But scanning or signing in will not be mandatory, with the government saying it is only mandatory for businesses and events to have record keeping available when people visit. Vaccines and mask use are common topics, but mandatory contact tracing is now in their sight lines. "If individuals choose to provide false contact information, they are directly jeopardising the ability for contact tracing to occur quickly and accurately. "Contact tracing is one of the strongest tools we have to stop the spread of Covid-19, minimise lockdowns and keep friends and whānau safe." The government is expected to publish its level 2 order today, which may include updated contact tracing rules for businesses.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 06, 2021 18:45 UTC