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COVID-19

Vaccine passes available from today – Expert Reaction

Vaccine passes available from today – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 November 202107 December 2021

People who have been double-jabbed or are medically exempt can access My Vaccine Pass from today. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has […]

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Covid-19 booster shots to be rolled out – Expert Reaction

Covid-19 booster shots to be rolled out – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 November 2021

Top-up vaccines will be available for all adults six months after their initial jabs, in a new rollout starting 29 […]

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The Delta disinformation deluge – In the News

The Delta disinformation deluge – In the News

Expert Q&A, In the News  |  Published: 12 November 2021

The Delta outbreak also led to an outbreak of disinformation in New Zealand, according to a new report. The Te […]

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Auckland peeks further out of lockdown  – Expert Reaction

Auckland peeks further out of lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 November 202108 November 2021

The Prime Minister has confirmed Auckland will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Wednesday – and set an expected date for […]

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How is rural Northland more vulnerable to Covid-19? – Expert Q&A

How is rural Northland more vulnerable to Covid-19? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 03 November 202103 November 2021

With part of Northland back in lockdown due to unlinked Covid cases, concerns have been raised about low vaccination rates […]

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Upper Northland returns to lockdown – Expert Reaction

Upper Northland returns to lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 November 202102 November 2021

Two unlinked Covid cases in Northland have prompted the Government to put the northern part of the region in Alert […]

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Tonga enters lockdown – Expert Reaction

Tonga enters lockdown – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 November 202102 November 2021

Tonga’s main island Tongatapu will enter a weeklong lockdown tonight following its first recorded Covid-19 case. Only essential services will […]

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Auckland’s Covid restrictions eased further – Expert Reaction

Auckland’s Covid restrictions eased further – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 November 202101 November 2021

Auckland retail shops will soon be allowed to open, and up to 25 people from multiple households will be able […]

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Covid cases reach highest yet – Expert Reaction

Covid cases reach highest yet – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 October 202107 December 2021

Saturday saw 160 new cases in Aotearoa – the highest number yet recorded in the pandemic. The 160 people are located […]

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How can our borders manage this outbreak? – Expert Reaction

How can our borders manage this outbreak? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 October 202128 October 2021

Auckland’s hard boundary has been put into focus after two Covid-19 cases were detected in Christchurch, one of whom had […]

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