The risk of a major earthquake on the Alpine Fault has been revised from a 30% to a 75% chance in the next 50 years. Having lived through the Canterbury earthquakes, I would really prefer to avoid living through another major natural hazard event.
So many decisions to be made at so many levels. Which rock to put in the pondlet. Which face covering to wear on the plane. Which levels of vaccination NZ should target.
A travel bubble with Australia is proposed and insurance companies are suggesting the government should pay for travel insurance because it will be too risky. Isn’t it up to businesses to price appropriately rather than ask for the tax payer to subsidise them?
