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There have been 1431 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and seven further deaths attributed to the virus.
There were 85 cases in hospital.
The highest number of cases were recorded in Capital and Coast, Canterbury and Waitematā.
Last week, Te Whatu Ora reported 1248 new cases.
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Covid-19 cases have risen since last week as experts warn New Zealand's pandemic model is out of date.
The government watchdog says there is a risk New Zealand will have enough vaccine supplies if another pandemic strikes.
"Trust has also been eroded, and many of the measures taken during Covid-19 are unlikely to be accepted by the population again," reviewers say.
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