New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday, the covid restrictions imposed on Auckland will be eased in steps.
“Auckland to remain in alert level 3 from Wednesday but some restrictions will ease,” PM Ardern noted.
Additional details
“Increase in outdoor meeting limits, to 10 people.”
“Early childhood education centers may reopen.”
“Visits to the beach and hunting allowed.”
“The rest of the country stays at level 2.”
“100 cap on hospitality venues to ease.”
Market reaction
NZD/USD is little affected by these comments, as it keeps its range below 0.6950 amid cautious markets.
The kiwi was last seen trading at 0.6935, down 0.10% on the day.
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