Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Will the Government fix spying in the public service?
Political Roundup: Will the Government fix spying in the public service? by Dr Bryce Edwards The week before Christmas was dominated by what may actually have been the most important political issue of the year in New Zealand – revelations that government agencies have spied on New Zealanders through the use of private investigators. The […]
Read More →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Should rodeos be banned in New Zealand?
Political Roundup: Should rodeos be banned in New Zealand? by Dr Bryce Edwards The Summer rodeo season is in full swing. And so protesters are, once again, drawing attention to what they regard as the cruel and archaic nature of this “entertainment sport”. This is leading to clashes between rodeo supporters and protesters. Rodeo, steer […]
Read More →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Pundits predict the year ahead in NZ politics
Political Roundup: Pundits predict the year ahead in NZ politics by Dr Bryce Edwards Will New Zealand politics in 2019 be characterised by policy substance or issues of leadership, personalities and political manoeuvrings? The various political journalists and pundits have made their forecasts (and indulged in some wishful thinking) for the year ahead. Judith Collins […]
Read More →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Jami-Lee Ross – Bridges’ new year’s hangover?
Political Roundup: Jami-Lee Ross – Bridges’ new year’s hangover? by Dr Bryce Edwards Could Simon Bridges’ political year again be dominated by Jami-Lee Ross? Don’t rule it out. The rogue MP’s impact on politics in 2018 was immense, and the many issues raised by him – advertently, or not – haven’t gone away. And nor […]
Read More →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: New Zealand’s worst performing politicians
Political Roundup: New Zealand’s worst performing politicians by Dr Bryce Edwards For obvious reasons, Jami-Lee Ross, Clare Curran, and Iain Lees-Galloway gathered the most negative ratings in the end-of-year reviews. But there was also some cutting commentary on the disappointing performances of the likes of Simon Bridges, Kelvin Davis, David Clark, and Amy Adams. Former […]
Read More →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: New Zealand’s top politicians
Political Roundup: New Zealand’s top politicians by Dr Bryce Edwards The verdicts are finally in, and there’s a consensus that 2018 was a huge year for New Zealand politicians. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received the most nominations for politician of the year, but there was a real variety of opinion about the other stand-out performers […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 21 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 21 2018 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. SSC investigation into govt agencies use of private investigatorsGordon Campbell: On why Thompson+ Clark are just the tip of the icebergChris […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 20 2018
The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 20 2018 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. SSC investigation into govt agencies use of private investigators, public service, personal dataRussel Norman (Stuff): Rotten […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 19 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 19 2018 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. SSC investigation into govt agencies use of private investigatorsAndrea Vance (Stuff): Public service bosses ignored warnings about Thompson & Clark for […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 18 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 18 2018 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. Cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 electionHerald: Justice Minister confirms recreational cannabis referendum at 2020 electionStuff: Cannabis referendum will be […]
Read More →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Rolling back “neoliberalism” in our schooling system
Political Roundup: Rolling back “neoliberalism” in our schooling system By Dr Bryce Edwards Dr Bryce Edwards. Equality, fairness, and cooperation look set to become the priorities underpinning the operations of the schooling system. They’re the values that are explicit in the radical new proposals to overhaul education and roll back the “neoliberal” Tomorrow’s Schools model […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 17 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 17 2018 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. Environment and conservationJohn Armstrong (1News): As NZ tries to lead world on climate change, Jacinda Ardern’s failure to shut down […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 14 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 14 2018 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. Drug policy changesRussell Brown: Just quietly, this is a big dealSarah Robson (RNZ): Addiction services back govt move on synthetic cannabisJohn […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 13 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 13 2018 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. GovernmentDerek Cheng (Herald): Karel Sroubek supporter texted PM after residency initially grantedPete George: Sroubek -> Hardcore -> Ardern – pressure builds […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 12 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 12 2018 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. ‘Every Four Minutes’ Report on family violence, justice, name suppressionDerek Cheng (Herald): New Zealand lacks comprehensive strategy to counter family violence […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 11 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 11 2018 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. EducationCarol Anderson (Stuff): How the education reform proposals might affect schools, trustees and parentsDominion Post Editorial: All parties must work together […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 10 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 10 2018 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. EducationLiz Gordon (Daily Blog): Yesterday’s schoolsSimon Collins (Herald): ‘Stalinist’ or ‘exciting’: Battle begins over radical school reformsJohn Minto (Daily Blog): A breath […]
Read More →Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Simon Bridges’ leadership still being undermined
Political Roundup: Simon Bridges’ leadership still being undermined by Dr Bryce Edwards Dr Bryce Edwards. This week’s Colmar Brunton poll was one of the most bittersweet polls a political party and its leader have ever received. On the one hand, the party was up to 46 per cent but, on the other, leader Simon Bridges […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 07 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 07 2018 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. Workplace bullyingJane Patterson (RNZ): About 30% of DPMC staffers experienced or witnessed bullyingThe Listener: Maggie Barry and the dangers of crying […]
Read More →Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 06 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 06 2018 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. Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry reportKyle MacDonald (Herald): Government Inquiry into Mental Health could look like thisGlenn McConnell (Stuff): We all […]
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