Auckland and Coromandel will be in lockdown for seven days. New Zealanders are being asked to wear a mask whenever they leave home over the next three to seven days, during level-four lockdown. "Stay home where possible and follow the alert level 4 guidelines. "Everyone is asked to wear a mask and keep a 2m distance from others whenever you leave your home." Facilities including libraries, pools, leisure centres, early childcare centres, community venues and playgrounds will all be closed for the next seven days.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 17, 2021 04:03 UTC