COVID-19 vaccines

Safe and effective vaccines are an essential part of how we protect New Zealand and our Pacific neighbours from COVID-19.

Latest updates

The teams working on the vaccination rollout are separate to those who are responding to any community outbreaks of COVID-19. 

The roll out of the vaccination programme to MIQ and the border workforce is progressing well, and we don’t expect any slow-down as a result of the change in Alert Levels.

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The Government is making sure New Zealand has a range of options, so we can get the right vaccines and support our Pacific neighbours.

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Before any vaccine is approved for use in New Zealand, it must meet international standards and local requirements for quality, safety and efficacy.

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We are expecting enough vaccines for everyone in New Zealand. They will be free and voluntary for the general public.

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Useful resources and information sheets about COVID-19 vaccines and the rollout.