This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
COVID-19 cases in the community
As at 19 September 2021 there are 394 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, including 361 community cases that are being managed. See our Current cases page.
Anyone who returns a positive COVID-19 test is required to enter a managed isolation facility for 14 days.
See more in the latest News and media updates.
Locations of interest
There are locations of interest in Auckland, Bombay, Cambridge, Maramarua, Mount Maunganui, Ngatea, Paeroa and Tauranga. Please view the locations of interest and advice on what to do on the contact tracing locations of interest page.
Testing locations
- Up-to-date information on COVID-19 testing locations in Auckland
- Testing locations nationwide at Healthpoint
Protecting yourself and others
Read about ways of protecting yourself and others and visit the Unite Against COVID-19 website for information on what to do at different Alert Levels.
Accessing healthcare
You can still get medical help if you need it. This includes healthcare services, such as Healthline, GPs, cancer services, disability and aged support services.
- Visit Health and disability services at different Alert Levels
- Read more on the COVID-19 website
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.
- 19 September: Three new positive COVID-19 cases in the Waikato
- 19 September: 24 community cases of COVID-19; more than 50,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 19 September: COVID-19 update
- 18 September: 20 community cases of COVID-19; 2 confirmed cases and 2 historical cases in managed isolation; more than 60,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 17 September: 11 community cases of COVID-19; five cases in managed isolation; more than 60,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 17 September: COVID-19 update
- 16 September: COVID-19 cases update
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
16 September
- Saliva testing for border workers
- About COVID-19: symptoms, spread, treatments, immunity and where to get help
- Testing plan and testing guidance
- Authorisation of Aviation Security officers (as enforcement officers for travel requirements)
15 September
13 September
- Notice of specified ‘COVID-19 tests’ for the purposes of clauses 19A and 19A of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Level Requirements) Order (No 11)
- Alert Level 2 guidance for disability providers
10 September
9 September