This was a photograph that symbolised the face of modern New Zealand. There is Naisi Chen, a 26-year-old who came to New Zealand from Beijing with her family when she was 5. Finally, there is the widely reported — if presumably unverified — claim that New Zealand now has the "most rainbow parliament in the world". The New Zealand Herald reports there will be 12 LGBTQ members of Parliament — exactly 10%, and up from seven three years ago. Brown is one of ours, to the core, and we look forward to the "Highlanders way" shining in 2021.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 20, 2020 15:33 UTC