COVID-19 RED ALERT UPDATE

UPDATED: Sunday 23 January

The Prime Minister announced this morning that New Zealand will be moving to RED ALERT from 11.59pm, 23 January (tonight). Asian Events Trust will be implementing its COVID-19 back-up plan as follows:

1. Saturday 5th February 2022 CANCELLED
— Asian Market (Fire Tiger), Shed 6, Frank Kitts Park
— Cultural Entertainment (Water Tiger), Frank Kitts Park

2. Tuesday 1st February 2022 , East Meets West Show (Wood Tiger)
— This event may proceed as a live-streamed event on the Lunar New Year Festival Facebook page.
— A maximum of 100 performers will be strictly managed in the venue. No audience will be permitted.
— By 26 January, AET will make a final decision if this event will proceed; participants will be informed separately.

3. 5-12 February / Wellington Museum (Metal Tiger)
12 February / National Library (Earth Tiger)
13 February / Lunar New Year at Wellington Zoo
Our sponsor partners for the above events will confirm if they will proceed, dependent on their requirements.

Event updates are posted on the following pages.

Whilst we are disappointed with the outcome, we acknowledge that the health and wellbeing of the community is paramount, and we must all do our part in the ongoing response to Covid-19.

Take care and stay safe.
Linda, Steph and Rita