First Among Equals

The ten candidates for the position of President of New Zealand have been announced. Chosen by you, the people:

• James Belich
• Jim Bolger
• Sir Douglas Graham
• Sir Robert Jones
• Sir Kenneth Keith
• Don McKinnon
• Claudia Orange
• Vincent O'Sullivan
• Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
• Sir Wilson Whineray

Not a bad list. Trust the people. They aren't morons.

The great kiwi archetype runs through all nominees. Am looking forward to the next round of voting. I nominated Jeremy Wells, so it will be interesting to read the candidate profiles before the next vote.