Auckland Businesses Prepare To Reopen As New Zealand Transitions To New COVID-19 Protection Framework Restrictions

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: People head to bars and restaurants in the Viaduct Harbour on December 03, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand's new COVID-19 Protection Framework comes into effect from today, with different regions transitioning to different traffic light restriction levels. Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts move to Red level, while the rest of the North Island and all of the South Island move to Orange settings. (Footage by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)