A wonderful inspiring initiative from the New Zealand Defence Force for this year's ANZAC Day.
The NZDF writes:
"This year, Anzac Day will be like no other.
"Let’s all #StandAtDawn — apart, but together as one.
"The Anzac spirit has taught us many things; endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship.
"And in these unprecedented times, it’s important we unite together using all of these qualities."
"This Saturday, 25 April we are asking the country to unite and #StandAtDawn (6am) with your bubble, wear your poppy and listen to our special dawn service. You can stand at dawn in front of the TV, in your courtyard, in your driveway, in your garden or even your balcony."
Lest we forget.
* IF the borders remain closed then get set for a "Back to the Future" scenario for our national game.
A North Island - South Island clash and an All Blacks trial will be scheduled. As for the men in black December tests will be on the agenda.
There's also a focus on playing 10 weeks of Super Rugby and 12 weeks for the Mitre 10 Cup. The Farah Palmer Cup will be played with eight teams but a decision on whether that particular competition will go ahead is still being debated.
* WHEN did respect for the role of the Prime Minister go out the window?
Why do people (and I include certain media types) refer to the Prime Minister by her first name or derivations there of?
Cindy, Jacinta, Taxinda or, as I heard the other day, "that woman" are commonplace and not just on the usual social media trolling pages.
No matter what politics you practise Jacinda Ardern is the Prime Minister and should be referred to as such.
* I'VE had a wry smile at the outrage expressed by so many over plans to demolish a few homes in the well-to-do area of Northcote Point to make way for the Northern Walkway. Apparently it's a travesty, a tragedy and an affront to human dignity.
I sympathise with those whose homes have been targeted but where was the sense of outrage from the community when homes (not houses but homes) in the less salubrious part of Northcote off Tonar Street were demolished to make wake for the Awataha green-belt.
One rule for the well-to-do and another for the battlers?
Just saying.
* THANKS to all those who have submitted their Northland Rugby "Team of the Century" especially those sharp analytical minds from the Far North.
There will be a special 'Blog" with the teams coming up in the next few weeks.
