More events have been cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 concerns, including Polyfest, all Relay For Life events and the Auckland Writers Festival.
- If you have symptoms of the coronavirus, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 (+64 9 358 5453 for international SIMs)
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