Find out how to work at different COVID-19 Protection Framework settings (traffic light system) if you work in the building and construction sector or for a council, are a retailer or supplier to the sector, or are a homeowner or renter requiring work to your property.
Regional travel
From 15 December 2021 – People travelling out of Auckland will need to be fully vaccinated, or have a negative test 72 hours prior to departure, to leave Auckland and visit other parts of the country. A business travel document will not be required.
This requirement will remain in place during the core summer period, until 17 January 2022.
The COVID-19 Protection Framework
The Government has announced the next stage of the COVID-19 response plan to provide a pathway out of lockdown and give vaccinated New Zealanders more freedom.
Find out how to prepare for different COVID-19 Protection Framework settings if you're in the building and construction sector, a retailer or supplier to the sector, a homeowner or renter, or work for a council.
Health and safety
Under the COVID-19 Protection Framework operating businesses must put appropriate health and safety controls in place. Every operating business must record details on these measures in a COVID-19 control plan.
Bringing critical workers to New Zealand
Building maintenance
More information
Advice and resources for businesses on keeping workers and others safe from COVID-19, operating safely at different COVID Protection Framework settings and financial support available can be found on the Government's COVID-19 website
If you have any questions and concerns relating to services and support, visit contact and support information - covid19.govt.nz
If you have any questions relating to the building and construction sector, email info@building.govt.nz