COVID-19: resources for New Zealand field service businesses

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As New Zealand continues to experience the impact of the delta variance of COVID, it can be difficult to know where to find support, advice and information.

To help you find support, we’ve created a list of links from industry associations and wholesalers to help you stay up-to-date and connected during this challenging time.

Association information

A number of industry associations have created resource hubs to circulate information to members. These resources include access to mental health support information, advice for dealing with COVID-19 and Facebook groups to connect with other businesses.

Wholesaler information

It’s difficult to keep track of what is open and closed so we’ve made a list of updates from our wholesale partners. Click here to jump down to view wholesaler information.

To easily navigate to your industry, select from the options below:

Resources for plumbing businesses

Resources for security businesses

Resources for electrical businesses

Resources for landscaping businesses

Resources for all businesses

Master Plumbers New Zealand (MPNZ)

MPNZ is providing members with access to essential information and updates via its website. It also has a number of other resources available to support members during COVID-19.

• Visit the MPNZ blog
• Wellbeing on Tap - a mental wellbeing information hub.
• Facebook group - MPNZ have created a private Facebook group for members to provide each other with assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) COVID-19 Update

The NZSA has provided an update for members outlining its work with regulators, government and more. This page provides information on the processing of Security Licence applications as well as the Employee Transition Scheme for security workers requiring staff or work.

Master Electricians New Zealand

Master Electricians NZ is providing information about COVID-19 via their website and Facebook page.

Registered Master Landscapers COVID-19 Update

This page provides links to essential information for landscapers as well as a checklist for communicating with staff and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• New Zealand Government COVID-19 information hub
• Mates in Construction
• Health & Safety Association NZ (HSANZ)
• WeTogether - Building supportive communities by connecting those that need help.
• Blog - Business continuity plan - Acacia Consulting Services
• Article - What can we do to survive the impact of COVID-19 - CFO On-Call
• Article - COVID-19 business help - CFO On-Call
• Article - COVID-19 scams to watch out for - Cymax

The following are Australian-based resources. Some information contained in these resources may be applicable to Australia only.

• Survival Pack - COVID-19 Tradie Survival Pack - TradiePad
• Toolkit - COVID-19 toolkit for trade business owners - Lifestyle Tradie

Information from simPRO’s New Zealand Wholesale Partners

• Corys Electrical - Alert level update
• J.A. Russell - Alert level update
• Reece - Alert level update
• PlaceMakers - Alert level update
• Voltex - Alert level update
• Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom - Alert level update
• Mico Plumbing - Alert level update
• Plumbing World - Alert level update

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