Covid Watch

By Newstalk ZB

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.... more

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How many episodes does Covid Watch have?

The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.

Covid Watch episodes:

December 13, 2021 Peeni Henare: Associate Health Minister defends traffic light decision
The Associate Health Minister is defending keeping most of the country in orange until December 30.
Everyone in the country will move to orange just before New Year's Eve, apart from Northland.
Northland's going to sit in red for the summer because...
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10min
December 13, 2021 Tim Dower: My letter to Auckland
Dear Auckland,
I just wanted to say how glad I am that you're being allowed out again from tonight.
I've kept in contact as best I can with people close to me down there, but sometimes you haven't wanted to talk and I completely understand it.
Who...
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3min
December 13, 2021 Katherine Swan: Recruitment agency director says she is not surprised to see Christmas bonuses being handed out
Some businesses are offering Christmas bonuses.
Waikato Regional Council bus drivers will each receive a $1000 bonus.
Recruitment agency director Katherine Swan told Mike Yardley people appreciate added bonuses whether it's money or a gift. ...
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3min
December 13, 2021 Ricky Houghton: He Korowai Trust CEO says Northland is not ready for a major Covid-19 outbreak
There have been mixed emotions over the Government's traffic light announcement.
On the December 30 everywhere south of Northland will be in orange.
However, Northland will be staying in red till at least January 17.
Ricky Houghton is chief...
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5min
December 13, 2021 Michael Ahearne: SkyCity CEO says they can look ahead to next year with more confidence
SkyCity says hospitality's still challenging under a red light, but is grateful for some certainty.
Auckland will be given the orange light just before midnight on December 30.
Other regions in red will move to orange then too, apart from...
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4min
December 13, 2021 Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO is concerned about two and a half weeks of red for Auckland
There's concern Auckland has to wait longer at the red light.
Tamaki Makaurau will move to orange under the Covid-19 Protection Framework at midnight on December 30.
So will every other region in red, except Northland.
Heart of the City CEO, Viv...
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5min
December 13, 2021 Grant Robertson on why Auckland should stay in red
Grant Robertson's defending the decision to keep Auckland in red for another two weeks.
The region along with other red regions, except Northland, will move into orange at midnight on December 30.
The Deputy Prime Minister says [told Heather du...
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9min
December 13, 2021 Professor of Public Health: Chris Bullen on Māori vaccination rates
The majority of New Zealanders don't want to wait until 90% of Māori are vaccinated.
Horizon research found 59% of adults don't agree with restrictions to give Māori more time to get vax rates up, 32% do agree, and 9% are unsure. ...
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3min
December 13, 2021 Steve Smith: Northland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive on his concerns for Northland businesses
Concerns for Northland businesses.
Because of low vaccination rates, the region will stay in "red" Covid settings until at least January 17.
Northland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Steve Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's worried it'll...
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2min
December 13, 2021 Oliver Petersen: Australian correspondent on Australia's Covid plan
What are the Australian borders doing?
The Australian Government has decided to only wait 5 months before getting the booster shot, why is this?
Australian correspondent, Oliver Petersen, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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5min

FAQs about Covid Watch:

How many episodes does Covid Watch have?

The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.