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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.... more
FAQs about Covid Watch:How many episodes does Covid Watch have?The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.
November 19, 2021Jacinda Ardern: Prime Minister visits Christchurch to discuss Traffic Light System and Three WatersPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern is today visiting Christchurch, and spoke with Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings host, John MacDonald live on the show.John asked the Prime Minister about the new 'Traffic Light System', and off the back of recent events......more8minPlay
November 18, 2021Tim Dower: Stop making excuses for lazy people who don't want to get vaccinatedSo, Northland's lagging behind in the vaccination stakes - second to last on the national league table. But to be fair, it's not for a lack of effort. Right now, there are campervans touring around offering vaccines, pop-up vaccination tents left......more2minPlay
November 18, 2021Adam Dickson: Former Chef and Restaurateur raising funds for hospitality business ownersFormer Chef and Restaurateur Adam Dickson is unimpressed with the Government's treatment of the hospitality sector. He's behind 'Hands up for Hospo'. An initiative designed to help those struggling, stay afloat, by way of an online fundraising......more4minPlay
November 18, 2021Ross Bay: Anglican Bishop of Auckland on how churches will navigate traffic light systemIt's not just businesses trying to navigate the new traffic light system. Catholic churches are planning to hold mass for people with vaccination passes, and a separate service with limited numbers for unvaccinated worshippers. A date on when the......more6minPlay
November 18, 2021The Huddle: Christchurch Covid anxiety, optional exams, health workersChristchurch has had two new Covid cases.But the debate on whether the Covid anxiety in Christchurch is worse in Auckland has become more of a competition on social media.Meanwhile, some Auckland schools have decided to make final year exams......more11minPlay
November 18, 2021Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don’t think you need to worry terribly about the traffic light system this summerIf you’re a little bit worried that the part of the country that you’re heading to for summer might get thrown into the Red Light under the new Traffic Light System, I don’t think you need to worry about that terribly.I would put money of it that......more3minPlay
November 18, 2021Catherine Vosper: Waikehe Restaurant Association chair says the Island needs to reopen to Aucklanders nowDisagreement on Waiheke over whether Aucklanders should be allowed onto the Island.Current restrictions currently stop the movement of non-residents to the island.The Community Board is waiting on a public health assessment as to whether the border......more3minPlay
November 18, 2021Matt McLaughlin: Wellington bar owner says vaccine certificate technology could cause some issuesA Wellington hospitality leader is trialling new Covid-19 technology.The technology consists of a scanner that checks whether vaccine passports are valid.Wellington Hospitality Leader Matt McLaughlin has been trialling the technology in his group of......more3minPlay
November 18, 2021Dr Fiona Bolden: Rural GP Network chair says a number of Waikato DHB workers lost to vaccine mandates will be ruralWaikato District Health Board has lost the most workers due to the Covid-19 vaccine mandate.DHB workers are now required to have at least one dose of the jab or lose the job.Overall, 1300 staff countrywide have been stood down, with 154 of those......more4minPlay
November 18, 2021Murray Olds: Restrictions to end in Victoria after state hits 90 per cent vaccinatedThe vast majority of Victoria's Covid rules will be scrapped from Thursday night, as the state prepares to hit its 90 per cent full vaccinated target.Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement on Thursday, revealing the host of changes which will......more5minPlay
FAQs about Covid Watch:How many episodes does Covid Watch have?The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.