In the end, New Zealand got there, and New Zealand got through 2020, largely. But, for 2020, this was a tough year for many families who were separated, separated from loved ones—in some cases people were separated even from their work, those who were separated at times of celebration, such as weddings, or who had weddings cancelled, or actually just put on hold. People were separated at times of sickness, and separated at times of funerals. It is important to remember that it really wasn't about us. COVID-19 was about the people of New Zealand and the people who did their very best to follow the rules and put their country first. We should acknowledge the people who felt extremely isolated during the lockdowns. We should ask and acknowledge how tough it was for many businesses—businesses who today are or have failed, for their employees, who wondered whether or not they'd have a job, who are wondering now, will they have a job post-Christmas.