The Northern Territory has reported 1086 new COVID-19 cases, with the government hailing its handling of the pandemic as parliament returned for the year.

Tuesday's case numbers were a rise on the 757 reported on Monday.

There are 156 people in hospital with the virus including one person in intensive care.

Active infections stand at 7233.

The government said it would build on a "proud record of managing COVID-19" in the year ahead as it also kept the region's economy strong.

"We are focusing on the exciting year ahead, on the new investment, jobs and opportunities coming to the Territory, because we are keeping on top of the pandemic," leader of government business in the parliament Natasha Fyles said.

"This parliament sitting week will build on the work we have done, supporting industry and positioning the Territory as a better place to live."

Ms Fyles, who is also the health minister, recently left isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.