Thousands of students will be returning to school from next week.
But with the entire country now under the red traffic light setting; staff, teachers, and students from year four and up must wear face coverings indoors and when in close contact with others.
And all staff members, except those who have an exemption, should be fully vaccinated.
Schools will also need to maintain a COVID-19 vaccination register.
The president of Auckland Primary Principals' Association Stephen Lethbridge talks to Māni Dunlop.
