More politics...

Isn't it interesting... . From stuff.co.nz:
"A bill that would have allowed shops to open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday was defeated 84-37 on its second reading in Parliament last night."

Another little interesting tidbit for Saskatchewanians reading this. The boys and girls here wear uniforms at school. You often spot the boys in knee socks and shorts, with a sweater - usually a school crest is contained as well. The girls more often are in skirts. I'm told that the highest forms (sort of like grades) don't actually have to wear uniforms, but the youngin's do. Apparently it is due to the british ties- which seem much stronger here than in good old Sask.

Today I spent $326 on medical tests to support my immigration NZ application... Blood/xray and checkup- all in the course of an hour. Impressive rate/hour, yes no?? There appears to be a wee bit of a doc (as in GP) shortage in Blenheim as well. I went to the accident clinic- but it is closing in a few months... As the paper noted yesterday it will leave a bit of a hole, and hopefully they will find ways to fill it elsewhere.