Tena koutou katoa Taupō. Hey we did it, we have navigated yet another level 4 lockdown and now have moved into level 3.
There are some basic rules around level 3 in which you can find here: https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-levels-and-updates/alert-level-3/ but I do want to remind all of us of some key messages that we should keep in mind to keep each other safe over the next week of Level 3.
1: I encourage you to wear a face covering when leaving your home especially if it is hard to keep two metres physical distance from others. Police particularly encourage face mask use inside any alert level 3 businesses and services that are open and involve customer contact, for example, supermarkets, pharmacies, hospitality venues, takeaways and petrol stations. Taupō and Tūrangi Police will be patrolling through these business to assist the business owners in meeting their level 3 business requirements.
2: There are still "bubbles". At alert level 3 travel is restricted and only allowed for permitted movement in your local area. For example, going to work or school if you need to, shopping or getting exercise. You can find a list of movements here: https://covid19.govt.nz/travel/travelling-across-alert-level-boundaries/permitted-movement-at-alert-level-3/