Museum, libraries closed

Following the prime minister’s announcement that New Zealand was at Covid-19 Alert Level 2, Waipa¯ District Council made the decision to close it’s libraries and Te Awamutu Museum from yesterday.

The move came as a precaution to slow the spread of Covid-19 by promoting social distancing where possible.

It also pre-empted the announcement yesterday of further restrictions to contain the virus. The country is now at Alert Level 3, and will be at Level 4 tomorrow.

Chief executive Garry Dyet said council needed to take all steps possible to help slow down the spread of the disease and protect the community’s health.

The Te Awamutu and Cambridge libraries and Te Awamutu museum would be closed until further notice.

GoWaipa, which operates the Te Awamutu Events Centre and includes Livingstone Aquatics, Club Waipa¯, Swim Waipa¯, cafe´ and ASB Stadium, has also closed its facility.

Garry said this was a rapidly changing situation and council is committed to keeping the community updated as more information comes to hand.

Photo / Dean Taylor Te Awamutu Events Centre and all associated businesses and facilities are closed due to Covid-19.

Photo / Michael Jeans Waipa¯ libraries are closed until further notice.