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With a mandate to govern NZ alone, Labour must now decide what it really stands for

October 21, 2020

ANALYSIS: By David Hall, Auckland University of Technology A pandemic can change the foundations of a society. But if this happens in New Zealand over the next three years, it will be for reasons beyond the control of the sixth Labour government. When it comes to the fundamental structure of state and economy, Labour is ... <a title="With a mandate to govern NZ alone, Labour must now decide what it really stands for" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/21/with-a-mandate-to-govern-nz-alone-labour-must-now-decide-what-it-really-stands-for/" aria-label="Read more about With a mandate to govern NZ alone, Labour must now decide what it really stands for">Read more</a>

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Jobless immigrants face exploitation, poverty due to virus, says NZ adviser

April 30, 2020

By RNZ News An immigration consultant is warning an entrenched underclass of unlawful workers will emerge unless the government provides emergency benefits to unemployed immigrants. About one in ten of the workforce is an overseas worker on a temporary visa. The Ministry of Social Development has previously signalled that those who have lost their jobs ... <a title="Jobless immigrants face exploitation, poverty due to virus, says NZ adviser" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/30/jobless-immigrants-face-exploitation-poverty-due-to-virus-says-nz-adviser/" aria-label="Read more about Jobless immigrants face exploitation, poverty due to virus, says NZ adviser">Read more</a>

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From PNG crime to a small town cycle business – how to beat the pinch

February 24, 2020

By Sharlyne Eri in Lae A Papua New Guinean man who once resorted to crime to make a living is now running a bicycle repair business. Collin Kunan is a long-time resident of West Taraka, one of Lae’s urban settlements where petty crime is rife because of high unemployment. Kunan said he gave up criminal ... <a title="From PNG crime to a small town cycle business – how to beat the pinch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/24/from-png-crime-to-a-small-town-cycle-business-how-to-beat-the-pinch/" aria-label="Read more about From PNG crime to a small town cycle business – how to beat the pinch">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is the Government doing enough to address poverty?

December 19, 2019

The Minister of Finance visited his local soup kitchen one night last month, and tweeted “Good to catch up with folk I worked with/helped over the years+remember how important it is to give every helping hand we can”. But are Grant Robertson and his colleagues giving enough of a helping hand to those in poverty? ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is the Government doing enough to address poverty?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/12/19/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-is-the-government-doing-enough-to-address-poverty/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is the Government doing enough to address poverty?">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Capitalism under scrutiny in a new NZ documentary

July 27, 2019

Democracy and inequality are two of the most contentious political issues of our era. Across the globe there is growing discontent about political systems not working well, while the rich are getting richer and the poor get poorer. Declining democracy and increasing economic inequality are usually seen as linked, with the popular notion taking hold ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Capitalism under scrutiny in a new NZ documentary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-capitalism-under-scrutiny-in-a-new-nz-documentary/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Capitalism under scrutiny in a new NZ documentary">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Back to school poverty and inequality

February 4, 2019

Political Roundup: Back to school poverty and inequality by Dr Bryce Edwards Many children were supposed to start back at school today – but how many actually turned up? On an average day in New Zealand schools, only 64 per cent of students show up. Many absences are obviously due to illness, but there are ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Back to school poverty and inequality" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/04/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-back-to-school-poverty-and-inequality/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Back to school poverty and inequality">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month – The Unsurprising Problem of the Poor

January 29, 2019

Analysis by Keith Rankin. While our traditional economic indicators all seem positive and on target, it is nevertheless clear to almost everyone that something is very wrong with the economic health of New Zealand and other liberal-capitalist economies. Far too many people – especially young people – are poor. Many are trapped in their poverty. ... <a title="Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month – The Unsurprising Problem of the Poor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/29/keith-rankins-chart-of-the-month-the-unsurprising-problem-of-the-poor/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin’s Chart of the Month – The Unsurprising Problem of the Poor">Read more</a>