Here are some links with useful information on the covid-19 virus (Coronavirus) in New Zealand:

• Covid19.govt.nz Official “all you need to know” site from the NZ government.
• What it is, and how to protect yourself (Radio New Zealand)
• Ministry of Health Guidelines to self-quarantining yourself for example, if you’re recently returning from a country where it’s prevalent.
• Ministry of Health Advice for International Travellers
• Ministry of Health pages on Coronavirus/covid-19
• Ministry of Health FAQ
• Ministry of Education pages on Coronavirus/covid-19
• Auckland Airport Coronavirus/covid-19 FAQ
• How to Self-Isolate (Radio New Zealand)

Summarising those:

• Spread by droplets from coughing and sneezing.
• Symptoms are like the flu (coughing, sneezing), and it can take up to 14 days between being exposed and having symptoms.
• This means you should wash your hands often (soap and water, rub hands together for 30s) and try not to touch your face.
• If you have difficulty breathing, phone for medical help (call your GP, or call 111 if you need help urgently). That’s a symptom of pneumonia.
• If you’re sick, stay at home. Cover your sneezes with disposable tissues, wash your hands. Read this.
• There’s no vaccine.
• There are multiple cases in NZ.
• There will probably eventually be more cases. Don’t let your anxiety get out of control, because (a) most people get mild symptoms, and (b) if you don’t have it then whether other people get it or not is out of your control.
• International travel is seriously disrupted: if you’re arriving from overseas, behave as though you have the virus and self-quarantine.
• Don’t panic-buy supplies. Supermarkets are still open and supply lines still working: shelves are stocked of everything but hand sanitiser (some of which aren’t effective than washing with soap).