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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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Hasty Tahiti electoral alliance accused of serving up ‘same soup’ by rival

April 24, 2023

By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter Politicians in French Polynesia have reacted with scorn over the ruling party’s hastily-convened electoral alliance with an opposition party, which has been eliminated from the territorial elections after failing to reach the 12.5 percent threshold. Under the deal, President Édouard Fritch’s Tapura Huiraatira ceded four positions to Amuitahiraa on ... <a title="Hasty Tahiti electoral alliance accused of serving up ‘same soup’ by rival" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/hasty-tahiti-electoral-alliance-accused-of-serving-up-same-soup-by-rival/" aria-label="Read more about Hasty Tahiti electoral alliance accused of serving up ‘same soup’ by rival">Read more</a>

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Fiji tax system – ‘we’ll look after our vulnerable people’, says Prasad

April 23, 2023

By Shayal Devi in Suva Any attempt to review or change Fiji’s existing taxation system will be done with proper consideration of all reports and recommendations on the issue, says Fiji’s finance minister. Professor Biman Prasad, who is also co-deputy Prime Minister, said that any decision to make such changes lay solely with the government. ... <a title="Fiji tax system – ‘we’ll look after our vulnerable people’, says Prasad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/23/fiji-tax-system-well-look-after-our-vulnerable-people-says-prasad/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji tax system – ‘we’ll look after our vulnerable people’, says Prasad">Read more</a>

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Australia announces pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders

April 23, 2023

By Giles Dexter, RNZ News political reporter The Australian government has announced a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders, ending a tension between the two countries that has lasted for more than 20 years. Since 2001, New Zealanders in Australia have been able to reside there on a Special Category Visa. While it has ... <a title="Australia announces pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/23/australia-announces-pathway-to-citizenship-for-new-zealanders/" aria-label="Read more about Australia announces pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders">Read more</a>

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Senior PNG police officer calls for mandatory drug tests for all cops

April 21, 2023

By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby A senior Papua New Guinea police officer has called for mandatory drug tests because the National Capital District (NCD) and Central police command has been hard hit by “rogue” trade and consumption of methamphetamine among its ranks. NCD/Central divisional commander Anthony Wagambie Jr said this while confirming that the ... <a title="Senior PNG police officer calls for mandatory drug tests for all cops" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/senior-png-police-officer-calls-for-mandatory-drug-tests-for-all-cops/" aria-label="Read more about Senior PNG police officer calls for mandatory drug tests for all cops">Read more</a>

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Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector

April 21, 2023

RNZ Pacific A senior health practitioner in Fiji has warned that the exodus of nurses will put significant strain on the country’s health sector. According to orthopaedic surgeon Dr Eddie McCaig, nurses are leaving in droves, with more than 800 — more than a quarter of the workforce — migrating overseas in 2019 alone. Dr ... <a title="Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/surgeon-warns-fiji-nurses-exodus-will-put-strain-on-health-sector/" aria-label="Read more about Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector">Read more</a>

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Tahiti’s Fritch warns against ‘chaos’ if his anti-independence party loses

April 21, 2023

By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter French Polynesia’s President Édouard Fritch has warned of “chaos”, should his party lose power to the pro-independence Tavini Huira’atira. In last Sunday’s first round of the territorial elections, his Tapura Huira’atira came second, winning 30 percent of the votes against Tavini’s 35 percent. Fritch’s Tapura has now joined forces ... <a title="Tahiti’s Fritch warns against ‘chaos’ if his anti-independence party loses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/tahitis-fritch-warns-against-chaos-if-his-anti-independence-party-loses/" aria-label="Read more about Tahiti’s Fritch warns against ‘chaos’ if his anti-independence party loses">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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South Auckland’s poor census turnout could cost it $130m in NZ health funding

April 21, 2023

By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy Reporter South Auckland’s poor turnout for the 2018 Aotearoa New Zealand national census could have cost the region $130 million in health funding. And, according to an expert, that cash could have helped tackle the area’s battles with diabetes and obesity. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand said the defunct ... <a title="South Auckland’s poor census turnout could cost it $130m in NZ health funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/south-aucklands-poor-census-turnout-could-cost-it-130m-in-nz-health-funding/" aria-label="Read more about South Auckland’s poor census turnout could cost it $130m in NZ health funding">Read more</a>

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Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka

April 20, 2023

By Viliame Tawanakoro in Suva Fiji’s Coalition government strongly believes that addressing the country’s priorities head-on is the cornerstone to building a progressive and prosperous nation for future generations, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Speaking at the National Economic Summit 2023 in Suva today, Rabuka said the event was an opportunity for Fiji to take ... <a title="Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/fijis-economic-summit-addresses-daunting-challenges-says-rabuka/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka">Read more</a>

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NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership

April 20, 2023

By Rashika Kumar in Suva The New Zealand government has reaffirmed its 55-year partnership with the regional University of the South Pacific and will contribute NZ$35.8 million to the institution in the next five years to support USP’s long-term planning, innovation and stability. This was confirmed by NZ’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs ... <a title="NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/nz-pledges-almost-36m-to-usp-signs-10-year-partnership/" aria-label="Read more about NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership">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>