New Zealand has hit a huge milestone: zero active COVID cases.
New Zealander’s are no longer required to practise social distancing. Life returns to normal, apart from border restrictions.
The government response was swift, and was a masterclass in effective communication.
Strategies like the 4 Level Alert System, and the “Team of 5 million” language ensured the vast majority of citizens adhered to the rules of the lockdown.
New Zealand is now turning its focus to economic recovery.
A recession is almost guaranteed, so much buying locally produced goods and supporting the tourism industry by “seeing your own backyard,” is heavily encouraged right now.
With London being one of the hardest hit spots, it’s hard not to miss home right now. But it doesn’t stop me from being extremely proud of my little, island nation.