Covid-19: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces staged reopening of Auckland

Can't view this email, [click here]( 05 October 2021 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Covid-19: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces staged reopening of Auckland]( While most of NZ stays at level 2 with one minor change, Aucklanders can soon meet up with friends and whānau in limited numbers outdoors, Jacinda Ardern has revealed. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Woman with flu-like symptoms in distress sparks police response in Auckland]( The woman’s Covid status is unknown but precautions were taken because she reported having flu-like symptoms. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: Hamilton and Waikato boundary map for level 3, locations of interest explained]( Much of the Waikato will join Auckland at level 3 at midnight. The rest of NZ is at level 2. Here's what you need to know no matter where you are. 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