The organisers of Polyfest, one of New Zealand schools' biggest events, have cancelled the gathering that was due to go ahead from March 18-21.
Polyfest officials took the drastic action after talks between organisers and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, RNZ reported.
![Nga Oho o Waiorea (Western Springs College) on the Maori stage at Polyfest 2019. Photo / Jason Oxenham](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QX3J6GI6ATNESQNSUKIC5RSYBI.jpg?auth=eac0858f05493bb0b1f33b8187ab7611d11ed68f68beac43d169be5f31bdb2d3&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Earlier, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff prompted organisers to should call off the four-day event.
The cultural gathering was planned for March 18 to 21.