Health Alert: New Zealand, Embassy Work from Home Decision

At today’s COVID-19 press conference (Thursday, November 12, 2020), the government of New Zealand requested that all individuals whose workplaces are in downtown Auckland work from home on Friday, November 13, if possible. Based on this guidance, the U.S. Consulate General Auckland will be closed on Friday, November 13.   

We anticipate reopening on Monday, November 16 as normal, unless instructed otherwise by the New Zealand government.  If this happens, we will send out another message and inform applicants that their appointments will be rescheduled. For now, the appointments on Monday will continue as planned. 

If you have an emergency that cannot wait until the next business day, please find contact information below. You may also write to AucklandACS@state.gov with “URGENT” in the subject line. 

Actions to Take 

Visit the Department of State Covid-19 crisis page for the latest information 

Visit the New Zealand Covid-19 website for the most up to date information in New Zealand 

Consult the CDC website for accurate, up to date information 

For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19, please read the CDC’s latest recommendations 

Consult your airline, cruise line, or other travel operator regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions 

Visit the United States Embassy in New Zealand website for updated information 

Visit the Department of Homeland Security website for the latest travel restrictions to the United States 

Visit the U.S. Department of State COVID-19 Answers Portal. 

Assistance 

U.S. Consulate General Auckland, Level 3, Citigroup Building, 23 Customs Street East, Auckland 1010 

Contact information: +64 09 303 2724, AucklandACS@state.gov  

State Department Consular Affairs: +1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444 

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