Kia ora

You will have seen the announcement that we are going to Delta Level 2.   We will start a phased return to campus  from Monday 13 Sept.  This will follow a similar pattern to last time, starting cautiously and adding more services and libraries over time.    The details of the opening will come out over the next few days.  This week we remain at AL3 with some preparation for Monday

There is a lot of preparation to be done first and, as usual, we are waiting for the TEC guidelines to finalise the Library DL2 Health and Safety plan.   This guidance is expected to have an exemption from the 50 limit in indoor spaces for education, strong encouragement for face masks, and contract tracing for everyone on campus.

Next week those staff who can work from home and do not need to be on campus to keep services running should continue to work from home.    Keep in touch with your manager as each person and team will have different circumstances.

There was a question on vaccination availability at the Staff Forum.   There is a new website https://vaxx.nz/ to help find a spot quickly, it then links to the official site for an appointment.   Keep looking as a appointments come free on a regular basis.     Other options are the Unichem Pharmacy in Cashel St and marae appointments for those eligible.

Take care and look after one another.
Ngā mihi, Anne