That was adjusted, however, due to concerns about low vaccination rates, particularly for Māori, and cases outside of Auckland. "The final recommendation was that regions should be placed at orange, except for Northland and Auckland metro DHBs, which should enter at red. This adjustment was based on a precautionary approach and should be viewed as an interim measure for the coming weeks." In the end, the Government moved to have a number of regions at red, including Taupō and Rotorua Lakes, Gisborne and Whanganui. "How is the Prime Minister making these decisions?

Source: New Zealand Herald December 08, 2021 00:48 UTC