One of the things that Jacinda called for as the COVID-19 crisis worsened was the end to all political parties campaigning and scoring political points. It seemed to be a reasonable request; the government needed to be able to make sensible decisions and having the opposition shout down every
Desirée Kozlowski Southern Cross University If I told you that last night I built a blanket fort in the living room, crawled inside with my cat, a glass of wine and my just-arrived copy of the New Yorker, would you think less of me? After all, we’re in
Good morning fellow lock-downers, and lock-uppers. All hail the Prime Minister, your single source of truth, who can do no wrong. Saturday morning it was revealed that Ms Ardern, “Esteemed Leader of the Nation and Fisherman’s Friend”, was shocked. Some of you would but wish that was
Driverless, contactless deliveries California’s Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday authorized autonomous technology startup Nuro to test two driverless delivery vehicles in nine cities, a decision that comes as coronavirus concerns lock down many in the state. U.S. companies that deliver groceries, household goods and take out food
Socialist police states always have their nomenklatura – the privileged elite who fancy themselves above the law. As New Zealand turns into Stasiland-with-Sheep, its own nomenklatura are emerging. Simon Bridges commuting the length of the North Island, and David Clark jaunting off to his favourite walking and cycling spots,
This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine 3. Ask for help If you are needing help the Friends in need group may be able to
Back in 1997, a family member returned from an extended stay in Britain just after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. He had an interesting take on the wave of hysteria which had recently gripped the country: “It was scary”. The social pressure to join in the mass weepin’
LionRed The author is based in the UK at the moment (ex-pat Kiwi) and travels the world as a consultant in developing countries working on business development. As a result, he is totally cynical about NGOs, the UN and WHO etc. He is regularly exposed to contact with governments
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with
Apparently our leader is a great communicator. She spells stuff out really clearly. For example ‘Stay home’ and ‘Act like you have COVI- 19’ and ‘Be kind’. All unambiguous instructions. But it isn’t easy to follow instructions if you don’t understand why. Here’s a simple analogy. I’
Okay, unlike the PM, I’m going to be honest. I’ve had a guts full. I’ve had a guts full of this lockdown. I’ve had a guts full of the individual who currently inhabits Premier House. I’ve had a guts full of being dictated to. I’
George 1. Considering that there are 1,239 confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases in New Zealand of which 98% are linked to overseas travel, could that suggest that the claim that you went hard and early with regards to border control was neither correct nor effective? 2. Why, having
On March 4th this year, a buddy of mine returned from the UK to live in New Zealand. He had employment set up in Queenstown working in the aviation industry with tourists and locals alike. When he arrived, he had a bit of a cold and hadn’t been able
I’ve had the great privilege of working these past couple of days, actual working, producing something of value (hopefully) for clients deemed ‘essential’. The experience has been cathartic, if a little eerie, just lil’ ‘ol me in an otherwise empty building. It didn’t take long after arriving home
