How many? About two million people. When? From July. What about South Auckland? “Approximately 40,000 courses are being allocated to Māori and Pacific providers who are working directly with older people, and we are also recognising the special circumstances of South Auckland,” Chris Hipkins said. “Anyone who lives in the Counties Manukau DHB area who is 65 and older or who has an underlying health condition is also in Group 2. This recognises that there are many border operations and MIQ facilities and their workforces based in this area.” Any other categories? Hipkins said two other categories were being explored. One is people who may need to get a vaccine on compassionate grounds. The other is a “national significance category”, which would include “groups who need a vaccine in order to represent New Zealand overseas”.