NZ COVID-19 cases climbing rapidly despite all the measures so far
NZ last had a state of emergency following the horrific Canterbury earthquake
The declaration gives extra powers to the national government, including:
- the ability to restrict access to roads and public places
- remove or secure dangerous structures or materials
- provide rescue, first aid, food and shelter
- regulate traffic
- conserve essential supplies
- dispose of fatalities, including people or animals who have died
- enter or evacuate premises to rescue and save people
- remove vehicles
- requisition equipment and materials
Not all of those are relevant in this case.
more to come
