Covid-19
New Zealand is now using the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights).
The current traffic light setting for Ōpōtiki is Red.
Read about Life at Red.
Read about Council Facilities and Services at Red.
As a Council we are here to support our community. Our planning is robust and together we can unite against Covid-19. It is vital you follow the government’s updates and understand what is required of us all to stop the spread of Covid-19. We are all in this together.
Get vaccinated
Ōpōtiki COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Friday 3 December to Sunday 12 December
Need your first or second shot? Got questions or concerns? Head down and see the vaccination teams at the following sites. No appointment necessary!
Download a copy of the weeks vaccination sites to share with your work mates, whanau and friends: Vaccination and Testing sites 3 December - 12 December 2021 PDF 207KB
DATE | WHERE AND WHEN | |
| Friday/Rāmere 3 Dec | Vaccination Centre 32a King St | 9.30 am – 12pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Saturday/Rāhoroi 4 Dec | Vaccination Centre 32a King St | 10am to 3pm |
| Sunday/Rātapu 5 Dec | Church St Dispensary 114b Church St | 10am to 2pm |
| Tuesday/Rātu 7 Dec | Vaccination Centre 32a King St | 11am – 2pm & 3.30 – 6.30pm |
| Wednesday/Rāapa 8 Dec | Terere Marae Terere Pa Road | 10am – 3pm |
| Thursday/Rāpare 9 Dec | Church St Dispensary 114b Church St | 9.30am to 3.30pm |
| Friday/Rāmere 10 Dec | Vaccination Centre 32a King St | 9.30am – 12pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Saturday/Rāhoroi 11 Dec | Vaccination Centre 32a King St Vax Event – details TBC | 10am to 3pm 8am to 12noon |
| Sunday/Rātapu 12 Dec | Church St Dispensary 114b Church St | 10am to 2pm |
Or go to bookmyvaccine.nz or call the COVID Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26.
Get tested
Swabbing/Testing Sites
Tuesday 30 November to Sunday 5 December
| Your own GP can administer a test. Call first if you have symptoms. OR If you don’t have a GP/Doctor, Church St Surgery can swab/test you | Normal hours | |
Wednesday/Rāapa | Moody Place, Ōpōtiki | 10am to 4pm |
Monday 6 & | Nukuhou North Settlers Hall | 10am to 4pm |
| In Whakatāne Friday 3 Dec to Sunday 12 Dec | Community Testing Centre Te Puna Ora o Mataatua 52B King St, Whakatāne | 10am to 4pm |
For up-to-date information on all testing locations, please visit the Healthpoint website.
Locations of interest are constantly being updated and a list is available on the Ministry of Health website.
Find information
COVID-19
For everything you need to know about COVID-19 and how you can unite against COVID-19, go to the New Zealand Government COVID-19 website.
Health advice and information
For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or visit the Ministry of Health website.
Or view the government's support and services contact card or our Community support and services page.
Face coverings at Red
Face coverings are mandatory on flights, public transport, in taxis, retail, education (Year 4 and up, including tertiary), public venues/facilities, and encouraged elsewhere (unless exempt). For a full list visit Wear a face covering.
Get support
For info about the support available for individuals, families, employers and self-employed people affected by COVID-19, contact Work and Income services on 0800 559 009 or go to the Work and Income website.
Or view the government's support and services contact card or our Community support and services page.
