Covid-19 information

• • Everyone must scan or sign in.
  • Everyone must wear a mask.
  • Gathering of up to 100 people will now be allowed at Alert Level 2, with Delta safety rules in place.
  • Keep working from home if you can.
  • Keep your distance from people.
  • Wash your hands.
  • If you have cold-like symptoms, get a Covid test.
  • For the latest NPDC operational updates keep an eye on our website.
  • For all the latest updates check out the Covid 19 website
  • If you’re feeling unwell or need medical advice, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 anytime.

Traffic light system

• The Government has made it clear that we need to get vaccinated if we want life to get back to normal.
• It has announced a new traffic light system that will replace the Covid Alert Level system when every DHB region hits a 90% vaccination rate.
• Limits on numbers, social distancing, contact tracing and mask-wearing rules in public places will continue, but some of these measures might be eased with the introduction of vaccination certificates.
• It will allow “highly targeted, localised lockdowns” and sets different rules for Green, Orange and Red levels:

1. Green – when there are limited community cases and the health system is coping.
2. Orange – when community cases are rising and the health system is under pressure.
3. Red – when we need to protect at-risk people and prevent our hospitals being overrun with cases.

• The current Covid Alert Level system stays in place across Aotearoa until all DHBs hit the 90% vax rate, except:

1. Auckland may move in to the system ahead of the rest of the country when its three DHB’s hit the 90% rate.

• Full details on the traffic light system are here on the Government’s Covid website.
• Come on team, the message is clear, let’s vax to the max.

21st November

There were 21,501 vaccine doses administered yesterday, made up of 6,002 first doses and 15,499 second doses. To date, 91% of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose and 83% are fully vaccinated.

Twelve DHBs have now reached the 90% first dose vaccination milestone, the most recent being South Canterbury.

The spread of COVID-19 cases to regions throughout New Zealand is a reminder that everyone needs to heed the advice that will help keep our communities as safe as possible. That includes ensuring you and your loved ones are fully vaccinated if eligible, get tested even if you have only mild symptoms, wear a mask, keep a safe distance from people outside your bubble, and keep track of your movements outside your home.

83 cases in hospital:

• 20 in North Shore
• 23 in Middlemore
• 36 in Auckland
• 1 in Whangarei
• 1 in Waikato
• 1 in Rotorua
• 1 in Tauranga

• Auckland stays in Alert Level 3 with its current restrictions and this will be reviewed on Monday 1 November.
• The Waikato as far south as Mokau stays in Level 3 and this will be reviewed on Wednesday 27 October.
• Taranaki and the rest of Aotearoa remain in Alert Level 2.

• In Level 2, most of our facilities are open with restrictions on customer numbers and sticking to the Delta safety rules.
• Visitors to our venues must scan or sign in, wear a mask and keep 2 metres social distancing.
• Thanks for being patient and respecting our staff who are doing their best to keep everyone safe.

• Our customer centre (Civic Centre) on Liardet Street, New Plymouth.
• Puke Ariki museum and library, and our libraries and customer centres at Inglewood, Waitara, Bell Block and Ōākura.
• Todd Energy Aquatic Centre main pool and fitness centre.
• Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
• The TSB Showplace ticket box.
• Brooklands Zoo.
• TSB Stadium is closed for casual use at Level 2.
• Please call us 06 759 6060 or email us on enquiries@npdc.govt.nz if you have any queries.

• All transfer stations & recycling pods are open, please scan or sign in upon entry, wear a mask on-site and practice social distancing.
• No cash please – EFTPOS / credit card only.
• The Junction shop and recycling is open, please scan or sign in upon entry, wear a mask on-site and practice social distancing.
• Kerbside collections – normal fortnightly collection for red and yellow top bins, please do not overload your glass crates and allow 30cm space between bins.
• Thanks in advance for being patient and respecting our staff who are doing their best to keep everyone safe.

*Note: Recycling is sent to landfill as sorting facility is closed (in Level 4 only).

• Puke Ariki museum and library, and our libraries and customer centres at Inglewood, Waitara, Bell Block and Ōākura are open.

• We’re managing visitor numbers so we can stick to the social distancing rules.

• The Mobile Library will not be running in Level 2.

• We’re running our housebound delivery service in Alert Level 2.

• All public programmes and events, including Justice of the Peace sessions, at the museum and libraries are cancelled in Level 2.

• We’ve closed off the high-touch equipment and displays in Level 2.

• We’re reviewing upcoming events at NPDC venues.
• TSB Stadium will be closed for casual use in Level 2.
• The TSB Showplace ticket box is open.
• Check the NPDC website or NPDC or HelloNP Facebook pages for the latest information.

• Brooklands Zoo is open.
• The walk-through aviary and the barn remain closed in Level 2.
• Keeper Talks and other public programmes are cancelled.
• Please follow the direction signs at entrances and exits.
• All walkways, parks, playgrounds and public toilets are open.

• Under Level 2 rules, from Friday 10 September TEAC will only be open for squad training, public lane swimming, aqua jogging and the Fitness Centre.
• We are going to start swimming lessons again in Term 4 if we are still at Level 2 with some restrictions in place. Swimming NZ have the following Level 2 guidelines which we are following: Instructors can be in the water - Close contact between teacher and student is allowed, physical distancing requirements do not apply to learn to swim classes - No poolside warm-up gatherings - Changing rooms should be used for toilet only, not changing and showering - One parent/caregiver poolside, where possible (over-eight's parents can wait outside the building, ensuring physical distancing.
• To book in for a one-hour session for lane swimming, swimming lessons or aqua jogging call 06 759 6060 and ask for the aquatic centre between 8.30am and 5pm.
• Bookings are essential for pool sessions, without a booking there will be no entry allowed. One hour per day and up to four bookings per week are allowed per person.
• We recommend arriving ready in your swimwear so you don’t need to use the changing rooms if possible. Please exit the pool immediately when your session is finished.
• 2m distancing is required at all times in all areas of the facility.
• Every person must scan the Covid QR tracer code or register in the contact tracing book at reception.
• Face masks must be worn when not in the water or exercising in the fitness centre.
• There will be no aquarobics classes or 50’s forward classes.
• The Fitness Centre will be open with a restricted number of up to 10 people at a time. No bookings are required to use the fitness centre but if the maximum limit is reached no further people will be permitted.
• The spa pool, toddlers pool, sauna and steam room will all remain closed at Level 2.
• There will also be no recreational swimming during Level 2.
• No spectators are allowed. A caregiver or support person is allowed if required.
• Any swimming lessons missed will be credited and any membership will be extended for the amount of time we were closed.

• The Gallery is open.
• We will have fewer films showing in the cinema and admission numbers will be limited.
• Public and education programmes are cancelled in Level 2.

• If you can’t pay your rates, we can help with a personalised repayment plan.
• If you’re due a rates rebate, you can get it for the full year if you apply by 30 June next year.