Yesterday the government announced the scrapping of the traffic light covid-19 protection framework, as well as the easing of many key restrictions.

Mask wearing will now no longer be required outside of healthcare settings, household contacts don’t need to isolate and all vaccine mandates will cease at the end of the month.

In the same announcement the government dedicated a one-off public holiday to honour the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

For Casper's regular interview with National MP Dr Shane Reti they spoke about this announcement and how it has been received by the National party.

Casper started off by asking him how he felt about the announced changes and whether there is anything he would have done differently.