Civil Liberties

What It Is Like to Be a Second-Rate Citizen in NZ
This article by Eliora, published in The BFD is one of the most calm, well-thought pieces of writing that I have seen on the current situation in New Zealand – and the world.
Beyond the darkness of the fact that New Zealand citizens are now required to show their papers in order to go about their daily business, the writer questions where this leads a society. And the lessons from history are grim indeed.

Support Kiwis for Choice
There is a new website for kiwis who value freedom of choice and who do not wish to participate in discrimination against their fellow kiwis.
The site gives everyone the opportunity to “support local businesses in your region that are uniting against discrimination and who welcome all customers and celebrate inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity – regardless of vaccine status”.