Kiwis will again be able to hit the water or local trails should the nation drop to Alert Level 3, the Prime Minister says. The government will announce next week whether New Zealand will downgrade its alert level. SIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF Surfers will be able to hit the waves should New Zealand downgrade its alert level. Wellington surfer Louis Reeve said Thursday's announcement was "excellent news" and he'd definitely be hitting the waves should the alert level be downgraded next week. The Department of Conservation closed all huts and campsites on March 24 when the country moved into Alert Level 3.

Source: Stuff April 16, 2020 04:30 UTC