Auckland is set to remain at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 after seven weeks at Level 3 and 4 but with some easing of restrictions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director…
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Hamilton and Surrounds to Move to Alert Level 3 11:59pm Sunday
Parts of the Waikato will join Auckland at COVID-19 Alert Level 3 from 11:59 pm Sunday 3 October. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the new development this afternoon. The areas…
Fala Haulangi on Tuvalu Independence, Worker’s Rights, and Pasifika Resilience During Pandemic
Beaming with pride for her home country Tuvalu, union organiser/advocate and broadcaster Fala Haulangi pays tribute to her forefathers who paved the way to the nation’s independence. “So proud of…
Niue Government set to Recommence Passenger Flights from Auckland to Niue in October
The government of Niue met today and has agreed in principle to allow the recommencement of passenger flights from Auckland to Niue with the first flight arriving to Niue on…
Auckland Moves to Alert Level 3 for Two Weeks.
Auckland is set to move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59 pm Tuesday 21st September for at least two weeks, after 35 days of Alert Level 4. Prime Minister…
Two-way Quarantine-Free Travel to Cook Islands Likely to Re-open When NZ Goes to Alert Level 1
Two-way quarantine-free travel with the Cook Islands will probably only resume once New Zealand is back at Alert Level 1 according to Graeme West, General Manager Australasia of Cook Islands…
Auckland to Remain at Alert Level 4. Rest of the Country Stays at Level 2
Auckland will remain at COVID-19 Alert Level 4 while the rest of the country will remain at Alert Level 2. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director General Health Dr. Ashley…
Deputy Chair of Hibiscus and Bays Local Board calls for all Pasifika to get Vaccinated
Deputy Chair of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is calling on all Pasifika people to get vaccinated. Victoria Short has this message, “To all my Pasifika friends and family,…
COVID-19 Vaccination Centre to Open in Tokoroa
A new South Waikato COVID-19 community vaccination centre will open in Tokoroa on Monday 13 September. It is a partnership between community groups Raukawa Charitable Trust, South Waikato Pacific Islands…
One-way Quarantine-free travel for RSE Workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu Begins in October
COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today that the first stage of one-way quarantine-free travel with Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will commence in October, initially…
Vaccination Drive-Ins to Encourage Pasifika
Niuean and Tongan community members aged 12 years and over are being encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccination shots at two locations in Auckland for special vaccination drive-ins. From 9-11…
NZ Moves to “Delta” Alert Level 2 at 11:59 pm Tuesday. Auckland Remains at Level 4
The whole of New Zealand bar Auckland will move down to Alert level 2 at 11:59 pm Tuesday 7th September. Schools and other education providers will be given 48 hours…
Alert Level 4 to Remain in Auckland for Next two Weeks
Auckland will remain in Alert Level 4 for the next two weeks while Northland will move to Alert Level 3 at 11:59PM on Thursday if all testing remains clear. The…
0800 Number for Pacific People Making COVID-19 Vaccination booking
A new 0800 phone number is now available for Pacific people to call to get help making a free COVID-19 vaccination booking for the whole household. The free 0800 21…
More Than 100 COVID Cases as NZ Nationwide Lockdown Extends
As expected Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced this afternoon that the nationwide lockdown will remain at Level 4 for four more days, however Auckland will remain at Level 4…
NZ Red Cross Launches Pacific Nations COVID-19 Appeal
New Zealand Red Cross is launching a Pacific Nations COVID-19 Appeal today to support Pacific Island nations as they battle with the impact of COVID-19. New Zealand Red Cross General…
NZ Lockdown Extended Till Tuesday August 24
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced this afternoon that the current nationwide lockdown that is in Day 3 will be extended until 11.59 pm Tuesday August 24. 11…
PW Pictures: Hamilton Level 4 Lockdown Day 1
As the country goes into the second nationwide Alert Level 4 lock down, the key messages remains stay at home, save lives, be kind. As of 11.59 PM masks will…
Genome Sequencing for Case A Confirms Delta Variant 4 new Cases of COVID-19
Four new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed this morning by the Ministry of Health. One of the four new cases is a workmate of case A, the case announced yesterday.…
NZ MOVES TO ALERT LEVEL 4 FOR 3 DAYS
New Zealand will go into Alert Level 4 as of 11.59PM tonight for an initial period of three days except for Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula which the Government anticipates…