This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
Alert Levels update
- From midnight Wednesday 17 February, Auckland will move to Level 2
- From midnight Wednesday 17 February, the rest of New Zealand will move to Level 1
- This will be reviewed on Monday 22 February
- For more information about Alert Levels, see the Unite Against COVID-19 website
Anyone who has cold or flu symptoms should get a test and stay home until you have a negative test result. Find your local testing facility on the Healthpoint website.
February Auckland Cases
Case numbers
As at 9 am 17 February 2021 there are 49 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our Current cases page and the latest News and media updates.
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 expecting enough vaccines for everyone in New Zealand. They'll be free and voluntary for the general public.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
17 February
15 February
- Updated: Bluetooth tracing
- Contact tracing locations of interest
- Guidance for businesses that are locations of interest following a visit by a confirmed (or probable) COVID-19 case
14 February
12 February
- Guidelines for Air New Zealand staff staying in self-isolation hotel
- When vaccinations will start
- Signage for ships in isolation or quarantine
- Updated: Contact tracing for COVID-19
- Updated: Case definition and clinical testing guidelines for COVID-19
11 February