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Bryce Edwards
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Columnist, New Zealand Herald
Wellington
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Covers: association football rock music rugby cricket
Trade and International News
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By Bryce Edwards| Democracy Project Subastack@ I reported last week on the launch of The Integrity Institute’s independent NZ Lobbying & Influence Register, an “unofficial” public registry shining light on who is influencing our politics. That project is now well underway, detailing the political activities of lobbying firms, corporates, industry groups, unions and NGOs. And the sunlight is already provoking reactions. Readers have begun contributing useful tips and additions to the register.
By Bryce Edwards| Democracy Project Subastack@ PARLIAMENT, WEEK IN POLITICS Andrea Vance (Post): Firm owned by Taxpayers’ Union boss behind Green Party attack billboards (paywalled) Bryce Edwards (The Integrity Institute): Dirty Politics 2.0? Lobbying in the Shadows ODT Editorial: Lobbying for lobbying controls (paywalled) ODT: Civis: Orange is a warning light for NZ democracy (paywalled) GoodIdeas: A major campaign to protect democracy gets underway (paywalled) K Gurunathan (Post): The Ugly American is in charge; it’s not so pretty at...
By Bryce Edwards| Democracy Project Subastack@ One of this week’s political storms has exposed a shadowy operator pulling strings behind controversial attack ads. In early April 2025, Wellingtonians and Aucklanders woke up to giant billboards mimicking Green Party election hoardings. Except these weren’t authorised by the Greens at all. Plastered with Green MP Tamatha Paul’s smiling face and slogans like “Defund the Police”, the posters were clearly designed to shock and outrage.
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New Zealand Herald
The NZ Herald is New Zealand's leading news organization, established in 1863 as a daily newspaper. It has evolved into a multimedia news provider, recognized as the most-read print and digital news source in the country. Owned by NZME Publishing Limited, the NZ Herald is part of New Zealand Media and Entertainment, which was formed through the merger of APN New Zealand and The Radio Network. The NZ Herald publishes the most widely circulated daily and weekend newspapers in New Zealand, with a readership significantly higher than its nearest competitor. Its digital platform attracts over 2 million unique users each month, offering a wide range of content including breaking news, politics, business, sports, and lifestyle. The organization employs hundreds of journalists across the country, ensuring comprehensive coverage of local and national stories. Additionally, it maintains extensive historical archives, documenting over 160 years of reporting.
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Founded: 2014