1. Vaccine information

There is a lot of information out there about the COVID-19 vaccine. To make it a little easier for you we have collated a list of useful links provided to us by the Ministry of Health including a couple of extras we found ourselves.

Official sources of COVID-19 information

Unite against COVID-19

Ministry of Health NZ

Karawhiua – campaign for whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccine information 

Everyone in New Zealand aged 12 and over can get their vaccine now 

Getting your vaccine – what to expect (simplified version) 

Getting your vaccine – what to expect (full version) 

COVID-19 resources provided in multiple languages 

COVID-19 resources in New Zealand Sign Language

COVID-19 resources in easy read format

Vaccine development, safety and effectiveness

Side effects of COVID-19 vaccines

NZ Vaccine Facts Learn about the COVID-19 pandemic, getting vaccinated, and what the future holds for Aotearoa New Zealand

Vaccination and employment relations 

Guidance for employers on vaccination-related issues and good employer practice  

Online videos 

Dr. Ashley Bloomfield on vaccines: A simple overview of the vaccines and their safety. 

Vaccines begin in Waikato: DHB staff and other frontline health workers in the Waikato talk about their vaccine experiences. 

Addressing misinformation with Dr. Rawiri Mckree-Jensen: Dr. Rawiri provides advice on trusted information sources and recognising and avoiding misinformation. 

A kid friendly guide to the vaccine

How the CoHow mRNA vaccines, like Comirnaty, work

Stay up to date. 

Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Newsletter  

Unite Against COVID-19 Newsletter