Screen Industry COVID-19 Protocols – Traffic Light Update
Friday 3 December 2021
Hi and welcome to the Traffic Light system!
The following areas are currently in the RED level: Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki districts, Gisborne district, Wairoa district, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu districts
And these regions are in ORANGE: The rest of the North Island (Waikato, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Wellington), as will the entire South Island.
Note: The Auckland land and air boundaries will remain in place, so until 15 December 2021 people will only be able to travel out of Auckland for permitted reasons. From 15 December 2021, restrictions at the Auckland boundaries ease and personal travel will be permitted for any reason for travellers who have a Vaccine Pass or have a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of travel.
The Protocols are currently out for legal and peer review. We were hoping to publish the revised protocols today, but we are still waiting for legal sign-off. Hopefully we will be able to publish in the next few days.
The new Protocols are very similar to the draft guidance provided on 17th November. But for now, the main things to keep in mind are:
- Make a CLEAR decision whether you are doing a vaccination passport job or not.
- Discuss your requirements with your safety office prior to commencing work and make clear guidelines to share with your crew.
- If you need a film permit from a local council or film offices, please get in touch with them. Like everyone else, they are working hard to create clear guidelines for the new system.
Remember to get your My Vaccine Pass if you are double vaccinated or you have an official vaccination exemption. And productions should download the NZ Pass Verifier if you choose to use a vaccination passport on your production.
Finally – be nice to each other. It’s a strange new world for everyone, whether you are vaccinated or not. And it will take a while for everyone to adjust.
Kia kaha!
Sincerely,
The ScreenSafe COVID-19 Group
Email: info@screensafe.co.nz
Last updated on 6 December 2021
