COVID-19 RESPONSE

Covid update 29 March

Covid restrictions have eased and we may see a traffic light setting change next week.

Omicron Phase Three starts tonight

The Government today announced that New Zealand will move to phase three of the Omicron response from midnight tonight. Phase three has changes to isolation requirements and use of RATs.

Omicron update February 17

Covid 19 update that covers bubbles, new close contact definitions and financial support for businesses.

Close Contact Exemption Scheme and Bubbles of One

The Government released new advice today (February 10) about its plan with dealing with the Omicron variant in the workplace.

Rapid Antigen Testing in the Workplace

There are key steps plant production managers can take to ensure their businesses are set up for RATs and for high numbers of Omicron in their community.

Covid Protection Framework FAQs

Advice on how to manage your workplace risk and staff under this new COVID management phase

COVID-19 traffic light system in the workplace

Resources for NZPPI members as workplaces move into the traffic light system at midnight on Dec 2

Vaccination risk assessments and workplace policy

Worksafe says employers can require that some work be done only by a vaccinated employee, if a risk assessment identifies this is necessary for work health and safety purposes. That may be the case where the nature of the work itself raises the risk of COVID-19 infection and transmission above the risk faced outside work.

Covid-19 Safe Practice Plan

The following protocols should be implemented in areas and regions operating at Covid-19 Level 3, or traffic light level Orange or Red.

Managing Delta

As we head into summer, we are all facing an uncertain time due to Delta strain and the fast-paced responses from Government. Ministry of Health modelling has made it clear that Delta cases will continue to rise and are likely to spread into new parts of the country. As restrictions ease off in some regions, others may see the introduction of new restrictions.

Vaccination & Testing Fact Sheet November 2021

With the Covid19 Delta-variant quickly moving around the country, Government focus now is getting eligible people fully vaccinated. This has an impact on employers who are unsure of their rights and responsibilities to their staff around vaccinations and health and safety.

How to Manage a Potential Workplace Outbreak of Covid-19

Despite your best efforts to prevent a Covid-19 case in your workplace, it’s possible a worker or other person at work may start to show symptoms. Click here for advice.

Quarantine-free Travel Changes from November 8th 2021

From 8 November 2021 there will be one way quarantine-free travel from Samoa, Tonga or Vanuatu to New Zealand.

COVID-19 Plant Production Resources

MPI have released a helpful resource for operating at Alert Level 2. NZPPI has also produced posters for your workplace relating to home & work bubbles, and dispatch regulations.