IR Group verifying vax status of external visitors
Update - 03 December 2021
We are proud to confirm that all IR Group employees are double vaccinated.
Following completion of an internal risk assessment and considering factors including the safety of our staff and doing our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, IR Group will be scanning and verifying vaccination passes of any external visitor to our offices. Where individuals are not able to confirm their vaccination status, we’ll work to ensure we can still progress meetings remotely or off site.
Stay safe, the IR Group team.
traffic light system to take effect from friday 3rd of december
Update - 30th November 2021
From the 3rd of December, NZ will move into the traffic light system, with different colours attributed to each region determining the various restrictions applicable. At all levels, vigilance and contact tracing is required. In addition, vaccinations appear crucial for those wanting to maximize their options - workers being double vaccinated a requirement for working on many construction sites (including school sites). CHASNZ have produced a great document outlining different requirements, recommendations and guidance for operating at each level.
Alert level change - all areas south of auckland at Delta alert level 2
Update - 8th September 2021
The Auckland region will remain in alert level 4 while the rest of New Zealand moves into delta alert level 2. While we will be returning to work in the office & on site, we’ll still be doing our part to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Wear masks, practice social distancing, wash your hands and contract trace.
The following resources should prove useful tools for re-establishing your construction sites. Please contact your IR Group project manager if you need any advice or support on keeping your site safe.
Covid-19 Standard for New Zealand Construction Operations
IR Group operations for sub-4 alert levels
MOE Contractors Checklist for returning to work
Kia Haumaru
The IR Group Team
Alert level change - all areas south of auckland at alert level 3
Update - 1st September 2021
The Auckland region will remain in alert level 4 while the rest of New Zealand moves into alert level 3. We’ll still be doing our part to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Construction on school sites is able to resume with the permission of your project manager and provided the correct protocols are in place. The following resources should prove useful tools for re-establishing your construction sites.
Covid-19 Standard for New Zealand Construction Operations
IR Group operations for sub-4 alert levels
MOE Contractors Checklist for returning to work
Kia Haumaru
The IR Group Team
Alert level raised - all of new zealand at alert level 4
Update - 18th August 2021
With the country moving into Level 4 lock down, we’ll be doing our part to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
All IR Group employees are set up and working from home from Wednesday the 18th of August until further notice. We don’t expect any major reduction in our service and as usual, we’re always available via phone, email or video conferencing.
All site visits are obviously on hold and there will be delays where third-party providers are affected (e.g. building consents) but we’re here if you need us. Let’s work together and kick the bastard for touch!
Covid-19 Standard for New Zealand Construction Operations
Kia Haumaru
The IR Group Team
All of NZ (including IR Group) is currently at Alert Level 1
Update - 29th June 2021
IR Group COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Protocol
IR Group COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Protocol
The NZ government COVID-19 response website
The CHASNZ guidelines on working at the current COVID-19 Alert Level
Kia tūpato, kia atawhai. Be vigilant, be kind.
GREATER WELLINGTON REGION AT ALERT LEVEL 2
Update - 23rd June 2021
Wellington is now at alert level 2. Practice social distancing wherever possible, wash your hands and contract trace.
Use the documents supplied below for advice and best practice guidance for your site at different levels.
Please contact your IR Group project manager if you need any advice or support about keeping your site safe. Stay safe.
Kia tūpato, kia atawhai. Be vigilant, be kind.
alert levels raised again
Update - 1st March 2021
The situation seems to be evolving rapidly, and as of 6am on Sunday 28th February, 2021, Auckland is back at Alert Level 3 and the rest of NZ back at Alert Level 2, for a full 7 days.
So we’re back to Levels 2 & 3 protocols - at work and at home - so the team of 5 million can get through this as quickly as possible!
He waka eke noa - we’re all in this together.
ALL OF AOTEAROA BACK TO ALERT LEVEL 1
Update - 23rd February 2021
Auckland joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 22 February.
Let’s make sure we keep up the mahi to keep everyone safe and prevent any more COVID-19 cases in our communities.
NZ Government COVID-19 website
Kia tūpato e hoa. Look after each other.
BACK DOWN to levels 1 & 2
Update - 17th February 2021
At 11:59pm on 17 February 2021, Auckland will move to Alert Level 2. The rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 1. A further decision about Alert Level changes will be made by Cabinet on Monday 22 February.
For us at Alert Level 1 in Wellington, we are able to operate without restrictions, but need to make sure we keep up the good hygiene practices, contact tracing and of course staying home if we feel unwell.
This is also a good opportunity to spend time getting prepared and putting plans in place with your whānau and workplace, in case we find ourselves in a situation with raised alert levels again.
Update on the NZ government COVID-19 website
CHASNZ Levels 1 & 2 Guidelines
Kia haumaru. Stay safe.
A return to Levels 2 & 3
Update - 15th February 2021
From 11:59pm Sunday 14th February 2021, Auckland returns to Alert Level 3, and the rest of the country to Alert Level 2.
New cases of COVID-19 have been discovered in the community in the Auckland Region, so the alert levels have been raised for 3 days (until midnight Wednesday 16th February) while the situation is fully assessed.
For IR Group, operating in Level 2, this means staying vigilant - contact tracing, good hygiene and handwashing practices, physical distancing and wearing face coverings where possible.
For more detail or to find out exactly what this means for you, check out the NZ government COVID-19 website - https://covid19.govt.nz/
CHASNZ Levels 2 & 3 Guidelines
Kia tūpato, kia atawhai. Be vigilant, be kind.
All of Aotearoa back to Level 1 - PREPARE
Update - 8th October 2020
From 11:59pm Wednesday 7th October, all of New Zealand is back at Level 1.
At Alert Level 1, businesses are able to operate with no restrictions in place. But we still need to stay safe as there remains a risk of COVID-19 returning to the community - this means good hygiene practices, contact tracing and making sure workers stay home and seek advice if they have cold or flu symptoms.
Kia kaha, kia mārū, kia atawhai. Be strong, be calm, be kind.
Unite against COVID-19 - Posters and resources for businesses
Back to Level 2 & 3
Update - 12 August 2020
From midday Wednesday the 12th of August, Auckland will be operating at level 3 while the rest of the country will be at level 2. One of the most important things you can do at this point is keep a record of anyone you come into contact with. Attached is the tracking template IR Group use to track our employee interactions with others. The CHASNZ level 2 requirements are also attached as a reminder. Meet and work remotely when you can, contact trace and stay safe.
Level 1 - RESULT!
Update - 09 June 2020
From midnight on Tuesday the 9th of June, New Zealand will be at level 1. Under level 1, there will no longer be the requirement for physical distancing protocols, manager checklist maintenance and precautions for vulnerable persons. Below is a link to the CHASNZ level 1 guidelines document.
Level 2 - Stay vigilant
Update - 12 May 2020
From Thursday 14th of May, the country will be operating at level 2. For construction sites, the changes from level 3 are relatively minor, with continued physical distancing, enhanced hygiene measures and high cleaning standards all to remain in place. It’s important to stay vigilant, keep contact tracking and ensure anyone feeling unwell remains at home and phones Healthline immediately if they have any potential COVID-19 symptoms. Attached are is the CHASNZ level 2 guidelines and IR Group Level 2 Protocol.
Construction to resume
Update - 22 April 2020
From Tuesday 28th of April, construction will be able to resume, including on school sites. There are restrictions on the way we will need to operate in the near future. It’s crucial contractors have a plan for working in a level 3 situation, and update their Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to include measures and precautions aimed at reducing the spread of Covid-19.
We’ll be holding digital meetings with contractors and schools prior to re-establishing a physical presence on sites.
Take a look at the IR Group Covid-19 Level 3 Protocol document, which outlines the actions we’re taking. Feel free to use our contact tracking spreadsheet and any of the other documents on this page to help you safely re-establish your site. We’re always on the end of the phone or email so if you need a hand, just shout!
getting back to work
Update - 17 April 2020
With the recent announcement that New Zealand will move to Level 3 in the near future, it seems likely that we will be able to get back on to school sites to resume construction. IR Group will provide further information about this as it becomes available, but in the interim, we've included some resources below which should prove useful when thinking about re-establishing your presence on sites.
Let’s work together and kick the bastard for touch!
Update - 24 March 2020
With the country moving into Level 4 lock down, we’ll be doing our part to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
All IR Group employees are set up and working from home from Tuesday the 24th of March until further notice. We don’t expect any major reduction in our service and as usual, we’re always available via phone, email or video conferencing.
All site visits are obviously on hold and there will be delays where third-party providers are affected (e.g. building consents) but we’re here if you need us. Let’s work together and kick the bastard for touch!
Kia Haumaru
The IR Group Team