Laura Webster, my editor at The National, suggested I change the theme of my column so that I answer the question subscribers want answered. That appealed to me, so this is the first week for the new format.
The first question goes to Ken Rooney, who asked:
“I think it would help undecided voters if they knew how countries like New Zealand, Ireland or even Malta were able to establish a currency after independence. Knowing there is a well-trodden path to follow will ease their worries.”
