CURRENT SITUATION UPDATES
From Government Announcements Monday 16 November 2020

Auckland, Wellsford to Pukekohe – remain at Alert Level 1, with additional Face Mask wearing requirements.

The remainder of New Zealand – remain at Alert Level 1.

Face masks must be worn on all Domestic flights.
No gathering restrictions, but please maintain excellent hygiene standards.
Ensure contact tracing is a continuous habit.

Click here for Advisory dated 20 November 2020.
Click here to read more about MCNZ's position about 'Why wear face masks at Alert Level 1?'.

Alert Level 1

Masks compulsory on public transport in Auckland and domestic flights across NZ

From this Thursday 19 November, masks must be worn on all public transport into, out of and through the Auckland region and on domestic flights throughout the country.

Auckland Uber and taxi drivers will also be required to wear face coverings, and while it's not compulsory for their passengers to wear them, it is strongly encouraged.

Children under the age of 12 will be exempt, as will people with certain medical conditions. 

Students will not need to wear masks on school buses, but drivers will be required to.
           
As of Thursday 17 November, the Methodist Church of New Zealand also recommends that people in Auckland from multiple bubbles sharing a vehicle for a Church event or Church business will also wear face masks.


In addition the Methodist Church of New Zealand recommends people wear face masks at Auckland church services and events. 

This stance is more than is mandated by Government but we want to keep our people safe.

Click here to read more about 'Why wear face masks at Alert Level 1?'.

Please take care of our at-risk people.

Alert Level 2

You should wear face coverings in situations where physical distancing is not possible, like in shops. It is mandatory on shared transport (see above).

The Methodist Church of New Zealand expects that people from multiple bubbles in a vehicle for a Church event or Church business will also wear a face mask. 

Alert Level 1

Maintain good hygiene. Contact Trace. Be kind.
Please consider wearing face masks if you attend a church service or event in Auckland.

Alert Level 2

Number restrictions in place. Do not serve food. Maintain good hygiene. Wear face masks. Always be kind!

Further information: Church Services CLICK HERE     

Singing

The approach to singing has been amended at Alert Level 2 with the addition of face masks for everyone who is present.

Alert Level 1

No restrictions. Maintain good hygiene. Have fun!
It is recommended that you wear a face masks if you are singing in church in Auckland.

           
Alert Level 2

Maintain appropriate numbers of people.
How safe do people feel?
Physically distance
Everyone wears face masks
Ensure strong contact tracing habits
Continue with all other great hygiene practices

Further information: Church Services CLICK HERE     

Contact Tracing

We strongly recommend the ongoing use of registrations or some other form of knowing who attends our buildings.


Even though attendance registers are not mandatory at Alert Level 1, recent events have taught us that knowing who was at our services allows us to keep those people informed quickly if COVID-19 comes to church too.

• Take a photo of everyone
• Take a video of everyone
• Keep your contact lists up to date
• Have a sign in sheet
• Have an attendance slip drop box            

Know who was there!

Further information: Contact Tracing CLICK HERE