23/02/2022
A big thanks to everyone for following the new public health measures that came into effect on Monday morning.
We do have a small update regarding what these measures mean for private outdoor gatherings at home, for events like birthday parties and backyard weddings.
As we announced on Friday, private indoor gatherings are now limited to 30 people, regardless of the size of the residence.
However, I can clarify that private gatherings of up to 200 people can occur in an outdoor area of a home providing that:
- The gathering is capped at a maximum of 200 people
- The gathering is occurring predominantly in the outside area
- No more than 30 people, including members of the household, inside the residence at the property at any one time
- There is at least 2sqm of space per person in the outdoor area of your home
Just to make that last point clear, it’s not about keeping your guests two metres apart, it’s about the amount of space outdoors being used for the gathering, relative to the number of people in attendance.
If you were worried about your event going ahead in the coming weeks, as long as your place fits the bill, it can safely go ahead.
Nothing is perfect in a pandemic, but these measures are about trying to strike the right balance – to minimise the impact on your day to day life, while also slowing the spread and saving lives.
What is important, is that if you're hosting or attending one of these events, you do the right thing by your fellow guests.
Follow the basic hygiene requirements, and if you're sick, stay home and go get tested.
It's just common sense, and it will make a big difference.
