Visit covid19.govt.nz for the latest updates.
// LATEST INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES //
The COVID-19 Protection Framework
- The Government has announced the next stage of the COVID-19 response plan to provide a pathway out of lockdown and give vaccinated New Zealanders more freedom. Read more here > Protection Framework
- See detailed guidance on what each level of the COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Light System) means for your business or service here > https://www.business.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-protection-framework/
Transition Resurgence Support Payment
A one-off transition payment will be available for eligible businesses as New Zealand moves into the new Framework.
The payment is particularly in recognition of the length of time Auckland, Waikato and Northland businesses spent under higher Alert Levels.
When
Applications open on 10 December 2021.
If your business had reduced income between 3 October and 9 November, you may be eligible for the payment.
How much
- $4,000 per business plus $400 per full time employee (FTE) up to a cap of 50 FTEs.
How to apply
You can apply through the Resurgence Support Payment system in myIR. The eligibility criteria is the same as for Resurgence Support Payments.
Eligibility for the Resurgence Support Payment(external link) — Inland Revenue
Apply for the Resurgence Support Payment(external link) — Inland Revenue
For more 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:
- 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 once we go down in Alert Levels. 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>
Are you subscribed to the business.govt.nz newsletter? Read the COVID-19 special edition, for some excellent links to resources and subscribe to the newsletter HERE>
// PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES //
With the potential to fall in and out of Alert Levels, do you have a plan to help your business pivot to the requirements? The Auckland Business Chamber has developed a template to help businesses do just that – you can download it here. If you need help completing it, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
All businesses can operate, provided they can meet the rules to operate safely under this Alert Level, just like meeting normal Health and Safety at Work requirements. For guidance about workplace activities, including workplace access click here.
