Warriors fans will still have to wait until July to see an NRL game played in Auckland, despite the government's decision to allow Australians into the country early.
Club chief executive Cameron George says they made a commitment to players, families and the NRL to be in Australia until the second half of the season.
George says bringing games home under current red light settings would be foolish.
Meanwhile The Wellington Phoenix football team say the announcement brings them a step closer to playing at home but they still need to overcome visa exemptions for international players and changes to the Covid protection framework to host crowds.
And the New Zealand Breakers have committed to seeing out the National Basketball League season in Aussie.
