Ministry of Health
Migratory birds seen as most likely way bird flu could find its way to New Zealand
13th Jun 24, 9:56am
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Migratory birds seen as most likely way bird flu could find its way to New Zealand
The Covid-19 pandemic and other recent global disruptions have heightened awareness of New Zealand's exposure to them. So in an uncertain world, how well prepared are we for future shocks?
28th Oct 23, 8:30am
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The Covid-19 pandemic and other recent global disruptions have heightened awareness of New Zealand's exposure to them. So in an uncertain world, how well prepared are we for future shocks?
Bars and nightclubs can resume operating normally from Thursday, as NZ moves to the Orange setting of the traffic light system
13th Apr 22, 1:41pm
Bars and nightclubs can resume operating normally from Thursday, as NZ moves to the Orange setting of the traffic light system
Current Covid-19 restrictions to remain in place until at least April 14; Ardern says we aren't out of the woods yet
4th Apr 22, 4:34pm
Current Covid-19 restrictions to remain in place until at least April 14; Ardern says we aren't out of the woods yet
Covid-19 rules relaxed: Gathering limits loosened from this weekend; vaccine passes and some vaccine mandates to be removed from April 5
23rd Mar 22, 11:40am
Covid-19 rules relaxed: Gathering limits loosened from this weekend; vaccine passes and some vaccine mandates to be removed from April 5
All vaccinated New Zealanders abroad able to enter New Zealand without isolating from Friday
28th Feb 22, 5:23pm
All vaccinated New Zealanders abroad able to enter New Zealand without isolating from Friday
New Zealand to move to phase 3 of Omicron response plan at 11:59pm Thursday night
24th Feb 22, 12:58pm
New Zealand to move to phase 3 of Omicron response plan at 11:59pm Thursday night
Border to gradually start reopening from February 27 to New Zealanders and migrants ahead of tourists
3rd Feb 22, 11:17am
Border to gradually start reopening from February 27 to New Zealanders and migrants ahead of tourists
Government details how Covid-19 testing and isolation will evolve as Omicron spreads through the community
26th Jan 22, 2:15pm
Government details how Covid-19 testing and isolation will evolve as Omicron spreads through the community
Covid-19 update: Timing of booster shots brought forward, border opening delayed, vaccines to be available for children from January 17
21st Dec 21, 2:30pm
Covid-19 update: Timing of booster shots brought forward, border opening delayed, vaccines to be available for children from January 17
All of NZ other than Northland to see in the new year in the Orange setting of the traffic light system
13th Dec 21, 4:22pm
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All of NZ other than Northland to see in the new year in the Orange setting of the traffic light system
All of NZ to move to traffic light system on December 3; Auckland hairdressers and barbers that use vaccine certificates can reopen on Thursday
22nd Nov 21, 4:12pm
All of NZ to move to traffic light system on December 3; Auckland hairdressers and barbers that use vaccine certificates can reopen on Thursday
Travel in and out of Auckland to resume on December 15; All of NZ to move to traffic light system soon after November 29
17th Nov 21, 1:12pm
Travel in and out of Auckland to resume on December 15; All of NZ to move to traffic light system soon after November 29
Pfizer booster shots to become available from November 29; Waikato to move to Level 2 on Wednesday; PM signals early move to traffic light system
15th Nov 21, 4:14pm
Pfizer booster shots to become available from November 29; Waikato to move to Level 2 on Wednesday; PM signals early move to traffic light system
Schools in Auckland and Waikato to completely reopen for in-person learning on November 17; AstraZeneca vaccine to become available to limited number of people in late-November
10th Nov 21, 1:32pm
Schools in Auckland and Waikato to completely reopen for in-person learning on November 17; AstraZeneca vaccine to become available to limited number of people in late-November