This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
COVID-19 cases in the community
As at 21 September 2021 there are 325 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, including 294 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.
Locations of interest
View the locations of interest and advice on what to do on our contact tracing locations of interest page.
Testing locations
Upper Hauraki
There are special requirements in place for those who live in or have been to the upper Hauraki area. See more in this media release and on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
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 is at Alert Level 3.
Temporary Alert Level 4 restrictions apply to Upper Hauraki until midday Friday 24 September.
The rest of New Zealand remains 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.
- 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
- 20 September: Section 70 notice issued for northern Hauraki; locals, visitors, workers required to isolate, get tested
- 20 September: Update on northern Hauraki cases
- 20 September: COVID-19 update 4pm
- 20 September: 22 community cases of COVID-19; one border case; more than 4.7 million vaccines administered
- 19 September: Three new positive COVID-19 cases in the Waikato
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
21 September
20 September
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