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The sacrifices we are making under alert level 4 lock-down is making New Zealand one of only a handful of countries able to prevent an uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreak.

Thanks to our collective efforts as a nation we have one of the lowest number of cases per 100,000 people in the world.

We also have one of the lowest number of COVID-19 deaths and lowest rates of transmissions in the world.

We must not allow our success to make us complacent or we risk potentially losing all of the gains we have made.

As announced yesterday, New Zealand will remain under alert level 4 until Monday, April 27^th at 11:59 p.m. After which, we will enter alert level 3 for two weeks until the 11^th of May.

Staying under level 4 for a few more days gives us certainty that there are no undetected community transmissions.

At the same time, businesses will be given ample time to prepare for life under level 3 – where more of the economy will be opened up.

This is a pragmatic and balanced decision that helps us achieve our goal of eliminating COVID-19 and ensuring we cushion the blow on our economy as best as we can.

You can expect your New Zealand First MPs to continue with the work regardless of what alert level we may be under.

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Defence Minister Ron Mark urges you to #StandAtDawn

Watch the video from the NZ Defence Force here

While public ANZAC Day services will not be able to go ahead this year, we can still take time to reflect on the sacrifice made by our ANZACs and show our appreciation to all of our veterans and service personnel.

Defence Minister Ron Mark joined Defence Force personnel in urging all New Zealanders to stand at the end of their driveway, living room, balcony, or their essential places of work, at 0600 hours on the 25th of April to commemorate this day.

Place a poppy on your letterbox, fly the flag in your front lawn, or decorate your outside window in an ANZAC theme to reflect on all that ANZAC Day represents.

We will remember them. Together as one.

Minister Shane Jones vows economic boost for regions within 100 days

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says regions will get an economic boost that will bring "jobs, pūtea (finance) and more household stability" within 100 days.

He told Magic Talk’s Peter Williams that the projects are driven by "a deep level of angst and concern for local and small businesses in the regions".

Minister Jones says "a number of projects" that are part of his 100-day plan are awaiting sign-off from Cabinet this week, before getting underway when New Zealand moves to alert level 3 at 11:59pm on Monday.

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Have your say

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Should hunting we allowed once we’re under level 3?

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