Covid-19 Resources
24 February 2023
This will replace the existing Pfizer booster and is considered likely to be more effective against Omicron subvariants than earlier vaccines. Click to find out more.
14 September 2022
We have received updated information about mask wearing from Dr. Martin Chadwick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer from the Ministry of Health.
13 September 2022
The COVID-19 Protection Framework was removed at 11.59pm, Monday 12 September 2022. Here's what this means for kaiwhakaora ngangahau.
10 March 2022
Please click here to view a letter from the ACC Recovery Services Team, explaining the ways in which they've made it easier for health professionals to work with them during Omicron.
07 March 2022
The OTBNZ is a small team.
Given the current environment, please remember to be patient and kind.
We endeavour to respond to you as soon as we can.
Noho ora mai tātou.
Given the current environment, please remember to be patient and kind.
We endeavour to respond to you as soon as we can.
Noho ora mai tātou.
04 March 2022
Please click here to view a letter from Martin Chadwick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, requesting non-DHB Allied Health professionals to join the health surge workforce.
21 February 2022
Incoming mail service disruptions to the Board may cause delays.
Both these issues are in response to the Board's COVID-19 safe working requirements.
Both these issues are in response to the Board's COVID-19 safe working requirements.
17 February 2022
This policy applies to students completing face-to-face training assessments under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Protection Framework) Order 2021.
16 February 2022
Changes to the Vaccinations Order regarding boosters came into effect at 11.59pm on Monday, 14 February 2022.
11 February 2022
The Government has now released information about the Close Contact Exemption scheme.
08 February 2022
As the Ministry of Health circulates continuing changes to Aotearoa New Zealand's COVID-19 response, the OTBNZ has collated key information for practitioners' reference.
26 January 2022
The COVID-19 vaccination order has been altered to include a requirement for boosters.
24 January 2022
Following Aotearoa New Zealand's move to Red at 11.59pm on Sunday 23 January, OTBNZ staff will be working from home until further notice.
15 December 2021
Rapid antigen tests are to be publicly available from selected pharmacies from Wednesday, 15 December.
03 December 2021
The OTBNZ has developed a list of resources to enable you to make informed decisions. This will be updated as further information becomes available and the country comes to terms with the new system.