UPDATE 3 December 2021: As of 11:59pm on 2 December Aotearoa will have moved to the traffic light setting.
Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts are set at Red.
The rest of the North Island is set at Orange.
The whole of the South Island is set at Orange.
All courts to continue operating under existing arrangements. From Monday 6 December, new transitional protocols will be in place. Further guidance to be released today on the Courts of NZ website.(external link)
We are working on updating our guidance under the traffic light (COVID Protection Framework) system and this will be available shortly. In the meantime please refer to the information available at the COVID-19 website.(external link)
Please do not come to the courthouse if you are feeling unwell. Contact 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) if you cannot enter the courthouse or are not sure whether to attend. Find contact details for a court or tribunal.
The COVID Healthline at 0800 358 5453 is also available for 24/7 advice and information about COVID-19.
Guidance for owners and tenants of commercial property, affected by the Ministry's response to COVID-19
Information for people needing to take oaths, or make affirmations or declarations during COVID-19
Information for people about the signing and witnessing of wills during COVID-19
Information about the Immediate Modification Order on the alcohol licensing regime during COVID-19
Court Practice Notes and other guidance relating to the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act
Information for people needing to sign or witness Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) during COVID-19
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