This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
Quarantine-free travel with Australia is suspended
Quarantine-free travel from all Australian states and territories to New Zealand will be suspended from 11.59pm Friday 23 July 2021 for at least the next 8 weeks because of the worsening COVID-19 situation there.
For the next seven days there will be managed return flights for New Zealanders from all states and territories that will require proof of a negative pre-departure test. Additionally, those who have been in NSW will still have to go into MIQ for 14 days. And those who have been in Victoria must self-isolate upon return and have a negative Day 3 test.
More detailed information can be found on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Case numbers
As at 23 July 2021 there are 80 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our Current cases page and the latest News and media updates.
Alert levels
All of New Zealand is now at Alert Level 1.
COVID-19 vaccines
We've secured enough COVID-19 vaccines for everyone in New Zealand.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
- 25 July: No community cases; 2 new cases in managed isolation; 2 historical cases; Taranaki wastewater update
- 24 July: No community cases; 3 new cases in managed isolation; 2 historical cases; Taranaki wastewater update
- 23 July: COVID-19 detected in New Plymouth wastewater
- 23 July: No community cases; 19 new cases in managed isolation; 1 historical case; mariners updates
- 23 July: Further support for Group 3 vaccination appointments
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
25 July:
24 July:
23 July:
- Vaccine information for family, whānau, and āiga carers
- Quarantine-free travel
- Advice for travellers
20 July: