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Delta spreads beyond Level 3 border – Expert Reaction

Delta spreads beyond Level 3 border – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 October 202108 October 2021

Two new Covid cases are reported today from outside Waikato’s Alert Level 3 boundary – in areas currently under level 2 […]

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What the 3-step plan means for the rest of NZ – Expert Q&A

What the 3-step plan means for the rest of NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 05 October 202106 October 2021

Some of Auckland’s Covid constraints will be eased over time in a three-step plan, starting from midnight Tuesday. But will this increase the Covid […]

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Staged easing of Auckland’s restrictions – Expert Reaction

Staged easing of Auckland’s restrictions – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 October 202105 October 2021

Aucklanders are to stay in Alert Level 3, but some restrictions will be eased over time in a three-step plan, starting from tomorrow. Up to […]

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Beef up the Covid Alert Level system, say researchers – Expert Reaction

Beef up the Covid Alert Level system, say researchers – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 July 202115 July 2021

New Zealand’s Alert Level system needs an urgent revamp to suit the evolving pandemic, say University of Otago researchers. In a new paper […]

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Alert level 2 extended for Wellington – Expert Reaction

Alert level 2 extended for Wellington – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 June 202128 June 2021

The Wellington region will remain at alert level 2 until 11.59 pm Tuesday, two days longer than anticipated. The government says there’s […]

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Auckland jumps down to Alert Level 2  – Expert Reaction

Auckland jumps down to Alert Level 2 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 February 202118 February 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that New Zealand will move to less restrictive Covid-19 Alert Levels at midnight tonight. […]

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Auckland to enter Alert Level 3 tonight – Expert Reaction

Auckland to enter Alert Level 3 tonight – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 February 202114 February 2021

New Zealand will jump COVID-19 Alert Levels tonight in response to the three recently detected community cases in South Auckland. […]

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Auckland moves to Alert Level 1 – Expert Reaction

Auckland moves to Alert Level 1 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 October 202005 October 2020

Auckland will join the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 on Wednesday night, Jacinda Ardern has announced. The […]

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Alert level update and mandatory masks on public transport – Expert Reaction

Alert level update and mandatory masks on public transport – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 August 202025 August 2020

Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for the rest of the week. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the city […]

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