Alert Level 3: What can you do, and what not, your questions answered!

Q. Where do I find out information about the change to Alert Level 3?

A. The COVID-19 website will have detailed information about what Alert Level 3 means for personal movement, recreation, education, work, business, travel, gatherings and staying safe from today, Tuesday, April 28.

Q. Under Alert Level 3, can I extend my bubble?

A. You can slightly extend your household bubble to one other, but keep it local, small and exclusive. For example, you could add close family/whanau member, a caregiver, or someone who needs care, or a couple or single person if they live alone and need support.

Anyone who feels unwell should immediately self-isolate from others in their extended bubble.

Q. Can I drive to do a recreation activity?

You can drive within your region (or local area if you live near a regional boundary), to do a recreation activity. But stick to the option closest to home, and stay safe.

Q. Can I go to the beach or park?

A. You can visit a beach or park in your region, or local area if near a regional boundary – try to visit the closest one to home. Make sure you stay 2 metres away from others. If the beach or park is busy, go home and try again later.

You can do low-risk recreation activities like swimming at a safe beach.  Avoid using any equipment likely to be touched by people from outside your bubble.

Q. Can I send my kids to school, early learning or kohanga reo?

A. Children should stay at home if there is someone to care for them and they can learn from home. Years 11-13 must stay home. Education centres will be in touch with parents soon to discuss their situations. Each education provider will put measures in place to keep children safe and well. This will include having small groups of students, public health measures, regular cleaning, and possibly staggered start and finish times.

Q. Can I order takeaways?

A. Yes, but you cannot enter any food premises or consume any food or drink on premises. Purchases can only be online, by phone or drive-through, and any delivery or pick-up must be contactless. Businesses whose premises were open to customers under Alert Level 4, like supermarkets, dairies, pharmacies, and petrol stations, can remain open.

Q. What can I have delivered?

A. All goods can be delivered, including food. The delivery must be contactless. Alcohol can be delivered if the store has an off-licence.

Resources

• Call Healthline if you suspect you have COVID-19 symptoms: 0800 358 5453

• For any other COVID-19 related queries, contact the government helpline: 0800 779 997 

• Need to talk? Call or text 1737 

• Visit allright.org.nz for practical mental health and wellbeing advice

• Essential business enquiries essential@mbie.govt.nz or 0800 22 66 57

• Report breaches of self-isolation 105.police.govt.nz

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