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Coronavirus COVID-19 in New Zealand

This page contains up-to-date information on confirmed coronavirus cases in New Zealand: how many people in New Zealand are infected, the status of the pandemic and borders for tourism and travel and also recommendations for all those arriving in and from New Zealand.

Important: all information published here is as accurate as possible at the time of the release. Please bear in mind that the world coronavirus cases change every hour and statistics in New Zealand very much depend on the way the data is being reporting. Also, please adhere to the dates of publication of updates on the website to keep up-to-date with latest developments. Use the links to the sources of information about coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand, including New Zealand ministry of health and or other government departments such as disease control centers or departments of internal affairs.

If you are looking for general updates about the coronavirus outbreak and in which countries the virus has already been registered, please navigate to the main page of the COVID-19 Travel advice on Airinme.

How many cases of coronavirus are there in New Zealand?

At the moment (07.03.2022 18:00), 1352688 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in New Zealand (source: WHO Situation Reports).

The situation may change every day, so we recommend that you regularly check the latest information from official authorized bodies.

New Zealand travel advice amid coronavirus

British travellers have not been advised to visit busy places, social events and gatherings, seafood and wildlife markets since the pandemic started.

The way things stand at the moment the UK nationals are advised against all but essential international travel. Any destination or area may restrict travel without notice.

On the 23rd of March 2020 all of the United Kingdom have seem new, stricter measures announced by PM Boris Johnson only allowing people in the UK to leave homes in case of emergency, to get food, medicine and one exercise per day.

Visit Foreign Office travel advice for more information that is applicable specifically to New Zealand.

Before planning a trip to New Zealand, please ensure you have checked the latest requirements, travel advice regarding leaving your own place of residence and destination. It may well be that you and your family may be required to self isolate for up to 14 days. Other precautions include longer self-isolation and possibly seeking for medical help. If you return from New Zealand or any other infected area with an unfavorable epidemiological situation and feel unwell, you should not go to the GP surgery yourself. The NHS Coronavirus online help service warns that all individuals must stay at home and call for a doctor from home.

Who flies to New Zealand during the coronavirus pandemic

Below is a list of airlines that are usually flying to New Zealand. Important: carriers may change their schedules due to the spread of coronavirus, you should always check for updates directly with the carriers before making any travel plans.

Flights to New Zealand

One way Roundtrip
Chengdu - Aucklandfrom 258 GBPfrom 490 GBPSearch flights
Dubai - Aucklandfrom 570 GBPfrom 1083 GBPSearch flights
Doha - Aucklandfrom 605 GBPfrom 968 GBPSearch flights
Seoul - Aucklandfrom 446 GBPfrom 758 GBPSearch flights
Shenzhen - Aucklandfrom 265 GBPfrom 424 GBPSearch flights
Wellington - Blenheimfrom 105 GBPfrom 200 GBPSearch flights
Invercargill - Christchurchfrom 160 GBPfrom 256 GBPSearch flights
Sydney - Christchurchfrom 159 GBPfrom 270 GBPSearch flights
Queenstown - Christchurchfrom 154 GBPfrom 277 GBPSearch flights
Brisbane - Christchurchfrom 482 GBPfrom 771 GBPSearch flights
Christchurch - Nelsonfrom 125 GBPfrom 225 GBPSearch flights
Auckland - New Plymouthfrom 44 GBPfrom 84 GBPSearch flights
Hamilton - Palmerston Northfrom 151 GBPfrom 287 GBPSearch flights
Napier/Hastings - Wellingtonfrom 140 GBPfrom 224 GBPSearch flights
Rotorua - Wellingtonfrom 160 GBPfrom 288 GBPSearch flights
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