Reasons for continuation of Covid-19 (all legislature) beyond 30 June 2022
Chris Wardle made this Official Information request to Chris Hipkins
This request has an unknown status. We're waiting for Chris Wardle to read recent responses and update the status.
From: Chris Wardle
Dear Chris Hipkins,
As it is now clear that the rest of the world has, or is in a state of repeal of the Covid emergency powers (and New Zealand has "caught up" with the level of infection and endemicity is being discussed) what criteria remain here that require the citizens of this country to have not have the same repeal process made by 30 June 2022 (as communicated previously) and why it should be held back until the end date set in May 2023.
Yours faithfully,
Chris Wardle
From: C Hipkins (MIN)
Chris Hipkins
Thank you for your email.
Please accept this as acknowledgement that your email has been received by
my office.
General COVID-19 information and testing
All the latest COVID-19 information can be found at [1]covid19.govt.nz
For information on testing go to
[2]https://covid19.govt.nz/testing-and-trac...
You can also call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 for health advice and
information at any time.
Vaccination
To get your COVID-19 vaccination head
to [3]bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz or to the [4]Healthpoint website to
find a vaccination site near you.
Getting your booster is as important as ever. Even if you aren’t due yours
yet, book it in now at the website above.
Managed Isolation
The Government has announced its 5-step plan to re-open New Zealand
borders, commencing 27 February. Please carefully read the
steps [5]here as you may not be required to enter MIQ depending on the
date and location you wish to travel from, and visa requirements.
Anyone with queries regarding MIQ should contact +64 4 931 5720 if you’re
overseas (rates will apply) or 0800 476 647 if you’re in New Zealand.
You can also submit an enquiry via the [6]MIQ website.
Anyone with queries about changes to flights should
email [7][email address] with a copy of their original flight
ticket and their voucher, and details of the new flight number. This email
is monitored 24/7.
COVID-19 Protection Framework
The COVID-19 Protection Framework has been simplified. For information
about what to do at Red go to:
[8]https://covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/l...
If you have questions about the traffic light system, you can [9]make an
enquiry here.
We appreciate your patience.
Thanks again.
Authorised by Chris Hipkins MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
References
Visible links
1. https://covid19.govt.nz/
2. https://covid19.govt.nz/testing-and-trac...
3. https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/
4. https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19-v...
5. https://covid19.govt.nz/international-tr...
6. https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
7. mailto:[email address]
8. https://covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/l...
9. https://covid19.govt.nz/about-this-site/...
From: C Hipkins (MIN)
Chris Hipkins
Kia ora Chris,
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request received on 8 May 2022. You have requested:
“As it is now clear that the rest of the world has, or is in a state of repeal of the Covid emergency powers (and New Zealand has "caught up" with the level of infection and endemicity is being discussed) what criteria remain here that require the citizens of this country to have not have the same repeal process made by 30 June 2022 (as communicated previously) and why it should be held back until the end date set in May 2023 ”
This is to advise that under section 15A of the Act, the time limit for deciding on your request has been extended by an additional 10 working days. Consequently, the extended due date for your response will be 20 June 2022.
The extension is required because of the consultations needed to make a decision on your request. Despite the extension, a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under section 28(3) of the Act.
Ngâ mihi
Office of Hon Chris Hipkins
Minister for COVID-19 Response | Minister of Education | Minister of the Public Service | Leader of the House
Parliament Buildings, Private Bag 18041, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
show quoted sections
From: A Verrall (MIN)
Chris Hipkins
Kia ora Chris Wardle,
Please find attached a response to your request for information to the previous Minister for COVID-19 Response, Hon Chris Hipkins. Due to the change in ministerial portfolios, there was a delay in responding and we apologise for this.
Ngā mihi
Office of Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Minister for COVID-19 Response
Minister of Research, Science and Innovation
Minister for Seniors
Associate Minister of Health
DDI: +64 4 817 8310 M: +64 21 806 285
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
show quoted sections
Things to do with this request
- Add an annotation (to help the requester or others)
- Download a zip file of all correspondence
Offensive? Unsuitable?
Requests for personal information and vexatious requests are not considered valid requests for Official Information (read more).
If you believe this request is not suitable, you can report it for attention by the site administrators
Report this requestAct on what you've learnt
Similar requests
Peer review studies that the government holds on wearing masks to prevent Covid-19
To Chris Hipkins by Mr Anthony
Novavax
To Chris Hipkins by Niki Smith
