Also if you're in the Coromandel, Queenstown or Taupo, mask up. We're coming, whether you want us there or not. 

Hemi88: I think I would’ve been more at ease if Auckland was at l3 for at lest another week but I don’t think Auckland would’ve complied with it l2.5 is a compromise we have to live with and hope it’s the right one

I don't necessarily have an issue with Auckland moving down to level 2.5. But I think it would be wise for the border to remain closed for another infection cycle to at least see how big the mini clusters will get, considering they don't appear to have tested all possible people yet. Some experts have already said that infections have the potential to rise undr level 2.  The rest of NZ shouldn't really be at level 2 according to the level requirements, as we have no evidence of community transmission, but the only way to manage this is to have the border closed between a level 2.5 area, and a level 1.5 area.

mattwnz:

Hemi88: I think I would’ve been more at ease if Auckland was at l3 for at lest another week but I don’t think Auckland would’ve complied with it l2.5 is a compromise we have to live with and hope it’s the right one

 

I don't necessarily have an issue with Auckland moving down to level 2.5. But I think it would be wise for the border to remain closed for another infection cycle to at least see how big the mini clusters will get, considering they don't appear to have tested all possible people yet. Some experts have already said that infections have the potential to rise undr level 2.  The rest of NZ shouldn't really be at level 2 according to the level requirements, as we have no evidence of community transmission, but the only way to manage this is to have the border closed between a level 2.5 area, and a level 1.5 area.

morrisk:

MOH: We are working with the broader health sector to carry out 70,000 tests over the next week across the country. This is an important part of our surveillance to help us identify the extent of the recent outbreak in Auckland, and any undetected community transmission.

My prediction, three months, CT across the country. 

Mask up, social distance, let's manage this the best we can.

And look after our elderly.

dafman:

My prediction, three months, CT across the country. 

Mask up, social distance, let's manage this the best we can.

And look after our elderly.

dafman:

My prediction, three months, CT across the country. 

Mask up, social distance, let's manage this the best we can.

And look after our elderly.

KrazyKid: Some real doom and gloom in the last couple of posts. I know I'm an optimist optimist so naturally see the better outcome, but some facts support this see well.

NSW is managing to keep there covid outburst under control. It's bubbling along at 10 or so a day and I'd like to think we are in a better position than they are.

Most people try and do the right thing do expect a high compliance with the rules. Yes there will be idiots, but they should be significantly outweighed by the good guys.

Not doom and gloom, just realism now that CT is with us and likely to remain. But I reckon as a country we can manage better than others, so I'm an optimist as well.

One thing concerns me, apparently the authorities still don't know how/where this cluster started. Without that information how can we be confident there won't be another outbreak/cluster. If you don't know the source how do you plug the gap?

I just don't know what to think after today..

Am I disappointed that Auckland doesn't stay in lockdown for longer - yep
Was I expecting Auckland to stay in lockdown for longer - nope

I am a bit of a negative person, so I can only see one outcome from today's announcement - another lockdown across the country by the end of the month
I really hope I am wrong.

Why aren't masks needed on Inter Island ferries? Do they think that the virus doesn't like water?

dafman:

My prediction, three months, CT across the country. 

Mask up, social distance, let's manage this the best we can.

And look after our elderly.

nzkiwiman:

 

Why aren't masks needed on Inter Island ferries? Do they think that the virus doesn't like water?

 

in my mind a ferry is still public transport, does it only apply to planes/trains/buses/rideshare?