I am in Group 2 – how do I get my vaccination?
If you are a frontline healthcare or disability worker and have not yet received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, please call the national call centre on 0800 28 29 26.
I am in Group 3 - how do I get my vaccination?
Please call the national call centre on 0800 28 29 26 or visit www.bookmyvaccine.nz
I am in Group 4 - how do I get my vaccination?
The general population rollout has begun with people aged 60 and over who are now invited to make an appointment.
From August 11, people aged 55 and over will receive notification by letter that they can now book an appointment. This will be followed up by an email and text.
Depending on vaccine supply and progress with other age groups, invitations will open up to people aged 45 and over from mid to late August, mid to late September for people aged 35 and over, with everyone else being eligible from October.
You will be notified when it is your turn and how to make an appointment. There is no need to be concerned as there is enough vaccine for everyone.
What if I need to be vaccinated urgently?
Anyone who is seeking early access to the vaccine must apply via the Ministry of Health.
Please find out more about eligibility and the application process here.
How will I know when it's my turn to receive a vaccine?
You’ll receive a letter from Book My Vaccine inviting you to book at BookMyVaccine.nz, followed up with an email and text. You will also receive a reminder the day before your appointment.
How do I book an appointment?
The best way is online via BookMyVaccine.nz. If booking online is not possible for you, call the national booking line on 0800 28 29 26.
Book online
Call 0800 28 29 26
Where to go for your vaccination
Two main vaccination centres are now open – one in New Plymouth and one in Hāwera.
New Plymouth Vaccination Centre
109, Powderham Street (ground floor of the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway building), New Plymouth
Hāwera Vaccination Centre
TSB Hub, Camberwell Road, Hāwera
GP clinics and pharmacies
The programme is working in partnership with GP clinics and pharmacies in the region to help with the vaccine roll-out. You may receive an invite direct from your GP to book into a patient-specific clinic. For a full list of the clinics available in Taranaki, please visit healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19-vaccination – each location has a direct link to BookMyVaccine.nz to make booking your appointment as straight-forward as possible.
Mobile Vaccination Unit
There are also mobile outreach units which will be visiting residential homes, remote areas and pop-up vaccination clinics, if needed.
For more information
The Ministry of Health website has lots of information and resources about the COVID-19 virus, the national vaccination programme, answers to many questions about the vaccine itself, data and statistics of how the vaccination programme is looking nationally and more!
Check it out at COVID-19: Vaccines | Ministry of Health NZ
See some of the frequently asked questions here.