COVID-19 Information
Here you'll find information and updates from Council in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last updated: Tuesday 30 November 2021
Useful Links
| Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place - NZ Government COVID-19. |
| The impact of COVID-19 affects us all in different ways. Don’t be afraid to reach out and get the help you need. |
| For the latest updates on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health. |
| For health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453. |
| Information on support for social sector organisations. |
| Information and support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. |
| Is your household ready if someone gets COVID-19? Download this COVID-19 readiness checklist. |
Traffic light setting: Orange
Council has decided against the compulsory use of My Vaccine Passes as a condition of entry at its facilities for people aged 12 years and older at all traffic light levels. This means at ‘orange’ Council facilities such as libraries, service centres, swimming pools and recycling and greenwaste centres will be open with capacity limits based on 1 metre distancing.
Keep track of where you've been
Fast and effective contact tracing is one way we can all work together to prevent any further spread of COVID-19.
The Ministry of Health has created a tracing app — NZ COVID Tracer. The app helps you to create a digital diary of where you have been.
If you don't use the app, there is now a NZ COVID Tracer booklet.
Face Masks
Wearing a face covering helps keep you and others safe. Find out more about the requirements here.
Kerbside Collections
Kerbside collections will continue as per your usual collection day. Please use our collection day finder to check which bins you need to put out.
Recycling and Greenwaste Centres
Before visiting the centre please note the following processes put in place for everyone’s safety:
- Please stay home if you feel unwell
- Everyone must scan in
- Regulations around face masks apply
- Keep 2 metres away from other people
- Cardboard must be flattened before arrival to limit time on-site
- Separate recyclables prior to arrival for easy drop-off into plastics, glass, paper, tins/can and cardboard
- No cash – Eftpos with paywave only for greenwaste drop-off
Parks and Playgrounds
All playgrounds and reserve facilities are open including playgrounds, public toilets, picnic tables, drinking fountains and public barbecues.
Ensure you continue to follow safe social distancing, staying 2m away from others.
Swimming pools
Swimming pools are open to all residents across the Western Bay.
Barkes Corner Head Office, Libraries and Services Centres
All library and service centres are open to all residents across the Western Bay.
Numbers at each location will be limited – this will be managed at the door. All visitors will be required to scan or sign in, and supply contact details for contact tracing upon entry. Government regulations around mandatory face masks will also apply.
Book returns will only be accepted during opening hours with returns chutes closed in order for our people to manage the flow.
To help everyone maintain distancing signs and floor markings have been installed at all facilities.
Surfaces at Council library and service centres will be frequently cleaned and hand sanitiser will be available for visitors to use.
TECT Park
TECT Park is open for visitors and user groups. This includes the off leash dog exercise area and public motorbike trails.
Council Meetings
The final Council meetings for 2021 will continue to observe the current protocols in place for those elected members and staff present – contact tracing, social distancing, and mask wearing.
Zoom options are available for members of the public who wish to speak in public forum or attend remotely and meetings will continue to be live-streamed. Community Board meetings have now concluded for 2021.
You can watch our previous and upcoming livestreams on our YouTube channel here.
