Tāmaki Makaurau Pulling Out All The Stops For Super Saturday Vaccination Drive

People will get a whole lot more than a vaccine dose this Saturday, with free ice cream, sausage sizzles, live music and spot prizes on offer at many vaccination centres and pop-up events being held across the city.

Super Saturday, the nationwide drive is aimed at capturing those yet to get their first dose, or those who are due for their second. In Auckland, 13 per cent of the eligible population is still yet to get their first dose.

Opening hours across the majority of the region’s 16 community vaccination centres and drive-throughs have been extended especially for the day. Among them is the CBD vaccination centre, which is being donned with rainbow decorations and there will be live music, a sausage sizzle and spot prizes. At Albany, there will be free coffee, a Mr Whippy truck visit, spot prizes and chocolate fish handed out to those who receive their dose.

Many of the mobile vaccination buses and vans – all run by Māori and Pacific provider partners – will be out and about in the community. Details on times, locations and giveaways are listed below.

Celebrities, including sports stars and TV personalities, will be making appearances at some sites throughout the day.

More than 70 general practices and over a dozen pharmacies involved in the vaccine roll-out are also opening their doors especially for the day. Among them is Mairangi Medical Centre, whose staff are dressing up to a “Save Our Summer” theme and Papatoetoe Family Doctors, whose staff are handing out free hot chickens alongside every vaccine dose.

And up to a dozen pop-up events are happening across the city, the details of which are outlined below.

Air New Zealand is also transforming one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets into a vaccine clinic, offering the opportunity for 300 people to get vaccinated in business class. Those spots have already been filled.

Northern Region Health Coordination Centre (NRHCC) Programme Director Matt Hannant is urging anyone who is still to get their first dose to come along, as well as people who need their second dose. Second doses can be given 21 days after the first dose.

“It’s eight weeks to go until summer, so we’re encouraging everyone to get their vaccinations this weekend to help ensure you’re set to get out and about and enjoy the summer.

“Come on down, grab a sausage or a coffee, and bring along any whānau with you too.

“Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19. With COVID-19 cases in the community, this weekend is a really important time to be getting answers to your questions and getting vaccinated.

“If you’re still feeling a bit unsure, you can have a chat to one of our friendly medical staff who will be on hand to answer questions at any of our community vaccination centres.”

People can find their nearest vaccination centre or pop-up event at vaccinateforauckland.nz

Here is a guide of what to expect at some of our vaccination sites across the city this Saturday.

Note, last appointment at sites listed below is half an hour before closing time.

Vaccination Centres

Note, the hours are subject to change so please check in on our website for the latest: https://immunisation.northernregion.health.nz

Vaccination buses, vans (a snapshot)

Pop-up events

Latter Day Saints, Beach Haven – run by The Fono
4 Aeroview Drive, Beach Haven
7:30am – 12:00pm

Eventfinda Stadium Carpark – run by The Fono
Silverfield Road, Wairau Valley
12:45pm – 3:30pm

Onehunga High School – run by Ngati Whatua Orakei
24 Pleasant View, Onehunga
9:00am – 3:00pm

Langimalie Supervax Event - run by Tongan Health Society
1 Fleming Street, Onehunga
Time TBC

Countdown Head Office - Favona - run by Highbrook staff (NRHCC)
80 Favona Road
10:00am – 3:00pm

Otara Carpark – run by Southseas
20 Newbury Street, Otara
8:30am – 5:00pm

Aorere College – run by Turuki
2 Selfs Road, Papatoetoe
9am – 3pm

Manurewa Stake Centre – run by NRHCC
2 Rowandale Ave, Manurewa
Time TBC

Komiti Tina & Tama’ita’l o Samoa – run by Pasefika Family Health
95 Browns Road, Manurewa (Netball Courts)
9:00am – 5:00pm

Latter Day Saints Church in Manurewa – run by Baderdrive Medical
15 Robertson Road, Manurewa
Time TBC

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