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    Some on red and others on orange light

    Northland, Auckland, parts of the Bay of Plenty and other regions will move to red in the traffic light system from midnight this Thursday, while other North Island regions and the South Island will go directly to orange.

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    Practice Kit

    Managing Covid-19 Vaccinations under the Public Health Order

    This Practice Kit provides guidance to employers in respect of consulting with employees in relation to the impact of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 on employees’ roles and their ongoing employment, including guidance on exemptions and the processes relating to the ‘standing down’ of unvaccinated employees or even the termination of their employment.

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Find out the latest updates in relation to business continuity amid COVID-19.

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  • Clarity around border welcomed but still uncertainty around business reopening
    17 November 2021

    The EMA says while it is good to have clarity about the Auckland border reopening on December 15, it remains concerned about a firm reopening date for business.

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  • Clear plan welcome, implementation critical
    22 October 2021

    The EMA welcomes the Government’s announcement of support for Auckland business in particular, and the new COVID-19 protection framework which aims to move away from lockdowns and enable businesses and events to full re-open to vaccinated New Zealand

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