Auckland region is at Alert Level 2. There are no extra restrictions on social gatherings, funerals and tangihanga. You will need to wear a face covering when travelling into, from or through Auckland on public transport or aircraft.

The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. You will need to wear a face covering when travelling into, from or through Auckland on public transport or aircraft.

Important message for Aucklanders considering travelling outside the region

If you’re leaving Auckland, please travel safely. You’re encouraged to behave as if you’re carrying your Alert Level with you. Consider avoiding gatherings of more than 100 people.

If you have any cold or flu symptoms, we recommend not travelling. Stay home and get tested.

Be considerate and practise good hygiene. Maintain physical distancing and wear a face covering when you cannot. As always, wash your hands and cough and sneeze into your elbow.

Next announcement of the Alert Levels

The Government will next review Auckland’s Alert Level on Monday 5 October. It has agreed, in principle, to move Auckland down to Alert Level 1. The Government will make a final decision on 5 October. If the Alert Level does change, this will be at 11:59pm on Wednesday 7 October.

If you’re unwell

• If you’re sick, stay home. Do not go to work or school. Do not socialise.

• If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested.

• If you have been told to self-isolate you legally must do so immediately.

Self-isolation, quarantine and testing

At Alert Level 2 there may be some situations where you need to self-isolate or go into a quarantine facility.

Good hygiene

It’s important that you use basic hygiene measures, including washing your hands, coughing or sneezing into your elbow and cleaning surfaces.

Keep track of where you’ve been

You should keep track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen. This helps with rapid contact tracing if it’s required.

Businesses are legally required to display the NZ COVID Tracer QR code poster. They legally must also have an alternative contact tracing system.

Personal movement

At Alert Level 2, you can leave home, but you should follow public health measures and consider others around you.

Physical distancing

Keep your distance when outside your home. You should keep at least:

• 2 metres in public and in retail stores, like supermarkets and clothes shops.

• 1 metre in most other places like workplaces, cafes, restaurants and gyms.

Face coverings

At Alert Level 2 the risk of COVID-19 being present in the community is higher. You:

• legally must wear a face covering on public transport and aircraft

• are encouraged to wear face coverings in situations where physical distancing is not possible, like in shops.

Local travel

You can travel, but make sure you do it in a safe way.

You should not travel if you have symptoms of COVID-19, are awaiting a test or if you need to self-isolate.

Travel between regions

You can travel to other regions that are at Alert Level 2 or lower.

Gatherings and events

No more than 100 people at social gatherings, including weddings, birthdays, funerals and tangihanga.

There are specific restrictions at Alert Level 2 depending on the type of gathering:

• Gatherings, event facilities and public facilities

• Eating out and getting takeaways safely

• Going out to bars and night clubs

• Funerals and tangihanga

• Religious communities

Exercise, sport and recreation

You can do your usual exercise and recreation activities, if you can do them safely.

Professional leagues can go ahead at Alert Level 2 because they take place in controlled workplaces.

Workplaces and businesses

Businesses can open, but they legally must follow public health rules. These include physical distancing and record keeping. Reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at work.

• All businesses can operate if they can do so safely. Alternative ways of working are encouraged where possible.

• Talk with your staff to identify risks and ways to manage them.

• Ask everyone — workers, contractors and customers — with cold or flu-like symptoms to stay away from your premises.

• Keep workers 1 metre apart and customers in retail businesses 2 metres apart.

• Businesses are legally required to display a QR code and provide an alternative contact tracing system.

• Face coverings are strongly encouraged if you are in close contact with others.

• Reduce the number of shared surfaces, and regularly disinfect them.

• Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.

Education

Early learning services, schools and tertiary education facilities are open to all ages. There are some restrictions if a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 is found related to an educational facility.

– All details are courtesy www.covid19.govt.nz