Covid-19

There is a major surprise hidden in the overall result of the German elections. That surprise lies in the voting behaviour of first-time voters.

With all these billions spent and all the sacrifices we have made, is it any wonder that people are hesitant to abandon elimination?

I had a dream. It is November 2021, and I have just tuned in to the Prime Minister’s daily press conference. But something in her speech sounded both different and familiar.

Is there anything about this worldwide pandemic that we have not talked about sufficiently after one and a half years?

QR code certificates are for big, anonymous countries. Kiwis just know each other. We don’t know how lucky we are.

For Covid’s sake, how much freedom will New Zealanders sacrifice? The answer to that question will determine the future of our country.

Countries have political rallies, of course. But when they take place in France, with its revolutionary history, they always appear more passionate.

We all wish Helen Clark a long life. At the same time, that prospect makes us nervous.