We have been through unprecedented times in the last few years with guidance and empathy from our current Prime Minister. But now is the time to consider the economic future of the country.

Yes, our present Prime Minister is very caring and she has shown that over the past few years with Christchurch, White Island and now the Coronovirus tragedy.

However, how are we going to service all the debt we find our country in from all the pay outs, promises, small businesses going under, to the middle class earners who have now become jobless?

We are talking megabucks like never before and who is going to pay that back?

My guess is that in a few years' time, under the present Government, we will be owing billions of dollars and paying more taxes to cover that debt which will last for years to come.

It is all very well dishing out money with a big smile but we have to look beyond that and come to our senses about who will repay the debt.

A smiley face and a pleasant attitude will not do that. Yes, we need a Prime Minister who is very dollar savy and also can forecast the financial future with care and wisdom like never before.

Marilyn Cure Te Puke