COVID-19 in Auckland
Read below for updates on COVID-19 in the Auckland region and news about council services and support.
For full information on Auckland Council facility closures, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/covid-19
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Auckland is at Red – here’s what you need to know
New Zealand is now under the Red setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework’s traffic light system. Read here for more information.
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.
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 prepares for Omicron
Like many other organisations, Auckland Council is preparing for how widespread community transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 might affect its services, service delivery, workforce and customers.
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 the end of June 2022.
Partnerships key to achieving 90 per cent fully vaccinated in Auckland
On the day Auckland moves into the COVID-19 Protection Framework, the Tāmaki Makaurau region can also celebrate the achievement of 90 per cent of the eligible population being fully vaccinated across the region.
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.