New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern criticised over timing of Auckland Covid alert change
by Elle Hunt in Wellington and agencies from on (#5F7VB)
Critics say decision to downgrade alert levels should have been announced earlier to let bars and restaurants get ready as PM's husband weighs in
New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has come under fire for the timing of Auckland's alert level change, with critics saying the decision should have been announced earlier to allow restaurants and cafes to prepare for capacity crowds at the weekend.
Auckland moved to alert level 1 from midday on Friday, bringing it in line with the rest of the country, after the government declared the February outbreak to be contained.
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