Iwi leaders say they are pleased with the decision to hold off on lifting the level four restrictions until next week.
The Iwi Chairs Pandemic Response group has backed the move and so have a number of Māori leaders in business and education.
RNZ's Māori news correspondent, Leigh-Marama McLachlan, speaks to Mani Dunlop.
RNZ's Māori news correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan speaks to Mani Dunlop.