Changes to face mask requirements
April 14, 2022
On 13 April 2022, the whole of New Zealand moved to the Orange setting of the Covid-19 Protection Framework. Under the Orange setting of Covid-19 Protection Framework, everyone aged 12 and over (including drivers) must wear a face mask while on school transport unless they have an exemption. Summary of Covid-19 Protection Framework face mask requirements Red Face masks are mandatory if you are aged 8 years or over or are a student who is in Year 4 or above on public transport and Ministry of Education funded school transport Orange Face masks are mandatory if you are aged 12