COVID-19: information for our tenants, partners and suppliers

From 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 April 2022, all of New Zealand will be moving to the Orange traffic light setting under the COVID-19 Protection Framework.

The latest information is now available on the Government’s COVID-19 website https://covid19.govt.nz/(external link) which also has information in nearly 30 different languages(external link).

Changes to traffic light levels will include:

Life at Orange

Life at Orange means that:

• Workplaces and schools can open
• You do not need to wear a face mask outdoors, but face masks are still required in most indoor settings. You must wear a face mask
  • on domestic flights, and indoor arrival and departure points
  • on public transport, taxis or ride share vehicles
  • inside retail businesses (e.g., supermarkets, pharmacies and petrol stations)
  • inside public facilities (e.g., museums and libraries and courts)
  • when visiting doctors, healthcare services and vet clinics
  • at premises operated by local and central government agencies, social service providers, NZ Police, and public areas operated by NZ Post.
• There is no requirement to scan into locations you visit or for businesses to display a QR code poster
• There are no limits for indoor or outdoor gatherings.

Life at Green

Life at Green means that:

• There are no restrictions, but you are encouraged to wear a mask and keep up good health behaviours.
• There is no requirement to scan into locations you visit.
• There is no requirement for businesses to display a QR code poster or have mandatory record keeping.

If My Vaccine Pass is not being used, different restrictions will apply. These details are available at covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights(external link)

COVID-19 vaccinations

Everyone in New Zealand aged 12 years and over can book their free COVID-19 vaccination now. If it’s been four months since your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and you’re over 18, you’re eligible for a booster. For more information visit the:

• Book My Vaccine(external link) website
• Information for Maori(external link)
• Time in the line(external link) - Find available vaccination appointments near you, check how long the wait is at your local supermarket or COVID testing station on the Time in the line website
• Support and information for disabled people(external link).

Protect yourself, your whānau, and your community

More information

COVID-19 – We are here to help our tenants - Information for our tenants on how Kāinga Ora will support you during COVID-19

COVID-19 – Information about our development sites and partner information - to keep you informed during COVID-19

COVID-19 - Resources - to help New Zealanders. This includes official COVID-19 material, translated and accessible information.

COVID-19 – Services and support- If you’ve been affected by COVID-19, there is help available to provide you with additional support.