The Waikato, including the Waipā District, will remain at alert level 3 for another five days until 11.59pm Monday, October 18.
Yesterday there were 55 new Covid cases announced, 53 in Auckland and two in the Waikato.
Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins stated that the Waikato cases were unlinked and that this was a key factor in keeping the area in a higher alert level.
"We don't have yet a full understanding of who might be involved in the chain of transmission there."
Under alert level 3 the rules are to stay at home if you can, keep to your bubble, wear a mask and scan in.