Canterbury Mornings

Christchurch City Council is preemptively cancelling events - and looking at whether pools and libraries should stay open.The South Island's now had its first confirmed case of Covid-19 - a tourist who landed at Christchurch Airport before driving a rental car to Queenstown.Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel told Chris Lynch council staff are meeting today to discuss what action to take.She says even citizenship ceremonies are likely to be put on hold - to reduce unnecessary risk.The Prime Minister's expected to make an announcement on public gatherings this afternoon.