Traffic lights

The traffic lights (COVID-19 Protection Framework) protect Aotearoa New Zealand from COVID-19, while allowing people with My Vaccine Pass more freedoms.

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What you need to know

Traffic light settings for your area

Find out what traffic light settings are in place around New Zealand.

Traffic light map

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.

How do the traffic lights work?

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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.

My Vaccine Pass posters

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