Health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing information including how to access healthcare, mental wellbeing, family and sexual violence prevention and advice for people at risk.

COVID-19 Right arrow icon

Information and guidance on COVID-19 symptoms, getting tested and what happens if you test positive.

How to access healthcare Right arrow icon

Advice on getting medical advice, flu vaccinations, health services and getting medical care if your visa has expired.

Exercising safely Right arrow icon

How you can exercise safely and be safe doing other recreational activities.

Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 Right arrow icon

These simple steps can slow the spread of the virus — protecting yourself and others.

Te Whare Tapa Whā Right arrow icon

Te Whare Tapa Whā speaks to the 4 cornerstones of Māori health and wellbeing. We can use this model to help look after ourselves and those in our whānau.

Mental wellbeing Right arrow icon

How to look after your mental wellbeing, keep children safe and reassured, free resources and where to go for help.

Funerals and tangihanga Right arrow icon

What to do when someone dies and how to organise their funeral or tangihanga.

Family and sexual violence prevention Right arrow icon

Help and support is available if you are experiencing family violence or sexual violence.

People at risk of COVID-19 Right arrow icon

Advice for people with underlying medical conditions and some older people who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

In an emergency Right arrow icon

If there is an emergency — such as an earthquake, tsunami, flood, or fire — the usual emergency guidelines need to be followed.