Ardern says panic buying unnecessary - 'Be kind, courteous'

August 17, 2021

Lines could already be seen forming outside Countdowns across the city.

Jacinda Ardern says human nature means some people won't listen when she says there is no need to panic buy.

New Zealand is moving to Alert Level 4 tonight for three days, with Auckland and Coromandel likely to be at that level for a week, after a community case emerged.

The case is a 58-year-old Auckland man who developed symptoms while visiting Coromandel over the weekend.

The announcement of a case on Monday saw people flock to supermarkets, in preparation for a lockdown.

Supermarkets have consistently said they have enough supplies for lockdown situations.

Jacinda Ardern says she knows people will continue to panic buy, but they don’t need too.

"There is no need to panic buy," Ardern said, adding she knows human nature means some people won't heed her advice.  

"I will remind you again, you don't need to worry, they will be open. So please, just remember, other people need to buy things too. Be kind, be courteous."

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