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Biden apologises to PNG, Blinken being sent for Pacific dialogue

May 19, 2023

By Lawrence Fong and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby United States President Joe Biden yesterday apologised to Prime Minister James Marape and the people of Papua New Guinea for abandoning his planned trip to Port Moresby, and instead is sending Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Details of Blinken’s travel to PNG are still being finalised ... <a title="Biden apologises to PNG, Blinken being sent for Pacific dialogue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/19/biden-apologises-to-png-blinken-being-sent-for-pacific-dialogue/" aria-label="Read more about Biden apologises to PNG, Blinken being sent for Pacific dialogue">Read more</a>

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

May 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 BUDGET ANALYSIS Danyl Mclauchlan (Spinoff): A kludgeocratic budget for the ages Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Bread and Breader: Watching the budget debate Spinoff: Budget 2023: The great Spinoff hot-take roundtable ... <a title="Newsletter: May 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/19/newsletter-may-19-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 19 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Budget 2023: NZ’s climate and science sectors react to wins and losses

May 19, 2023

RNZ News Prominent environmental groups in Aotearoa New Zealand are less than impressed with what they describe as underwhelming budget investments in climate, but an expert says the government has taken a multifaceted approach. Among the announcements yesterday was $402.6 million to expand the duration and scope of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, $120 million ... <a title="Budget 2023: NZ’s climate and science sectors react to wins and losses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/19/budget-2023-nzs-climate-and-science-sectors-react-to-wins-and-losses/" aria-label="Read more about Budget 2023: NZ’s climate and science sectors react to wins and losses">Read more</a>

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NZ’s ‘no frills’ cost-of-living Budget centres on cheaper childcare

May 19, 2023

By Craig McCulloch, RNZ’s deputy political editor Young families are the clear target of Labour’s election-year Budget, but its flagship promise – cheaper childcare – will not kick in until next year. The 2023 Budget — billed as a “no frills” affair — is set against a volatile economic backdrop with the government now forecast ... <a title="NZ’s ‘no frills’ cost-of-living Budget centres on cheaper childcare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/19/nzs-no-frills-cost-of-living-budget-centres-on-cheaper-childcare/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s ‘no frills’ cost-of-living Budget centres on cheaper childcare">Read more</a>

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PNG’s Marape confident of pulling off PNG-US defence pact in spite of leak

May 18, 2023

By Lawrence Fong and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape is still confident of delivering the PNG-US Defence Cooperation Agreement despite the cancellation of US President Joe Biden’s visit, and the leaking of a draft copy of the confidential document on Tuesday. He said PNG’s national interest was at ... <a title="PNG’s Marape confident of pulling off PNG-US defence pact in spite of leak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/18/pngs-marape-confident-of-pulling-off-png-us-defence-pact-in-spite-of-leak/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s Marape confident of pulling off PNG-US defence pact in spite of leak">Read more</a>

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Tahitian anti-nuclear group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ tests health

May 18, 2023

By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter French Polynesia’s anti-nuclear organisation Association 193 has criticised the latest French report about the impact of the France’s nuclear weapons tests. France’s National Institute of Health and Medical Research evaluated additional declassified data from the tests at Moruroa Atoll and found that radiation from them had a “minimal” role ... <a title="Tahitian anti-nuclear group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ tests health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/18/tahitian-anti-nuclear-group-criticises-france-for-downplaying-tests-health/" aria-label="Read more about Tahitian anti-nuclear group criticises France for ‘downplaying’ tests health">Read more</a>

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

May 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 BUDGET Jenna Lynch (Newshub): Newshub-Reid Research poll: Kiwis support the Government introducing wealth tax Gerard Hehir (Stuff): Budget 2023: Workers need more than stop-gap measures Simon Wilson (Herald): Hey ... <a title="Newsletter: May 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/18/newsletter-may-18-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Four women feature in Tahiti’s new Tavini Huira’atira government

May 18, 2023

RNZ Pacific French Polynesia’s newly-elected President Moetai Brotherson has presented a 10-member government, which includes four women. Brotherson has confirmed his pre-election choice of Eliane Tevahitua as Vice-President as well as Culture, Lands and Environment Minister. Several of the ministers are new to politics, with 29-year-old Jordy Chan as Infrastructure and Transport Minister being the ... <a title="Four women feature in Tahiti’s new Tavini Huira’atira government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/18/four-women-feature-in-tahitis-new-tavini-huiraatira-government/" aria-label="Read more about Four women feature in Tahiti’s new Tavini Huira’atira government">Read more</a>

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Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakarta’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence

May 17, 2023

Jubi News A West Papuan leader, defending himself against treason charges, has denounced “systemic racism” by Indonesian authorities in the Melanesian region in a court hearing. Viktor Yeimo, the international spokesperson of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), presented his defence statement — pledoi — in a hearing at the Jayapura Class 1A District Court ... <a title="Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakarta’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/viktor-yeimo-denounces-jakartas-systemic-racism-in-papua-in-his-treason-case-defence/" aria-label="Read more about Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakarta’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence">Read more</a>

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Biden cuts out Australia and Papua New Guinea on Pacific visit

May 17, 2023

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist US President Joe Biden will cut out his historic trip to Papua New Guinea — and also to Australia — to return to complete debt ceiling negotiations in the US, according to a White House statement. Biden was scheduled to make a brief, historic stopover in PNG, and meet ... <a title="Biden cuts out Australia and Papua New Guinea on Pacific visit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/biden-cuts-out-australia-and-papua-new-guinea-on-pacific-visit/" aria-label="Read more about Biden cuts out Australia and Papua New Guinea on Pacific visit">Read more</a>

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

May 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 BUDGET Grant Duncan (The Conversation): Wellbeing is so last year – Labour’s ‘no frills’ budget points to an uninspiring NZ election Kate Prickett (The Conversation): NZ is finally ... <a title="Newsletter: May 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/17/newsletter-may-17-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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PNG beefs up security for visit of Biden, Modi, Pacific leaders

May 16, 2023

By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Two American C-17 Globemaster transport planes will bring 20 vehicles to Papua New Guinea in the next few days as part of preparations for the arrival of US President Joe Biden next week. All eyes will be on APEC Haus as the President and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... <a title="PNG beefs up security for visit of Biden, Modi, Pacific leaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/16/png-beefs-up-security-for-visit-of-biden-modi-pacific-leaders/" aria-label="Read more about PNG beefs up security for visit of Biden, Modi, Pacific leaders">Read more</a>