Cabinet will have lots to talk about when it meets again next Monday. 
Chris Hipkins says the Government will have more to say next week on whether teachers and healthcare workers will need to be vaccinated. 
There could be further discussions, on whether vaccinations should be mandatory for domestic travel. 
The Covid-19 Response Minister told Mike Yardley there's also a chance restrictions could be further eased in Auckland, on step 2 of the Government's new roadmap. 
"I never want to get ahead of these things. It's going to depend a lot on what we see over the next week, there is certainly a chance but I wouldn't want to give you a degree of odds on it." 
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Like a good supporting act, one of the country's biggest summer festivals is supporting the Government's vaccine certificate. 
Festival and concert-goers will need to be fully vaccinated this summer in order to attend large scale events.  
A printable digital Covid-19 vaccine certificate is expected to be available from November 
Rhythm & Vines co-founder Hamish Pinkham told Tim Dower it's a good move. 
"That's the new push, that's what we need to get behind and it's certainly going to be no jab, no entry and Rhythm and Vines this summer from all accounts." 
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A principal says vaccines are needed to keep school staff safe.
The Government's looking at making vaccines mandatory for teachers.
Belmont Primary School Principal Bruce Cunningham told Heather du Plessis-Allan he supports it.
“I’ve got no idea about the huge range of contractors that come onto school sites, I’ve got no idea if they’re vaccinated or not, so I need to ensure the safety of my staff.”
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The net is closing even further around the vaccine hold outs. 
The Government’s announced today it’s considering making it compulsory for anyone going to summer festivals to be double jabbed. 
It might apply also to bars and restaurants.
Air New Zealand has banned all unjabbed international travellers from their planes.
And domestic employers are begging the Government to give them legal permission to get rid of unjabbed staff.
It has sparked a lot of robust debate, especially among people who don’t want to be forced to get jabbed.
If you’re among that group, I’ve got no sympathy for you.
I totally agree with you that it is your right not to get jabbed.
But with that right comes consequences.
And these are those consequences.
Private businesses will potentially have the ability and in some cases already do to deny you access to their private-only premises or privately owned planes. 
And frankly, you should brace yourself that things are going to get heated.
People are going to get angry at you for what they perceive to be selfish actions.
The entire city of Auckland is currently locked down to give unvaccinated people the chance to get the jab.
There are business owners going broke to give you the chance to get the jab.
Once this outbreak is underway good and proper – which is a real risk – there will be people who don’t get the medical treatment they need because you are getting it because you didn’t get the jab. 
And people will consider that selfish on your part.
So, while I support your right to refuse to get the jab legally, I want to warn you that none of the rest of us wants to hear your complaining about the consequences because we are already wearing the consequences on your behalf. 
What’s been announced in the last few days is just the start of it. Get ready.

Clarity on vaccine passes is needed.
The Government has unveiled vaccine passes or certificates could be in use from as early as next month.
Hospitality New Zealand CEO Julie White told Heather du Plessis-Allan the hospitality industry needs more information.
“First of all, we need to see what the legislation is to help us so we don’t end up in court.”
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One high profile Auckland restauranteur is preparing for a life with vaccine certificates.
Leo Molloy told Simon Barnett and James Daniels there seems to be a certain consensus that this is inevitable.
He says this is inevitable in transport here and around the globe, and questions why New Zealanders wouldn't prepare for this as the country vaccinates.
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The government has laid out its plans for Covid vaccine certificates in New Zealand.
The Prime Minister has said that they will be used to lessen the risk in high-risk settings like hospitality and larger gatherings like music festivals.
NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford told Simon Barnett and James Daniels businesses will welcome the certificates.
He says this is the carrot on the other side that businesses will get a framework around the circumstances in which they can restrict entry to vaccinated people.
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It's been a month since all New Zealanders over 12 became eligible for the vaccine and only 55 percent of Māori have had their first dose. 
Less than 50 per cent of eligible Māori have received their first vaccination in Northland, among the worst rates in the country. 
Auckland's Papakura Marae opened the first marae-based drive-through vaccination centre, which also provides provide wrap-around services including a testing centre and food bank. 
Papakura Marae CEO Tony Kake joined Kerre McIvor. 
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Newstalk ZB's Political Editor, Barry Soper, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons to take us through all the details from todays 1pm Covid-19 update.
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The union representing primary school teachers is stopping short of asking for compulsory vaccinations, but is encouraging staff to get them. 
The Government says Auckland schools will probably reopen after the holidays, on October 18, but there are few details so far. 
NZEI President Liam Rutherford, told Mike Yardley principals have told him there are schools where not all staff have had the jab. 
He says the organisation is not calling for vaccine mandates. 
"But at the same time, we are encouraging absolutely everybody to go out and get vaccinated. It is the greatest tool we have to keep ourselves safe." 
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