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Bougainville landowners call on Momis for protection from ‘offensive’ draft law

February 23, 2019

Australian mining entrepreneur accused of being “disrespectful” over a demand for wholesale and draconian changes to the mining law. Image: PNG Attitude/PC Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Landowners throughout Bougainville were today calling on President John Momis for protection from a “callous opportunist.” The landowners said that the customary laws of Bougainville and the basic human ... <a title="Bougainville landowners call on Momis for protection from ‘offensive’ draft law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/23/bougainville-landowners-call-on-momis-for-protection-from-offensive-draft-law/" aria-label="Read more about Bougainville landowners call on Momis for protection from ‘offensive’ draft law">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 22 2019

February 22, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 22 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Capital gains tax John Armstrong (1News): Failure to deliver capital gains tax would see Ardern reduced to a laughing stock ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 22 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/22/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-22-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 22 2019">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 21 2019

February 21, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 21 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content China-NZ relations David Belgrave (The Conversation): Huawei or the highway? The rising costs of New Zealand’s relationship with China Jade Gray ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 21 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/21/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-21-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 21 2019">Read more</a>

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PNG probe into parliament rampage still ongoing, says police chief

February 21, 2019

A scene from the break-in at parliament in Waigani, Port Moresby, last November. Image: Bryan Kramer/Kramer Report By RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s Police Commissioner says investigations are ongoing into officers who took part in a rampage through Parliament last year. Last November, dozens of police and corrections officers went on the rampage over their ... <a title="PNG probe into parliament rampage still ongoing, says police chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/21/png-probe-into-parliament-rampage-still-ongoing-says-police-chief/" aria-label="Read more about PNG probe into parliament rampage still ongoing, says police chief">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 20 2019

February 20, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 20 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content China-NZ relations Fran O’Sullivan (Herald): Jacinda Ardern or Winston Peters – Who’s handling China? Richard Harman: Secret agreement might solve Huawei problem ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 20 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/20/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-20-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 20 2019">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 18 2019

February 18, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 18 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content China-NZ relations Simon Collins (Herald): China chill hits New Zealand schools: Student downturn may hits Kiwi parents in pockets Heather du ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 18 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/18/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-18-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 18 2019">Read more</a>

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Indonesian smear campaigns target Jokowi ahead of presidential election

February 17, 2019

By Ainur Rohmah in Jakarta Fake news and hate speech are inundating Indonesia on and offline with the country’s general election just two months away and with presidential candidates Prabowo Subianto and incumbent Joko Widodo locked in a contest for the top spot. Jokowi, as the president is known, remains clearly in the lead with ... <a title="Indonesian smear campaigns target Jokowi ahead of presidential election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/17/indonesian-smear-campaigns-target-jokowi-ahead-of-presidential-election/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian smear campaigns target Jokowi ahead of presidential election">Read more</a>

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Timorese journalists protest outside Philippine embassy over Ressa arrest

February 16, 2019

Timor-Leste Press Union president Francisco Belo condemning the arrest and charge of “cyber libel” against Rappler publisher Maria Ressa. Image: Antonio Dasiparu/TLPU Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The Timor-Leste Press Union has protested in front of the Philippine Embassy in the capital Dili in solidarity with indicted Journalist Maria Ressa over her “persecution” and in defence ... <a title="Timorese journalists protest outside Philippine embassy over Ressa arrest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/16/timorese-journalists-protest-outside-philippine-embassy-over-ressa-arrest/" aria-label="Read more about Timorese journalists protest outside Philippine embassy over Ressa arrest">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: National’s deliberate “woke-provoking” ad

February 15, 2019

Political Roundup: National’s deliberate “woke-provoking” ad by Dr Bryce Edwards Is the National Party’s latest online advert deliberately designed to provoke a backlash from liberal opponents? And is National trying to feed the fire of a growing culture war in New Zealand? It’s seems so, and the party’s desired result is being achieved. The taxpayer-funded ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: National’s deliberate “woke-provoking” ad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/15/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nationals-deliberate-woke-provoking-ad/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: National’s deliberate “woke-provoking” ad">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 15 2019

February 15, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 15 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content China-NZ relations Laura Walters (Newsroom): Warnings to Chinese tourists spark further questions Katie Fitzgerald (Newshub): Chinese tourists backing out of trips ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 15 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/15/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-15-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 15 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Story of the Chinese blowback against New Zealand

February 14, 2019

Political Roundup: The Story of the Chinese blowback against New Zealand by Dr Bryce Edwards This week might come to be seen as a turning point in New Zealand’s complex trading and political relations with China. Suddenly there is a very strong awareness of the deteriorating relations between the capitals of Wellington and Beijing. And ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Story of the Chinese blowback against New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/14/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-story-of-the-chinese-blowback-against-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Story of the Chinese blowback against New Zealand">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 14 2019

February 14, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 14 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content China-NZ relations Robert Ayson (The Spinoff): New Zealand and China: time for clarity in a hall of mirrors Barry Soper (Herald): Souring relationship ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 14 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/14/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-14-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 14 2019">Read more</a>