Vaccine Pass Requirements under Covid Protection Framework Orange

The CEO of Taman District Council Janine Dowding has said “that moving into the traffic light system under the COVID-19 Protection Framework is going to mean a period of adjustment for us all – those providing services and those accessing them.

She said “All our Council Customer Service Centres, libraries and most Council-owned community and recreation centres will be open and won’t require a vaccine pass for entry.

"However, a small number of our multi-use venues will require a vaccine pass, including the Richmond Aquatic Centre. Where this is the case, the list below outlines the requirements and the reasons for them.

It is important to note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change due to any centrally driven changes in response to the management of the pandemic. All updates will be available on Council websites.

All Tasman District Council Customer service offices and libraries in Richmond, Motueka, Takaka, Murchison will be open without the need for My Vaccine Pass (MVP) for entry.

Motueka Recreation Centre:

Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising. Entry into the gym within the facility will require a My Vaccine Pass (MVP).

Motuere Community Centre:

Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising. Entry into the gym will be through the external door only and require a My Vaccine Pass (MVP).

Golden Bay Recreation Centre:

Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising.

Murchison Community Centre:

Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising.

The Richmond Aquatic Centre:

As a multi-use facility with a gym and a café will require a My Vaccine Pass (MVP) for entry.

Janine Dowding went on to say “if you prefer not to access our services in person, our Call Centre staff are available 24-7 via phone (all our service centre numbers are available on our website) and there are a range of ways you can do business with us online too. Head to tasman.govt.nz for more information, or email info@tasman.govt.nz.

Tasman District Council during this process like everyone trying, working and operating in the traffic light system they are going to try their best in this new environment.

Ask any restaurant owner or facility organiser in Tasman and they will say it is not going to be easy operating in the traffic light system.

We the public know it’s not going to be always easy. The Council ask “ that people please be mindful of that (as Council) expect our staff to be calm and respectful in all their interactions and we ask the same in return from everyone accessing our services and facilities."

"As a provider of public and essential services, we’re committed to keeping our services and facilities accessible to as many people as possible while complying with the public health requirements of the Orange traffic light setting.

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