COVID-19 update from the New Zealand Government

New Zealand ends self-isolation for travellers, Kiwis able to come home sooner

The Government is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers from Australia to New Zealand and enabling Kiwis to come here from the rest of the world sooner.

Starting from 11:59pm Wednesday 2 March, fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens, residents and other eligible travellers from Australia will no longer have to self-isolate for seven days when they arrive. 

Step 2 is being brought forward. From 11:59pm on Friday 4 March, fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens, residents, and eligible travellers from the rest of the world will no longer have to self-isolate on arrival.

This means those travellers will be able to enter the country and immediately connect with family and friends, and enjoy all New Zealand has to offer. 

We are able to make these changes because we have a highly vaccinated population and good public health restrictions through the COVID-19 Protection Framework.

The Government will review the timings of Steps 3 to 5.

Testing remains critical

Incoming travellers will still be required to undertake a pre-departure test before they get on a plane to New Zealand. 

Travellers will also need to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) on the day they arrive in New Zealand and on Day 5/6.  Travellers will receive a pack of RATs, with instructions, when they arrive.  If anyone returns a positive result they will need report it and isolate for 10 days, the same period as a community case already in New Zealand. 

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