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March 6, 2019
Political Roundup: How low should the MMP threshold go? The five percent MMP threshold is regarded by many as the biggest problem in our electoral system. Every couple of years there are calls to fix what many see as an undemocratic and excessive barrier to proper proportional representation. However, these debates normally end in a ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How low should the MMP threshold go?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-low-should-the-mmp-threshold-go/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How low should the MMP threshold go?">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 06 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 Mark Taylor Tova O’Brien (Newshub): Those who know ‘Kiwi Jihadi’ Mark Taylor say he’s vulnerable, lonely, needs help 1News: Jailed ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 06 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-06-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 06 2019">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 05 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 Parliament, electoral reform, democracy Tim Watkin (Pundit): Lowering the threshold – let’s not lower our standards Richard Harman (Politik): MMP ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 05 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-05-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 05 2019">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2019
Protesters march to the Papua governor’s office in Jayapura on Monday carrying a banner that reads ‘Dissolve and expel Jafar Umar Thalib and his group from Papua, because it is the land of the Gospel.’ Image: Benny Mawel/ucanews.com By Benny Mawel in Jayapura A radical Muslim cleric faces being kicked out of Papua after more ... <a title="Papuans call for expulsion of Ambon ‘jihadist army’ cleric over unrest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/papuans-call-for-expulsion-of-ambon-jihadist-army-cleric-over-unrest/" aria-label="Read more about Papuans call for expulsion of Ambon ‘jihadist army’ cleric over unrest">Read more</a>
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March 6, 2019
The University of Papua New Guinea …. staff shutdown in protest over government interference in ‘credible VC appointment process’. Image: PNG Indy ANALYSIS: By Stephen Howes The University of Papua New Guinea has for a long time been in need of far-reaching reform. But not all change is good, and what has happened this year ... <a title="UPNG shutdown crisis – the facts behind the turmoil" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/06/upng-shutdown-crisis-the-facts-behind-the-turmoil/" aria-label="Read more about UPNG shutdown crisis – the facts behind the turmoil">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2019
Political Roundup: Lobbying back in the limelight Debate about the role of corporate lobbying in New Zealand’s political process continues in 2019. Political commentator and newly-declared lobbyist Mike Williams was at the centre of a minor dispute over the influence of lobbyists in New Zealand last week. The debate arose out of story on RNZ’s ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Lobbying back in the limelight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/04/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-lobbying-back-in-the-limelight/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Lobbying back in the limelight">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 04 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 Tax John Armstrong (1News): Jacinda Ardern struck by a bad case of the political heebie-jeebies over Tax Working Group ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 04 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/04/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-04-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 04 2019">Read more</a>
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March 1, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 01 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 Provincial Growth Fund Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): Hall of mirrors for Government on Provincial Growth Fund success Tova O’Brien, ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 01 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-01-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 01 2019">Read more</a>
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February 28, 2019
Villagers welcome the WCC delegation in Kaliki village near Merauke in Papua province. Image: Jimmy Sormin/WCC A special mission from the World Council of Churches has criticised the ongoing human rights violations by Indonesian security forces in the West Papua region after its five-day visit to Indonesia last week and has called for “more openness” ... <a title="WCC mission criticises Papua rights violations in plea for ‘openness’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/28/wcc-mission-criticises-papua-rights-violations-in-plea-for-openness/" aria-label="Read more about WCC mission criticises Papua rights violations in plea for ‘openness’">Read more</a>
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February 28, 2019
Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class It’s a big deal when the High Court rules against a former prime minister and fines them $6m for their reckless business practices. After all, it raises questions about the probity of such former political leaders, especially given that Jenny Shipley has a knighthood and ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-shipleys-downfall-raises-questions-about-nzs-political-class/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shipley’s downfall raises questions about NZ’s political class">Read more</a>
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February 28, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 28 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 Tax Danyl Mclauchlan (Spinoff): CGT hissing proves how entrenched our unfair tax system is Pattrick Smellie (Stuff): Landlords’ self-serving rhetoric ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 28 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/28/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-28-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 28 2019">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2019
Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT by Dr Bryce Edwards The capital gains tax debate is a huge political issue, and a great deal rides on the outcome – especially the chances of the Labour-led Government being re-elected next year. So far, it’s not looking great for the Government. At this ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-defeat-looms-for-the-government-on-the-cgt/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT">Read more</a>
