New Zealand update

Level 3 restrictions are in place all over New Zealand, except for Auckland, which remains at Level 4.

After researching government advice, including through Worksafe and Sport New Zealand websites, NZ Marine brings to your attention that under Alert Level 3, the following business activities can take place, subject to the related health and safety requirements being adhered to:

1. 1. Marine industry companies are permitted to sea-trial new and serviced boats/vessels, in an inner harbour sheltered water area, as part of their normal business practice, subject to the company having workplace plans in place to comply with the physical distancing and contactless customer requirements and other requirements of COVID-19 Alert Level 3. This now includes all parties wearing a mask and maintaining a 2-metre distance if dealing with a client.
   2. Marine industry companies are permitted to motor/move a customer’s boat/vessel, in an inner harbour sheltered water area, to a local servicing area or haulout yard for marine companies to refit/service the boat/vessel, as part of their normal business practice, subject to the company having workplace plans in place to comply with the physical distancing and contactless customer requirements and other requirements of COVID-19 Alert Level 3. It is strongly recommended that work colleagues wear a mask in addition to maintaining the 1-metre distance from each other.