Cabinet to decide whether Auckland moves to orange traffic light setting

[padding] [If you are unable to view this message correctly, click here]( [padding] [stuff header]( [spacer] [padding] Hi {NAME}, More than most years, the [approach of the summer into 2022]( will be eagerly awaited by Aucklanders. In that time of reflection for those who can break out of the daily grind with friends and family, there’ll be plenty to talk about. Let’s skip an obvious topic and look at some other potential BBQ banter. [Climate change](. Is 2022 really the year when Aucklanders, led by their council, will get stuck into action? On the face of it, the [proposed $57 a year for an average value home going to a targeted rate]( seems like real action. [Electric buses and ferries]( will be ordered, new services added. The BBQ question: Will it change how you lead your life? Will you [hunt out that bus instead of driving, or walk and cycle more?]( Or is this a political tick list that needs a rev-up? 2022 is local body election year. Compelling stuff for the [35 per cent who voted in Auckland in 2019.]( BBQ question: With Phil Goff expected not to run again - but who knows - what do you want in a mayor? Do you want a policy wonk with a rate rise pledge and ambitions to make the council machinery whirr better? Do you want a [figure that represents something intangible about Auckland’s future?]( The signalling of interest by [Manukau ward councillor Efeso Collins could be a BBQ chat-starter]( on what it is that attracts us to a mayoral candidate. The return to normal. Will we get there in 2022? What is normal in a time of [Covid-19]( and are we ready to adapt to fewer but ongoing restrictions and behaviour that we hoped was over? Will this be the [Blues' rugby year?]( Can the Warriors regain the Grand Final form of 2011? 2021 taught us we need to keep an open mind about what lies ahead, but there’s plenty to mull over as the annual calendar changeover looms again. [padding] [user profile pic] [padding] Todd Niall [padding] Senior Stuff Journalist [padding] [spacer] [padding] [See more Auckland news]( [padding] [spacer] [padding] [Privacy Info]( [spacer] [Privacy Info]( [padding] [spacer] [padding] [spacer][Watch this video now][spacer] Auckland could move to orange light setting this week [spacer] Cabinet is set to meet on Monday afternoon to discuss the [Covid framework setting]( for the entire country, including whether Auckland will go into [orange traffic light]( mode. Epidemiologist and medical doctor Arindam Basu said as [vaccination rates rise and case numbers dip, a change could be "possible".]( However, Basu said this could change if the [Omicron variant]( made its way to the country. [spacer] [Read More]( [padding] [spacer] [padding] [Privacy Info]( [padding] [spacer] [padding] More Auckland stories you might have missed [spacer][separator] [padding] [spacer] [padding] [Article Image] [spacer] Fears Auckland will be ghost town over summer as bookings down 30-70% [spacer] [Read more button]( [padding] [spacer] [padding] [Article Image] [spacer] Scientists 'move' Auckland into path of tropical cyclones [spacer] [Read more button]( [padding] [spacer] [padding] [gArticle Image] [spacer] 'You're Awesome': Supporting each other important as we adjust to Covid-19 [spacer] [Read more button] [padding] [spacer] [padding] [gArticle Image] [spacer] Shrek the Musical comes to New Zealand [spacer] [Read more button] [padding] [spacer] [padding] [padding] [spacer][Support Stuff]( [spacer] [padding] Discover more at [spacer] [stuff logo] [spacer] [www.stuff.co.nz/auckland]( [padding] [spacer][footer bar] [padding] [spacer] You are receving this email because you are a opted in to receive the Your Auckland newsletter from Stuff. [Unsubscribe]( [Manage your profile]( [Privacy Policy]( Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Your Auckland in your inbox]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand [spacer] [padding]