Online shopping and accessing food
Countdown have reinstated their priority service meaning that disabled people and people who are over 70 can get their shopping delivered quicker.
Covid-19 Information
Disability Support Services at Alert Level 4
The Ministry of Health Disability Directorate have sent out updated information on support services operating at Alert Level 4, that information is detailed here.
Total Mobility: August 2021
NZTA have advised us that there has been no decision made yet around whether a fare policy like that introduced during the initial pandemic response will be introduced under this Alert Level 4 in August 2021.
Mandatory face masks / coverings
At Alert Level 4 if you do need to leave your home, it is recommended that you wear a face covering and keep 2 metres distance from others.
Gap between Covid-19 vaccinations extended
This week the standard gap between the first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine was extended to six weeks. Early research shows that an extended gap between doses of the Pfizer vaccine gives a robust immune response.