Is the country prepared for alert level 2? 

After six weeks in an unprecedented state of lockdown, New Zealand could move to the less restrictive alert regime as soon as Wednesday next week.

Cabinet will decide on Monday whether the country is ready to move down from level 3.

Life at alert level 2 means we can resume many of our everyday activities — but we have to do so safely.

• All businesses can open if they can do it safely. This will help to get people back to work
• We can go in-store at local businesses
• Tertiary education facilities, schools and early learning centres will be open
• We can travel between regions
• We can safely connect and socialise with close friends and family
• We can visit local restaurants, cafes and bars
• We can return to our regular recreation activities
• We can celebrate life's important moments with our loved ones such as weddings, funerals, birthdays and anniversaries
• Small religious gatherings and ceremonies can be held with public health measures in place

However, the various freedoms will be rolled out in different stages.

Tim Wilson and David Farrar joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the alert level announcement and whether it is substantial enough. 

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