New Zealand Moves To Traffic Light System Under New COVID-19 Protection Framework

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 03: Traffic signs leading to the Covid-19 vaccination centre and the Covid-19 testing drive thru are seen at the Pages Road Vaccination Centre on December 03, 2021 in Christchurch, New Zealand. As an owner of a small business, Le Breton says he felt pressured by the government to get vaccinated to keep his business running. New Zealand's new COVID-19 Protection Framework comes into effect from today, with different regions transitioning to different traffic light restriction levels. Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts move to Red level, while the rest of the North Island and all of the South Island move to Orange settings. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)