Life at Orange

At Orange, COVID-19 is in the community, with increasing risks to vulnerable people and pressure on the health system. Learn what we all need to do.

Face masks at Orange If you have COVID-19

What to do at Orange:

Key points

All New Zealand is at Orange.

  • You can do everyday activities, but we need to protect our vulnerable communities.
  • You must wear a face mask in many indoor locations.
  • You can visit cafes and bars, attend gatherings and events, and go to gyms and hairdressers — with no capacity limits or distancing requirements.
  • Workplaces and schools can open.
  • Keep up healthy habits to protect yourself, your whānau and your community.

Gatherings at Orange

Gatherings can go ahead, including weddings and civil union ceremonies, faith-based gatherings, and funerals and tangihanga.

Visiting friends and whānau at Orange

You can visit friends and whānau at home, in aged care facilities, hospitals, healthcare facilities and prisons.

Travel and accommodation at Orange

You can travel around New Zealand and stay at accommodation. This information is for domestic travel.

Businesses and workplaces at Orange

Businesses and workplaces can open. Some workers may need to be vaccinated and some must wear a face mask.

Hospitality venues at Orange

Venues such as cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs can open. Some workers must wear face masks.

Shopping and services at Orange

Shops, retail outlets and close-proximity businesses can open. Tradespeople and home services can visit your home.

Education at Orange

Schools, kura, early childhood services and tertiary education can open. You may have to wear a face mask.

Events at Orange

Events such as concerts and sports matches can go ahead.

Public facilities at Orange

Facilities such as courts, libraries and zoos can open. You may have to wear a face mask.

Moving, buying and selling your home at Orange

You can move to a new home, and buy, sell or rent a property.

Sport and recreation at Orange

You can play sports and attend sporting events. Recreation can go ahead.

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