COVID-19 advice for organisations
Created: March 9, 2020 at 3:37 PM | Updated: February 6, 2023 | By NZ Navigator Trust
The Traffic Light Framework was removed on 12 September 2022.
All associated restrictions/mandates have also been removed, with the exception of two:
- Mask wearing is now required only in healthcare settings (hospitals, GPs, pharmacies, urgent care clinics and rest homes).
- The isolation period for people who test positive to COVID-19 is now 7 days from the onset of symptoms. There is no longer a requirement for household contacts to isolate but it is strongly encouraged that these people do a RAT test daily.
Quick links to information in this resource:
Information website | Vaccinations | Financial support | Legal issues | Mental Health and COVID-19
Information website:
Unite against COVID-19 website
The New Zealand Government COVID-19 website gathers everything you need to know into one place, including the latest updates.
The government COVID-19 website has lots of resources for organisations and individuals.
Vaccinations:
COVID-19 vaccine information
Get the latest information on New Zealand's COVID-19 vaccine programme here.
The COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge and, although they are not mandatory for the New Zealand public, they are highly recommended.
Vaccinations and your staff
COVID-19 has created many challenges and your organisation needs to be clear about its role as an employer around COVID-19 vaccinations.
Get informed by reading the advice from business.govt.nz here. Worksafe New Zealand also offers guidance about risk assessments (to help with decisions about the type of work that requires a vaccinated worker).
Employment New Zealand has advice and general employment information about vaccines here.
Vaccination policy and guidance
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (CTU) COVID vaccination policy is a great resource for organisations that are planning and developing policies around vaccinations for their workers and customers. Download the pdf here.
More general resources about vaccines can be found here.
Financial support:
COVID-19 financial support tool
Use the COVID-19 financial support tool here to find out what financial support your organisation can access.
Current support schemes:
Find out about the supports currently available for individuals, families, employers and self-employed people affected by COVID-19 here.
Legal issues:
COVID-19 Legal Handbook
Parry Field lawyers have released a free handbook on key legal issues that New Zealanders are facing as a result of COVID-19. Topics include financial assistance and paying staff; business and governance; signing documents; contractual issues and obligations; and charities. Download the handbook here.
Mental Health and COVID-19:
Looking After Mental Health and Wellbeing around COVID-19
The Mental Health Foundation have tips and information on their website to help individuals and organisations look after our wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our whānau and community.
Blueprint for Learning has created a framework, based on the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, for working well from home. This framework looks at the four dimensions of wellbeing.
All Right? has become a powerful champion for wellbeing in Canterbury following the earthquakes and have launched a new mental health kit to help New Zealanders get on top of COVID-19 - Getting through together. The toolkit includes Wellbeing on the frontline - wellbeing tips for both managers and staff working through the pandemic) and Sparklers (a wellbeing toolkit with activities for children).
Providing support by phone or video
This Te Pou resource is aimed at workers in NGO organisations who are moving to phone or video support with someone they are working with. Download the resource here for guidance on preparation and good practice advice.