The information on this page is intend to provide all participants and supporters with the latest event information
regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand
regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - COVID-19
EVENT STATUS: 🟢 As scheduled with minor changes
Learn more about our event status here
EVENT STATUS: 🟢 As scheduled with minor changes
Learn more about our event status here
14/09/2021 - 4.10pm
LEVEL 2 REGION PARTICIPANTS ABLE TO TRAVEL TO LEVEL ONE EVENTS
The COVID-19 rules for events have been updated on ww.w.covid19.govt.nz which allows a level two participant to travel to a level one event. The Race Director has seeked confirmation/clarification from the Prime minsters office, the official response is below :
LEVEL 2 REGION PARTICIPANTS ABLE TO TRAVEL TO LEVEL ONE EVENTS
The COVID-19 rules for events have been updated on ww.w.covid19.govt.nz which allows a level two participant to travel to a level one event. The Race Director has seeked confirmation/clarification from the Prime minsters office, the official response is below :
10/09/2021 - 4.10pm
VIDEO UPDATE FROM RACE DIRECTOR
Clarifications on the information on this page with regards to split alert levels, our decision making process and why we've chosen 1 October as when we'll decide to proceed or defer the event to our backup date.
VIDEO UPDATE FROM RACE DIRECTOR
Clarifications on the information on this page with regards to split alert levels, our decision making process and why we've chosen 1 October as when we'll decide to proceed or defer the event to our backup date.
28/08/2021 - 10.00am
ENTRIES NOW OPEN AGAIN
Entry services are have now reopended for new entries, distance changes, deferrals and transfers.
26/08/2021 - 1.00pm
EVENT STATUS DECISON MAKING PROCESS UPDATED
After review of the COVID-19 NZ Government Legislation and World Health Organisation in consultation industry experts the event has made chagnes to the event status matrix below
25/08/2021 - 2.40pm
EXTENDED HOLD ON ENTRY, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS
Still in effect. We'll be in touch with participants and riders looking to enter as soon as the hold is lifted, with information on your options.
INFORMATION ON HOW EVENT WILL PROCEED AT ALERT LEVELS ADDED - SEE BELOW.
We've added details on how different alert levels as we approach the event will affect its running. Our decision is made on the saftey of participants and our ability to provide the Whaka 100 experience.
25/08/2021 - 9.40am
FAT TYRE CRIT CANCELLED
We have been forced to make the decision to cancel the Fat Tyre Crit at the Whaka 2021. With additional resources going into ensuring a safe and fun event within any potentially new guidelines for Level 1 or Level 2.
20/08/2021 - 3:45pm
EXTENDED HOLD - ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 1PM MONDAY 23 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current Covid-19 rules.
20/08/2021 - 9:30am
ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 3PM FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current COVID-19 rules.
19/08/2021 - 11:21am
REMINDER - AN INVITATION TO AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
23/07/2021 - 3:14pm
DUE TO NZ BORDER RESTRICTIONS, AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS HAVE BEEN INVITED TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY.
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN AGAIN
Entry services are have now reopended for new entries, distance changes, deferrals and transfers.
26/08/2021 - 1.00pm
EVENT STATUS DECISON MAKING PROCESS UPDATED
After review of the COVID-19 NZ Government Legislation and World Health Organisation in consultation industry experts the event has made chagnes to the event status matrix below
25/08/2021 - 2.40pm
EXTENDED HOLD ON ENTRY, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS
Still in effect. We'll be in touch with participants and riders looking to enter as soon as the hold is lifted, with information on your options.
INFORMATION ON HOW EVENT WILL PROCEED AT ALERT LEVELS ADDED - SEE BELOW.
We've added details on how different alert levels as we approach the event will affect its running. Our decision is made on the saftey of participants and our ability to provide the Whaka 100 experience.
25/08/2021 - 9.40am
FAT TYRE CRIT CANCELLED
We have been forced to make the decision to cancel the Fat Tyre Crit at the Whaka 2021. With additional resources going into ensuring a safe and fun event within any potentially new guidelines for Level 1 or Level 2.
20/08/2021 - 3:45pm
EXTENDED HOLD - ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 1PM MONDAY 23 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current Covid-19 rules.
20/08/2021 - 9:30am
ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 3PM FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current COVID-19 rules.
19/08/2021 - 11:21am
REMINDER - AN INVITATION TO AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
23/07/2021 - 3:14pm
DUE TO NZ BORDER RESTRICTIONS, AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS HAVE BEEN INVITED TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY.
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
Event at alert levels
How will different Alert Level affect the Whaka 100 in the run up to the event? Depending our Alert Level as we enter the final approach to the event, we will make the final decsion on how to proceed at 5pm on the 1st of October. We will keep you in the loop by email so be sure you're subscribed to our updates.
Level 1 🟢 Event will go ahead – minor changes
The event will go ahead as planned, with some changes to the Whaka 100’s minor events due to the impact of August’s lockdown. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.
Level 2 🔴 Event will move to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
We will postpone the event and move to our backup dates of 29-30 January 2022. See below for more information on how this will affect you.
Level 3 🔴 Event will move to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
We will postpone the event and move to our backup dates of 29-30 January 2022. See below for more information on how this will affect you.
Level 4 🔴 Event will move to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
We will postpone the event and move to our backup dates of 29-30 January 2022. See below for more information on how this will affect you.
Level 1 🟢 Event will go ahead – minor changes
The event will go ahead as planned, with some changes to the Whaka 100’s minor events due to the impact of August’s lockdown. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.
Level 2 🔴 Event will move to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
We will postpone the event and move to our backup dates of 29-30 January 2022. See below for more information on how this will affect you.
Level 3 🔴 Event will move to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
We will postpone the event and move to our backup dates of 29-30 January 2022. See below for more information on how this will affect you.
Level 4 🔴 Event will move to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
We will postpone the event and move to our backup dates of 29-30 January 2022. See below for more information on how this will affect you.
COVID-19 Policy
What if COVID-19 prevents the event going ahead as scheduled?
Where possible, the Emerson's Whaka100 will be rescheduled. If this happens all participants will have their entry moved to the new date of 29/30 January 2022. If the new event date is not suitable to the participant, an event credit will be provided which can be used at any event excluding the proceeding Whaka100 Event in the NDuro Event portfolio.
If you become sick with COVID like symptoms
If you exhibit COVID like symptoms in the period between 16-23 October 2021, please stay home. We will organise an entry transfer free of charge to next years event or to another event within the next 11 months provided you have a medical certificate that outlines that you must self isolate due to COVID-19 like symptoms .
Regional COVID restrictions (NZ)
Any participant in a region that has been restricted from travelling to other parts of New Zealand at the exact time of the event will be able to organise an entry transfer to next years event or another event in the Nduro Events portfolio within the next 11 months. Participants affect must provide a utility bill header with their address on it, date within the month of October.
International Participants
All international participants that cannot attended the event due to the COVID-19 boarder restrictions will have their entries rolled over to 2022 Whaka100 event at no additional charge.
Where possible, the Emerson's Whaka100 will be rescheduled. If this happens all participants will have their entry moved to the new date of 29/30 January 2022. If the new event date is not suitable to the participant, an event credit will be provided which can be used at any event excluding the proceeding Whaka100 Event in the NDuro Event portfolio.
If you become sick with COVID like symptoms
If you exhibit COVID like symptoms in the period between 16-23 October 2021, please stay home. We will organise an entry transfer free of charge to next years event or to another event within the next 11 months provided you have a medical certificate that outlines that you must self isolate due to COVID-19 like symptoms .
Regional COVID restrictions (NZ)
Any participant in a region that has been restricted from travelling to other parts of New Zealand at the exact time of the event will be able to organise an entry transfer to next years event or another event in the Nduro Events portfolio within the next 11 months. Participants affect must provide a utility bill header with their address on it, date within the month of October.
International Participants
All international participants that cannot attended the event due to the COVID-19 boarder restrictions will have their entries rolled over to 2022 Whaka100 event at no additional charge.
