The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Levels 3 and 2) Order 2020, which came into force on 12 August in response to the discovery of a new case of community transmission of COVID-19 in Auckland, is a critical tool in the restriction of the spread of COVID-19. The order defines the alert level 3 area in Auckland. It sets out the stay-at-home and physical distancing requirements in that area and the travel that is permitted as essential personal movement. It also sets out the requirements for businesses and for services.