Just 15 days ago Education Minister Chris Hipkins stated very publicly that schools, universities, polytechnics and early-childhood centres are “very, very safe places” to be, despite the coronavirus pandemic. A great deal has happened in the 15 days since he made that stupid statement. One of the worst clusters of
Today’s face of the day is Sir David Skegg of the University of Otago for telling it like it is. He was not afraid to be blunt about our failures and the reality we face. He didn’t tow the party line he was brutally honest. Give that man
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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 those that
George I was listening to Mike Hosking this morning and was interested to hear him express his frustration that the media cannot interview Government appointed key medical experts beyond the “official” organised 1.00pm update. No one-on-one interviews have been allowed. They are afraid a few ‘facts’ may emerge. Like
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In the last few weeks, we’ve been hearing about how our Government has a great coronavirus pandemic plan. The message Prime Minister Ardern has been trying to convey is Don’t worry, we’ve got this covered. We’re sorted. You can trust us. The truth is a little
Our Government said four weeks. But the Civil Defence website says different. In this document dating back to 2006, it says the following: Again and again, in international news media, particularly media coming from the UK, I’ve been hearing talk about lockdowns lasting through until June at least, which
After reading a paywalled article from The Spectator written by a recently-retired Professor of Pathology and NHS consultant pathologist Dr John Lee, I cannot help but feel that we are not quite on the right track with our coverage of the virus and lockdown. In announcing the most far-reaching restrictions
The Prime Minister told us all that you should believe no one but them as the source of truth in this disaster. That would be fine if they were actually telling us the truth. I’ll give two examples. On Sunday we were told that 56 people have recovered from
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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 assist
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 those that
Alwyn Poole I once heard a New Zealand politician (Graeme Lee – father of current MP Denise) explain that government in a free democracy and economy had two key responsibilities 1) To defend the nation from external threats. 2) To take care of the needy – the poor, the elderly, the infirm
