COVID-19 Information & Resources

For more COVID-19 information, resources and guidance please visit covid19.govt.nz

  • COVID-19 PCR & RAT Testing is available for administration from Pacific Health Plus Kāpiti (9 Milne Drive, Paraparaumu) for enrolled & casual patients ONLY.

    If you aren’t an enrolled/casual patient with Pacific Health Plus, you will need to sign up as a casual patient before your test.

    Who can get a free test
    A COVID-19 test is free if it is part of the public health response. This includes if you:

    • have symptoms

    • are a Household Contact

    • are a critical worker and need a test to go to work

    • are part of the healthcare and emergency service workforce

    • require a test for domestic travel or to attend court

    • do a job where mandatory testing applies

    • have been told to get one by a health professional.

    When to get tested

    • If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms you should get a test. If you are unsure, ask us or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. Check the list of COVID-19 symptoms

    • If you are a contact of someone with COVID-19

    • If you live with a person who has COVID-19, you need to get a test on their Day 3 and Day 10 of self-isolation. Advice for Household Contacts

    • If you are a Close Contact, you do not need to get a test unless you develop symptoms. Advice for Close Contacts

    Getting a test for other reasons
    People at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 can get a free test from their doctor or community health provider. They will decide which type of test is best for you.

    If you want to get a test for another reason — for example, because you are visiting friends or whānau — you can now buy a RAT at some retail outlets.

    RATs test instruction guide

  • We are currently operating COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Porirua and Kāpiti.

    Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand aged 5 years and over can get their free COVID-19 vaccinations through Pacific Health Plus.

    Book in for either your first, second and/or booster vaccine through BookMyVaccine.
    Please note that bookings are per person

    • You need 2 doses at least 6 weeks apart.

    • For boosters, please allow 3 months from the date of your second vaccination.

    • Children aged 5-11 need 2 doses at least 8 weeks apart and are not eligible for boosters at this stage.

    For any enquiries or queries, please email covid19@phplus.co.nz or phone 0800 747 587 (PHPLUS). Please also keep an eye on this page and our Facebook page for any new updates.

    Locations & Hours:

  • International travel has changed. There are extra steps to take before you fly to your destination and before your return journey. You can get prepared and find the updated requirements for your trip on the Air NZ website here.

  • To access your COVID-19 vaccination records, visit app.covid19.health.nz

    Here, you can access your NHI number, view your vaccination record, request My Vaccine Pass for use within Aotearoa New Zealand, and request an International Travel Vaccination Certificate.

    If you are having issues accessing your vaccine pass, please contact us at info@phplus.co.nz

  • You can prepare for COVID-19, making sure you and your household have a plan and know what to do. This will mean your aiga and community can help each other if needed. Find out more here:

  • As the world experiences the roll out COVID-19 vaccine, the World Health Organisation delve into how vaccines actually work. What are the different types of vaccine? How do they trigger and train the immune system, and what is the role of herd immunity?

    Watch the following video to find out how the vaccine actually works

  • If you are experiencing issues are need ongoing help as a result of Covid-19, here are contact details of Agencies/NGOs that can assist you.

    Welfare Contact Cards: