MIL-Evening Report: Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Risks to Simon Bridges’ leadership
Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Risks to Simon Bridges’ leadership Dr Bryce Edwards. Last week was Simon Bridges’ worst one as National Party leader, which has sparked widespread discussion about his risk of being rolled. Commentators are relatively divided on the likelihood of this happening, and they also have differing views on how he’s performing, […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 9 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 9 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. EnvironmentSpinoff panel: Today marks the end of magical thinking on climate changeRNZ: Climate target not viable for NZ economy – expertCharlie […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Ofcom and CMA discuss whether further internet regulation is needed
Source: British Parliament News 08 October 2018The Communications Committee takes evidence from representatives of Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as part of its inquiry into internet regulation. BackgroundThe inquiry explores how the regulation of the internet could be improved, including through better self-regulation and governance. In these sessions the […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 8 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 8 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. National PartyAudrey Young (Herald): National leader Simon Bridges doing better than Jami-Lee Ross saga suggestsTracy Watkins (Stuff): Is Simon Bridges a […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: An Embarrassing week for National
Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: An Embarrassing week for National Published 5 October Dr Bryce Edwards. “Embarrassing” is the word of the week for the National Party. Leader Simon Bridges applied the term in various ways to MP Jami-Lee Ross, when explaining that Ross’ personal circumstances required his temporary departure from Parliament. Bridges described Ross’ personal […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 5 2018
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 5 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. National PartyJane Patterson (RNZ): National leak: Access denied to staffers’ older communicationsHenry Cook (Stuff): Simon Bridges says leak inquiry has not […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: 2018 Cameroon Presidential Election
Source: Voice of America – Press Statements Headline: 2018 Cameroon Presidential Election Media Advisory October 5, 2018 The Republic of Cameroon holds its presidential election on October 7, 2018. In addition to the current president who has been in office since 1982, a number of other candidates are on the ballot. The VOA French to Africa language service has provided extensive coverage in advance of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: Sky Group Corporate Statement: Helen Mirren holds court as formidable Russian Empress in Sky and HBO’s Catherine the Great – 000169
Source: Sky Group Corporate Set against the lavish backdrop of the politically ruthless 18th century Russian court, this is the first image of Helen Mirren as one of the most powerful female leaders of all time, in Sky and HBO’s original British drama Catherine the Great. Starring alongside the Oscar® winner in the glittering and […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Banabans of Rabi short climate change documentary chosen for Nuku’alofa
The trailer for Hele Ikimotu and Blessen Tom’s short Bearing Witness documentary. Video: Banabans of Rabi Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A short documentary, Banabans of Rabi – A Story of Survival, by Hele Ikimotu and Blessen Tom of Auckland University of Technology’s Pacific Media Centre, has been selected for the 2018 Nuku’alofa Film Festival in […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Rights violations, censorship threatens EU-Vietnam deal, says watchdog
Vietnam’s human rights record could jeopardise an upcoming free trade deal with the European Union, according to Human Rights Watch. Asia-Pacific Journalism’s Jessica Marshall reports. A global human rights watchdog claims that Vietnam’s human rights record could jeopardise a free trade deal with the European Union. A warning letter by Human Rights Watch, dated September […]
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