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// LATEST INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES //
The COVID-19 Protection Framework
All of New Zealand is moving to Orange at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 April 2022, in our traffic light system. Read about what that means for businesses here > https://covid19.govt.nz/…/businesses-and-workplaces-at…/
- 25/02/22 More Omicron affected businesses able to access financial support. The new targeted COVID Support Payment (CSP) will provide additional certainty for businesses struggling with the Omicron outbreak. READ HERE>
- Direct IRD LINK HERE>
- Download COVID-19 posters and resources for your business HERE>
For information about financial support for businesses click HERE>
Government Support:
- The Pacific Business Trust is providing support for Pasifika people who may be experiencing difficulty in accessing wage subsidies. Access the flyer information HERE>
- More IRD COVID-19 Business Support information HERE>
- More MSD COVID-19 Business Support Information HERE>
- What Government Financial Support are you entitled to? Use the Covid-19 Financial Tool to find out HERE>
- More Business.govt.nz Covid-19 Support information HERE>
Further Business Support and Resources:
Activate Tāmaki Makaurau:
The Government has a support package for Auckland businesses affected by alert level restrictions and the COVID-19 Protection Framework. This package helps Auckland businesses access:
• advice and planning support
• support to implement advice and planning
• health and wellbeing support
• business community resources
For more information click HERE>
Included in this support is the Implementation Grant of up to $4000 +GST that Auckland businesses are encouraged to apply for. For more details click HERE>
- WorkSafe NZ Covid-19 Safety plan – To document your thinking about how you and your workers will keep safe at work during the COVID-19 pandemic, use this form HERE>
- Make sure you have the Covid-19 tracer app QR code registered and clearly on display for your business. Information on how to do this can be found on the Government Covid-19 website HERE>
- Auckland Unlimited Business Toolkit HERE>
- EMA (Employers & Manufacturers Association) has online courses. Consider joining and learning HERE>
- The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has a great wealth of business support information HERE>
- Boost your Digital Business skills with business.govt.nz’s FREE online training and resources HERE>
- Manaaki is a networking platform where small business owners can seek direct advice from fellow experts in the field. Learn more HERE>
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Got questions or need support? Call the free COVID-19 Business Helpline
All New Zealand businesses, including sole traders, can get support and advice on:
- government financial support
- support for Auckland businesses
- what do different COVID-19 Protection Framework levels mean for your business
- business continuity
- finding free or subsidised expert help, eg a business mentor or advisor.
Employers can also get specific advice on people challenges, including staffing changes, employee wellbeing, and meeting your health and safety obligations.