Originally published by Māori Television
Iwi leaders in the North say they have "grave concerns" over the announcement that December 15 will be the day Aucklanders who are vaccinated or can provide a negative Covid-19 test will be able to travel beyond the border.
Northland is a popular destination in the summer months. The race is on to get the vaccination rate up in Te Tai Tokerau.
As of Thursday, 58 per cent of the eligible Māori population in Northland was fully vaccinated, with more than 16,000 Māori yet to be fully vaccinated to reach the 90 per cent target.