Government COVID-19 National Response, 31st March

The State of National Emergency has been extended for another seven days.

It was put in place last week as New Zealand prepared to go into a level 4 alert and can be extended as many times as necessary.

Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare says extending it ensures the government has all the powers needed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The National Emergency Management Agency supports Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups in their planning and operations.

Each week, Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management Sarah Stuart-Black will provide the minister with advice on whether the State of National Emergency should be extended again.

The All of Government COVID-19 National Response will provide an update at 1.30 pm today.

Speakers:

• Sarah Stuart-Black, Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management – update on Covid-19 national response, civil defence initiatives
• Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health – health update.

https://youtu.be/3NlFZ_ZCnCY