In celebrating the Queen's Birthday this weekend, it may surprise some to discover that in the Commonwealth of Nations, only 16 of the 52 members recognise Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State. Most of the Commonwealth members are self determining in some form.
Nevertheless most would wish to recognise sixty years of faithful service to Britain and the Commonwealth. given by the Queen, not to mention the respect won by a fine human being.
But the question won't go away....when will New Zealand /Aotearoa, in all our cultural richness and diversity, embrace full democracy and self determination? When will we appoint one of our own as Head of State?
Roger Hey, Ohauiti.