The Government has revealed the list of jobs and services deemed "essential" and, therefore, are not required to be in lockdown for the next four weeks. For information on essential businesses and services not related to health and disability, read more about all essential businesses. The business must inform MBIE of its intention to offer essential non-food products for sale, and provide a list of the products they intend to offer. Addiction providers; Aged care workers Essential business and services. MBIE advises: Unless you are sure that your business provides essential services, or is part of the essential services supply chain, in the interests of New Zealand’s public health you should cease operating from 11.59 pm on Wednesday 25 March. Pet food is available at supermarkets and vets. MBIE advises: Unless you are sure that your business provides essential services, or is part of the essential services supply chain, in the interests of New Zealand’s public health you should cease operating from 11.59 pm on Wednesday 25 March. 1:54pm COVID-19 Member Communication Read more here. Essential Services information from MBIE Which businesses should cease operating at 11.59pm tonight?

Steve is an essential services worker, ensuring certainty of electricity supply. MBIE updated its definitions on Wednesday afternoon saying: "butchers, bakeries and similar small-scale food retailers are considered non-essential". Only services deemed to be essential to keep the country going will continue to operate. You are encouraged to continue checking https://covid19.govt.nz/ for updates. Read more here.

This list was last updated on 6 May 2020. It also includes details of what the Government expects of both essential and non-essential businesses during Alert Level 4. What are those? ACC services are delivered within the health service, and ACC services in the essential health and disability services list continue. According to the MBIE, essential businesses are those that support people and provide the necessities of life for everyone in New Zealand. These include the health sector, key public services, transport providers and food producers. They give the parties a chance to reach an agreement to avoid the strike or lockout, and give the other parties a chance to make contingency plans. If in doubt, the business premises should be closed,” said Paul Stocks, deputy CEO at MBIE, in a statement on Tuesday evening. 3:00pm COVID-19 Setting up Working Remotely. ... Veterinary and animal health/welfare services are essential services, and pet food is a fast-moving consumer good.