COVID-19 Alert Level 2

September 7, 2021

Effective 11:59pm Tuesday 7th September 2021, Canterbury will be at Alert Level 2.

Purapura Whetu will continue to operate under Level 2 as below.

Our sites at 166 St Asaph Street and the Phillipstown Community Hub will re-open.
Most staff will return to work at our sites and some staff will continue to work remotely.
All group programmes and face to face sessions remain cancelled for now, unless we notify you otherwise. These will be reintroduced gradually, so check back for updates!
Staff will continue to support clients via phone and video calling.
We will offer face to face support in some circumstances and will discuss this with you where applicable.
We are still accepting new referrals.
Our free helpline 0800 4 WHETU is available Mon to Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.

If you visit our sites, please follow these guidelines.

Stay at home if you are unwell and get advice from your GP or Healthline about having a test.
Scan in and sign in and out of our sites.
Wear a face covering.
Keep 2 metres apart from others.
Practice good hygiene – wash your hands regularly, cough and sneeze into your elbow.

For more information about COVID-19, Alert Levels, testing and vaccinations, please visit:

Let’s keep Aotearoa safe!