Morning chorus: Slowly, slowly does it
Cabinet to finally consider mandating masks on Auckland public transport and planes; Govt decides against doubling sick leave before Christmas; Orr says higher house prices are a 'first class problem'
TLDR: Cabinet will meet early this afternoon to decide on whether to mandate masks on Auckland public transport and on flights. Yet again, the Government has taken a more politically conservative stance on this than the scientists.
It’s also taking a cautious approach on enacting its election promise of doubling sick leave. The Greens want it passed urge…
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