Traffic lights

The traffic lights (COVID-19 Protection Framework) protect Aotearoa New Zealand from COVID-19, while allowing people greater freedoms.

When to wear a face mask If you have COVID-19

What you need to know

All of New Zealand is at Orange

Find out what you need to do:

Life at Orange

Face masks at Orange

Printable table

COVID-19 Protection Framework traffic lights table [PDF, 57 KB] 

red traffic light

Life at Red

At Red, we need to take action to protect our vulnerable communities and our health system from COVID-19. Learn what we all need to do.

orange traffic light

Life at Orange

At Orange, there will be community transmission of COVID-19, with increasing risks to vulnerable communities, and pressure on the health system. Learn what we all need to do.

green traffic light

Life at Green

At Green, there is limited community transmission, and our health system is ready to respond. Learn what we all need to do.

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