This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
COVID-19 cases in the community
As at 23 September 2021 there are 289 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, including 261 community cases that are being managed.
Anyone who returns a positive COVID-19 test is required to enter a managed isolation facility for 14 days.
See more on our Current cases page and in the latest News and media updates.
Upper Hauraki
Upper Hauraki has moved to Alert level 3 in line with Auckland. There are special requirements in place for those who live in or were in the upper Hauraki area between 8 and 20 September. See more on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Locations of interest
View the locations of interest and advice on what to do on our contact tracing locations of interest page.
Testing locations
Protecting yourself and others
Read about what to do at different Alert Levels on our Protecting yourself and others page and visit the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Accessing health care
You can still get medical help if you need it. This includes health care 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
Alert levels
Auckland and Upper Hauraki are at Alert Level 3.
The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.
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.
- 23 September: 15 community cases of COVID-19; two cases at the border; more than 49,000 vaccines yesterday
- 23 September: COVID-19 update
- 22 September: Upper Hauraki is at Alert Level 3
- 22 September: 23 community cases of COVID-19; one case at the border; more than 53,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 22 September: COVID-19 update
- 21 September: 14 community cases of COVID-19; one historical case at the border; more than 50,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 21 September: COVID-19 update
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
23 September
22 September
- Testing for personal travel across Alert Level boundaries
- Guidance for businesses and organisations that have ‘at risk’ or immune compromised employees
21 September
20 September