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Living with COVID Principles in 2022 and Beyond
Monday, 28 February 2022 11:00 AM
Understand how major New Zealand organisations are working through Omicron and what we can learn from the Australian Omicron experience. Hosted by BusinessNZ, led by Dr Ian Norton with Wendi Croft and Darren Evans. Watch the recording

LATEST NEWS 
Wednesday 13 April Update 
From 11.59 PM Wednesday 13 April 2022, New Zealand will move to 'Orange". There will be no capacity limit on any gatherings, both indoors and outdoors and facemasks are encouraged but not required in hospitality and cafes.  Read more.

COVID-19 Updates


21 December 2021

Essentials for your Business - Omicron Update 

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Source: Business Central


29 November 2021

Essentials for your Business - Regional Traffic Light levels announced

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26 November 2021

Essentials for your Business - Further guidance under traffic light 

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24 November 2021

Essentials for your Business - Opening NZ back up to the world

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23 November 2021

Essentials for your Business - Further industry vaccination mandates

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22 November 2021

Essentials for your Business - Traffic light system to start on Friday 3 December

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17 November 2021

Essentials for your Business - Non-Member Communication 

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15 November 2021

Essentials for your Business

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9 November 2021

Essentials for your Business - Education & Health Sectors 

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26 October 2021

Essentials for your Business

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23 October 2021

Essentials for your Business - to Education & Health Care Sectors

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23 October 

Expanded vaccination order for health and disability, education and prison workers

A newly-signed Order means most people working in three key sectors will very soon need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the sake of themselves, their workmates and their communities, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed. 

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New Zealand COVID-19 Protection Framework

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22 October 2021

Essentials for your Business

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11 October 2021

Essentials for your Business

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4 October 2021

Essentials for your Business

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30 September 2021

Essentials for your Business

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29 September 2021

Essentials for your Business

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27 September 2021

Essentials for your Business

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20 September 2021
Essentials for your Business
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10 September 2021
Essentials for your Business
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7 September 2021
Join us for our Operating at Alert Level Two webinar
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6 September 2021
Essential Updates for your business
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6 September 2021
Join us for our Managing Cashflow Through COVID Webinar
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2 September 2021
Complete our Alert Level 3 Business Pulse Survey
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30 August 2021
Essential Updates for your business
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27 August 2021
Essential Updates for your business
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26 August 2021
Wage Subsidy & Resurgence Support Payment Q&A
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25 August 2021
Q&A with Business Central Employment Relations expert Michael Witt
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23 August 2021
Essential Updates for your business
The latest: Auckland will remain at Alert, Level Four until Tuesday 31 August, while the rest of New Zealand will remain at Alert Level Four until at least Friday 27 August...
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22 August 2021
Essential Updates for your business
We've gathered the latest weekend announcements from the Government, that may have an impact for you and your business. Here's what you need to know ...
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20 August 2021
Essential Updates for your business
From the Alert Level 4 extension to today's webinar with Hon Grant Robertson, here’s what you need to know...
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19 August 2021
Essential Updates for your business
There are a few things to cover in today’s COVID-19 update, so here’s what you need to know...
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18 August 2021
ExportNZ ASB Wellington Awards
Due to the change in alert levels, with everywhere in New Zealand now at Alert Level 4, unfortunately, our ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards planned for this Thursday 19th August will be postponed until we are able to hold them.
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Source: ExportNZ Central Region

17 August 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
At 11.59 pm tonight, Tuesday 17 August 2021, everywhere in New Zealand will move to Alert Level 4.
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Source: Business Central

21 May 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out for all New Zealanders from now into 2022 based on the Government’s identification of those most at risk. This guide aims to help you understand what your obligations are when it comes to vaccinations for your staff, based on employment law and health and safety.
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Source: Business Central & MBIE

4 May 2021
COVID-19 MBIE guidance for business
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5 March 2021
Member Communication
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3 March 2021
What you need to know
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2 March 2021
What you need to know
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27 February 2021

Member Communication

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18 February 2021

What you need to know

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18 February 2021

What you need to know

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17 February 2021

What you need to know

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15 February 2021

What you need to know

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Alert Levels 2 and 3: Guidance for Transport Operators

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Source: Parliamentary Counsel Office 

Public Health Response (Alert Level Requirements) Order 2021

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Source: Parliamentary Counsel Office

14 February 2021

Member Communication

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Source: Business Central 

18 January 2021

Some important changes you may have missed over the holiday break- Read more 
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30 March 2022

New Guidance for Workplace Vaccination Policies

Vaccination requirements may no longer be appropriate for managing COVID-19 in the workplace, given the high rates of vaccination and the reduced risk of reinfection for those who have recently recovered from COVID-19.  Read more

Source: Business Central


23 March 2022

Updated Red Setting

New Zealand will move to the ‘Phase 3’ rules for the Omicron response. From midnight 25 March there will be significant changes to 'Red'. The PM also announced removal of Vaccine Pass requirements, tracing and some vaccine mandates from 4 April. Read more

Source: Business Central



24 February 2022

Phase 3 of Omicron Response

New Zealand will move to the ‘Phase 3’ rules for the Omicron response. Close contacts are no longer required to isolate and Rapid Antigen Tests will become the primary method of testing. Read more

Source: Business Central



21 February 2022

Government Announces COVID-19 Business Support

Today the Government announced financial assistance for Businesses – a ‘COVID Support Payment’ – for those affected by Omicron, as well as extending other assistance available. Read more

Source: Business Central



14 February 2022

All of New Zealand will move to phase two of the Omicron response plan

Moving to Phase 2 reinforces the need for your business to be prepared for potential workforce shortages, due to staff being sick or needing to self-isolate. Read more

Source: Business Central



10 February 2022

Critical Worker Eligibility Announced

Under the scheme, ‘critical workers’ will be able to return to work, even if they are identified as close contacts, and would be required to isolate under certain circumstances. Read more

Source: Business Central



3 February 2022

Update on New Zealand border opening

The Prime Minister announced a 5-step plan to open the New Zealand border and reconnect to the world. 
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Source: Business Central



2 February 2022

Reconnecting New Zealand

Through our BusinessNZ network, we invite you to join our live stream with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tomorrow. The Prime Minister will outline the Government’s economic priorities for 2022 and plans for reconnecting New Zealanders and New Zealand businesses with the world. Read more

Source: Business Central

New Zealand is now at Orange

What's the latest?

The government has moved New Zealand to Orange on the Traffic Light System.

Mandates have been removed for sectors outside heath, care homes, corrections, and border workers. 

If you test positive, isolate for 7 days, members of your household need to isolate with you.

Mask requirements remain in place across retail, public transport and healthcare services.


What does it mean for your business?

There is no longer a capacity limit for events, with seating and distancing requirements removed for both indoor and outdoor hospitality.

The My Vaccine Pass system will not longer be required to participate in the Traffic Light System, but private businesses may choose to require a vaccine pass. 

Government support is now available for businesses who can prove losses, and isolating employees can be eligible for the leave support scheme.