Here's How COVID-19 Is Affecting New Zealand's Hospitality and Arts Scenes
Here's where you can stay up to date on how coronavirus is impacting your city.

Here's How COVID-19 Is Affecting New Zealand's Hospitality and Arts Scenes
The COVID-19 situation in Australia is changing every day. While events are being cancelled and many cultural institutions and hospitality venues are temporarily closing, there are plenty of virtual events you can attend and eateries that are now offering takeaway and delivery you can order from.
Here's where you can stay up to date with the latest news on how coronavirus is affecting New Zealand's hospitality and cultural scenes.
Head to the New Zealand Government's Ministry of Health website for the latest COVID-19 advice.
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Travel & Leisure
Face Coverings Will Be Mandatory on All Flights and Auckland Public Transport from Thursday
The new orders will come into force on Thursday.
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Food & Drink
These Wellington Restaurants Are Offering New Takeaway and Delivery Options to Help You Eat Well at Home
Eateries across the city are adapting because of COVID-19, and are now offering deluxe ready-to-eat dinners, at-home yum cha and DIY meal kits.
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Arts & Entertainment
Ten Films About Pandemics, Contagions and Outbreaks You Can Stream Right Now
Watching films like 'Contagion' and 'Outbreak' right now can be weirdly comforting, but do remember it is still fiction.
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Arts & Entertainment
The New Zealand Government Has Announced a Mass Closure of Non-Essential Services
All bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries, playgrounds will close from midnight Wednesday, 25 March.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Best Virtual Events to Hit Up If Cabin Fever Is Starting to Set In
Get 'out of the house' with live opera, gallery tours and couch choirs.
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Travel & Leisure
New Zealand ANZAC Day Commemorations Have Been Cancelled Due to COVID-19
All services have been scrapped and the annual Poppy Day collection has been postponed.
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Arts & Entertainment
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Is Looking to Live-Stream Cancelled Performances
Following the Government's decision to ban non-essential organised gatherings of 500 or more people.
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Arts & Entertainment
The New Zealand Government Has Announced a Ban on Events of More Than 500 People
It will include public events held both indoors and outdoors.
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Arts & Entertainment
Concrete Playground's Statement on COVID-19: Let's Continue to Support Local Businesses
Going out might not be at the top of your to-do list right now, but you can help small businesses without leaving your apartment.
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Arts & Entertainment
Here's What Has Been Cancelled, Postponed and Suspended Across New Zealand Due to COVID-19
From the Piha Pro to Homegrown and Beervana, here's where the industry has been hit.
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Travel & Leisure
This Wellington Hotel Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can-Afford Rates to Stranded Travellers
Enjoy a three-night stay at the contemporary four-star property for as little as $1.