Rising up to challenges
Dr Danny Donaghy is professor of dairy systems at Massey University and a specialist in pasture agronomy and physiology.
With most of New Zealand returning to Alert Level 2, the border around the Alert Level 4 area in Auckland is subject to particular scrutiny.
In order to cross the border, farmers and their workers now need to carry:
The Government is requiring that all those people crossing the border provide proof of a Covid-19 test that has occurred within the seven days prior to travelling from 16 September.
It is understood that those travelling will not need the actual test result, just evidence of the test itself.
The Government is also strongly encouraging farmers to ensure they maintain strict protocols on their farms, even under Alert Level 2.
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