Following the update of 1 positive case of COVID-19 in the community on 17/08/2021, the government has announced that from 11:59pm Tuesday 17 August, New Zealand will move to Alert Level 4. The lockdown is initially for 7 days in Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula and 3 days in the rest of the country. COVID-19 media conference — 17 August 2021 | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz).
On 23 August, the government announced that all of New Zealand will remain at level 4 for an additional four days, until 11.59 p.m. Friday, 27 August. COVID-19 media conference — 23 August 2021 at 4pm | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
On 30 August, the government confirmed that Auckland will remain in Alert level 4 for another 2 weeks until 12/09/2021. COVID-19 media conference — 30 August 2021 at 4pm | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
On 13 September, the government confirmed that Auckland will remain at level 4 until 11.59 p.m. next Tuesday, 21 September. COVID-19 media conference — 13 September 2021 at 4pm | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
On 20 September, the government announced that Auckland will move to level 3 at 11:59pm Tuesday night for at least 2 weeks. COVID-19 media conference — 20 September 2021 | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
On 4 October, the government has announced that 3-step plan for Auckland to ease the restrictions under Alert Level 3. Auckland restrictions eased in steps | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
On 1 November, the government has announced that Auckland will move to Alert Level 3, Step 2 on Tuesday 9 November at 11:59pm. COVID-19 restrictions to ease in Waikato tomorrow; Auckland to move next week | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
On 8 November, the government has confirmed it will ease the restrictions in Auckland at 11.50 p.m. Tuesday night. COVID-19 media conference — 8 November 2021 at 4pm | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
On 22 November, the government has announced that that the whole country will move into the new traffic light system, at 11.59 p.m. on Thursday, 2 December. COVID-19 media conference — 22 November 2021 at 4pm | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
In response to the government's announcement, Business College has made the following arrangements:
The College will be closed from 18/08/2021 until 10/12/2021. Classes will continue to be delivered online during this period.
We will wait for government updates and announce further class arrangements as the situation develops.
We advise all students to follow government advice and stay at home.
For detailed contact information regarding various questions, please see https://www.businesscollege.net.nz/post/support-for-students-during-covid-19-lockdown
Detailed Information on COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) can be found on COVID-19 Protection Framework | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)
As per usual, students should watch out for new updates from their teachers and the Business College website regarding future class arrangements.