COVID-19 INFORMATION

OPAIC Guidelines

Background

New Zealand has now entered the Covid-19 Protection Framework. The framework introduces a flexible traffic light system for managing Covid-19 in the community.  It provides us with more freedom to move around, and less disruption to our daily lives caused by lockdowns and other restrictions. Auckland is now at the Orange level of the framework. You can find detailed information about the traffic light system here.

On campus at the Orange setting

Tertiary education facilities can open at the Orange setting. In Study Block 2, all classes will take place on campus. 

Face masks

Although masks are not specifically mandated in tertiary education settings, face masks help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and the Government recommends wearing them in all indoor settings.

What to do if you’re sick

Anyone who is required to self-isolate should stay home. Please contact your lecturer and Student Success (studentsuccessaic@op.ac.nz) if you are required to self-isolate to let them know.

Keeping safe on campus

Please continue to follow public health guidelines to protect yourself, your whānau, and your community:

• Wash and sanitise your hands regularly
• Wear a face mask to help reduce the spread of Covid-19
• Physically distance where possible
• Isolate when you are a household contact
• Get a test if you have symptoms
• Stay at home if unwell
• Get a booster vaccine if you are eligible

Support for Covid positive and isolating students

We are here to support you if you test positive for Covid-19 or need to isolate because you are a household contact.

If you test positive or need to isolate, please contact Student Success by emailing studentsuccessaic@op.ac.nz to inform the team of your situation. 

Information for OPAIC students

Covid-19 update - Monday 2 May

Covid-19 update - Wednesday 20 April 

Covid-19 update - Friday 1 April 

Covid-19 update - Friday 25 February

Covid-19 update - Friday 4 February

Covid-19 update - Friday 28 January

Covid-19 update - Wednesday 26 January

Covid-19 update - Monday 12 January

Covid-19 update - Friday 17 December

Covid-19 update - Tuesday 14 December

Important links

Ministry of Health

COVID-19 Government website

Contact

The OPAIC emergency number is 021 0282 8711.

Please note this number is for emergencies only. Please email studentsuccessaic@op.ac.nz for all non-emergency questions.