Far North District Mayor John Carter told Checkpoint the level 3 lockdown for the top of Northland is "disappointing but it's the right decision."
"We need to keep people safe... We also need them to be tested if they're unwell and most importantly please go and get vaccinated.
"That's the reason why we have to do this, because we need to get the vaccination level up."
Guidance for travel in Northland:
- People can travel in and out of the Northland Alert Level 3 area for limited permitted reasons. This includes for work in permitted business and services.
- People can also cross into the Northland Alert Level 3 area from an Alert Level 2 area to work in any business or service which is open in the Alert Level 3 area.
- However people cannot cross from the Northland Alert Level 3 area to work in an Alert Level 2 area, except for work in permitted businesses and services.
- If you are travelling in and out of the Northland Alert Level 3 area you are not required to provide evidence of a recent test.
- If you must travel, carry evidence of the purpose of travel and be prepared to explain reasons for travel should you be stopped at a checkpoint or spot check.
- A formal business travel document is not required however we recommend people source a letter from their employer confirming place of work and need to travel.
- More information and travel advice is available on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
