This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
Anyone who has cold or flu symptoms should get a test and stay home until you have a negative test result.
Case numbers
As at 9 am 22 January 2021 there are 73 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our Current cases page and the latest News and media updates.
Alert Levels
All of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. Find out more on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Pre-departure testing requirements
See the latest current information on pre-departure testing requirements for all passengers from the United Kingdom and United States landing in New Zealand after 11.59pm (NZT) on 15 January 2021.
Make summer unstoppable
Look after yourself and your whānau this summer:
- wear a mask or face covering when using transport services in, into and out of Auckland and on passenger flights throughout New Zealand
- sign into places, using the NZ COVID Tracer app or keep a record
- maintain good hygiene practices
- stay home if you’re unwell and get a test
- travel with a 'COVID-19 kit' – soap, hand sanitiser and a face covering.
For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453 for international SIMS.
COVID-19 vaccines
We’re getting prepared so we can access safe and effective vaccines at the earliest possible time.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
News and media updates
- 22 January 2021: 9 COVID-19 cases in 2 days in managed isolation
- 21 January 2021: Update on UK and SA variants in managed isolation
- 20 January 2021: 6 COVID-19 cases in 2 days in managed isolation
- 18 January 2021: 6 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
- 17 January 2021: 10 COVID-19 cases in 2 days at border
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
22 January
- Added: Travel within New Zealand
20 January
- Updated: Advice for travellers
12 January
- Updated: Advice for travellers
8 January
30 December
- Updated: Protecting yourself at the border