The Government of New Zealand announced that Auckland will be at Covid Alert Level 3 for three days beginning February 14th at 11:59 p.m. The rest of New Zealand will be at Covid Alert Level 2 during that period. The government will review alert levels in the coming days, but these alert levels are in effect through Wednesday, February 17th.
For detailed information about restrictions at alert levels 2 and 3 please visit https://covid19.govt.nz/.
In person services at U.S. Consulate Auckland are suspended while at Level 3. All services scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th are cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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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