Support and information for Pacific Peoples

Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings. Here is the latest information and advice for our Pacific communities.

Vaccination for Pacific Peoples

Information in Pacific languages:

Key points

Most COVID-19 rules have ended, but we can choose how to keep each other safe. For example, places such as churches may choose to ask people to wear a face mask.

You must still:

  • isolate for 7 days if you have COVID-19
  • wear a face mask in healthcare places, such as hospitals or aged care centres.

Mental wellbeing support for Pacific people

For Pacific communities, there is targeted mental health support available via a dedicated 0800 number.

Free wellbeing services and resources

Videos: Pacific people

Videos: Pacific people

It's time to dial up the talanoa, helping our youth to navigate COVID-19 conversations with their parents, family and peers. Let's Talanoa with Dr Lesina Nakhid-Schuster and Rokalani Lavea.

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has created an educational video about the Pfizer vaccine that is also available in 9 Pacific languages.

When you get vaccinated, you are not just protecting yourself but also your aiga, friends, churches and community. The vaccine is free and available to everyone aged 12 and over. It will help to protect Aotearoa from COVID-19.

Vaccination for Pacific Peoples

Everyone in in Aotearoa New Zealand aged 5 and over can get a free COVID-19 vaccine now. It does not matter what your visa or citizenship status is.

Get your COVID-19 vaccination

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