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Mark P. Williams
Political Journalist and Independent Academic Researcher
Journalist and independent academic researcher with primary interests in politics and literature.
As a researcher I am a contributor to various academic publications, including Alluvium journal of 21st century literature, The Literary London Journal, The Irish Journal of Gothic and Horror Studies, and Critical Engagements: Journal of the UK Network for Modern Fiction Studies (UKNMFS).
As a journalist, I have worked as Parliamentary reporter for Scoop Independent Media and International editor for the Scoop Review of Books.
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SSC: 'Potential' Shortlists and Public Perception Issues
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 3:08 pm | Mark P. Williams
Press Conference: SSC: 'Potential' Shortlists and Public Perception Issues Press Conference at State Services Commission - Iain Rennie on the Appointment of Ian Fletcher More >>
Access All Areas: Launch of The Open Library of Humanities
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 4:38 pm | Mark P. Williams
Everywhere we go we create or share knowledge via our networks of communication; the internet has helped us all see its concrete effects on our everyday lives. The next issue is to decide how open access to knowledge ought to be — it's a pressing ... More >>
PM on DoC Job Losses | Open Bank Resolution | TPPA
Monday, 25 March 2013, 7:03 pm | Mark P. Williams
The main questions which were put to the Prime Minister concerned job cuts at the Department of Conservation (DoC), unemployment figures, the Open Bank Review, recently released documents concerning Operation Debut, and his position on the TPPA. More >>
PM on Latin America | Chch Hospitals | Solid Energy
Monday, 18 March 2013, 6:53 pm | Mark P. Williams
PM on Latin America | Chch Hospitals | Solid Energy Post-Cabinet Press Conference - 18 March 2013 More >>
Fiji Brutality Protest Wellington
Friday, 15 March 2013, 4:40 pm | Mark P. Williams
Today saw twin protests in both Auckland and Wellington against Police brutality and human rights abuses by the Fijian regime of Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, better known as Frank Bainimarama. More >>
Mighty River Power Float - PM, Tony Ryall, Bill English
Monday, 4 March 2013, 6:36 pm | Mark P. Williams
Today the PM confirmed that the government would be going ahead with its proposed sale of 49% of Mighty River Power later this year, subject to market conditions. He was accompanied by the Minister of Finance, Bill English, and Minister of SOEs, ... More >>
PM Press Conference Dominated by Solid Energy Debacle
Monday, 25 February 2013, 6:54 pm | Mark P. Williams
PM Press Conference Dominated by Solid Energy Debacle PM Post-Cabinet Press Conference - 25 Feb 2013 More >>
The Shearer Reshuffle: Fresh Talent, Experienced Hands
Monday, 25 February 2013, 3:28 pm | Mark P. Williams
Today David Shearer announced his reshuffle of the Labour caucus. He called it a mixture of fresh talent and experienced hands to get the best out of his team. He said that his decisions were driven by his desire to address the central issues of ... More >>
All Aboard? Sustainability Debate on New Rainbow Warrior
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 1:54 pm | Mark P. Williams
Last week saw the arrival in Wellington harbour of the new Rainbow Warrior and the release of Greenpeace's ' Future Is Here ' report. To mark the publication of the report Greenpeace held a debate on environmental sustainability for the three major ... More >>
PM: Afghan 'Withdrawal' | Royal Succession | Chch Schools
Monday, 18 February 2013, 7:24 pm | Mark P. Williams
Today the Prime Minister spoke about New Zealand's putative withdrawal from Afghanistan, the decisions on the closure or merger of Christchurch schools, and the changes in New Zealand law regarding the Royal succession. More >>
Say No To Asset Sales - National Rally - 13 Feb 213
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 3:18 pm | Mark P. Williams
Yesterday evening saw a gathering in Frank Kitts Park for the Say No To Asset Sales national rally. Speakers included Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Maanu Paul from the Maori Council, Professor Jane Kelsey from the University of Auckland, Dr Geoff Bertram ... More >>
PM: Aussie Immigration Deal | Detention Centres | West Papua
Monday, 11 February 2013, 5:25 pm | Mark P. Williams
PM on Australia Immigration Deal | Detention Centres | West Papua PM Post-Cabinet Press Conference - 11 Feb 2013 More >>
PM Press Conference: Marae Matters | DCD Scare | Novopay
Monday, 4 February 2013, 6:16 pm | Mark P. Williams
PM Press Conference: Marae Matters | DCD Scare | Novopay PM Post-Cabinet Press Conference - 4 Feb 2013 More >>
PM Presser: Maori-Mana Partnership? | A Third Bain Report?
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 4:38 pm | Mark P. Williams
Today the Prime Minister held his first post-cabinet press conference of the New Year. He spoke briefly about the announcement of $80m investment in irrigation infrastructure earlier today by Primary Industries Minister David Carter. He described it as a significant ... More >>
Cabinet Reshuffle: 'Constant Renewal' Important for National
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 3:35 pm | Mark P. Williams
Cabinet Reshuffle: 'Constant Renewal' Important for National PM Cabinet Reshuffle Press Conference - 22 Jan 2013 More >>
Multiple "Relationship Strains": Education Secretary Resigns
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 2:01 pm | Mark P. Williams
At midday today the State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie held a press conference to announce that the Education Secretary, Lesley Longstone, would be resigning. The conference was held at short notice, but the SSC said that the decision for Ms Longstone ... More >>
Govt: Economic Plan "Remains On Track"
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 1:41 pm | Mark P. Williams
Govt: Economic Plan "Remains On Track" Treasury's Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update, and Govt 2013 Budget Statement 18 December, 2012 More >>
"Fatally Flawed": Collins on Binnie Report
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 4:45 pm | Mark P. Williams
Today the Justice Minister Judith Collins released the report on the David Bain case by Canadian former Justice Ian Binnie QC and the Hon. Dr Robert Fisher's peer review of that report. She described Justice Binnie's report in no uncertain terms as "fatally ... More >>
Lessons Learned: PM on Earthquake Royal Commission Report
Monday, 10 December 2012, 7:27 pm | Mark P. Williams
Today the Prime Minister announced the release of third and final part of the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission Report. He was joined at his post-cabinet press conference by the Hon. Maurice Williamson, Minister for Building and Construction. The PM said ... More >>
Box 22, Catch 22: Shearer on Predicted Migration to Oz
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 12:27 pm | Mark P. Williams
Box 22, Catch 22: David Shearer on Predicted Migration to Australia David Shearer Stand-up - Westpac Stadium, Corporate Box 22 - Dec 6, 2012 Scoop Audio + Video + Photos More >>
