New Plymouth District Council

Covid Alert level 2: Latest Update 22 October 2021 Current situation 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: Green – when there are limited community cases and the health system is coping. Orange – when community cases are rising and the health system is under pressure. 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: 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. Current cases: There are 129 new community cases of Delta today, 120 of them in Auckland and 9 in the Waikato, making a total of 2389 in Aotearoa. There are no Delta cases in Taranaki or locations of interest. Current alert level settings: 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. NPDC at 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. What’s open: 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. NB there are more specific details for each facility below. Puke Ariki and libraries • 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. • Check out what’s available online here Events • 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. Parks, playgrounds and Brooklands Zoo • 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. Pools • Todd Energy Aquatic Centre main pool and fitness centre are open. • The pool will open for squad and lane swimming and aqua-jogging only in Level 2. • The tots pool, spa pool, hydroslides and sauna remain closed. • Bookings will be required for swimming and restrictions will be in place. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre • 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. Rates • 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. Rules at Alert Level 2 • 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 • 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.

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