Don Brash thinks the government hasn't given enough to tsunami victims - and he's right. While I don't think we can come even close to matching the sheer generosity of the Australians, we can do a lot better than we have. Our self-image is one of a generous country which digs deeply for this kind of thing. Shouldn't we live up to it a little more?
And, as obligatory political points scoring, I look forward to seeing Dr Brash supporting a substantial increase in our aid budget this year.
Update: It looks as if I blogged too soon. The government is apparently considering a NZ$60 - 100 million aid package spread over three to five years. This doesn't come close to Australia, but it is a very respectable contribution, and one far more in keeping with New Zealanders' idea of who we want to be.
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