COVID-19 Hotline: Skype & Email Address
Skype: COVID-19.deafaotearoa
When: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Email: covid@deaf.org.nz
Latest Updates
Deaf Aotearoa offices at Alert Alevel 2
Deaf Aotearoa offices are open at Alert Level 2. You will need to make an appointment first before you visit. Please contact your facilitator to book an appointment. If you [...]
Update 7th September
Yesterday the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, gave an update about whether regions in New Zealand will see changes to the Alert Levels. The Auckland region will continue at Alert Level [...]
COVID-19 vaccine bookings from 1 September
From 1 September, everyone in New Zealand who is 12 years of age and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. You’ll need to book 2 appointments, with a gap between [...]
30th August Update
Before the weekend we gave a video update about when we would be seeing a change from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3. We gave some incorrect information, but [...]
COVID–19 Vaccination Clinic/Appointment Information
If you feel very unwell, please stay home If you have a bit of a cough or sniffle you can still come appointment/have vaccination, you will need to wear a mask. There [...]
27th August update
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minster, announced that Auckland and Northland probably will remain at Alert Level 4 for two more weeks. This is yet to be confirmed. This will be discussed [...]
Exemption Mask Card
Hi, let you know we all require to wear masks when out of home. However if you’re approached with someone and they want to talk to you, you can show [...]
After your vaccination
What you may feel: Pain at the injection site, a headache and feeling tired and fatigued. These are the most commonly reported side effects. What can help: Place a cold, [...]
Alert Level 2
Masks and Face coverings
Masks and Face coverings are compulsory on public transport across New Zealand at all COVID-19 Alert Levels. The use of masks and face coverings is also encouraged when physical distancing [...]
Face coverings and masks
Wearing face coverings helps stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep you and others safe. A face covering helps stop droplets spreading when someone speaks, laughs, coughs or sneezes. This [...]
Exercise and recreation at Alert Level 2
At Alert Level 2, you can do your usual sport and recreation activities if you can do them safely. But if you’re sick, stay home. When exercising in public, keep [...]
Travel and movement at Alert Level 2
If you are sick, stay home. If you are well, you can travel. But make sure you do it in a safe way. Wear a mask on public transport or [...]
Education at Alert level 2
Early Learning Centres, per-schools, schools and tertiary education facilities are open for all age groups. It is safe for children to be in school. Children or young people must stay [...]
Living at Alert Level 2
New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. Everyone in New Zealand needs to; Keep a 2-metre distance from others outside the home, and 1-metre in workplaces. Wear a face covering [...]
Updates from Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa offices at Alert Alevel 2
Deaf Aotearoa offices are open at Alert Level 2. You will need to make an appointment first before you visit. Please contact your facilitator to book an appointment. If you [...]
Update 7th September
Yesterday the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, gave an update about whether regions in New Zealand will see changes to the Alert Levels. The Auckland region will continue at Alert Level [...]
30th August Update
Before the weekend we gave a video update about when we would be seeing a change from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3. We gave some incorrect information, but [...]
27th August update
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minster, announced that Auckland and Northland probably will remain at Alert Level 4 for two more weeks. This is yet to be confirmed. This will be discussed [...]
Exemption Mask Card
Hi, let you know we all require to wear masks when out of home. However if you’re approached with someone and they want to talk to you, you can show [...]
Update about COVID Vaccinations
Hello everyone Have you had your COVID-19 vaccine? Important why to keep you and your family/whanau safe. Want to tell you about your options. You can book an appointment for [...]
23rd August Update
Today 23rd August, Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced that all of New Zealand will remain in level 4 for four more days, until Friday 27 August 11:59pm. This will be [...]
20th August Update
Today the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced that all of New Zealand will remain at Level 4 Lockdown until Tuesday 24th August 11:59pm. Cabinet will meet again after the weekend [...]
Employment support during lockdown
Hi, hope you are all okay during the 3-days lockdown. Remember to be kind to yourself and support your family and friends. How? You can do it with video calls. [...]
Staff working from home
DANZ Staff still working, but working from home. Deaf Aotearoa has a COVID helpline – OPENING HOURS 8.30am – 4pm, Monday-Friday. Deaf Community all over in NZ can use the [...]
Face coverings at Alert Level 4
At Alert Level 4, you must stay home other than for essential personal movement. We encourage you to wear a face covering and keep 2 metres distance from others when [...]
New Zealand will be at Alert Level 4 from tonight
All of New Zealand will enter an alert level 4 lockdown from 11:59pm tonight. This will be for at least three days, although Auckland and the Coromandel are likely to [...]
COVID-19 Update: 24th August 2020
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced at 3pm today there will be a short extension of Level Three restrictions in Auckland until 11.59pm this Sunday 30 August. That means from [...]
COVID-19 Update: 19th August 2020
COVID cases 6 new cases today - 1 from overseas and the other 5 are linked to the original cluster. It is important that if you have symptoms then go [...]
COVID-19 Update: 18th August 2020
Misinformation Minister for Health Chris Hipkins spoke about dangerous rumours and misinformation going around on social media recently. The Ministry of Health, Prime Minister and Ministers are the only sources [...]
COVID-19 Update – 17th August
COVID tests COVID tests are FREE – some people have been charged for tests for COVID. If you think you have symptoms of COVID, you should get a test ASAP [...]
COVID-19 Update: 14th August
6:45pm Friday 14th August Auckland will remain at Alert level 3 for 12 days and the rest of the country will remain at Level 2. (finishing at 11.59pm on Wednesday [...]
COVID-19 Update: 13th August
5.30pm Thursday 13th August There are 13 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Auckland. These are all linked to the family of 4. This brings the total number of cases [...]
COVID-19 Update: 12th August
7.00pm Wednesday 12th August From 12 midday today the Auckland region is at Covid-19 Alert Level 3, and the rest of the country is at Alert Level 2. This situation [...]
Level 2 Update for the Deaf Community
Message to the Deaf community and our stakeholders from Deaf Aotearoa We are preparing for Covid-19 Alert Level 2 and we want to let you know what this means for [...]
We are still providing Deaf Aotearoa services
Want you all to know that Deaf Aotearoa services are still ongoing. ALL facilitators are busy working from home making regular contact with service users and members of the Deaf [...]
NEW COVID-19 Hotline: Skype & Email Address
Deaf Aotearoa have set up new Skype and Email specifically relating to COVID-19 If you are already communicating with staff/facilitator at Deaf Aotearoa, you can continue communicating with them. Are [...]
All Deaf Aotearoa offices are closed
Staff are working from home. You can contact staff on text, email or videocall if you have their contact information. You can also email duty@deaf.org.nz or text 021 276 5771 [...]
