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Auckland

What you should do if you are in the Auckland Region – Covid19 website.

Auckland is moving to Alert Level 3

Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020.

The Auckland region is everything in the Auckland Council boundary — from Wellsford in the north to Pukekohe in the south.

It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give us time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose.

What you should do

If you are in Auckland, this is what you should do while we minimise the risk of transmission.

Work

Under Alert Level 3, you are encouraged work from home if you can.

Travel and self-isolation

If you are currently in Auckland and do not live in Auckland, we suggest that you go home. Practise good hygiene and be conscious of your health. If you have symptoms, get a test. We recommend that you keep your bubble small.

Businesses

Businesses are able to open, but should not physically interact with customers.

Essential services including healthcare, justice services and businesses providing necessities are able to open.

Bars and restaurants should close, but takeaways are allowed.

Education

Schools in Auckland can safely open but will have limited capacity. Where possible we encourage students to learn from home.

When you’re out and about

Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres outside your home, including on public transport.

It is highly recommended that you wear a mask if you are out and about.

Public transport can continue to operate with strict health and safety requirements. You should maintain physical distancing and wearing a mask.

Public venues should close. This includes libraries, museums, cinemas, food courts, gyms, pools, playgrounds and markets.

Gatherings

Gatherings of up to 10 people can continue, but only for wedding services, funerals and tangihanga. Physical distancing and public health measures should be maintained.

At-risk people

People at high risk of severe illness such as older people and those with existing medical conditions are encouraged to stay at home where possible, and take additional precautions when leaving home.

Further detail available from the Covid-19 website

• Detailed information about life at Alert Level 3.
• Restrictions.
• Alert System Overview.
• Current Alert Level.
• Alert Level 1.
• Alert Level 2.
• Alert Level 3.
• Auckland.
• COVID-19 Compliance.
• COVID-19 financial support tool.
• Keep track of where you’ve been.
• Get your QR code poster.