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COVID-19
Upcoming changes to COVID-19 restrictions at Auckland Council facilities following traffic light announcement
Face masks no longer required at Auckland Council facilities from Tuesday 13 September.
Council updates vaccination approach and requirements
Vaccine passes are not needed at council sites and facilities from 5 April. Masks, physical distancing and staying home when sick are still vital.
Council reviews approach to vaccination for staff
With traffic light and mandate changes coming, we're reviewing our vaccination policies.
Changes to our vaccination approach
Government changes to the Red settings under the COVID-19 Protection Framework effects some of our sites and services. Updated guidance will be available on our website from 11.59pm on Friday 25 March.
Building consent services impacted by Omicron
Omicron is affecting some aspects of our building consents work, requiring us to adapt and prioritise.
Check before you go
Visit our website for daily updates on adjustments to services or facility closures due to Omicron.
Auckland Council agrees vaccination policy for contractors
Auckland Council has agreed its vaccination policy for contractors working for or on behalf of the council.
Auckland Council extends vaccine pass requirement
Auckland Council has confirmed that all its staffed facilities and council-run community events will require the use of vaccination passes until June 2022.
Tāmaki Makaurau welcomes Government’s support package
Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the government’s Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Stimulus Package, which will help Aucklanders enjoy their region this summer and boost the city’s economic recovery after 106 days in lockdown.
Auckland Council announces workforce vaccination policy
From Friday 3 December the council will require its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to carry out their roles.
Updated 18 November 2021
COVID-19 support for Auckland businesses
We know elevated alert levels put a lot of added pressure on businesses. Find out what support is available to Auckland businesses below.
New rapid response COVID-19 recovery fund approved
A COVID-19 recovery fund has been approved by Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee, with the balance from this year’s Regional Community Development grants programme to fund Rapid Response COVID-19 Recovery grants.
COVID-19: Financial support available if you are struggling
If you are worried about paying your rates, there are options available to you to make life a bit easier.
Council backs business through COVID-19 battle
The council has agreed to extend the postponement of rates for ratepayers impacted by COVID-19
Mayor Goff meets with Pacific leaders to discuss COVID-19 response
Mayor Phil Goff and councillors Alf Filipaina, Efeso Collins and Josephine Bartley have led a virtual fono (meeting) with Pacific leaders to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on Pasifika people in Auckland and how the council could help with acceler...
Council in solid position to manage COVID-19 impact on finances
Contingency planning in the council’s budgets mean it is well prepared to respond to any financial impacts from the COVID-19 lockdowns.
