It is free to get tested for COVID-19 if you:
- have COVID-19 symptoms
- are a household contact
- have been told to get a test by a health official
Pre-ordering your test is the quickest and easiest option. You can request a RAT online, or call 0800 222 478.
You will be sent instructions on how to collect your test from a RAT Collection Centre.
Visit a Community Testing Centre instead if you need help using a RAT, or you were advised to get a PCR test or a supervised test.
Community Testing Centres - what to expect
Community Testing Centres are under a lot of demand at the moment. While staff are doing their best to manage please be kind and be patient.
Before going to get tested check the information below:
- Check you are eligible for free testing; you need to have COVID-19 symptoms or be a household contact. If you aren't eligible you can't get tested at a Community Testing Centre. Lots of pharmacies now stock COVID-19 RATs for purchase.
- It may be quicker to order a RAT kit for collection instead. You can do this online or by calling 0800222478 for free.
- Be prepared to wait; we are seeing long queues at the moment. We recommend bringing water, snacks, and devices to keep you entertained. If you are going to a walk-in clinic you may also need items to protect you from the weather (e.g. sun cream, or a coat).
- There are occasions when a testing centre may need to close at short notice. This could be because of long queues or system outages. While we do our best to reflect live site information, it may not be updated immediately upon a site closing. You may want to check the options for which centre you can visit if your first option becomes unavailable.
Testing at your workplace
Some workplaces choose to arrange surveillance testing of their staff and visitors. If your workplace wishes to complete surveillance testing, and you are not a critical service participating in the Return to Work scheme, this will need to be organised through a private laboratory and testing provider. Find a private testing supplier.
Supervised vs unsupervised RATs
Most people will have an unsupervised RAT; this is where you are asked to carry out the test by yourself.
If you are tested at a healthcare facility it is likely to be supervised; this is where it’s carried out by a healthcare professional or someone trained to administer RATs.
Find your local RAT Collection Centre
For collection of pre-ordered RATs only - click here to order
North Auckland
Warkworth RAT Collection Centre
77 Morrison Drive, Warkworth.
Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sat to Sun: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Trucks please park on road, occupants to walk in.
Orewa RAT Collection Centre
Life Pharmacy Orewa. 8D Tamariki Ave, Orewa, Hibiscus Coast.
Mon to Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Walk-In only.
Silverdale RAT Collection Centre
Weiti Unichem Pharmacy, 2/3 Brian Smith Drive, Silverdale.
Mon to Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Walk-In only.
Albany RAT Collection Centre
End of Oaklands Road, Albany.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Walk-In only.
Northcote RAT Collection Centre
16 - 18 College Road, Northcote. Corner of College Road and Kilham Avenue. Entrance via College Road.
Mon to Sun: 7:30am - 6:30pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In.
Central Auckland
Auckland CBD RAT Collection Centre
Chemist Warehouse, 1A/155 Lower Queen Street.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Walk-In only.
Balmoral RAT Collection Centre
182 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden.
Mon to Sun: 7:30am - 7:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Glen Innes RAT Collection Centre
Auckland Netball Centre. 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, Glen Innes
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Walk-In Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Drive-Thru. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Mount Wellington RAT Collection Centre
95 - 105 Leonard Road, Mount Wellington.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru only.
West Auckland
Helensville RAT Collection Centre
Unichem Pharmacy, Helensville. 50 Commercial Road.
Mon to Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Sat: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Sun: CLOSED
Walk-In only.
Westgate RAT Collection Centre
7-9 Westgate Drive, Westgate.
Mon to Sun: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Drive-Thru only.
Massey RAT Collection Centre
Corner of Kedgley Road and Gunton Drive, Westgate Zone 4 carpark, Massey.
Tue to Sat: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sun to Mon: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Walk-In Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru.
Henderson RAT Collection Centre
Whānau House, Waipareira Trust. Corner of Edsel St & Catherine St, Henderson.
Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sun: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Health New Lynn RAT Collection Centre
Level 1 carpark, Totara Health Services, McCrae Way, New Lynn.
Mon to Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sat to Sun: CLOSED
Drive Thru / Walk-In.
East Auckland
Pakuranga RAT Collection Centre
Lloyd Elsmore Park. Lady Marie Drive, Pakuranga Heights.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
South Auckland
Māngere RAT Collection Centre
Te Wānanga Ō Aotearoa, 15 Canning Crescent, Māngere.
Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In.
Ōtara RAT Collection Centre
Otara Town Centre. 14 Fair Mall, Otara.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in. Smaller trucks can drive thru.
Wiri RAT Collection Centre
The Whānau Ora Community Clinic. 25 Druces Road, Wiri.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Manurewa RAT Collection Centre
Mountfort Park. Carpark opposite 199 Weymouth Road, Manurewa.
Thu 19th May: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Mon to Fri: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Sat: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Sun: CLOSED
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Takanini RAT Collection Centre
8 Great South Road, Takanini.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In.
Pukekohe RAT Collection Centre
6 Roulston Street, Pukekohe
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In.
Islands
Waiheke RAT Collection Centre
132 Ocean View Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island.
Mon - Thu: 11:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat to Sun: CLOSED
Walk-In only.
Find your local Community Testing Centre
For PCR testing and collection of RATs without a pre-order
North Auckland
Warkworth Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
77 Morrison Drive, Warkworth.
Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sat to Sun: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Trucks please park on road, occupants to walk in.
Northcote Community Testing Centre
16 - 18 College Road, Northcote. Corner of College Road and Kilham Avenue. Entrance via College Road.
Mon to Sun: 7:30am - 6:30pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In.
Central Auckland
Balmoral Community Testing Centre
182 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden
Mon to Sun: 7:30am - 7:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Glen Innes Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
Auckland Netball Centre. 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, Glen Innes
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Walk-In Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Drive-Thru. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
West Auckland
Massey Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
Corner of Kedgley Road and Gunton Drive, Westgate Zone 4 carpark, Massey.
Tue to Sat: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sun to Mon: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Walk-In Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru.
Henderson Community Testing Centre
Whānau House, Waipareira Trust. Corner of Edsel St & Catherine St, Henderson.
Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sun: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Health New Lynn Community Testing Centre
Level 1 carpark, Totara Health Services, McCrae Way, New Lynn.
Mon to Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sat to Sun: CLOSED
Drive Thru / Walk-In.
East Auckland
Pakuranga Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
Lloyd Elsmore Park. Lady Marie Drive, Pakuranga Heights.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
South Auckland
Māngere Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
Te Wānanga Ō Aotearoa, 15 Canning Crescent, Māngere
Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In
Ōtara Community Testing Centre
Otara Town Centre. 14 Fair Mall, Otara.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in. Smaller trucks can drive thru.
Wiri Community Testing Centre
The Whānau Ora Community Clinic. 25 Druces Road, Wiri.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Manurewa Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
Mountfort Park. Carpark opposite 199 Weymouth Road, Manurewa.
Thu 19th May: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Mon to Fri: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Sat: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Sun: CLOSED
Drive-Thru / Walk-In. Suitable for medium trucks to park, occupants to walk in.
Takanini Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
8 Great South Road, Takanini.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In.
Papakura Marae Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
29 Hunua Road, Papakura.
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Sat to Sun: CLOSED
Drive-Thru / Walk-In
Pukekohe Pop-Up Community Testing Centre
6 Roulston Street, Pukekohe
Mon to Sun: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Drive-Thru / Walk-In.