Practical advice for Vineyards and Wineries

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New Zealand Winegrowers will be updating these webpages with any developments as we are made aware.

Wellington region will be at Alert Level 2 at 6pm on Wednesday 23 June until 11:59pm on Sunday 27 June. The rest of New Zealand will remain at Alert Level 1.

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 a summary here (this document is linked to below).

What do the Alert Levels mean for Winegrowers?

17 Mar 2021

What Do The Alert Levels Mean For Winegrowers - updated

Summary of how each Alert Level applies to NZ Winegrowers

Guidance for operating at Alert Level 2 (with additional guidance on Alert Level 1)

28 Feb 2021

Guidance For Operating At Alert Levels 1 And 2 - Version 13

Guidance for NZW members on how they can operate at Alert Levels 1 and 2.

Best Practice Guides

20 Apr 2020

NZW Members' Guide to Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment

A guide, prepared by Bell Gully, for members who may need to consider changes for their employees. This includes changes to hours, wages and the possibility of restructuring.

01 Mar 2021

NZW Social Media Guidelines During Covid 19 Alert Level 3 & 2

Best practice social media guidelines for Alert Level 3 and 2

Guidance for operating at other Alert Levels - Archived

NZW has previously prepared guidance to assist winegrowers operating their businesses under various Alert Levels, which you can find below. Some of this may be reinstated if the Alert Levels change.

28 Feb 2021

Guidance For Members To Operate At Level 3 - Version 9

Guidance for NZW members on how they can operate at Alert Level 3.

15 Feb 2021

Guidance: How To Apply For A Business Travel Document

This document sets out detailed guidance on how to use the new MBIE system to apply for a Business Travel document. This document will allow your workers to move across an Alert Level 3 boundary (eg into or out of Auckland).

22 Apr 2020

Q And A For Operating As An 'Essential Business' (Version 10)

Updated on 22 April to update information on transfer of RSE workers and link to information on varying terms and conditions of employment contracts from Bell Gully

17 Apr 2020

MPI Letter and Guidance - 31 March 2020

Letter from Ray Smith at MPI on 31 March 2020 setting out MPI's guidance on Health and Safety during Alert Level 4 and Hygiene Requirements.

17 Apr 2020

Worksafe Guidance For Level 4 Operations

Updated 17 April - WorkSafe has issued specific guidance on COVID-19, reducing transmission and WorkSafe's approach to enforcement and COVID-19

15 Apr 2020

NZW Guidance Documenting Essential Work During Alert Level 4

Updated 15 April. Guidance and a template on documenting your decision that work is essential during Alert Level 4.

09 Apr 2020

Guidelines for operating as an 'Essential Business'

Guidelines for wineries and growers registering as an 'Essential business', with sample responses describing best practice health measures.

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.

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