COVID-19 Information
The single most important thing to us here at MotorSport New Zealand is, and always has been, the health, safety and wellbeing of our competitors, volunteers, suppliers and staff. It’s no secret that safety is at the core of what we do and the COVID-19 global pandemic is no different.
So we’ve pulled together this page for you, summarising all the key information you need to know. Remember if you need to speak with us, you can find a list of staff contact details here.
We wish you and your loved ones good health at this time and thank you for your assistance in helping us keep everyone safe.
Latest update:
4 April 2022: Changes to COVID-19 Protection Framework
The New Zealand government has removed the requirement to present a My Vaccine Pass at events. MotorSport New Zealand will not require the use of My Vaccine Passes at permitted events, however, businesses, organisations, venues and clubs can choose to make this their own requirement if they wish.
The latest Back in Motion guidelines are available to download at the link below and on our website.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the MotorSport New Zealand team who will be able to help you out.
VIEW: Back in Motion Guidelines
Please remember to check back here for the latest updates regarding COVID-19.
Previous MotorSport New Zealand updates:
- 4 April 2022: Vaccine Pass requirements removed from events
- 23 March 2022: Changes to COVID-19 Protection Framework
- 22 January 2022: RED Traffic Light Change
- 2 December 2021: ‘Back in Motion’ guidelines updated to fit COVID-19 Protection Framework
- 18 November 2021: COVID-19 Protection Framework Update
- 22 October 2021: COVID-19 Government Announcement
- 20 October 2021: COVID-19 Update
- 7 October 2021: Alert Level 2 gathering restrictions eased
- 6 September 2021: COVID-19 Aler Level change 7 September
- 30 August 2021: COVID-19 Alert Level Changes 31 August
- 18 August 2021: August COVID-19 Alert Level 4 upgrade
- 23 June 2021: 23 June COVID-19 Alert Level upgrade
- 27 February 2021: 27th February Alert Level Upgrade
- 17 February 2021: COVID-19 Alert Level reduction
- 15 February 2021: February COVID-19 Alert Level change update
- 11 September 2020: Spectators permitted at events
- 4 September 2020: COVID-19 Revised Back in.Motion Guidelines
- 14 August 2020: COVID-19 Alert Levels Extended
- 12 August 2020: August Alert Level COVID-19 Update
- 10 June 2020: Back in Motion Alert Level 1 Update
- 4 June 2020: MotorSport New Zealand announces $200,000 Back in Motion support package
- 20 May 2020: MotorSport New Zealand’s ‘Back in Motion’ plan revealed
- 20 May 2020: Sport NZ – Quick reference for play, active recreation & sport
- 14 May 2020: ‘Restarting Motorsport’ plan underway
- 7 May 2020: Sport NZ Community Resilience Fund
- 4 May 2020: 2020 New Zealand Rally Championship postponed indefinitely
- 21 April 2020: Alert Level 3 – Update from MotorSport New Zealand
- 21 April 2020: Sport New Zealand guidelines on sporting activities at Level 3 & FAQ’s
- 2 April 2020: Letter from CEO, Simon Baker
- 28 March 2020: Financial Information to help with COVID-19
- 27 March 2020: MotorSport New Zealand AGM, conference and annual awards postponed
- 22 March 2020: MotorSport New Zealand office closure
- 19 March 2020: MotorSport New Zealand to suspend all events for two months
- 19 March 2020: Final round of MotorSport New Zealand Championship cancelled
- 17 March 2020: Final round of MotorSport New Zealand Championship postponed
- 17 March 2020: Update: MSNZ Championship event at Hampton Downs, March 27-29
- 16 March 2020: Statement regarding Coronavirus and MotorSport Events in New Zealand
- 13 March 2020: Coronavirus Update
Further Background Information:
We know that we all have a vital role to play in keeping all New Zealanders safe and healthy during this time. It’s important to know that our collective efforts will have an impact on the overall wellbeing of New Zealand.
Every decision we make is informed first and foremost by the safety of our people. With this in mind, we wish to reiterate this important information along with providing you with updates relating to the sport as they become relevant.
However, as this pandemic is a constantly evolving situation and will be for some time, we are continuously monitoring the situation and keeping abreast of the latest updates from the New Zealand Government. Therefore, we strongly recommend regularly checking this page for the latest updates that could affect activities here.
Secondary to protecting the health and wellbeing of our people, is minimising the impact on our sport as much as possible. So we’d like you to be assured that MotorSport New Zealand staff are continuing to work remotely during the lockdown period and will be available to assist you with any queries during standard business hours to help with this.
Please remember that to see the latest official advice or for further information regarding COVID-19, please see the New Zealand Government’s dedicated COVID-19 website here.