Here is a recap of what Alert Level 3 looks like:

Practice good hygiene – wash your hands, cough or sneeze into your elbow, and clean surfaces frequently

Keep track of where you’ve been using the NZ COVID Tracer and QR codes displayed by businesses (Make sure you’ve enabled Bluetooth!) or you’re using an alternative tracing register.

Practice physical distancing

Face masks/coverings are mandatory when on public transport, or when visiting health care facilities, or businesses that are open that involve customer contact e.g. supermarkets

Cafés, restaurants and takeaways can open in Alert Level 3 but only for contactless pick-up, delivery or drive through

Play, active recreation, and sport is limited in Alert Level 3 subject to public health measures.

You do not have to wear a face mask/covering when you are exercising outside, walking or cycling but keep a two-metre distance from others outside of your bubble

Public facilities, swimming pools and gyms are still shut

Playgrounds are still closed

Do safe and low-risk activities so you do not need rescuing or medical care

Any activities that may expose the participant to danger or may require search and rescue services

are not permitted

This means you should not participate in activities such as hunting, back country tramping, rock climbing, mountaineering, and mountain biking at grade 3 or above

If you are experienced, you can do activities such as: Surfing, mountain biking (under grade 3), and swimming. ONLY if you are experienced, it is low risk and follows public health guidance. See the link below for further detail

You can travel a little further for exercise but remain close to home and keep a two-metre distance from those not in your bubble and avoid touching surfaces and equipment that others may touch

Some trails and parks may be closed, check out the Gisborne District Council website before you head out

You can fish from a wharf or shore but no casting from rocks or boating

Water-based activities involving boats or motorised craft or equipment, or scuba diving are not allowed

Organised contact sports or physical activity is not allowed outside your bubble

If in doubt, don’t go out.

For the full guidance on play, active recreation and sport at level 3 check out the following links:

We will share any updates as they come through.

Stay safe Tairāwhiti and be kind