Meanwhile National MP David Bennett is facing heavy criticism for saying people should be panic buying in the face of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Hamilton East MP told a local radio station people should be concerned about the government's response - and should prepare for an outbreak by stockpiling.
He's been labelled 'irresponsible', 'drongo-istic' and even a 'clown'.
RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough has more.
