We need to continue working towards high vaccination goals

The Local Democracy Reporting Service reports Counties Manukau DHB modelling predicts at least a thousand Covid-19 cases a week in South Auckland, if border and public health restrictions are lifted.

That's even with a 90 per cent vaccination rate.

Otago University immunologist Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu says recent Pacific-tailored vaccination events have built trust and reduced barriers for people.

She says we need more of the these types of equity approaches - with the Pacific community, Pacific health workforce and Pacific providers all working together.