Public facilities at Red

Public facilities, like libraries and zoos, can open at Red with restrictions.

More information for public facilities

Key points

  • Public facilities can open with capacity limits.
  • Face masks must be worn, but not at swimming pools.
  • Maintain 1-metre physical distancing from others wherever possible.

Public facilities can open

Public facilities can open, with capacity limits based on 1-metre distancing.

Examples of public facilities include:

  • libraries
  • public galleries
  • museums
  • zoos
  • swimming pools
  • recreation centres.

Public facilities with My Vaccine Pass

Some public facilities may choose to operate with My Vaccine Pass requirements. If they do, you will need to show My Vaccine Pass at the facilities. Check before you go.

Face masks

Face masks must be worn, but not at swimming pools.

Physical distancing

Maintain 1-metre physical distancing from others wherever possible.

Scan in or keep a record of where you go

Scan the QR code or keep a record of where you go. This will help with contact tracing for any cases in your community.

Capacity

Public facilities can open, with capacity limits based on 1-metre distancing.

Public facilities are responsible for determining capacity limits of each facility, based on its defined space and 1-metre physical distancing.

Keep up healthy habits to protect us

Even though we are a highly vaccinated country, COVID-19 can still spread in our communities. Slow the spread of the virus by keeping up healthy habits.

Keep up healthy habits

More information for public facilities

Public facilities can find more information at business.govt.nz.

Public facilities guidance | business.govt.nz (external link)

Local government can find more information at dia.govt.nz.

COVID-19 Local Government Response Update | dia.govt.nz (external link)

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