October 11 2021 Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland won't be relaxed as alert level 3 "as it stands" will stay in place for another week. Waikato and Northland will remain at alert level 3 until 11:59pm on Thursday.
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The Government is opting against a snap lockdown for Christchurch - even if more cases emerge in the city, PM Jacinda Ardern says. The decision to remain at alert level 2 was consistent with other responses when there is a strong knowledge of the history of the new Covid community cases.
October 28 2021 There are 89 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Eighty-three of the cases are in Auckland, four are in Waikato and two are in Christchurch. The Government will hold Christchurch at alert level 2.
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Sovereign Hīkoi of Truth (SHOT) participants gather at their destination at Te Tii o Waitangi Marae in Northland. Video / Michael Cunningham
October 27 2021 There are 74 Covid cases in the community today, as the Government reveals a tentative plan for primary schoolchildren to return to classes on November 15.
MetService Christchurch weather: October 28th.
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The Government is set to force through its Three Waters reforms, u-turning on a previous promise to make it voluntary for councils to join up to the amalgamation plan.
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National Party leader Judith Collins clarifies National's stance on vaccine mandates and passports following Tuesday's announcements. Video / Mark Mitchell
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There were 79 Covid community cases. Workers at businesses where vaccine passports are required will have four weeks to get the jab - or risk losing their jobs. Video / NZ Herald
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October 26 2021 Workers at businesses where vaccine passports are required will have four weeks to get the jab - or risk losing their jobs.
National leader Judith Collins said today that New Zealanders don't want to see a 'two-class system.' Video /Mark Mitchell
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