Northland to move to Orange, NZ prepared for Omicron
Northland will move to Orange at 11:59pm tonight, 20 January 2022. New Zealand will remain at Orange to prepare for Omicron.
Be prepared and get your booster
Omicron spreads more easily than previous variants of COVID-19. Get your booster for the greatest protection, and make a plan for your household.
What you need to know
Latest updates
COVID-19 media conference — 20 January 2022
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will provide an update on New Zealand's traffic light settings and response to the Omicron variant.
Exposure update: border-related Omicron case
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 2 previously reported cases have the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Get posters and social media tiles
We have COVID-19 resources available for businesses and other organisations to download, print and share.
Businesses must display posters advertising if they require people entering to have a My Vaccine Pass.