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Greetings - in this edition, we have some information on what level 3 could look like, and highlight some considerations that businesses should take to ensure they are able to operate safely. We have also included some guidance from the Meat Industry Association around the guidelines they have created to ensure a safe working enviroment.

Catherine Beard

027 463 3212 or cbeard@exportnz.org.nz

Moving from level 4 to level 3...

Moving from Alert Level 4 to Level 3

NZ is still in Level 4 and will stay at Level 4 at least until 20 April.

The decision on when we move to Level 3 will be made on 20 April.

When we go to Level 3, there will no longer be the focus on ’essential businesses only’.

At Level 3, any business will be able to operate as long as they comply with Level 3 criteria and all obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

Level 3 criteria will likely include:

  • Staying home, if working from home is possible.
  • If at work, 2-metre social distancing and hygiene requirements will still apply.
  • Bars, restaurants and retail stores will have to stay closed for over-the-counter business but will be allowed to operate food delivery, click & collect, online or drive through sales.  ‘No contact’ rules will apply
  • Tradespersons, house movers etc required to enter homes will be able to do so but must observe safe distance and ‘no contact’ rules.
  • Travel will be permitted for necessary reasons (commuting to work, taking children to school etc), within your region.
  • Recreation will be permitted as long as you are separate from anyone outside your bubble.  Swimming, shore-based fishing and surfing will be OK in Level 3, but not motorised sports (boating etc), and no large gatherings.
  • Schools will be partly reopened (for students up to year 10).  Attendance will be voluntary, as parents will be encouraged to keep children home if possible.
  • Funerals & weddings will be limited to fewer than 10 people, with no reception, foods or drinks allowed

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How to operate safely in a COVID19 environment

The Meat Industry Association has created some guidelines to their members on how to operate safely in a COVID19 environment which can be found here.

Useful links

New Zealand Government

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

Ministry of Transport (MOT):

The webpage includes guidance on transport essential services during the Level 4 period.

Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE):

If you have specific queries about whether your business is an essential service, you can email or call 0508 377 388 (call centre is open until 6pm)

New Zealand Customs Service:

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