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25 February 2022

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New financial support for businesses

A new targeted COVID-19 Support Payment has been announced for businesses struggling with revenue during the Omicron outbreak. See more details and eligibility criteria. 

 

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Have a plan for COVID-19 cases affecting your business

Plan ahead for how you'll continue to operate if you or your workers get sick or have to isolate because of COVID-19, or if other businesses you rely on for products or services are impacted.

 

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How the Close Contact Exemption scheme and Bubble of One work

During the Omicron response there are two initiatives that can enable you to have workers who are required to isolate as a contact to be on site:

  • the Close Contact Exemption scheme, for critical services
  • the Bubble of One.
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Accessing Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)

Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) have been cleared for sale to all organisations and businesses, and from March will be available to the general public. These RATs won’t come from the Ministry of Health’s central supply for the public health response, instead businesses and other organisations will need to source them independently. Global supply constraints mean these RATs may not immediately be available on retail shelves.

RATs will still be available for free as part of the public health response, including if you are symptomatic, isolating, or part of the close contact exemption scheme.

 

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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 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 wellness, and meeting your health and safety obligations.

North Island 0800 500 362 |  South Island 0800 505 096

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