The police are very pleased with the extremely high level of compliance demonstrated this week by travelers passing through Northland Community Compliance Checkpoints.
Police have been working closely with local border control Iwi and Te Tai Tokerau to ensure those traveling to the region from Auckland have full vaccination records or have a negative COVID-19 test result in the past 72 hours.
Very few vehicles were turned away and we would like to thank locals and travelers outside the region for their cooperation, patience and compliance with the restrictions of the COVID-19 protective framework (traffic light system).
After this weekend, Northland Police will move from the current fixed checkpoints on SH1 and SH12 to checkpoints and regular patrols in Northland.
Northland communities can expect a heightened police presence in the next few weeks as officers conduct calm down patrols across the region.
The police will deploy a range of staff to conduct these patrols and mobile checkpoints, with a focus on some of our most vulnerable communities and popular tourist attractions, to ensure that those traveling to these areas comply with applicable travel regulations as per COVID -19 protective frame.
Superintendent Tony Hill says the Northland Police will use additional resources provided from outside Northland to support these high visibility patrols that will cover the Whangarei / Kaipara region and areas of the Central and Far North.
“We want to reassure our communities across Northland that the police have plans to monitor ongoing compliance by anyone traveling to Northland.
“It is important that we support our most vulnerable communities and help keep them safe by monitoring ongoing compliance across the region.”
Motorists in Northland can expect to be stopped at any time and may be asked to provide proof of address. Anyone traveling from Auckland may be asked to provide evidence of full vaccination protection or a negative COVID-19 test result in the past 72 hours.
Individuals who entered Northland from Auckland without adhering to these restrictions could face a fine.
The police continue to work closely with our partners, including local border control Iwi and Te Tai Tokerau, and we would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication at the checkpoints.
“The support of our partners has been extremely helpful in keeping our communities safe and we are grateful for their continued support.”
We would like to thank everyone traveling to Northland for doing the right thing and having the necessary proof of travel with them, and we encourage everyone to continue the good work over the summer.
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