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I think people get a bit fed up with hearing comparisons between UK and NZ covid policy, which then prompts a backlash. The two countries just aren't comparable in any way. I'd say that's true of almost every country, everyone had to play the hand they were dealt using the tools available to...

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/aug/22/high-covid-case-numbers-should-not-delay-australias-reopening-pm-says Interesting news from oz, Morrison has now set a clear exit strategy. Surely NZ won't be far behind with something similar.

Or maybe not. Cases still rising, will they be in permanent lockdown like oz

I've always said that NZ/Ardern are just playing the hand they've been dealt. They're probably the only western democracy left who can use this tactic successfully. It's always been because of pre-existing immigration controls (ie entry visa for everyone except oz), their small population and...