COVID-19 Hotline: Skype & Email Address
Skype: COVID-19.deafaotearoa
When: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Email: covid@deaf.org.nz
Latest Updates
4th October COVID-19 Update
This is a video update from Deaf Aotearoa. Auckland is still at Alert Level 3. Waikato has recorded a few people with COVID-19 in Raglan and Hamilton, so this means [...]
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 [...]
Alert Level 2
Alert Level 2: Disability support services
All services (disability and non-disability services) will need to follow the Alert Level 2 rules. This means that services will need to carefully and regularly clean surfaces that are touched [...]
Alert Level 2: Other services that are available + some NASC appointments will resume
All equipment, housing and vehicle modifications can now go ahead if services can be done safely. Hearing and vision services (including NZ Sign Language interpreters), rehabilitation therapies and child development [...]
Alert Level 2: Home and community support services
Home-based personal care services such as support with toileting, washing, feeding should be provided under Alert Level 2. Household management such as cleaning can also be provided under Alert Level [...]
Alert Level 2: Day services will open in a limited way
Day services can now open in a limited way following Alert Level 2 safety rules. They will need to follow physical distancing rules (1-metre apart), good hygiene measures and keep [...]
Alert Level 2: Community residential services and residential services provided
Community residential services continue to operate under all alert levels. Under Alert Level 2, residential providers must follow the Alert Level 2 safety rules. You do not need to physically [...]
Alert Level 2: Choice in community living and supported living
If you receive support in your home, including personal cares or household management services such as cleaning, you should follow the rules above for ‘home and community support services’. If [...]
Updates from Deaf Aotearoa
Misinformation about COVID
This video has been produced in response to COVID-19 misinformation in the community. From discussions with Deaf Community members we have found that some people object to getting the vaccine [...]
4th October COVID-19 Update
This is a video update from Deaf Aotearoa. Auckland is still at Alert Level 3. Waikato has recorded a few people with COVID-19 in Raglan and Hamilton, so this means [...]
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 [...]
