Aotearoa New Zealand is now using the new COVID-19 Protection Framework or traffic light system to manage COVID-19. You can find details of the different traffic light settings and what they mean at covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights
Further information is available, including:
- When face coverings are needed
- How to get a Vaccine Pass – which people will need to access some venues and businesses
Information is also available in multiple languages. There is a link to translations on the homepage of covid19.govt.nz.
Organisations that offer support
COVID-19 has proven a tough time for people. Economic hardship and feeling isolated from families and communities have been particularly stressful for some.
A number of ethnic community organisations are providing a range of support for those in need. You will find their details below.
Ekta New Zealand
Contact Details:
Manjit Grewal
021-1317644
Ekta New Zealand offers the following services in the Wellington area:
- Support with Vaccine Pass applications and printing
- Transport to and from vax sites in WCC area (weekends)
- Food parcels only on Thursday (at Hanson Court 1030-1pm) and Saturday (@ St Peter’s 10-12pm)
- Kai on Saturday (@Manners Street 4.30-5.30pm)
- Food vouchers ( conditions apply).
Wellington Interfaith Council
Contact Details:
Manjit Grewal
021-1317644
Wellington Interfait Council offers the following services in the Wellington area:
- Support with Vaccine Pass applications and printing
- Transport to and from vax sites in WCC area (weekends)
- Food parcels only on Thursday (at Hanson Court 1030-1pm) and Saturday (@ St Peter’s 10-12pm)
- Kai on Saturday (@Manners Street 4.30-5.30pm)
- Food vouchers ( conditions apply).
New Zealand Chinese Association Canterbury
Emmie King
021 211 7441
New Zealand Chinese Association offers the following services in the Canterbury region:
- Elder care
- Translation and interpretation in Cantonese (support in language or communication)
- Digital support/technical assistance
- Welfare support to families in isolation
- Provide Chinese in New Zealand the means of mutual assistance, social interchange and recreation.
Wellbeing Charitable Trust Board
Contact Details:
Eva Chen
022 632 1053
WECHAT: WellbeingNZ
Wellbeing Charitable Trust Board offers the following services:
- Emergency food supplies
- Referrals to support providers
- Wellbeing support
- Advocacy
- COVID-19 related information in 8 ethnic languages.
Chinese New Settlers Services Trust
Contact Details:
Jenny Wang
Chinese New Settlers Services Trust offers the following services in the Auckland region:
- Emergency food supplies
- Referrals
- Welfare support to families in isolation
- Interpretation and language services.
Supreme Sikh Society
Contact Details:
Mr Daljit Singh
supremesikhsocietynz@gmail.com
09-296 2376
https://www.supremesikhsociety.co.nz/contact/
Supreme Sikh Society offers the following services in the Auckland region:
- Emergency food supplies
- Food Drive
- Welfare support to families
- Spiritual support.
Kāhui Tū Kaha
Contact Details:
Yasser El Shall
yasser.elshall@kahuitukaha.co.nz
09 531 4040
Kāhui Tū Kaha (kahuitukaha.co.nz)
Kāhui Tū Kaha offers the following services in Auckland and Northland:
- Mental Health support
- Wellbeing support.
If you are organisation that can help those in need, and would like us to share your details on this page, please email info@ethniccommunities.govt.nz