Tēnā Koutou, The Government has announced that as a country we will move to Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April. Each and every one of you has played a part in allowing this decision to happen and we know that it has not been without its challenges. As we prepare to move to Alert Level 3, now is the time to ensure that you have the safety plans and processes in place to adhere to the guidelines that have been established to keep us all safe. Below you will find further guidance on what Alert Level 3 means for your business, with several resources to support your business with its planning for the transition. Thank you for your continued patience during the lockdown and for your commitment to restricting COVID-19 in our community. Together, we now take a further step in supporting the region's economic recovery. Ngā mihi, kia kaha! Graham Budd Sheree Carey Rules for businesses at Alert level 3
Your business checklist for moving to Alert Level 3 The below checklist has been designed to support your business with the transition to Alert Level 3 and includes recommended actions for you to take to keep your staff, business processes and customers safe Business expectations for operating at Alert Level 3 Information on how your business can take meaningful steps to protect workers as they return to the workplace, and what the general guidelines are for your business to be aware of at operating at Alert Level 3. Business resources COVID-19 safety plan Under alert level 3 all businesses that are permitted to resume operations need to have a COVID-19 safety plan that sets out how they’ll operate safely. Learn more about what your plan needs to involve below Workplace operations at COVID-19 alert levels New guidelines have been released about workplace activities at different alert levels, including some FAQs from business.govt.nz on what this means for businesses at Alert Level 3 Combating COVID-19 with resilience Global insights from Deloitte to help your business not only respond to this crisis but recover and thrive Business support webinars Frameworks for evaluating and prioritising initiatives for recovery planning Join Invercargill-born Benje Patterson to learn more about how to evaluate and prioritise the best value initiatives to facilitate recovery across the region Wellness Presentation - How to boost your Immune System Dave Cheyne from the YMCA and Laura Dudley from Essential Healing are hosting a free Wellness Webinar on Thursday evening to help ensure that our immune systems are strong and prepared for coping with illnesses over the next few months. How to collaborate virtually like a PRO Our new remote working environment is uncovering the huge potential of virtual engagement and collaboration, but it's not just a matter of having the right technical solution. Join this webinar, hosted by Economic Development New Zealand, to earn how to collaborate online like a pro Important contact details Great South If you are needing business advice or support, please call 03 211 1400. After we have your details, we will organise for a member of our business team to get in touch. Southland Chamber of Commerce For support accessing the Government’s Business Support Package please call 029 214 6900 and for general enquiries and Certificates of Origin call Nikki 03 218 7188. |