Media releases

Tue 16 Nov 2021

The governance group of Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management, the ‘Joint Committee’, is urging all remaining eligible Taranaki residents to get their Covid-19 vaccination.

Mon 06 Sep 2021

Following the Prime Minister's announcement, Taranaki will move to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm this Tuesday, 7 September.

Wed 01 Sep 2021

Taranaki and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand south of Auckland moved to Alert Level 3 on 1 September 2021.

Mon 30 Aug 2021 4:30pm

All of New Zealand, south of Auckland, will move to Alert Level 3 for a week on midnight, Tuesday, after the latest Covid-19 Delta outbreak caused a two-week lockdown.

Fri 27 Aug 2021

New Zealand’s nationwide lockdown will continue after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, cabinet and health officials met this afternoon to review the current settings.

Wed 25 Aug 2021

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are being held this week in New Plymouth and Hāwera so essential workers, and those who live in their households, can receive their vaccination.

Tue 24 Aug 2021

The government has announced an extension of Alert Level 4 restrictions until 11:59pm Friday 27 August for all Aotearoa New Zealand.

Fri 20 Aug 2021

The government has announced an extension of Alert Level 4 restrictions until 11:59pm Tuesday 24 August for all Aotearoa New Zealand.