Lockdowns are still the best economic response

Lockdowns are still the best economic response
During the pandemic NZ has spent less time restricted than most other nations. (Image: Getty)
Rosie Collins
This is my first level four pandemic lockdown in New Zealand. I was in England last year and witnessed the calamity of Boris Johnson’s ‘sort-of’ locking down.This time – nestled in my Wellington flat – it strikes me that the economics of hard and fast lockdowns can be elusive at first. “Let it run,” my group chat chimes. Followed by other messages. “The horse has surely bolted this time,” and “Maybe let’s just learn to live with it”.Alternative to lockdowns?It’s tempt...

More Opinion

Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Cleantech: Burst bubble or our biggest opportunity?

A thriving cleantech sector could be NZ’s ticket to a sustainable, high-value economy.

Peter Griffin 02 Jul 2025
Why luxury needs a wake-up call
Opinion Fashion

Eden Bradfield: Why luxury needs a wake-up call

The focus should be on selling consumers a lifestyle, not just status symbols. 

Eden Bradfield 01 Jul 2025
Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers
Opinion

Maria Slade: Facebook is no place for risky financial investment offers

Misleading ads continue to be thrust in the faces of Mum and Dad investors.

Maria Slade 30 Jun 2025