Mana restored

The NBR has published an apology to its readers for misleading them with its birthday competition. But wait, there's more:

In addition, the publisher will personally provide Busted Blonde’s weight in Veuve Clicquot to her to demonstrate that NBR will not allow its integrity, transparency or honesty in its dealings with its readers to be compromised in any way. She received the most online votes in the competition and NBR happily salutes that success.

As a responsible host, the publisher would, however, appeal to Busted Blonde to urge her guests to wear life jackets if celebrating their win on Wellington Harbour. Let the festivities begin.

It's the putting right that counts, eh. Congratulations to Busted Blonde, and good on the NBR for error correction.