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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Could John Tamihere “make Auckland great again”?

January 28, 2019

Political Roundup: Could John Tamihere “make Auckland great again”?  by Dr Bryce Edwards Get ready for a more lively local government contest in New Zealand’s biggest city this year. Recent local election campaigns have been relatively dull affairs. In fact, at the last elections in 2016, voter turnout slumped to the lowest level for some ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Could John Tamihere “make Auckland great again”?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-could-john-tamihere-make-auckland-great-again/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Could John Tamihere “make Auckland great again”?">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 28 2019

January 28, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 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 Jami-Lee Ross, Sarah Dowie Graham Adams (Noted): Parliament’s star-crossed lovers who crossed each other 1News: Simon Bridges says under-fire MP ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 28 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/28/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-28-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 28 2019">Read more</a>

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At least 20 killed as two bomb blasts hit Jolo Cathedral in Philippines

January 28, 2019

Bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jolo, Sulu, in the southern Philippines region of Mindanao at the weekend. Video: Philippine Daily Inquirer By Rambo Talabong and Mara Cepeda in Jolo, Philippines At least 20 people were killed as two explosions rocked the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, ... <a title="At least 20 killed as two bomb blasts hit Jolo Cathedral in Philippines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/28/at-least-20-killed-as-two-bomb-blasts-hit-jolo-cathedral-in-philippines/" aria-label="Read more about At least 20 killed as two bomb blasts hit Jolo Cathedral in Philippines">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Should MP Sarah Dowie have been named by the media?

January 27, 2019

Political Roundup: Should MP Sarah Dowie have been named by the media? by Dr Bryce Edwards There’s always been a strong tension in politics between politicians’ right to privacy and the demands of political accountability. The difficult question is: which of these ideals should be paramount? This ethical question has been ever-present throughout the whole ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Should MP Sarah Dowie have been named by the media?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-should-mp-sarah-dowie-have-been-named-by-the-media/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Should MP Sarah Dowie have been named by the media?">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is KiwiBuild now KiwiBusted?

January 25, 2019

Political Roundup: Is KiwiBuild now KiwiBusted? by Dr Bryce Edwards Is the Labour-led Government “disconnected from reality” over its fledgling house-building programme? KiwiBuild minister, Phil Twyford, says he is “pretty gutted” by his realisation that the house building agenda will fail to get anywhere near its targets this year.  It’s merely the latest in a ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is KiwiBuild now KiwiBusted?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/25/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-is-kiwibuild-now-kiwibusted/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is KiwiBuild now KiwiBusted?">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 25 2019

January 25, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 25 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 Sarah Dowie named as MP in Jami-Lee Ross police inquiry David Fisher (Herald): Police probe email allegedly sent from ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 25 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/25/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-25-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 25 2019">Read more</a>

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Unions slam ‘farcical’ UPNG appointments of chancellor, VC

January 25, 2019

UPNG’s acting vice-chancellor Professor Kenneth Sumbuk … integrity questioned. Image: EMTV News Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Papua New Guinea’s Trade Union Congress has slammed the appointments of Jeffrey Kennedy as chancellor and Kenneth Sumbuk as vice-chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea, reports the Post-Courier. President John Paska said the congress had initially welcomed ... <a title="Unions slam ‘farcical’ UPNG appointments of chancellor, VC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/25/unions-slam-farcical-upng-appointments-of-chancellor-vc/" aria-label="Read more about Unions slam ‘farcical’ UPNG appointments of chancellor, VC">Read more</a>

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Time for US, Australia to change policy on West Papua or risk major setback

January 24, 2019

By Ben Bohane Reports of the Indonesian military using white phosphorous munitions on West Papuan civilians last month are only the latest horror in a decades-old jungle war forgotten by the world. But new geopolitical maneuvering may soon change the balance of power here, prompting regional concern about an intensifying battle for this rich remote ... <a title="Time for US, Australia to change policy on West Papua or risk major setback" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/time-for-us-australia-to-change-policy-on-west-papua-or-risk-major-setback/" aria-label="Read more about Time for US, Australia to change policy on West Papua or risk major setback">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government

January 24, 2019

Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government by Dr Bryce Edwards. Jacinda Ardern has just arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum, where she is promoting her Government’s “economics of kindness” approach to other world leaders and elites. Her message is in line with the fact that her Labour-led administration was ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-extreme-inequality-a-test-for-the-new-government/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 2019

January 24, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 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 Housing Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): KiwiBuild fiasco is far from over Lucy Bennett (Herald): Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plays down ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-24-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 2019">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 2019

January 24, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 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 PM in Europe, Davos, Brexit Hamish Rutherford (Stuff): Ardern seeks assurances on Brexit as Britain prepares for chaos Gordon ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-23-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 2019">Read more</a>

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Critics see Fiji’s Online Safety Act as ‘Trojan horse’ for online censors

January 23, 2019

Fiji’s new online safety law … deemed by the government as necessary to make the internet a safe space for women and children. Image: S&S By Mong Palatino of Global Voices Fiji’s Online Safety Act took effect this month amid concerns that it will be used to censor the internet. The law was passed in ... <a title="Critics see Fiji’s Online Safety Act as ‘Trojan horse’ for online censors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/23/critics-see-fijis-online-safety-act-as-trojan-horse-for-online-censors/" aria-label="Read more about Critics see Fiji’s Online Safety Act as ‘Trojan horse’ for online censors">Read more</a>