Auckland, Northland and parts of the Waikato remain at Alert Level 3. The rest of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 2. 
Waikato
Parts of Waikato will remain at Alert Level 3 until 11.59pm on Thursday 14 October, to be reviewed on Wednesday.
Since the first cases were reported in the region on the 3rd of October, more than 23,000 tests have been done– that is 4% of the population of Waikato.
Parts of Waikato will remain at Alert Level 3 until 11.59pm on Thursday 14 October, to be reviewed on Wednesday.
Since the first cases were reported in the region on the 3rd of October, more than 23,000 tests have been done– that is 4% of the population of Waikato.
Waikato had the largest increase in vaccinations of any region in New Zealand last week with nearly 17,000 people (5%) getting their first vaccination, jumping up to 79% overall.
The cases that emerged over the weekend were expected and signs so far are encouraging. Additional days will give us more confidence that the outbreak in Waikato is contained.
Please continue to stay at home. Wear a face covering when you need to leave the house. Keep your distance from people outside your household bubble. Get vaccinated. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been at a location of interest, please get tested.
Northland
Northland will stay at Alert Level 3 for a further three days until 11.59pm Thursday 14 October, with Cabinet reviewing those settings on Wednesday.
Northland will stay at Alert Level 3 for a further three days until 11.59pm Thursday 14 October, with Cabinet reviewing those settings on Wednesday.
People in Northland have done a great job getting vaccinated and tested, keep it going. Alert Level 3 will remain in place to keep Northland safe while we continue with contract tracing of the positive case.
Auckland
As case numbers continue to grow in Auckland, it is possible that there might still be some undetected cases. In order to progress to the next step, Aucklanders need to continue to follow the Alert Level 3 rules:
As case numbers continue to grow in Auckland, it is possible that there might still be some undetected cases. In order to progress to the next step, Aucklanders need to continue to follow the Alert Level 3 rules:
•Staying home in your bubble
•Wearing a face covering while out and about
•Keeping track of all movements using the NZ COVID tracer app or other method
•Wearing a face covering while out and about
•Keeping track of all movements using the NZ COVID tracer app or other method
•Physically distancing from people outside your household, even if you are meeting up in an outdoor space
•Getting tested if you have symptoms or have been at a location of interest.
•Getting tested if you have symptoms or have been at a location of interest.
If you’re not sure whether your plans are in line with the Alert Level 3, Step 1 rules then don’t do it.
Cabinet will review Alert Level settings for Auckland when it meets again on Monday 18 October.
Cabinet will review Alert Level settings for Auckland when it meets again on Monday 18 October.
Boundary update
Alert Level 3 boundaries remain in place and every effort will be made to make sure the virus does not transmit across the boundaries.
Alert Level 3 boundaries remain in place and every effort will be made to make sure the virus does not transmit across the boundaries.
Police will be checking everyone at the Auckland boundaries and patrolling the Waikato boundary. Do not travel without evidence that you have permission to travel.
Evidence that you have permission to travel will be checked at every airport in the Alert Level 3 areas and at Auckland airport there are additional requirements around COVID-19 testing. You can read more here: covid19.govt.nz/travel/permitt…
More information about today’s announcement about mandatory vaccines for some health and education workers can be found here: beehive.govt.nz/release/mandat…
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