There is an ongoing process to attempt to curb mobile phone use while driving. This is a good thing – too many people die on New Zealand roads. This article on Stuff really irks me:

Joyce said it was important to strike a balance. He did not believe drivers would accept a ban on hands-free cellphones, which were an essential business tool for tradesmen and small businesses, who might be economically disadvantaged if they could not be contacted while travelling.

Joyce: let’s rephrase, shall we?

There may be tradesmen and small businesses who might be economically disadvantaged if dead.

National: safety standards take priority over money making. Learn this before someone runs me over.