The All Blacks have urged New Zealanders to get their Covid-19 vaccinations to "protect yourselves and your loved ones".
Covid-19 vaccinations are now open to all New Zealanders aged 12 years and over. The free vaccinations can be booked via BookMyVaccine.nz or by calling 0800282926.
In a videoreleased by New Zealand Rugby, several All Blacks stars sent a message to Kiwis about the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19.
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara said the vaccine "protects us all and keeps us together".
"We know everyone is doing it tough at home and our thoughts are with you all," Perenara said.
Three and a half million doses of the Pfizer vaccine had been administered in New Zealand as of midnight, Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins said on Wednesday.
Fifty-four per cent of the eligible population in the country have received at least one dose.
