New Zealand eases nationwide lockdown but Auckland shut off
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WELLINGTON - New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern eased the tough nationwide lockdown measures on Friday, although businesses and schools will still be closed and its biggest city Auckland will remain shut for longer.
Ardern said all of New Zealand, except Auckland and Northland, will move one step lower to alert level 3 from Tuesday, Aug. 31. Under level 3, businesses can only operate for click and collect or contactless services. Bars and restaurants remain shut except for takeaways.More Related News