2022 is here, and as our government steps back from leading the Covid19 response, over 90% of New Zealanders have exercised their right to chose to step up and take advantage of all of the tools we have to resist the worst effects of this rapidly evolving disease. While Europen countries learn to live with the virus" with much lower vaccination rates, more frequent lockdown and costly impacts on healthcare and economies, our government continues its focus on our border. New Zealand's remote location, small population and trust in evidence (instead of the opinions of the amoral wasteland that riddles social media like a virus) places it in a strong position as the bedrock of the world economy rests on each countries vaccination response. Although international travel and trade will remain slow, this welcome change will protect us from the next pandemic, lead to a more sustainable world and give us the time to appreciate what we have. Happy 2022!