It definitely was nostalgic for me as in the 1970s, 1980s and even the 1990s where there was a nationally televised fund raising for an important cause and a target with a 24 hour news feed.
Celebrities would come on TV endorsing the cause and there would be a lot of pledges from individuals and companies, groups etc.
With that same idea in mind, I watched the latter part of the show with lots of celebrity endorsements, prizes given away live on TV, free hangi etc. a real celebratory atmosphere with social distancing, masks and lots of support in towns all over NZ.
It was definitely a good idea and although there are still many who are still to get their first jab, many did take that bold step. It was also good to see that many Maori (indigenous peoples of NZ) were getting their first vaccinations also.
And as the nation is still in our Alert level 3 lockdown in day 61, we appreciate that soon with many people getting vaccinated that the relaxing of the lockdown levels may be just on the horizon. Many thanks to those essential workers who made it happen as well as those who took friends and family who would have otherwise not been able to make it yesterday...
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