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Auckland has returned to Alert Level 1. Credits: Image - Getty; Video - Newshub
The hospitality industry is breathing a sigh of relief after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed Auckland will shift to alert level 1 at 12pm on Friday.
Here s what you need to know:
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed during a press conference in Auckland that the city will shift to alert level 1 at noon.
Auckland has been at alert level 2 since Sunday. It means venues cannot host more than 100 people at a time and guests must be sat down, with only one server per table.
The rest of New Zealand is at alert level 1, which basically means no coronavirus restrictions except for the border remaining closed.