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COVID-19 coronavirus was first reported in China at the end of 2019. It spread worldwide. Vaccination offers the greatest protection from serious illness and reduces the risk of transmission.

This page offers the latest updates for the potato industry and useful resources.

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All mask requirements have been dropped, except for healthcare and aged care facilities.

Vaccine mandates will be dropped from 27th September 2022.

Incoming travellers no longer have to be vaccinated.

Please refer to the government website for further information.

Useful Numbers

POTATOES NEW ZEALAND 0800 399 674
HORTICULTURE NEW ZEALAND +64 4 472 3795 and see their key Covid-19 contacts here
RURAL SUPPORT: 0800 787 254
If you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call the Police immediately on 111. If you feel you are not coping, it is important to talk with a health professional. For support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 – free, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to talk with a trained counselor.
SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633
KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
DEPRESSION.ORG.NZ: 0800 111 757 text 4202
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