Pilot events for music and sport are set to begin next month, according to the Minister for Arts.
Catherine Martin says they will be held in small and large venues throughout the country, indoor and outdoor.
She says antigen tests will play a role in the events.
NEW: Catherine Martin tells @TheHardShoulder pilot events with crowds are set to begin next month both indoors and outdoors. Antigen testing will play a role. Happening ahead of expected timeline
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Minister Martin says she hopes people will be able to go to them from June.
"We have said at the latest July."
She continues, "but I would like to see some of these events happening in June."
"The sooner it happens, the sooner we have that re-opening."
"So spectators can enjoy sport, performers can start earning a living again."
"We are a nation that loves our music and culture, so we can enjoy those [once again]."
