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- Kirk Hope: Government deciding which workers are classed as criticalThe government is yet to decide which workers are classed as critical and will be given access to rats, to get out of isolation early.We understand the issue was discussed in cabinet today, but Grant Robertson said he doesn't know when a list of...3 min
- Sounds Air chief exec: We've proactively slimmed down our scheduleThe big sick has begun.Air New Zealand has had to cancel a flight between Wellington and Blenheim tomorrow because stand-down periods for close contacts mean they haven't got enough staff.Air NZ hasn't confirmed how many flights have been...5 min
- Max Whitehead: Employers need to keep an eye on the futureEmployers might be asking their staff not to travel ... to protect their business's health.Workers are reporting bosses strongly discouraged them travelling out of their region – because of the threat of Omicron.People are permitted to travel...6 min
- John MacDonald: Are we surrounded by control freaks?Is it just me? Or are we surrounded by control freaks?Don’t do this, don’t do that. You can’t do this, you can’t do that. That’s how it’s feeling to me with this ridiculous situation where some employers are telling their staff they can’t travel...5 min
- Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO says they are planning to have up to 30 percent of staff unavailableSupermarkets are continuing to make plans to deal with disruption, as the Omicron variant spreads.Foodstuffs North Island says demand is relatively normal again, after a buying rush when the country moved into red last week.It's holding about 29...6 min
- Alexandra Birt: Grounded Kiwis spokesperson hopes Charlotte Bellis' story will bring a government u-turn on returnees self-isolatingIt's hoped Charlotte Bellis' story will bring a government u-turn on returnees self-isolating.The pregnant journalist's story of trying to come home from Afghanistan has garnered international attention, and brought calls for border policy change....3 min
- Mai Chen: Lawyer says Employers can ask their staff not to travel under the Red Traffic Light setting but they can't set it in stoneEmployers can ask their staff not to travel under the Red Traffic Light setting -- but they can't set it in stone.Newstalk ZB has learned some employers are encouraging their staff to "lock down" and discouraging them from moving around the...3 min
- Kate Hawkesby: This Government is beyond embarrassing, it's tragicI really wanted to start this year with some positives and talk about what an improved and developed plan we had with Covid given all our experience now, and all we’ve seen unfold from overseas.But sadly, that’s not the case.This whole thing has a...3 min
- Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber chief says Government needs to provide financial support for entertainment industryPressure is mounting on the Government to alleviate stress in the entertainment industry, under the red traffic light settings.The country's biggest one-day music festival - Electric Avenue - is off due to Covid-19.Canterbury Employers' Chamber...5 min
- Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association says employers are telling staff not to travel due to Red traffic light settingEmployees across the country say their workplaces are trying to ban them from inter-regional travel, due to the Red traffic light setting.Of course, people can currently travel anywhere within New Zealand for any reason.Brett O'Riley, from the...5 min
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Covid Watch is the home of the latest Covid-19 news from New Zealand and around the world, with the conversations Newstalk ZB is having with all the newsmakers and experts to keep you informed.