Dated at Wellington this 16th day of November 2020.
Hon Chris Hipkins,
Minister for COVID-19 Response.
Explanatory note
This note is not part of the order, but is intended to indicate its general effect.
The principal order is amended by adding a requirement that face coverings be worn on public transport services in the Auckland area (other than by passengers in a small passenger service vehicle). The requirement extends to public transport services coming into, out of, or through the Auckland area (for the entire route).
The principal order is also amended by adding a requirement that face coverings be worn on aircraft available to the public generally on domestic routes within New Zealand. This requirement is not intended to apply on private or charter flights.
This order must be approved by a resolution of the House of Representatives before the expiry of the period described in section 16(2) of the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020. If this does not happen, the order is revoked on the expiry of that period.
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.
Date of notification in Gazette: 16 November 2020.
This order is administered by the Ministry of Health.