COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Current situation

Omicron variant

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in recent international arrivals. Read more information in the latest news and media updates and about the Omicron variant.

Health guidance for summer

Our summer health guidance can help you prevent or minimise the spread of COVID-19 during what can be a busy social period. Read the Health guidance for summer and information on testing of unvaccinated travellers.

COVID-19 vaccinations and My Vaccine Pass

New Zealand’s vaccination rate has reached 95 percent for first doses and 93 percent for second doses. Tamariki who are 5 to 11-year-olds can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are available for people 18 and over who have had two doses of COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago. Read more about COVID-19 vaccinations.

Find out how to request your My Vaccine Pass online and at participating vaccination sites. If you require assistance with your pass, please call 0800 222 478.

COVID-19 cases

There are active cases of COVID-19, predominantly in areas of the North Island. Anyone who returns a positive COVID-19 test is required to remain isolated or quarantined as directed (see Section 70).

See more on our Current cases page and advice for people with COVID-19.

Locations of interest

View the locations of interest and advice on what to do on our contact tracing locations of interest page. 

Testing

View the latest information about COVID-19 testing. Find testing locations in Auckland or nationwide.

For more general COVID-19 guidance, visit Unite Against COVID-19