Auckland is at Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. Restrictions are in place for businesses to keep workers and customers safe.
Businesses must self-assess their ability to meet the rules and operate safely, just as they would normally meet their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Government agencies won’t make these decisions for businesses.
For more information, check out the business.govt.nz page for Workplace operations at COVID-19 alert levels.
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