Press Release – New Zealand Government Hon Chris HipkinsMinister for COVID-19 Response Alert Level 2 measures for Wellington, Wairarapa and Kpiti Coast to the north of taki have been extended by 48 hours to 11.59pm on Tuesday 29 June, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. Alert … Hon Chris HipkinsMinister for COVID-19 Response Alert Level 2 measures for Wellington, Wairarapa and Kāpiti Coast to the north of Ōtaki have been extended by 48 hours to 11.59pm on Tuesday 29 June, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. Alert Level 2 has been in place for four days to allow time for testing and contact tracing to occur. “Progress has been good, and no community cases have been found. Repeated wastewater testing has also not detected any COIVD19 in Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley,” Chris Hipkins said.