COVID-19

A range of guides and resources have been developed to help the aquaculture industry protect its people while working as a an essential service provider through out various response levels of Covid-19.

MPI Guidance Letter

Resources for Employers in Essential Services

Level 3 Seafood Industry Guidance

Level 2 Guidance for Seafood Industry

Level 2&3 Guidance for Seafood Processors

Practical Measures for Essential Aquaculture

Checklist for Essential Aquaculture Operations

Template: Staff Health Questionnaire

Template: Contractor Declaration

Template: Employee Declaration

Important links, information and resources

www.mpi.govt.nz – Essential information for primary producers supplying essential services (including registering for safe practice)

 www.covid19.govt.nz – The Government has established an online hub to provide an overview of essential information. (How to self-isolate, essential businesses, financial support etc).

www.business.govt.nz – The Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment has compiled this essential information for business affected by COVID-19 (Tax relief, financial support, economic response package and eligibility, exporters advice)

www.health.govt.nz – The Ministry of Health website provides the latest updates and public health advice on COVID-19

www.seafood.org.nz – Seafood New Zealand is generating daily updates via email and posted on their website. They also have a Frequently Ask Questions section.

www.worksafe.govt.nz – Workplace preparedness for COVID-19

 www.employment.govt.nz – Workplace guidance for employers and employees on COVID-19 – (working arrangements, employee scenarios)

 www.workandincome.govt.nz – Wage subsidy and leave payment to support employers affected by COVID-19 (redundancy support is also available here)

 www.covid19.nzte.govt.nz  – A resource for New Zealand exporters to help them mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.

 www.immigration.govt.nz – Information for migrant workers and employers