Expanded vaccination order for health and disability, education and prison workers
A newly-signed Order means most people working in three key sectors will very soon need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the sake of themselves
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A newly-signed Order means most people working in three key sectors will very soon need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the sake of themselves
Health and disability workers now have more time to become fully vaccinated with a newly signed order extending the end date out until Janurary 1, 2022.
Four aviation security officers have lost their jobs after they refused to get a Covid-19 vaccine. They all worked at an affected airport in New Zealand
As Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing another nationwide Alert Level 4 lockdown, the Chief Ombudsman reaffirms his statement of principles, issued last year.
Workers at ports must soon be vaccinated in order to do their job. (File photo) Only 54 per cent of active port workers and 82 per cent of active border workers have been fully vaccinated. All Government employees covered by the order must have had their first dose by August 26 , while privately employed border workers must have had their first dose by September 30. All new workers covered by the Order will need to have their first dose before starting work. “Border workers who remain unvaccinated after the requirements come into effect will need to discuss options with their employer. T...