Emergency information for staff
Emergency information for staff
This page has been activated for our response to COVID-19.
Updated 10:00am Wednesday 6 September 2023
What you need to know
We no longer work under the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights). We are back to business as usual.
From 1 October 2022, that means:
- non-essential projects, like the Veterans' Pin and Certificate of Appreciation, are resuming
- we will host in-person events
- you can contact us as usual.
Advice and support
Please remember:
- If you have cold or flu-like symptoms get tested.
- Regularly wash your hands.
- If you are sick, stay home.
- Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
- If concerned about your wellbeing or your health conditions consult with your GP.
- Be kind to others.
Support for you
We are in unprecedented times and news and discussion about COVID-19 will affect everyone differently. It's normal to feel a wide range of emotions including being stressed or anxious. Kindness is an incredibly powerful way to show you are united against COVID-19.
For more information on looking after your mental wellbeing, check the dedicated COVID-19 website.
Visit covid19.govt.nz to find out more(external link)
If you feel you are not coping, it is important to talk with a health professional. For support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 — free, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — to talk with a trained counsellor.
Staff can also contact the NZDF4U support line
NZDF4U support line(external link)
The New Zealand Defence Force has also published a COVID-19 Wellness Guide. It has advice for the wider military community and their whānau.