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 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.
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...