New Zealand has a 4-level COVID-19 Alert System, with each Alert Level outlining the measures we need to take to keep us all safe. New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 on Monday 27 April at 11:59 pm. Find out what this means for your business below
Alert levels summary
The Alert Levels are determined by the Government and specify the public health and social measures to be taken in the fight against COVID-19. Learn more about what each level means here
Alert level 3
Returning to work at Alert Level 3
SiteSafe has developed a five-step guide for returning to work at Alert Level 3, including the processes that must be followed by each business. Learn more
Checklist for moving to Alert Level 3
The Southland Chamber of Commerce has prepared practical steps to look after your people rather than the operation of your organisation as a business. Learn more
Operating at Alert Level 3
The expectations for your business being able to operate safely at Alert level 3. Learn more
NZ Chartered Accountants
Information on what Alert Level 3 means for New Zealand Chartered Accountants, including how to plan for operations at this level. Learn more
Education facilities
Alert Level 3 FAQs for Schools and Early Learning Centres prepared by the Ministry of Education. Learn more
RetailNZ
Information to help prepare retailers for operations at Alert Level 3. Learn more
Worksafe
Information on transitioning from Alert Level 4. Learn more
Accommodation guidelines
Together, Tourism Industry Aotearoa and MBIE have created guidelines for Accommodation providers to follow at Alert Level 3. Learn more
Hospitality COVID-19 Toolkit
Information to help assist and inform the hospitality sector around the implications of COVID-19 on their businesses and employees. Learn more
Construction Protocols
Guidance for New Zealand Construction operations. Learn more
Information for road freight operators in response to COVID-19. Learn more
Plastics NZ
Information on the daily checks and processes you need to have to operate at Alert Level 3. Learn more
Banking Practices
The New Zealand Bankers Association has prepared a Code of Banking Practice, with smarter banking and other useful resources. Learn more
Staying safe on-site
Guidelines prepared by Concrete NZ for protocols for the industry to follow at Alert Level 3. Learn more
Building and construction
Essential information by Building Performance on operating at Alert level 3. Learn more
Ministry of Primary Industries
Specific information for all sectors on operating at Alert Level 3. Learn more
Cleaning and disinfectant products
At alert level 3 it is recommended that thorough hygiene practices are implemented, including regularly disinfecting surfaces. Here are some of the businesses that can supply bulk disinfectant and spray bottles. If you know of others, please let us know so we can add them to the list below:
Southern Hospitality - 0800 503 335
OfficeMax - 03 214 7257
NZ Safety Blackwards - 0800 660 660
Bidfood, Invercargill - 03 214 9994
Farmlands - 03 211 1955
Clean-Biz - 03 218 8169
Trents (to existing account holders) - 03 218 7059
Farm Source - 03 218 9067
It is recommended that you make contact with the business directly to check they have what you need.
Areas of resource for your business:
- Government support packages
- People Management
- Wellbeing support
- Business planning and finance
- Great South business support