The green light could be given to get rid of the traffic light framework.
Our newsroom understands Cabinet will be deciding on a recommendation to scrap the framework altogether, rather than tweaking the settings or moving to green.
If it goes ahead, it will come into effect as soon as next Wednesday.
Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford told Mike Hosking he supports axing it, including getting rid of mask mandates.
He says nobody is enforcing the rule and it creates clash points with customers so the sooner they can move on, the better.
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