Practical advice for Vineyards and Wineries

New Zealand is now at Alert Level 1. This means that there are no restrictions on gatherings, hospitality or distancing at present.

What do the Alert Levels look like for NZ Winegrowers? 

NZW has prepared a helpful table on what each of the Alert Levels look like for NZ winegrowers. You can see this here. 

If we return to Alert Level 2 in future

NZW has prepared guidance to assist winegrowers operating their businesses under Alert Level 2 - you can find this information below. This guidance may be reinstated if New Zealand returns to Alert Level 2 at any stage. 

There are additional webpages on the following for Alert Level 2: 

• Posters for you to use in your business, reminding people about physical distancing, handwashing requirements etc. 
• Contact Tracing Register information and templates. 

MPI has also provided information page for COVID-19 and the primary sector - you can access it here

Guidance for operating at Alert Level 4

NZW prepared guidance to assist winegrowers operating their businesses under Alert Level 4 - you can find this information below. This guidance may be reinstated if the Alert levels change at any time in the future. 

We’re all going through a very odd time and we’re in it together, so keep up the communication. Share information about your situation and good practices with staff, colleagues and neighbouring businesses.

If you have other suggestions you want to share, or questions please let us know: virusresponse@nzwine.com.