In the face of impending economic crisis in New Zealand, I want to encourage all of us that there is something we can do, together, to protect our economy.
Our dairy and forestry industries, among others, continue in a rapid state of decline, the Government feigns positivity and we aretempted to sit and nervously await the inevitable recession. But there is something we can do to help support our economy.
Buy New Zealand made. Purchase New Zealand grown. Shop New Zealand owned. By being more thoughtful about what we are buying and where we are buying, we can keep money circulating within our own economy. We may be surprised to find just how much we can help boost New Zealand industries by keeping track of what's happening to our money.
It may seem like a small thing, but convincing my four-year-old to walk past Australian strawberries this winter in order to buy New Zealand pears in the supermarket's produce section is a tall order. But I choose to... as bravely as possible... face the threat of a tantrum, because the economy's stakes are much higher.
With the current Government selling off our post offices and crippling Kiwibank, now is certainly time to show that we understand the value of keeping our dollars circulating within our own economy for as long as possible before they are taken overseas.
We need to show the Government that we understand our priorities, even if they do not. And just maybe, this Government will finally learn to listen to voters - or voters can find a government that will.
