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February 3, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Chris Hipkins hires a lobbyist to run the Beehive New Zealand is the second least corrupt country on earth according to the latest Corruption Perception Index published yesterday by Transparency International. But how much does this reflect reality? The problem with being continually feted for world-leading political integrity – ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Chris Hipkins hires a lobbyist to run the Beehive" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/03/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-chris-hipkins-hires-a-lobbyist-to-run-the-beehive/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Chris Hipkins hires a lobbyist to run the Beehive">Read more</a>
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February 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. Items of interest and importance today CO-GOVERNANCE, WAITANGI, THREE WATERS Chris Trotter (Daily Blog): Blowing Off The Froth: Why Chris Hipkins Must Ditch Three Waters Audrey Young (Herald): What ... <a title="Newsletter: February 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/03/newsletter-february-3-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: February 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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February 1, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Peter Wilson, political commentator for RNZ News Tuesday, February 7, at 2pm. That’s when New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ parliamentary year begins and he faces National leader Christopher Luxon in the debating chamber for the first question time of 2023. He needs to “Win the House”, as the saying goes. That ... <a title="Chris Hipkins’ first question time as PM – will he ‘win the House’?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/01/chris-hipkins-first-question-time-as-pm-will-he-win-the-house/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Hipkins’ first question time as PM – will he ‘win the House’?">Read more</a>
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January 26, 2023
By Russell Palmer, RNZ News digital political journalist Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has put the “bread and butter” issue of inflation at the top of his government’s agenda for Aotearoa New Zealand, saying today’s figures confirm that is the right approach. Opposition leader Christopher Luxon continues to cast the government as having done nothing about ... <a title="Prime Minister Chris Hipkins defends cost-of-living record, promises more action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-defends-cost-of-living-record-promises-more-action/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Chris Hipkins defends cost-of-living record, promises more action">Read more</a>
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January 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. Items of interest and importance today RĀTANA, CO-GOVERNANCE, THREE WATERS Chris Trotter (Daily Blog): After Ratana Thomas Manch (Stuff): Could Three Waters be on the chopping block? Here’s what Prime ... <a title="Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/newsletter-january-26-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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January 25, 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. Items of interest and importance today RĀTANA AND CO-GOVERNANCE Luke Malpass (Stuff): Rātana mission complete for Christopher Luxon, but outshone by Chris Hipkins Felix Desmarais (1News): Analysis: Co-governance casts shadow ... <a title="Newsletter: January 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/25/newsletter-january-25-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: January 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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January 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. Items of interest and importance today GOVERNMENT, PARLIAMENT Simon Wilson (Herald): Chippy vs the donors de Luxe (paywalled) Rachel Smalley (Today FM): The power of vulnerability – Can Chris Hipkins heal ... <a title="Newsletter: January 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/24/newsletter-january-24-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: January 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2023
RNZ News Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins of Aotearoa New Zealand has signalled tackling the “inflation pandemic” will be a top priority for his cabinet’s slimmed-down work programme. Hipkins and new Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni — the first with a Pasifika heritage — will take the reins on Wednesday, following Jacinda Ardern’s sudden announcement ... <a title="NZ’s incoming PM Chris Hipkins singles out ‘global inflation pandemic’ as priority" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/23/nzs-incoming-pm-chris-hipkins-singles-out-global-inflation-pandemic-as-priority/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s incoming PM Chris Hipkins singles out ‘global inflation pandemic’ as priority">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Labour shifts focus from Grey Lynn to West Auckland The days of the Labour Government being associated with middle class social liberalism look to be numbered. Soon-to-be Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni are heralding a major shift in emphasis away from the constituencies and ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Labour shifts focus from Grey Lynn to West Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-labour-shifts-focus-from-grey-lynn-to-west-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Labour shifts focus from Grey Lynn to West Auckland">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, says Helen Clark. The former New Zealand prime minister and Labour Party leader is no stranger to the ups and downs of politics. However, she said current politicians faced vitriol 24/7 thanks ... <a title="Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/former-nz-pm-helen-clark-calls-for-rethink-on-political-debate-in-wake-of-ardern-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means politics resumes, this week held the promise of a cabinet reshuffle, the possible unveiling of some meaty new policy and — if we were really lucky — the announcement of ... <a title="‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-shoes-needing-filling-are-on-the-large-side-of-big-jacinda-arderns-legacy/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution than she will ever appreciate. I can’t help but feel like we need to find better ways to support women and mothers in politics.” – union lawyer, columnist and mother Fleur ... <a title="The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-hatred-and-vitriol-nzs-jacinda-ardern-endured-would-affect-anybody/" aria-label="Read more about The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’">Read more</a>