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Melanesian Spearhead Group still backs Kanak decolonisation agenda

October 7, 2020

By RNZ Pacific The Melanesian Spearhead Group says it will continue to support the Kanak people in their quest for independence from France despite the “non” result of last Sunday’s referendum in New Caledonia. On Sunday, more than 53 percent of voters opted for the status quo, but the overall vote opting for independence was ... <a title="Melanesian Spearhead Group still backs Kanak decolonisation agenda" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/07/melanesian-spearhead-group-still-backs-kanak-decolonisation-agenda/" aria-label="Read more about Melanesian Spearhead Group still backs Kanak decolonisation agenda">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 07 2020

October 7, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content The Press Leaders Debate Steve Braunias (Guardian): The winner of the third NZ election leaders’ debate? Death Jane Patterson (RNZ): Third leaders’ debate: Ardern and Collins steelier and more combative Henry Cooke (Stuff): Jacinda ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 07 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/07/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-07-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 07 2020">Read more</a>

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Jacinda Ardern on health, Ihumātao, Matariki, housing and Māori issues

October 7, 2020

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Three years ago, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern campaigned on kindness and transformation. NZ ELECTIONS 2020 – 17 October As New Zealand heads to the voting booths this month, Te Ao host Moana Maniapoto on Māori Television sat down with the Leader of the Labour Party and asked her about ... <a title="Jacinda Ardern on health, Ihumātao, Matariki, housing and Māori issues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/07/jacinda-ardern-on-health-ihumatao-matariki-housing-and-maori-issues/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinda Ardern on health, Ihumātao, Matariki, housing and Māori issues">Read more</a>

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Victory in defeat for Kanak independence supporters in latest referendum

October 6, 2020

ANALYSIS: By David Robie While pro-independence Kanak supporters rued another defeat in the second referendum on independence for New Caledonia at the weekend, it was even narrower than the loss two years ago. Now there is a real prospect of a win in 2022. “The path to independence and sovereignty is inevitable,” pledges the Front ... <a title="Victory in defeat for Kanak independence supporters in latest referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/06/victory-in-defeat-for-kanak-independence-supporters-in-latest-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about Victory in defeat for Kanak independence supporters in latest referendum">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 06 2020

October 6, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Election Claire Trevett (Herald): Jacinda Ardern’s safe campaign v Judith Collins’ ‘one chance’ (paywalled) Audrey Young (Herald): Matchmaker matchmaker, find me a support partner (paywalled) Audrey Young (Herald): Audrey Young – our political editor’s take on ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 06 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/06/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-06-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 06 2020">Read more</a>

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New Caledonia rejects independence again, but Kanak vote gains ground

October 6, 2020

New Caledonia’s people have narrowly voted to stay part of France in the second referendum on the issue in two years. Video: Al Jazeera Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk People in New Caledonia have once more voted to stay with France, narrowly rejecting independence in a tightly-fought referendum, reports Al Jazeera. But the pro-independence supporters increased ... <a title="New Caledonia rejects independence again, but Kanak vote gains ground" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/06/new-caledonia-rejects-independence-again-but-kanak-vote-gains-ground/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia rejects independence again, but Kanak vote gains ground">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 05 2020

October 5, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content NZ First  Damien Grant (Stuff): Winston Peters’ political story is coming to an end Danyl Mclauchlan (Spinoff): The boxer and the towel: a short history of Winston Peters, politician Tim Watkin (Pundit): Winston Peters: ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 05 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-05-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 05 2020">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 02 2020

October 2, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Election Peter Dunne: No party has offered any innovative strategy for the future Chris Trotter (Daily Blog): You Know What? Collins Could Win This. Tim Watkin (RNZ): Collins goes vote plucking, while Peters makes ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 02 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/02/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-02-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 02 2020">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 01 2020

October 1, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Newshub Leaders debate Spinoff: Leaders’ debate #2, election 2020: The verdicts Toby Manhire (Spinoff): How Ardern, Collins and Gower rinsed away the Trump bile Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): Ardern steps up but Collins holds her ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 01 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-01-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 01 2020">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ First Vs Serious Fraud Office

September 30, 2020

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. As the public decide who to vote for, the matter of whether wealthy interests have been able to influence Government decisions has arisen once again. This relates to controversy from late last year about whether junior coalition partner New Zealand First is using their fundraising mechanism to illegally hide the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ First Vs Serious Fraud Office" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/30/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nz-first-vs-serious-fraud-office/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ First Vs Serious Fraud Office">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – September 30 2020

September 30, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content SFO NZ First decision Andrew Geddis (Spinoff): Nothing to do with the NZ First Party? Seriously laughable RNZ: Checkpoint: NZ First Foundation arrangement ‘unprecedented’ – law expert Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): Winston Peters’ smoke and ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – September 30 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/30/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-september-30-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – September 30 2020">Read more</a>

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Police forcibly disperse student protest against Special Autonomy in Jayapura

September 30, 2020

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Indonesian police forcibly dispersed a student protest near the Cendrawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura, Papua, yesterday and the police “denied any clash” even though video footage shows action by heavily armoured security forces. The students were protesting against an extension of Special Autonomy (Otsus) for Papua. “There wasn’t any clash, Polri ... <a title="Police forcibly disperse student protest against Special Autonomy in Jayapura" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/30/police-forcibly-disperse-student-protest-against-special-autonomy-in-jayapura/" aria-label="Read more about Police forcibly disperse student protest against Special Autonomy in Jayapura">Read more</a>