COVID-19 protocols for events

COVID-19 Protection Framework for events and gatherings

For the most up-to-date information on events and gatherings under the COVID-19 Protection Framework or ‘traffic lights’ visit covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights.

At 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 April 2022, all of New Zealand moves to the Orange setting in our traffic light system. For all you need to know about organising or attending an event visit the links below: For a deep dive into the details around central governments exceptions for public events, event organisers please visit business.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-protection-framework/events/

Events and public facilities at orange

Gatherings and visits at orange

Sports and recreation at orange

Key points

• Controlled-access events can go ahead.
• Public facilities can open.
• There are no limitsto how many people can attend an event or public facility.
• You must wear aface mask indoors at public facilities, except swimming pools.
• You do not need to wear a face mask at an event or gathering, either indoors or outdoors, but it is encouraged.
• 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.
• There is no limit for indoor or outdoor gatherings.
• Workers and volunteers at gatherings must wear face masks, unless they are exempt.
• You can serve food and drink at your gathering.
• People serving or handling food must wear face masks.
• If your gathering is at a hospitality venue — for example, at a restaurant — you need to follow the hospitality advice. If you have exclusive use of a hospitality venue, then you do not need to follow the hospitality advice.

For everything you need to know about life at orange, visit covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights