COVID-19 Alert Levels 3 & 2

Dear Build Partner,

As of 12 noon, Wednesday 12 August 2020 the Auckland region moved to Alert Level 3 while the rest of New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2. While Home construction sites will continue to operate under these new alert levels it is imperative that we implement and adhere to the necessary COVID-19 controls. Our priority during this uncertain time is preserving the health, wellbeing and safety of all people including the wider community while ensuring we can continue to support our clients.

Due to the nature of COVID-19 Home has put in extra precautions for the safety of our staff, build partners and stakeholders to stop further contamination.

Auckland Construction Sites – Alert Level 3

All Auckland sites will continue to operate throughout Level 3 under the following conditions as per the attached Level 3 Operating Guidelines. Key onsite processes and procedures include:

·       Site entry must be secured and monitored at ALL times – gates locked and secured

·       ALL site entry to site must be signed in via the Sine Pro Application and Government QR Code.

·       Physical Distancing MUST be observed on-site by EVERYONE

·       Wash Stations and handwashing MUST be maintained

For a complete summary of all COVID-19 processes and procedures appliable to Alert Level 3 please refer to the Home Safe Site Operating Procedures Booklet.

All Other Construction Sites – Alert Level 2

These sites will continue to operate throughout Level 2 as per the attached Level 2 Operating Guidelines. Key procedures to remember:

·       ALL site entry to site must be signed in via the Sine Pro Application and NZ COVID Tracer

·       Physical Distancing must be observed by different trades/organisations

·       Good site hygiene must be observed – wash stations are recommended but not compulsory

·       Hand sanitiser MUST be made available onsite

For a complete summary of all COVID-19 processes and procedures applicable to Alert Level 2 please refer to the Home Safe Site Operating Procedures Booklet

NZ COVID Tracer

In accordance with the Ministry of Health announced a requirement for NZ COVID Tracer QR code posters to be displayed at all businesses as from 11:59 on Wednesday 19 August, Kāinga Ora has instructed that each site is registered with a valid NZ COVID Tracer QR code displayed at the entrance.

All persons at any time entering the site should are required to activate the NZ COVID Tracer app and register entry to site regardless of the reason for entering site. The above requirements are purely to assist with the effectiveness and efficiency of the process of contact tracing.

Please note that the NZ COVID Tracer QR code does not replace the Home Sine Pro access control system, this is to remain in place and actively used as per our Site Specific Safety Plan agreement.

The NZ COVID Tracer QR code posters will be displayed next to the Home Sine Pro QR codes, hazard boards or at sign-in entry points. The QR cards will make reference to the NZ government in order to easily identify.

To download the scanner visit the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and search NZ COVID TRACER APP.

Many thanks and stay safe.
​Gareth Tudman