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August 20 2021 COVID-19 special edition

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COVID-19: See what financial support is available

There's a range of financial support you might be eligible to apply for as a result of the COVID-19 alert level rise, including:

  • Wage Subsidy Scheme
  • Resurgence Support Payment
  • Short-Term Absence Payment
  • Leave Support Scheme.
Find support

Operating a business at Alert Level 4

Find guidance and information about what your business can and can't do during Alert Level 4.

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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, eg Wage Subsidy Scheme, Resurgence Support Payment
  • what different alert 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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