COVID-19 update from bp

We know these are uncertain and challenging times so we want to let you know what we are doing in response to COVID-19 and explain some of the measures bp is taking to help us all stay safe.

The safety and well-being of our customers and team members continues to be our utmost priority alongside maintaining safe, compliant and reliable operations.

With fuel a lifeline utility, we are operating to the fullest extent possible during each level of the COVID-19 Alert system while also maintaining measures to protect both our customers and team members.

We are in regular contact with MBIE and MPI to ensure we fully comply with their requirements. Masks will be provided for team members in our stores, in line with guidance from the government.

QR code posters for the NZ COVID Tracer app will be displayed in store at our bp Connect sites for customers who choose to use the NZ COVID Tracer app for contact tracing purposes.

To protect our team and community, if you’re not feeling well, please stay home.

Stay safe.

The team at bp

In the Wellington region, we are currently operating under Level 2 of the COVID-19 Alert system (until 11:59pm on Sunday, June 27).

This includes all stores in the Wellington region up to Levin. 

During this time, bp Connect sites in the Wellington region will operate with open doors during normal operating hours.

Additional hygiene and physical distancing measures will be in place including safety screens at transaction counters, floor markings and restrictions on people numbers in store at any one time.

Our full Wild Bean Cafe menu will be available, however cafe seating areas and coffee leaners are closed. 

As we keep a safe distance from others and follow physical distancing guidelines, please remember BPMe as an option to quickly pay for fuel from your vehicle.

Outside of the Wellington region, we are currently operating under Level 1 of the COVID-19 Alert system nationwide.

During this time, bp Connect sites will operate with open doors during normal operating hours.

Additional hygiene and physical distancing measures will be in place including safety screens at transaction counters.  

Our full Wild Bean Cafe menu will be available, cafe seating areas are open and reusable cups are accepted. 

As we keep a safe distance from others and follow physical distancing guidelines, please  remember BPMe as an option to quickly pay for fuel from your vehicle. 

We are regularly communicating with our team on how best to protect our customers and themselves through our updated cleaning and sanitising plan.

• Additional hygiene and physical distancing measures will be in place including safety screens at transaction counters and at appropriate alert levels floor markings and restrictions on people numbers in store at any one time. 

• Continuing regular sanitising procedures in store and on the forecourt, ensuring team members are washing their hands regularly, frequently cleaning and changing tongs, wiping EFTPOS terminals, fuel pump and dispenser handles with disinfectant and making paper towels available beside each pump will continue. 
• Team members are encouraged to continue practicing physical distancing, wearing masks and gloves when appropriate.  

We continue to provide our dealer partners with relevant information to support the continued safe operations of their sites. 

bp Truckstops remain open during this time as per normal.

Air bp will continue to provide aviation refuelling services and Castrol will continue to provide lubricants in line with respective lifelines utilities provider responsibilities.

We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and take necessary actions to ensure the safety and well-being of our customers and team.

We encourage everyone to look after themselves and each other through these times.

The team at bp