MAINFREIGHT LIMITED We would like to keep you informed about the effects of the coronavirus on the New Zealand market through this site. Mainfreight keeps a close eye on developments. We take measures to protect our team and customers, but we also try to keep our services as normal as possible.
As of 11.59, Wednesday 17 August New Zealand will move into COVID-19 Alert Level 4, we need to remain to be vigilant to ensure we keep moving in the right direction. At Mainfreight, we will continue to follow the advice of the local authorities.
Market Updates New ZealandOur first priority is keeping our team safe and doing all we can to keep products moving. Although the challenges throughout our markets are present, all of our branches globally remain operational and here to assist. We will release market updates as new information becomes available. The most recent news on each service can be found below.
New Zealand Update | 24 August 2021
This service update is provided following yesterday's Government announcement of the extension to New Zealand's lockdown, which will see the Auckland region remain in Alert Level 4 lockdown until midnight Tuesday 31st August, and the rest of New Zealand until Friday 27th August (these Alert Levels are to be reviewed by Government again on these respective dates).
As a community we are all faced with expanding numbers of close contacts linked to places of interest, forcing increased numbers to self-isolate. As a consequence, we are operating with skeleton shifts in place to help mitigate the risk of having to close any of our sites.
As we face these challenges, our teams continue to maintain services for our customers. We remind all customers that services may be delayed as we maintain safe operating practices, and with reduced volumes. We kindly ask that this is a constant message to all parties as we collectively navigate the restrictions.
We appreciate the level of receiver details being provided, including contact names and mobile numbers, which is assisting deliveries. Residential deliveries continue to require stricter delivery protocols compared to business locations, as we need to first establish the household's COVID-19 status to avoid breaching Ministry of Health instructions.
Other details are available from your Account Manager or local branch to assist with residential delivery protocols. A reminder that no household or branch pick-up/collections are available under Alert Level 4 settings.
We wish to specially acknowledge the difficult role our Drivers face each day; we appreciate the help they are receiving from our customers who exhibit patience and encouragement. Thank you from all our teams for the ongoing support from our New Zealand and offshore customers.
We remain available in all local regions to assist or answer any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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