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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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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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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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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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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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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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April 19, 2023
RNZ Pacific The Indonesian military has officially escalated its operational status in West Papua to “ground combat ready” following a clash with West Papuan National Liberation Army militants over the weekend with multiple casualties reported on both sides. Military (TNI) commander Admiral Yudo Margono made the announcement in Jakarta yesterday after returning from West Papua. ... <a title="Indonesia upgrades NZ pilot operation in West Papua to ‘combat ready’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/indonesia-upgrades-nz-pilot-operation-in-west-papua-to-combat-ready/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia upgrades NZ pilot operation in West Papua to ‘combat ready’">Read more</a>
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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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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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April 18, 2023
By Singgih Wiryono in Jakarta An Indonesian human rights researcher has cricitised his government’s failure to negotiate with West Papuan rebels, saying security officials should learn from the 2005 Aceh peace pact. The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) research and mobilisation division head, Rozy Brilian, said the Indonesian government had always ... <a title="Jakarta should ‘learn from the Aceh, Philippines exerience’ and talk to West Papuan rebels, says researcher" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/jakarta-should-learn-from-the-aceh-philippines-exerience-and-talk-to-west-papuan-rebels-says-researcher/" aria-label="Read more about Jakarta should ‘learn from the Aceh, Philippines exerience’ and talk to West Papuan rebels, says researcher">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: By Ena Manuireva in Pape’ete As the ballots were counted after the first day of voting in Mā’ohi Nui/French Polynesia territorial election first round, the “blue wave” of the pro-independence party Tavini Huira’atira led by Oscar Temaru topped the seven party lists competing. Tavini was followed by the pro-French incumbent governing party Tapura ... <a title="Tahiti’s pro-independence party tops vote — another winning streak?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/tahitis-pro-independence-party-tops-vote-another-winning-streak/" aria-label="Read more about Tahiti’s pro-independence party tops vote — another winning streak?">Read more</a>
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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>
