I normally wouldn’t bother to post something like this. But, with the attacks on mosques there and the deaths of so many, it makes me wonder what’s going on in that country so far away from us. In checking out the demography on Wiki, it doesn’t even mention people of Middle Eastern descent. But, that is not so unusual as it is possible the small Asian population may be the Muslims.
Green Party co-leader James Shaw was punched in the face early on Thursday in Wellington, but not seriously injured.
PM Jacinda Ardern said: "In New Zealand, you just don't expect these things to happen."
It is proud of its culture of political openness, and this has raised questions about the accessibility of lawmakers.
"We have an environment in New Zealand where politicians are accessible, and that's something we should feel proud of," Ms Ardern told reporters.
"We are after all, here to serve people. But today's events really show we cannot take that for granted."
A 47-year-old man was arrested and will appear in court on Friday, police said.
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