COVID-19 Information & Links
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Doing business at COVID-19 Alert Levels
Business.govt.nz: Workplace operations at COVID-19 Alert Levels
NZTE: Government packages and support in response to Covid19
MFAT: Global Economic and Trade Update for New Zealand Businesses
Exporter MIQ Allocation Pilot
The Government recently approved an Exporter MIQ Allocation Pilot for 25 Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) spaces for each of the months of November and December. The Exporter MIQ Allocation Pilot will be managed by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and is available for New Zealand exporters.
Financial Assistance
Overview of financial support for businesses
A summary of the financial support available to help you, your business and employees through the response to COVID-19.
There are various COVID-19 financial support schemes available to businesses, depending on your situation. Learn more about each type of support and where you can find more information.
Includes:
- Overview of support available at different alert levels
- Resurgence Support Payment
- Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Short-Term Absence Payment
- Leave Support Scheme
- Small business cash flow loan scheme
- Tax and ACC support
- Business debt hibernation
- Business Finance Guarantee scheme
- Check your eligibility for business support options by using this Financial support tool
BUSINESS TRAVEL ACROSS ALERT LEVEL BOUNDARIES
Businesses with workers needing to cross an Alert Level Boundary may apply for a Business Travel Document. Having the standard document will make your travel across a Boundary much easier. Previously issued Business Travel Documents are no longer valid.
How to apply
TAKE CARE
Mentemia
Access the Open Minded podcast series, hosted by Sir John Kirwan.
Including:
#14. Return to Level 4 lockdown – reaction & coping strategies
#15. Leading well through these times | Panel discussion
Dr Lucy Hone: What you need to know about burnout
These are challenging times, requiring us to consider how our thoughts and actions help or hinder our capacity for resilience – both at the personal and team level.
(Article shared courtesy of Celebrity Speakers)
Business.govt.nz: Mental health and wellbeing support
Resources to help you and your business keep healthy and well, including tips for how to build your own health and wellbeing policy.
