Iwi leaders in the North say they have "grave concerns" over the announcement that December 15 will be the day Aucklanders who are vaccinated or can provide a negative Covid 19 test will be able to travel beyond the border. TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE - CLICK: https://www.teaomaori.news/you-may-well-send-body-bags-northern-leaders-...
Northland is a popular destination in the summer months. The race is on to get the vaccinations up in Te Tai Tokerau. As of Thursday, 58% of the eligible Māori population in Northland is fully vaccinated, with more than 16,000 Māori yet to be fully vaccinated to reach the 90% target.
The Māori leaders' forum in the North, Te Kahu o Taonui raised their concerns in a statement. Ngāti Kahu chair Professor Mākere Mutu says it's not the responsibility of Te Kahu o Taonui to check vaccination statuses. “Te Tai Tokerau will not be the collateral damage - you might as well send body bags," she said.
