Reliable Information Sources

This is now the main New Zealand Government portal for all COVID-19 information and advice: https://covid19.govt.nz/

This is the key NZ Ministry of Health information page.  It includes situation reports, and a useful Resources section with links to posters, guidance on government support that is available, and other information

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

The WHO’s daily situation report includes a section headed “preparedness and response” which includes links to a large number of factsheets.  This is a valuable source of impartial information.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/

The Government has set up a COVID-19 portal for businesses.  It includes links to materials from government agencies on a wide range of topics including Health, Travel, Worksafe, Employment, IRD, etc.

https://www.business.govt.nz/news/coronavirus-information-for-businesses

TIA's current status page: https://tia.org.nz/news-and-updates/industry-news/novel-coronavirus/#Currentstatus

Information for the tourism industry on COVID-19: https://www.tourismnewzealand.com/news/covid-19/

A link to the contact details for your local Regional Tourism Organisation can be found here: https://rtnz.org.nz/destinations#marl

https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/media-releases/covid-19-7th-and-8th-cases-overseas-links

https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/media-releases/covid-19-6th-case-overseas-link

https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/news-items/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-update-11-march

https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/media-releases/third-case-covid-19-confirmed-new-zealand

https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/news-items/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-update-1-march

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield interviewed by Kim Hill to discuss the significance of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in New Zealand and how the Ministry of Health is responding.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018736334/dr-ashley-bloomfield-on-new-zealand-s-first-case-of-covid-19

Dr Chris Smith, consultant virologist at Cambridge University and one of BBC Radio 5 Live's Naked Scientists, joined Kim Hill to answer listener questions about COVID-19.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018736344/covid-19-q-and-a-with-virologist-chris-smith

An animated presentation on what the COVID-19 coronavirus is and its mechanism within the body.

https://youtu.be/OTYfke545vI