COVID-19 updates from government

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Making business easier

Special Edition – 05 August 2020 

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Cash and other COVID-19 support for small businesses

Wage subsidies. Low-interest loans. Tax refunds. Payments for people suddenly unemployed due to COVID-19. Support dealing with creditors or commercial landlords.

Find which you can get with this handy round-up of government support for businesses, including sole traders and self-employed people.

Whatever your situation, help is at hand.

Find support now

Financial support tool

Answer three quick questions about your situation to find out what financial help you could access.

Plus get tips on how to apply.

Get started

Wage subsidy applications close soon

Got staff or self-employed? Apply by 1 September for the wage subsidy extension. These payments help cover wages or salaries — including your own.

Apply now

Contact tracing

Create a QR code poster so customers, suppliers and others can track visits to your premises.

It’s free, easy, and will help keep New Zealand safe from COVID-19.

Here’s how

Low-interest loans

Borrow up to $10,000 — or more, if you have employees — at just 3% annual interest.

These government loans are for small businesses, including sole traders and self-employed people.

Apply now

Got questions? Call the COVID-19 business helpline

North Island 0800 500 362

South Island 0800 505 096

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