Jan Tinetti Labour MP

Together, we've done a great job at keeping Covid-19 under control. However, as we've seen play out in other countries around the world, this is a tricky virus, and we all need to do our bit to protect New Zealand.

This week, following new community cases, the government made the decision to move Auckland to Alert Level 3, and the rest of New Zealand to Alert Level 2, for a period of seven days.

We're doing this because Covid-19 is dangerous – it can take people's lives. We must do what we can to stop the virus spreading and keep our communities safe.

At Alert Level 2, keep up the hygiene practices we're all so used to now; wash your hands and wear a face covering on public transport, limit gatherings like weddings to no more than 100 people, and for absolutely everyone - scan in everywhere you go with the Covid Tracer app.

If you are sick, stay at home. This is really, really important, as it is the most effective way we can stop the virus spreading. If you have a cold, flu or Covid-19 symptoms, please get a test. Remember, if you're told to self-isolate, please do so immediately, and if you're waiting for your test result, stay at home until you receive a negative test result.

Beating Covid will continue to require a combined effort from all of our team of five million, and so far, collectively, we have done an amazing job. But all of us need to keep playing our part. So thank you for doing your bit. Together, we will get through this.