Measles in Auckland
Auckland
Update 8 March 2026
Update: 27 February 2026
New measles case confirmed in Auckland linked to overseas travel - Health NZexternal link
Update: 26 February 2026
Three measles cases have now been identified in Auckland, all of which are linked to recent overseas travel. Measles is a serious and highly infectious illness which can affect adults as well as children and babies.
Locations of interest
A number of locations of interest have been identified in Auckland. These are places a person with measles visited while infectious.
If you were at any of these locations at the dates and times listed, follow the advice provided. Note, some locations show as ‘close contact’ and immediate quarantine may be needed.
Check if you are protected against measles
- Now is a good time to check if you are protected against measles.
Measles immunity - Getting immunised with 2 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine (after the age of 12 months) is the best form of protection against measles. Discuss with your vaccinator or other trusted health service.
- The MMR vaccine is free in Aotearoa New Zealand for anyone under 18 years old, and for people who are eligible for free healthcare.
- You can book a vaccination appointment with a pharmacy, your doctor, nurse, Hauora Māori provider or Pacific health provider.
Book a vaccine - A free Vaccination Helpline is also available on 0800 28 29 26.
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24 February 2026
Two new measles cases have been identified in Auckland, linked to overseas travel and from the same household. Measles is a serious and highly infectious illness which can affect adults as well as children and babies.
Locations of interest
Locations of interest have been identified in Auckland. These are places a person with measles visited while infectious.
These include:
- Flight SQ281 from Singapore to Auckland, arriving in New Zealand on 17 February 2026
- Auckland International Airport from 11.30pm on 17 February to 1.30am on 18 February
- Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department waiting room on 21 February from 9am to 11am.
Public Health is attempting to contact all people on the flight and from Waitakere Hospital ED directly. If you sat in rows 31 to 46 on flight SQ281 and have not been contacted by Public Health, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
If you were at any of these locations at the dates and times listed, follow the advice provided.
Check if you are protected against measles
Now is a good time to check if you are protected against measles.
- Getting immunised with 2 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine (after the age of 12 months) is the best form of protection against measles. Discuss with your vaccinator or other trusted health service.
- The MMR vaccine is free in Aotearoa New Zealand for anyone under 18 years old, and for people who are eligible for free healthcare.
- You can book a vaccination appointment with a pharmacy, your doctor, nurse, Hauora Māori provider or Pacific health provider.
Find vaccination sites in your area - A free Vaccination Helpline is also available on 0800 28 29 26.external link