Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 1, 2020 4:58:27 GMT 12
TE HAPUA CLOSES THE ROAD
The road to New Zealand's northernmost settlement has been closed by the local iwi in a bid to protect vulnerable residents from the Covid-19 virus.
Ngāti Kuri closed Te Hapua Rd at 6pm on Wednesday, six hours before the national lockdown started, with only emergency services and locals on essential business allowed through.
The northernmost section of State Highway 1 leading to Cape Rēinga is also closed, as are the campgrounds at Tapotupotu and Spirits Bay/Kapowairua, amid concerns about people reportedly heading to the Far North to sit out the lockdown at baches, beaches and campgrounds. Ngāti Kuri Covid-19 lead Sheridan Waitai said campers were being directed to Rarawa Beach until a more suitable location became available further south.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503402&objectid=12321086
IWI ENFORCE 'LEVEL 5 LOCKDOWN' TO STOP SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN COMMUNITY
An East Coast iwi is tightening restrictions at its borders, enforcing curfews and introducing a permit system in an effort to protect its vulnerable community from coronavirus.
Te Whānau-ā-Āpanui iwi member Rawiri Waititi said they had now moved to "level 5", which he hopes will also curb non-essential travel.
The iwi already has in place a 24-hour a day manned closure of its borders to all outsiders.
No one outside of the community's 1000 residents is allowed to enter the territory for two months, an order that came into effect on Thursday.
Couriers and trucks bringing food, medical and other supplies would be excluded from the border closure.
A curfew will be in place for all residents, and borders will be closed between 10pm and 5am, except to emergency services.
Between 5am and 10pm, roads will only be open to essential services and those who have medical appointments.
But you will need a permit, Waititi said.
Permits are available through hapū chairs, who will then communicate this to those manning the borders.
"There must be one occupant per vehicle [for essential food trips], not the whole whānau going for a joy ride."
Waititi said if people arrive at the border without a permit, and if it is not for essential travel, they will be declined.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120691990/iwi-enforce-level-5-lockdown-to-stop-spread-of-coronavirus-in-community
The road to New Zealand's northernmost settlement has been closed by the local iwi in a bid to protect vulnerable residents from the Covid-19 virus.
Ngāti Kuri closed Te Hapua Rd at 6pm on Wednesday, six hours before the national lockdown started, with only emergency services and locals on essential business allowed through.
The northernmost section of State Highway 1 leading to Cape Rēinga is also closed, as are the campgrounds at Tapotupotu and Spirits Bay/Kapowairua, amid concerns about people reportedly heading to the Far North to sit out the lockdown at baches, beaches and campgrounds. Ngāti Kuri Covid-19 lead Sheridan Waitai said campers were being directed to Rarawa Beach until a more suitable location became available further south.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503402&objectid=12321086
IWI ENFORCE 'LEVEL 5 LOCKDOWN' TO STOP SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN COMMUNITY
An East Coast iwi is tightening restrictions at its borders, enforcing curfews and introducing a permit system in an effort to protect its vulnerable community from coronavirus.
Te Whānau-ā-Āpanui iwi member Rawiri Waititi said they had now moved to "level 5", which he hopes will also curb non-essential travel.
The iwi already has in place a 24-hour a day manned closure of its borders to all outsiders.
No one outside of the community's 1000 residents is allowed to enter the territory for two months, an order that came into effect on Thursday.
Couriers and trucks bringing food, medical and other supplies would be excluded from the border closure.
A curfew will be in place for all residents, and borders will be closed between 10pm and 5am, except to emergency services.
Between 5am and 10pm, roads will only be open to essential services and those who have medical appointments.
But you will need a permit, Waititi said.
Permits are available through hapū chairs, who will then communicate this to those manning the borders.
"There must be one occupant per vehicle [for essential food trips], not the whole whānau going for a joy ride."
Waititi said if people arrive at the border without a permit, and if it is not for essential travel, they will be declined.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120691990/iwi-enforce-level-5-lockdown-to-stop-spread-of-coronavirus-in-community