This is what life will look like for Kiwis when we move down to Alert Level 3

Today Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave an overview of what life under Alert Level 3 will look like for Kiwis.

New Zealand will move from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 on Monday at 11.59pm, April 27. We will remain at Level 3 for a least two weeks, at which point the level status will be reassessed.

This is what life under Alert Level 3 will look like ...

Life under Alert Level 3

• High-risk that virus can bounce back so we must still "restrict contact"
• Level 3 should be viewed as "recovery room"
• Those who are sick must stay home and contact a doctor immediately
• We should still stay home to save lives

Key difference from Level 4

• Keep your bubble, but you can expand it a small amount, eg caregivers, children with a shared custody situation, or a single parent who wants the company of a relative
• Keep your bubble exclusive and small

Business

• Business moves from "essential" to "safe" work
• People who can work from home should continue to do so
• Some workers who cannot work from home may return to work, eg builders, forestry
• Keep distance and hygiene practices on a high level
• Face-to-face transaction bars, cafes, restaurants, malls retail stores remain closed
• Food delivery, drive-thru, online shopping may return but must continue to be contactless

Schooling

• Partial reopening of childcare and schooling for children years 1 up to year 10 only
• Early Childhood Education centres can safely open, but will have limited capacity
• Attendance is only for children who have no one who can look after them at home eg. parents who have to return to work
• Children who can learn from home must stay home

Travel

• Travel restrictions remain
• Keep travel within your own region, eg if you live in Auckland, don't travel to Hamilton
• Travel to only where it is necessary
• Boating and jet skis are not allowed
• Swimming, surfing and fishing from the shore allowed - but not if it is a new activity
• Any sign of congregation all of this will be reviewed

Life events

• Funerals to be attended by no more than 10 people
• Wedding services to be attended by no more than 10 people
• Only legal wedding ceremonies allowed, no receptions

Find out more information about Alert Level 3 at covid19.govt.nz.