24 March 2020 - NZACS Update
Service stations with convenience stores are considered an essential service as part of the fuel supply chain.
We are working with retail NZ and government to urgently gain clarity around convenience stores without fuel and their right to stay open as an essential service. This is based on their wide regional footprint and the fact that they represent a safer and more convenient shopping opportunity for many than a large supermarket.
Various media outlets have published the following list overnight indicating that convenience stores should be allowed to stay open.
Sectors | Entities providing essential services (including their supply chains) |
Accommodation | Accommodation services for essential workers and people who need to be isolated/quarantined |
Border | Customs New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries |
Building and construction | Building and construction related to essential services, critical infrastructure, or immediately needed to maintain human health and safety at home/work |
Courts, tribunals and the justice system | Courts of New Zealand and tribunals Critical Crown entities (eg Electoral Commission) |
Education | At level 3 only: Schools and educational facilities (e.g. ECE centres) |
Fast-moving consumer goods | Businesses involved in the supply, delivery, distribution and sale of food, beverage and other key consumer goods (but not takeaway shops) |
Financial services | Banks, insurers and other financial institutions |
Health | Hospitals, primary care clinics, pharmacies, medical laboratories, care facilities Ambulance services Mortuary services |
Local and national government | Any entity involved in COVID-19 response or that has civil defence/emergency management functions Key public services |
Primary industries, including food and beverage production and processing |
Packaging, production and processing of food and beverage products |
Public safety and national security | Emergency services Security and intelligence services Justice system Public safety and national security roles |
Science | Any entity (including research organisations) involved in COVID-19 response, hazard monitoring, resilience, diagnostics for essential services |
Social services | Welfare and social services, including NGOs, which meet immediate needs (further guidance will be provided) |
Transport and logistics | Transport servicesNew Zealand Post and courier services Any small passenger service vehicle driver – including taxis and ride-share services |
Utilities and communications, including supply chains | Electricity, gas, water, waste, fuel, telecommunication services, internet providers and media |
Events
All published events are on hold until further notice. NZACS still intends to produce a State of the Industry report however the timing on this is yet to be determined
Useful links for businesses and employees
I have attached the following link which is more useful regarding options for business support than the Govt CV-19 website
https://www.business.govt.nz/news/coronavirus-information-for-businesses/#e-20194
Regards
Dave Hooker
Executive Director NZACS
PO Box 65-434
Mairangi Bay
Auckland 0754
New Zealand
Email: dave@retailworx.co.nz
Mobile 64 27 471 9366w