
This Strategy replaces the old Covid Protection Framework (CPF) or Traffic Light System that was in place previously. The Government released its new COVID-19 Strategy on 12 September which outlines protection requirements to help keep New Zealand safe with COVID-19 in the community. The last government vaccine mandates - for health and disability workers - ends at 11:59pm.In this section you will find information on COVID-19, organisational resources and the detail of financial support available to the sector. The COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) ends at 11:59pm. Vaccine mandates end for some workers in the Defence Force, Fire and Emergency, and Police. Vaccine mandates end for border and corrections workers. Watch 13 April media conference 2 July 2022 Watch 4 April media conference 13 April 2022Īll New Zealand moves to Orange at 11:59pm. Most vaccine mandates end for government workers. Vaccine passes are no longer needed in any traffic setting from 11:59pm.

Increased mask use to prepare for Omicron 10 February 2022Ĭlose Contact exemption scheme begins for workers in key sectors. Government announces 3-phase public health response to Omicron 3 February 2022įace mask rules change for Red at 11:59pm. Phase 3: Focus on safely managing COVID-19 at home, with self-testing kits of rapid antigen tests (RATs) and isolation only for people who test positive and their Household Contacts.Contact tracing switches to online self-assessments, isolation period drops to 10 days. Phase 2: Focus on slowing the spread and protecting those most at risk of getting seriously ill.Phase 1: Focus on stamping out small outbreaks, with PCR testing and 14-day isolation period for COVID-19 cases.The Government introduces Omicron phases, with different approaches to testing and isolation as case numbers grow. Watch 23 January media conference 26 January 2022 People travelling out of Auckland no longer need proof of vaccination or a negative test. 17 January 2022Īuckland boundary-crossing rules end. Watch 16 December media conference 30 December 2021Īuckland, Taupo, Rotorua Lakes, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki, Gisborne, Wairoa, Rangitikei, Whanganui, and Ruapehu districts move to Orange at 11:59pm. The international traveller tests positive soon after arriving on 10 December. People travelling out of Auckland need to be vaccinated or have proof of a negative test. Watch 1 December media conference 14 December 2021Īuckland boundary lifts at 11:59pm. The rest of the North Island, and the South Island, move to Orange. Northland, Auckland, Taupo, Rotorua Lakes, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki, Gisborne, Wairoa, Rangitikei, Whanganui, and Ruapehu districts move to Red.

Timeline of important events 2 December 2021Īt 11:59pm New Zealand moves to the COVID-19 Protection Framework, or traffic light system.

Vaccine mandates for government workers ended during 2022.

Some workplaces may require staff to be vaccinated. Getting vaccinated means you are less likely to get extremely sick or infect other people. A high vaccination rate remains a key tool to protect people and minimise the spread of COVID-19.
