The risk of measles being brought back into New Zealand by travellers is currently very high. Immunisation is the best protection and will help to prevent the spread of measles in our local communities.
Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand
We are starting to see more measles in Aotearoa. Get the latest information about locations where you may be at risk, and how to protect yourself.
Locations of interest — what this means
A location of interest is a place a person with measles visited.
A location of interest is a place a person with measles visited.
A location of interest is only listed on this page if public health teams have not been able to identify everyone else who was present at the place at the same time.
Public health will assess each location as a ‘close’ or ‘casual’ contact location to determine the risk of developing measles for those who were present. People who were present at a close contact location of interest are at a higher risk of developing measles than people who were at a casual contact exposure event.
It is important public health finds all people who are at an increased risk of measles through being at the locations on the dates / times specified, to provide them with any support needed and to help reduce the chance of measles spreading widely in the community.
There is no known risk of developing measles from any of these locations outside of the days and times listed.
Current locations of interest
Check the tables below to see if you were at any of these locations on the same days and at the same times mentioned, and follow the relevant advice for close or casual contacts.
If you were at more than one location of interest, follow the advice for close contacts first.
Close contact locations of interest
If you were at one of these locations on the day and at the time listed, you are considered by public health as a close contact of the person who has measles. Due to your level of exposure with the virus, you are at an increased risk of becoming infected. You should follow the advice for close contacts urgently.
Advice for close contacts (internal link)
Close contacts who are not immune to measles will be recommended to quarantine. This means staying at home (not going to work, school or public places). The public health team will provide you with more information and support.
| Exposure location | Exposure date and time | Quarantine start date and end date, if required |
Monitor for symptoms (until 21 days after exposure) |
Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pak n Save |
Wednesday 7 May 2025 10am to 11:45am | 14 May 2025 to the end of 21 May 2025 | Wednesday 28 May | All people are close contacts |
|
Unichem Pharmacy |
Wednesday 7 May 2025 9am to 10:30am | 14 May 2025 to the end of 21 May 2025 | Wednesday 28 May | All people are close contacts |
|
Woolworths Kelston CNR Great North Road and West Coast Road |
Saturday 3 May 2025 2:30pm to 4:30pm |
From 10 May 2025 to the end of 17 May 2025 | Saturday 24 May 2025 | All people who attended during this time are considered close contacts. |
|
Downtown car park 31 Customs Street West, |
Monday 5 May 2025 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
12 May 2025 to the end of 19 May 2025 | Monday 26 May 2025 | People who used the stairs during this time are considered close contacts. |
|
Downtown car park 31 Customs Street West, |
Monday 5 May 2025 11:00pm to 12:00am |
12 May 2025 to the end of 19 May 2025 | Monday 26 May 2025 | People who used the lift during this time are considered close contacts. |
|
Fullers360 (vessel D5) |
Monday 5 May 2025 3:30pm to 11:00pm |
12 May 2025 to end of 19 May 2025 | Monday 26 May 2025 |
People who used the toilets on these sailings up to 7:40pm are considered close contacts. People who sailed on any service after 7:40pm are considered close contacts, regardless of whether they used the toilet. |
|
Rangitoto to Auckland |
3:30pm | |||
|
Auckland to Half Moon Bay |
4:15pm | |||
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Half Moon Bay to Auckland |
5:00pm | |||
|
Auckland to Half Moon Bay |
5:40pm | |||
|
Half Moon Bay to Auckland |
6:30pm | |||
|
Auckland to Devonport |
7:20pm | |||
|
Devonport to Auckland |
7:40pm | |||
|
Auckland to Devonport |
9:00pm | |||
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Devonport to Auckland |
9:15pm | |||
|
Auckland to Devonport |
9:30pm | |||
|
Devonport to Auckland |
9:45pm |
Casual contact locations of interest
If you were at one of these locations on the day and at the time listed, you are considered by public health as a casual contact of the person who has measles. Due to your level of exposure to the virus, there is a possibility you could become infected. You should watch out for symptoms and follow the advice for casual contacts.
Advice for casual contacts (internal link)
| Exposure location | Exposure date and time | Quarantine start and end date if required | Monitor for symptoms (until 21 days after exposure) | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fullers360 Ferries |
Monday 5 May 2025 3:30pm to 7:40pm |
Not required | Monday 26 May 2025 | Only people who sailed on these services and who did not use the toilet are considered casual contacts. |
|
Rangitoto to Auckland |
3:30pm | |||
|
Auckland to Half Moon Bay |
4:15pm | |||
|
Half Moon Bay to Auckland |
5:00pm | |||
|
Auckland to Half Moon Bay |
5:40pm | |||
|
Half Moon Bay to Auckland |
6:30pm | |||
|
Auckland to Devonport |
7:20pm | |||
|
Devonport to Auckland |
7:40pm |
Advice for close contacts
Complete all the steps outlined below to best protect yourself and others from measles.
1
Contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 urgently
- If you have not been contacted by the public health service, contact Healthline urgently on 0800 611 116. This is free. Healthline will make sure public health staff contact you to check your immunity and provide information and advice.
- If you are pregnant or have a medical condition that has affected your immune system, let Healthline know.
2
Check the quarantine dates for the location you were at
If the quarantine date has already started, stay at home or wherever you are staying. Do not go to school or work until you have been contacted by the public health service — they will let you know what to do.
3
Monitor for measles symptoms until the date in the table
- Measles symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, sore and watery pink eyes and then a rash - Symptoms of measles (internal link)
- At any time, if you develop symptoms of measles, contact your healthcare provider or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Before going to a healthcare facility seeking care, call first and tell the healthcare professional that you have been in close contact with a person with measles. This will help them take steps to keep others safe. If you need an in-person appointment, wear a well-fitting mask to protect others.
4
Check if you are immune to measles
When public health contacts you, they will ask for evidence of your measles immunity. It will be helpful if you can find out this information before public health contact you.
Information on how to check if you are immune to measles and what evidence is needed is available here - Where to find medical records to check your immunity (internal link)
Advice for casual contacts
Complete all the steps outlined below to best protect yourself and others from measles.
1
Monitor for measles symptoms until the date listed in the table
- Measles symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, sore and watery pink eyes and then a rash - Symptoms of measles (internal link)
- At any time, if you develop symptoms of measles contact your healthcare provider or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Before going to a healthcare facility seeking care, call first and tell the healthcare professional that you may have been in contact with a person with measles. This will help them take steps to keep other people safe. If you need an in-person appointment, wear a well-fitting mask to protect others.
2
Check if you are immune to measles
Information on how to check if you are immune to measles is available here - Where to find medical records to check your immunity (internal link)
If you are not immune, or you do not know if you are immune to measles, get immunised.
- Get immunised unless you are pregnant or you have a condition that affects your immune system.
- You will need to receive 2 MMR vaccines at least one month apart to be fully protected.
- It is safe to have another MMR vaccine even if it is possible you are already immune to measles.
Find out more about where you can get immunised (internal link)
If you are pregnant, or have a condition that affects your immune system
Talk to your doctor, lead maternity carer or other healthcare provider.
- If you are pregnant, you cannot have the measles vaccine until after your pēpi is born.
- If you have a condition, or are taking medication, that could affect your immune system, you may need to delay getting a measles vaccine.