Has New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdown meant common sense has gone out the window?
People have been instructed to stay home to save lives. Such measures are unprecedented and extreme, but needed. Fortunately, we've been given the freedom to walk, run or bike within our neighbourhoods to help bat away cabin fever and get some vital exercise. And many, especially families with children to entertain, are doing exactly this.
It's heartening to see so many families and couples spending quality time together in their respective bubbles, getting some fresh air and sunshine. I see plenty of examples at my local park and on my local streets.
But what has left me dismayed is the number of people, children especially, I've seen riding bikes with no helmets.
I'm not talking about the young children trundling along within arm's reach of mum and dad. I'm talking about children travelling at significant speed next to (usually busy) roads, unable to control their bikes.