Supporting the Pasifika workforce and communities through Covid-19

Mo le lagolagoina o le 'Aufaigaluega Pasefika fa'apea ma fa'alapotopotoga eseese i lenei taimi o le fa'ama'i o le Koviti-19.

Ngaahi tokoni kehekehe ma‘ae kakai moe kau ngaue Pasifiki ki hono tau’i e Koviti-19.

This page brings together reliable information about Covid-19 for Pasifika peoples, organisations employing Pasifika people, and Pasifika community groups.

O le punaoa lea I totonu o nei so'otaga a le upega tafa'ilagi (links) lea, e iai fa'amatalaga ua fa'amaonia e uiga I le fa'ama'I o le Koviti-19 mo Tagata Pasefika, Fa'alapotopotoga ma falefaigaluega lae faigaluega iai Tagata Pasefika, ma nisi o Fa'alapotopotoga Pasefika eseese.

Oku ma’u ‘i heni ‘ae ngaahi fakamatala pau fekau’aki moe Koviti 19 ma’ae kakai Pasifiki, ngaahi kautaha ‘oku nau faka ngaue’i e kakai Pasifiki mo ha toe kulupu Pasifiki pe.

• Stay home if you are unwell.
• Wash your hands with soap and water often.
• Keep track of where you have been using the NZ COVID Tracer app or writing down where you go and who you are with.
• Wear a mask or face covering (eg scarf, bandana) when you are outside your home and using public transport.
• Keep a physical distance between you and other people where possible when outside your home.
• Encourage your friends and family to also follow these guidelines.

See covid19.govt.nz and health.govt.nz

Some healthcare and other workers may also be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves or a gown. Your employer will let you know if you need PPE. Information on using PPE is available from Te Pou in Tongan and Samoan, or you can read it in English here.

Pasifika peoples have a high rate of testing for COVID-19 (see health.govt.nz). It is important that high levels of testing continue in the Pasifika community.

Testing helps identify people with Covid-19 and to manage wider spread of the virus within the community. Pasifika peoples are encouraged to get tested, along with Māori people, health and aged-care workers, older people, disabled people, and people with chronic health conditions. The best thing for the community is to take a test for Covid-19 if you have cold or flu-like symptoms or are offered a test for Covid-19. See covid19.govt.nz

If you’re in Auckland you can get a test at your local family doctor, a designated GP clinic, an urgent care clinic, or community testing centre. If you live outside Auckland contact Healthline (0800 358 5453) or your doctor to find out where to get tested. See health.govt.nz

You will get your results within a couple of days of being tested. You will then be told what you need to do next.

People who test positive or come into close contact with someone with Covid-19 may need to self-isolate or go into managed isolation.

People who need to self-isolate are unable to leave their homes to visit the supermarket or pharmacy. Family members, community groups, or providers may be able to help you. You may be able to order groceries online or use tools such as delivereat.co.nz to find supplies.

If you need to access food and medicines urgently you can contact your local Civil Defence and Emergency Group for help. If you are in Auckland phone 0800 222 296, otherwise visit communityhousing.org.nz or belong.org.nz for information in English and Pacific languages.

You can look after yourself by staying connected and supporting others, acknowledging how you are feeling, sticking to your routines where possible, and seeking accurate information from trustworthy sources.

Some good ways of looking after others involve continuing to give to others and letting them know you are there to help, checking in with people who might need help, being kind to one another, and working together.

See communityhousing.org.nz or belong.org.nz for information translated into other Pacific languages.

Pasifika communities and groups can apply for funding to support community responses and recovery from the impacts of Covid-19. To find out more and apply visit covid19.govt.nz or mpp.govt.nz.