In view of the increasing number of locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the community in New Zealand, and noting confirmation of the COVID-19 Delta variant of concern, the Australian Government will continue the pause of green zone flights from New Zealand until 11:59pm (AEST) on 27 August 2021. Until this time, all flights originating in New Zealand will be classified as Red Zone flights.
The Chief Medical Officer and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) will continue to monitor the situation in New Zealand and provide revised guidance as further information becomes available. A further review of the travel arrangements will be undertaken on Friday 27 August 2021.
All passengers on flights originating in New Zealand up until 11.59pm (AEST) on 27 August 2021 will need to go into 14 days of supervised hotel quarantine on arrival in Australia and adhere to the requirements of the State and Territory in which they enter.
New Zealand authorities continue to investigate these cases. Further time is required to understand the extent of the spread of COVID-19 in the community and complete tracing and testing of contacts. This information will help to determine potential risk from people travelling quarantine-free from New Zealand to Australia.
