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February 25, 2020
By Will Steffen of the Australian National University Opposition leader Anthony Albanese’s announcement on Friday that a Labor government in Australia would adopt a target of net-zero emissions by 2050 was a big step in the right direction. But a bit of simple maths reveals the policy is too little, too late. Perhaps the most ... <a title="ALP’s climate policy too little, too late – we must run faster to win the race" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/25/labors-climate-policy-too-little-too-late-we-must-run-faster-to-win-the-race/" aria-label="Read more about ALP’s climate policy too little, too late – we must run faster to win the race">Read more</a>
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February 24, 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 Political donations scandals John Armstrong (TVNZ): Jacinda Ardern’s refusal to reprimand Winston Peters is nothing short of disgraceful Luke Malpass (Stuff): The real purpose of the NZ First Foundation: control Audrey Young (Herald): Peters ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 24 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/24/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-24-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 24 2020">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2020
By Evaristo Soares Martins in Dili Early elections cannot be allowed to “become the political culture” in Timor-Leste, says the leader of the opposition Fretilin party, Dr Marí Alkatiri. The former Prime Minister said he wants to see an end to the political impasse, prompted by the collapse of the governing AMP Alliance. But, he ... <a title="Early elections cannot become the norm in Timor-Leste, says Alkatiri" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/24/early-elections-cannot-become-the-norm-in-timor-leste-says-alkatiri/" aria-label="Read more about Early elections cannot become the norm in Timor-Leste, says Alkatiri">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2020
By Felipe F. Salvosa II in Manila ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Lopez Katigbak has broken his silence amid the controversy over renewal of the Philippine TV giant’s broadcast franchise, which expires in one month. Katigbak, in a video posted on the ABS-CBN News site and aired over flagship newscast TV Patrol on Thursday, vowed ... <a title="‘We’ve done nothing wrong,’ says ABS-CBN chief and will answer allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/22/weve-done-nothing-wrong-says-abs-cbn-chief-and-will-answer-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We’ve done nothing wrong,’ says ABS-CBN chief and will answer allegations">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2020
Pacific Media Centre Chinese authorities are systematically harassing Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups even after they have left the country, according to new testimonies gathered by Amnesty International. Uyghur New Zealanders were among those interviewed, despite the threat of further intimidation. The case studies, published online today, reveal how Chinese authorities target members of ... <a title="Uyghurs living abroad in NZ tell of campaign of intimidation from China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/21/uyghurs-living-abroad-in-nz-tell-of-campaign-of-intimidation-from-china/" aria-label="Read more about Uyghurs living abroad in NZ tell of campaign of intimidation from China">Read more</a>
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February 21, 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 Donations scandals Thomas Coughlan (Stuff): Who are the people at the centre of the SFO political donation row? Collette Devlin (Stuff): The Serious Fraud Office takes months on big political decisions. Here’s why. ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 21 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/21/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-21-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 21 2020">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2020
Is the National Party off the hook over the Serious Fraud Office donations prosecution? That’s what the party is claiming, pointing out that no National official or MP has been charged. But of course, there was a National MP involved – albeit one no longer with the party – and he is being prosecuted. In ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: National’s embarrassing donation scandal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/20/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nationals-embarrassing-donation-scandal/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: National’s embarrassing donation scandal">Read more</a>
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February 20, 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 Donation scandals Bryce Edwards (Guardian): Vested interests in New Zealand politics are too big to ignore – we need a Royal Commission Richard Harman (Politik): Parties likely to have to wait till ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 20 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/20/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-20-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 20 2020">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2020
By Rambo Talabong in Manila The top lawyer of the Philippine Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) who was a controversial witness in Senate hearings on the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) controversy has been shot dead. According to the police report, lawyer Fredric Santos was gunned down yesterday afternoon by two unidentified suspects in front of ... <a title="Philippine legal chief in Senate probe shot dead in front of daughter’s school" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/20/philippine-legal-chief-in-senate-probe-shot-dead-in-front-of-daughters-school/" aria-label="Read more about Philippine legal chief in Senate probe shot dead in front of daughter’s school">Read more</a>
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February 19, 2020
A very concerning element of the current NZ First donations scandal is the role of lobbying and lobbyists close to the Government. The most recent story from RNZ’s Guyon Espiner and Kate Newton, revealed that lobbyist Doug Woolerton, who is also a trustee of the NZ First Foundation, had been advocating for law changes on ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ’s latest political lobbying problems" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/19/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nzs-latest-political-lobbying-problems/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ’s latest political lobbying problems">Read more</a>
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February 19, 2020
By Meriba Tulo in Port Moresby Over the past month, the Autonomous Bougainville Government has made known its intention to put forward several proposed amendments to the Bougainville House of Representatives. These amendments include a provision to allow for a president to serve for more than two terms – which would see current President Chief ... <a title="Bougainville proposing constitution amendments, rejects ‘process’ claim" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/19/bougainville-proposing-constitution-amendments-rejects-process-claim/" aria-label="Read more about Bougainville proposing constitution amendments, rejects ‘process’ claim">Read more</a>
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February 19, 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 donations scandal Fran O’Sullivan (Herald): Jacinda Ardern right to let Winston Peters’ keep his head over donations – for now (paywalled) Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): Facing the music – Winston Peters and ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 19 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/19/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-19-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 19 2020">Read more</a>
