Jason Walls is a political reporter for the New Zealand HeraldNew Zealanders will have free access to a Covid-19 vaccine, the Government has confirmed today. The detail was included in the Speech to the Throne presented to Parliament by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy. The speech is written by the Government but presented by the Governor-General as part of reopening the new Parliament. Photo / Mark MitchellFrom the throne – located within Parliament – Reddy said the Labour-led Government takes office at a time of "unparalleled international crisis" –the greatest public health emergency since the global flu pandemic a century ago. After Ardern, the leaders of the Green Party will speak for 30 minutes – most likely they will do 15 minutes each.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 25, 2020 21:22 UTC