30 November 2021
Media: NZME (Rotorua Daily Post and BOP Times)
Topic: Rotorua Lakes Council facilities under COVID Protection Framework red light
Enquiry
Regarding Rotorua's shift to red under the new traffic light system from Friday, how will the council be managing access to public facilities such the Aquatic Centre and gym, library, events spaces, and other council buildings?
Will unvaccinated people be able to enter these spaces and if so how will that be managed?
What will the capacity limits be for each area and how will they be managed?
Will the council need to hire security or additional staff/train existing staff to manage capacity or check vaccine passes?
How will access to public meetings be managed?
Will there be any impact on outdoor public spaces or other council services (eg rubbish collections, dumps)?
Response
Rotorua Lakes Council is currently working through the details of how our services and facilities will operate in the new traffic light system and will provide a public update about this in the coming days.