This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
COVID-19 cases in the community
As at 25 October 2021 there are 1256 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, including 1223 community cases that are being managed.
Anyone who returns a positive COVID-19 test is required to remain isolated or quarantined as directed for 14 days (see Section 70).
See more on our Current cases page and in the latest News and media updates.
Blenheim case
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 on the Unite Against COVID-19 website. Find testing locations: in Auckland or nationwide.
New vaccination requirements to enter New Zealand
From 1 November 2021 all non-New Zealand citizen travellers who arrive in New Zealand by the air border will need to be fully vaccinated. If you are not fully vaccinated it may be possible to get an exemption in very limited circumstances. Find out more.
COVID-19 Protection Framework
Read about the new COVID-19 Protection Framework announced on 22 October 2021 on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Alert levels
Auckland and parts of Waikato 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.
- 25 October: 109 community cases of COVID-19; 2 new border cases; 87% of eligible New Zealanders receive one vaccine dose
- 24 October: Two COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ōtorohanga
- 24 October: 80 community cases of COVID-19; five new border cases; more than 42,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 23 October: Blenheim case update; initial locations of interest
- 23 October: 104 community cases of COVID-19; 2 new border cases; more than 44,000 vaccines administered yesterday
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
26 October
- COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021
- Exemptions and exceptions from mandatory vaccination
22 October
- Mandatory vaccinations
- Exemptions and exceptions from mandatory vaccination
- New vaccination requirements to enter New Zealand
18 October