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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.

Airfares to New Zealand

One way Roundtrip
Chengdu - Aucklandfrom 313 USDfrom 563 USDSearch airfares
Dubai - Aucklandfrom 691 USDfrom 1313 USDSearch airfares
Doha - Aucklandfrom 733 USDfrom 1319 USDSearch airfares
Seoul - Aucklandfrom 541 USDfrom 866 USDSearch airfares
Shenzhen - Aucklandfrom 321 USDfrom 578 USDSearch airfares
Wellington - Blenheimfrom 127 USDfrom 203 USDSearch airfares
Invercargill - Christchurchfrom 194 USDfrom 330 USDSearch airfares
Sydney - Christchurchfrom 193 USDfrom 367 USDSearch airfares
Queenstown - Christchurchfrom 187 USDfrom 337 USDSearch airfares
Brisbane - Christchurchfrom 584 USDfrom 993 USDSearch airfares
Christchurch - Nelsonfrom 152 USDfrom 289 USDSearch airfares
Auckland - New Plymouthfrom 53 USDfrom 101 USDSearch airfares
Hamilton - Palmerston Northfrom 184 USDfrom 331 USDSearch airfares
Napier/Hastings - Wellingtonfrom 170 USDfrom 289 USDSearch airfares
Rotorua - Wellingtonfrom 194 USDfrom 310 USDSearch airfares
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