed as too tentative Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Hipkins takes on the ... <a title="Newsletter: April 4 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/04/newsletter-april-4-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 4 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Demands on politicians to regulate lobbying ramp up

April 3, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards Lobbyists have never been under such intense pressure and scrutiny. There is currently a real momentum building to rein in New Zealand’s wild west lobbying environment. Politicians challenged to clampdown on lobbying Political parties are now being challenged to say how they would gain control of New Zealand’s runaway lobbying ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Demands on politicians to regulate lobbying ramp up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/03/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-demands-on-politicians-to-regulate-lobbying-ramp-up/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Demands on politicians to regulate lobbying ramp up">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 3, 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 STUART NASH, OIA, LOBBYING Tracy Watkins (Stuff): Stuart Nash scandal puts OIA and lobbyist laws in the spotlight 1News: Q+A: Nash saga erodes public’s trust in Govt – ... <a title="Newsletter: April 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/03/newsletter-april-3-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>