By now you will have heard the news, New Zealand is swiftly moving into Alert levels 3 and 2 to break the chain of community transmission of COVID-19. Auckland has fallen back into Alert Level 3 restrictions.

The rest of New Zealand will be in Level 2. Remember that this isn’t new to us; we’ve been here before, and we’ll get through this again. To help you navigate Lockdown 2 our most useful guides are listed below.

For Auckland-based businesses

Vaughan Granier, HR Assured NZ’s Workplace Relations Manager, has published an article to help you navigate the constraints and trading limitations as the region returns to a Level 3 Lockdown. You can read it here: Managing the workplace during lockdown

Resources for all businesses:

If you find yourself needing any guidance or simply a refresher on what the Alert levels mean for your workplace, below is a list of our COVID-related guides and resources for employers:

On H&S and Working from home:

• The home truth about H&S and working from home
   
• Social Isolation and mental health

On Alert levels:

• The rules for level 3 - published when the country initially moved to level 3, the rules for returning to level 3 still apply!
   
• Moving from Alert level 3 to Alert level 2 - published when the country moved to level 2 in May but provides a comprehensive refresher on workplace obligations.
   
• Contact Tracing and the Privacy Act 1993

Full Detail on Alert Level Restrictions:

The rules and obligations we’ve experienced before remain the same.

You can find all details on Alert level 2 and 3 restrictions at covid19.govt.nz.

Stay safe, New Zealand. We can do this!


Kind Regards,
HR Assured