While we collect more specific information all New Zealanders are reminded of the basic public health measures of mask wearing and hand washing. "We know this is unnerving news for everyone, but we are well-practiced at shopping safely during alert level changes and we can do it again. Schools prepare for possible alert level changeSchools are bracing for a possible change to alert levels ahead of an announcement later tonight. Smith said many hospitality businesses were capable or reacting to alert level changes faster than they were last year. An alert level change in Wellington could scupper that city's Burger Wellington event, he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 17, 2021 02:26 UTC