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Dear Valued Customer,

With the announcement that the Government will move to Alert Level-3 at 6.00am 28^th February 2021 within the Auckland region, and Alert Level-2 for all regions outside of Auckland, Big Chill Distribution advises that the following changes will be made to services.

Keeping safe and avoiding further transmission is the key focus for all New Zealand businesses at this time. The disciplines and processes Big Chill Distribution has previously implemented as an essential service will continue at this time. This is for the safety of our customers, our staff and receivers.

We advise that the following service changes will apply from 6.00am Sunday 28^th February 2021:

LEVEL 2 (all regions outside of Auckland) - Big Chill Response:

• Contactless pick-up and delivery processes are reinstated as standard.
• Normal Big Chill delivery services will be supplied to all commercial delivery points that are open under Government approved rules for Level-2.
• Saturday services to Supermarkets and Service Stations only. Strictly enforced.
• Customer drop-offs (contactless) at Big Chill depots allowed, but only between 1000-1400hrs Mon-Fri.
• Customer pick-ups (contactless) from Big Chill depots allowed, but only between 1000-1400hrs.
• Big Chill will not commit to achieving pre-existing service levels at this time given likely volume spikes.

LEVEL 3 (AUCKLAND Region) - Big Chill Response:

• Contactless pick-up and delivery processes are reinstated as standard.
• Normal delivery services will be supplied to all delivery points that are open under Government approved rules for Level-3.
• Saturday deliveries to Supermarkets and Service Stations only. Strictly enforced.
• Deliveries to Service Stations (BP, Z, Caltex, Mobil) Monday to Saturday.
• No returns pick-ups will be actioned.
• Customer drop-offs at Big Chill Auckland are suspended.
• Customer pickups from Big Chill Auckland are suspended.
• We would ask for no ETA queries unless a consignment is delayed by more than 24-hours.
• As we split our 3PL teams, there WILL BE up to a one-day delay in picking/shipping of 3PL orders.

As we have previously stated during the Pandemic, our focus remains on ensuring the temperature controlled supply chains in NZ remain open at this time. We will continue to provide these updates on our preparedness, and any service changes as we respond to the situation and Government advice.

Thank you for your patience & understanding.

Dear Valued Customer,

With the government announcement the change from level 2 restrictions to level 1 restriction in Auckland as of midnight tonight then all Big Chill services in Auckland will resume to normal operations.

We thank you for your understanding during the level 3 and 2 restrictions and we look forward to a resumption to normal activity.

If you have any questions regarding the changes please contact customer services or your Business Development representative.

Easter Weekend – Friday 2^nd April to Monday 5^th April

Thursday 1^st April

• All pick-ups and deliveries as normal across the network.
• Linehaul units operate as normal.

Friday 2^nd April (Good Friday)

• NO deliveries, line haul or collections nationwide.

Saturday 3^rd April

• Deliveries to ALL centres (inc Gisborne, Wairarapa) nationwide. Normal Friday schedule applies.
• Inter-island Line Haul service only operates.

Sunday 4^th April

• NO deliveries, line haul or collections nationwide.

Monday 5^th April (Easter Monday)

• NO deliveries nationwide.
• Linehaul units operate as normal.
• Pre-arranged collections only.

Tuesday 6^th April

• All pick-ups and deliveries as normal across the network.
• Linehaul units operate as normal.

ALL pick-ups must be arranged by phone or email no later than a week before the respective Holiday. Please note we are only able to do pick-ups in specific areas on the public holidays, contact your local depot manager for further clarification on this. DO NOT assume regular pick-ups will happen automatically.


PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Stacy Gibson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or StacyG@bigchill.co.nz
Michael Aitken (Putaruru) 027-448-8096 or MichaelA@bigchill.co.nz
Jon Oldridge (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or JonO@bigchill.co.nz
Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz
Shane Steer (Wellington) 027-258-0255 or ShaneS@bigchill.co.nz
Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz
Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz
Don Gillan (Dunedin) 027-433-1104 or DonaldG@bigchill.co.nz
Ronnie Thompson (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 RonnieT@bigchill.co.nz



ANZAC DAY – Sunday 25^th April

Friday 23^rd April

• All pick-ups and deliveries as normal across the network.
• Line Haul operates as normal.

Saturday 24^th April

• Normal Saturday delivery service applies.
• Saturday Line Haul units operate as normal.
• Pre-arranged collections only.

Sunday 25^th April (ANZAC DAY)

• Normal Sunday services apply.

Monday 26^th April (ANZAC DAY OBSERVED)

• No deliveries nationwide.
• Line Haul operates as normal.
• Pre-arranged collections only

Tuesday 27^th April

• Return to normal services.

ALL pick-ups must be arranged by phone or email no later than a week before the respective Holiday. Please note we are only able to do pick-ups in specific areas on the public holidays, contact your local depot manager for further clarification on this. DO NOT assume regular pick-ups will happen automatically.


PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Stacy Gibson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or StacyG@bigchill.co.nz
Michael Aitken (Putaruru) 027-448-8096 or MichaelA@bigchill.co.nz
Jon Oldridge (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or JonO@bigchill.co.nz
Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz
Shane Steer (Wellington) 027-258-0255 or ShaneS@bigchill.co.nz
Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz
Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz
Don Gillan (Dunedin) 027-433-1104 or DonaldG@bigchill.co.nz
Ronnie Thompson (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 RonnieT@bigchill.co.nz

Dear Valued Customer,

The Government has announced that from 11.59PM Wednesday 17^th February 2021 that the Auckland region will move to Alert Level 2. The rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 1.

Accordingly, Big Chill advises that the following service changes will apply from 11.59PM Wednesday 17^th February 2021. These will be reviewed and adjusted as the Government advises further changes to the status on the Alert Levels across New Zealand.

AUCKLAND REGION – Level 2 – Big Chill Response:

• Contactless pick-up and delivery processes remain in place.
• Normal Big Chill delivery services will be supplied to all commercial delivery points that are open under Government approved rules for Level-2.
• Saturday delivery services & destinations as normal.
• Customer drop-offs (contactless) at Big Chill depots allowed, but only between 1000-1400hrs Mon-Fri.
• Customer pick-ups (contactless) from Big Chill depots allowed, but only between 1000-1400hrs.

Rest of NZ – Level 1 – Big Chill Response:

• All services revert back to normal.
• Customer pick-ups and drop-offs are only allowed between 1000-1400hrs Mon-Fri at all depots.

Please note there may be further changes to services if Government COVID-19 response levels change.

Dear Valued Customer

Due to delays in Ferry Sailings between Wellington and Picton yesterday and last night there will be delays in freight being delivered to all destinations across the next few days. In addition to the Ferry delays there were road closures on the Napier-Taupo road last night that will result in delayed deliveries across the North Island.

The delays could result in your freight being delivered 24 hours later than expected.

Please contact customer services if you have specific questions on consignments.

Dear Valued Customer,

With the announcement that the Government will move to Alert Level-3 at 11.59PM Sunday 14^th February 2021 within the Auckland region, and Alert Level-2 for all regions outside of Auckland, Big Chill Distribution advises that the following changes will be made to services.

Keeping safe and avoiding further transmission is the key focus for all New Zealand businesses at this time. The disciplines and processes Big Chill Distribution has previously implemented as an essential service will continue at this time. This is for the safety of our customers, our staff and receivers.

We advise that the following service changes will apply from 11.59PM Sunday 14^th February 2021:

LEVEL 2 (all regions outside of Auckland) - Big Chill Response:

• Contactless pick-up and delivery processes are reinstated as standard.
• Normal Big Chill delivery services will be supplied to all commercial delivery points that are open under Government approved rules for Level-2.
• Saturday services to Supermarkets and Service Stations only. Strictly enforced.
• Customer drop-offs (contactless) at Big Chill depots allowed, but only between 1000-1400hrs Mon-Fri.
• Customer pick-ups (contactless) from Big Chill depots allowed, but only between 1000-1400hrs.
• Big Chill will not commit to achieving pre-existing service levels at this time given likely volume spikes.

LEVEL 3 (AUCKLAND Region) - Big Chill Response:

• Contactless pick-up and delivery processes are reinstated as standard.
• Normal delivery services will be supplied to all delivery points that are open under Government approved rules for Level-3.
• Saturday deliveries to Supermarkets and Service Stations only. Strictly enforced.
• Deliveries to Service Stations (BP, Z, Caltex, Mobil) Monday to Saturday.
• No returns pick-ups will be actioned.
• Customer drop-offs at Big Chill Auckland are suspended.
• Customer pickups from Big Chill Auckland are suspended.
• We would ask for no ETA queries unless a consignment is delayed by more than 24-hours.
• As we split our 3PL teams, there WILL BE up to a one-day delay in picking/shipping of 3PL orders.

As we have previously stated during the Pandemic, our focus remains on ensuring the temperature controlled supply chains in NZ remain open at this time. We will continue to provide these updates on our preparedness, and any service changes as we respond to the situation. We expect further guidance from the Government on the current situation across Wednesday 17^th February 2021.

Thank you for your patience & understanding.

Wellington Anniversary – Mon 25^th Jan

Auckland Anniversary – Mon 1^st Feb

Nelson Anniversary – Mon 1^st Feb

Waitangi Day – Sat 6^th Feb

Waitangi Day holiday - Mon 8^th Feb

Wellington Anniversary - Mon 25^th Jan

(Includes Palmerston North, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Manawatu)

• Supermarket deliveries to the following centres only - Wellington, Masterton, Palmerston North, Kapiti Coast, Wanganui, Fielding, Marton.
• Taranaki deliveries will be as per normal Monday schedule.
• Pre-arranged collections only.
• Line-Haul operates as normal.

Auckland Anniversary – Mon 1st Feb

(Includes Auckland, Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, King Country)

• Supermarket deliveries to the following centres only – Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia, Dargaville, Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Cambridge, Tauranga, Rotorua, Tokoroa, Taupo, Gisborne, Katikati, Waihi, Whangamata, Whitianga, Pauanui
• Pre-arranged collections only.
• Line-Haul operates as normal.

Nelson Anniversary – Mon 1st Feb

(Includes Nelson, Tasman, Motueka, Takaka)

• Deliveries to Supermarkets only in Nelson and Motueka.
• No deliveries to Takaka.
• Pre-arranged collections only.
• Line-Haul operates as normal.

Waitangi day – Sat 6th Feb

• Normal Saturday delivery services apply.
• Pre-arranged collections only.
• Interisland Line Haul services operate.

Waitangi day holiday – Mon 8th Feb

• NO deliveries Nationwide.
• Pre-arranged collections only.
• Limited Line Haul services operate (check with your local Manager for further details).

ALL pick-ups must be arranged by phone or email no later than a week before the respective Holiday. Please note we are only able to do pick ups in specific areas on the public holiday’s, contact your local depot manager for further clarification on this. DO NOT assume regular pick-ups will happen automatically.

PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Stacy Gibson (Auckland) 021-279-0104 or StacyG@bigchill.co.nz

Michael Aitken (Putaruru) 0274-488-096 or MichaelA@bigchill.co.nz

Jon Oldridge (Hastings) 027-522-2975 or JonO@bigchill.co.nz

Garner Grieve (Palmerston North) 021-279-1553 or GarnerG@bigchill.co.nz

Shane Steer (Wellington) 027-258-0255 or ShaneS@bigchill.co.nz

Louise Fissenden (Blenheim) 021-406-323 or LouiseF@bigchill.co.nz

Nathan Hyde (Christchurch) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz

Don Gillan (Dunedin) 027-433-1104 or DonaldG@bigchill.co.nz

Ronnie Thompson (Cromwell) 027-808-5553 or RonnieT@bigchill.co.nz

Thursday 12^th November

All pickups, deliveries and Line haul as normal.

Friday 13^th November (Canterbury Anniversary)

Normal deliveries apply to Christchurch metro.

There will be NO deliveries to the following areas on this day; Cheviot, Leeston, Rakaia, Amberley, Hamner Springs, Darfield, Oxford.

Pre-arranged collections in Christchurch only.

Line haul services operate as normal.

Saturday 14^th November

Normal Saturday services apply.

Sunday 15^th November

Normal Sunday services apply.

Monday 16^th November

Return to normal services

ALL pick-ups must be arranged by phone or email no later than 48 hours before the respective Holiday. DO NOT assume regular pick-ups will happen automatically.

PICK-UP REQUESTS to:

Nathan Hyde (CHC) 027-522-2974 or NathanH@bigchill.co.nz

Dear Valued Customer,

Due to heavy volumes and 2 vehicle break downs overnight, there will be delivery delays of 2-3 hours today in the following areas;

Auckland

Hamilton

Tauranga

Coromandel

Palmerston North

New Plymouth

Wanganui

Masterton

Kapiti Coast

Wellington

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you or your customers, and we are working hard to get back on time table.

Please notify your customers accordingly and refrain from requesting ETAs before 12pm.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.